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The best consolation for another fantastic season of college football nearing its end is that NFL Draft season will soon be here. What better way to usher in that glorious time of year than a way-too-early mock draft, especially given that early declarations for the Class of 2023 are being filed every day now, strengthening a class expected to offer bumper crops at quarterback, defensive back and along the defensive line. Neither the full list of players eligible nor the draft order, obviously, has been determined. One thing that is known and relatively unique to the first round of this year's draft is that it will only contain 31 selections. That is because prior to the start of this season, the NFL revoked the Miami Dolphins' own 2023 pick as punishment for tampering with Sean Payton and Tom Brady while each was under contract with another team. Fortunately for the Dolphins, Miami had another first-round pick after trading down with San Francisco two years ago as part of the deal that netted the 49ers quarterback Trey Lance. Miami since moved that pick to Denver for pass-rusher Bradley Chubb, one of five picks in the 2023 first round who have already been swapped.