2023 NFL Draft Highlights: Tears, Cheers, First-Round Picks

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft finally arrived on Thursday night, April 27, with football fans getting a first look at the players arriving in their cities next season. Alabama Quarterback Bryce Young earned the coveted No.1 pick from the Carolina Panthers, with Ohio State Quarterback CJ Stroud going No.2 to Houston Texans.

As usual, the draft was a heartwarming affair, with celebrations and tears of joy after years of hard work finally culminated in entry to the NFL. A young Jets fan even used his Make-A-Wish moment to announce the team's pick of Will McDonald alongside an incredible rendition of the team's classic chant.

Check out some of the best moments below: 

Bryce Young is surprised with proud messages from three influential people in his life -- his mom, dad and Nick Saban.#NFLDraft @_bryce_young @panthers pic.twitter.com/vA6zFngSu6

— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2023

Pure emotion from CJ Stroud after going No. 2 overall ❤️🌰 pic.twitter.com/HijybhH99R

— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) April 28, 2023

"Is this gonna make me cry?"@GVOaant chats with his childhood best friend after getting the call from the @Colts 💙 pic.twitter.com/fuOPUlZC92

— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2023

The moment @BigMurphy_25 heard his name called 🐅@Bengals x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/vGpKTGc3Bs

— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 28, 2023

Brad Holmes almost breaks the table in excitement as he and Dan Campbell are glad to draft the versatile, explosive Jahmyr Gibbs #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/51bsgVqsMb

— Andrew Jones (@TWDTV1) April 28, 2023

Devon Witherspoon got a very special call from his @IlliniFootball brothers right after getting drafted by the @Seahawks. 🧡 @DevonWitherspo1

📺: 2023 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/D3EqkrKdIw pic.twitter.com/Hl2Wbi7V58

— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2023

Kyle brought the ENERGY to this pick! Welcome aboard, @WILL_JUN1OR!!

📺 #NFLDraft on @nflnetwork, @ABC & @espn pic.twitter.com/RHa46rinGK

— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 28, 2023

Jalen Carter and Roger Goodell got their own handshake? 😂🤝

(via @TSN_Sports)pic.twitter.com/kHsB6kONm5

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 28, 2023

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