C.J. Stroud has declared for the 2023 NFL draft, leaving Ohio State after his redshirt sophomore season.

Stroud is expected to be a top-five pick in the draft.

"The process has been difficult," Stroud said in his announcement, "and the decision, one of the hardest I've ever had to make. As a kid, I dreamed of playing football at the highest level and after much prayer, I've made the decision that it's time to turn those dreams into a reality."

The Chicago Bears will pick No. 1 for the first time since 1947 after their 29-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears secured the pick due to their loss and the Houston Texans' unexpected 32-31 win at the Indianapolis Colts. 

The Bears lost 10 straight games and were 3-14 for the season.

Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., running back Jahmyr Gibbs and quarterback Bryce Young announced their intentions to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.

Young won the Heisman Trophy in 2021.

Anderson led the FBS in sacks in 2021 with 17.5 and followed that up with 10 more sacks in 2022, along with a pick-six. 

Gibbs had 926 yards and seven touchdowns to go with 444 yards receiving and three more touchdowns receiving.