The Carolina Panthers have been on the clock since making a blockbuster trade last month to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft and get their choice of potential franchise quarterbacks.

There's still no general consensus on which QB will go first.

Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud? The Panthers themselves are still trying to decide and they're doing their due diligence on Anthony Richardson and Will Levis in the process.

The Panthers traded four picks, including No. 9 overall and a first-rounder next year, along with wide receiver DJ Moore to give new coach Frank Reich a quarterback to build around.

The first edition of the AP's 2023 mock draft says it'll be Stroud.

Stroud's size — 6-foot-3, 214 pounds — gives him an edge over Young — 5-foot-10, 204. Stroud has a strong, accurate arm and possesses the leadership ability and other intangibles that Reich values.

Young, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, becomes the face of the Texans and allows Houston to move past Deshaun Watson. His size is below standard but it was never an issue when Young played at a high level at Alabama. He can make every throw, has strong pocket presence and is a dynamic playmaker.

New coach Jonathan Gannon benefited from having a dominant defensive line last season as a defensive coordinator for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Anderson is the best pass rusher in the draft and Arizona has to replace T.J. Watt and Zach Allen.

Another pick inspired by the Eagles. New coach Stane Steichen, the former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, had tremendous success with quarterback Jalen Hurts. Colts owner Jim Irsay is a big fan of Hurts' style. Richardson has incredible athleticism, a strong arm and elite talent. He needs time to work on accuracy and mechanics.

Before his off-field issues, Carter was a potential No. 1 overall pick if Chicago didn't trade down. He's too talented to slip further. Carter is the right fit for Seattle and coach Pete Carroll.

Witherspoon has slid on some drafts probably because a hamstring injury limited his workouts. He was impressive at Illinois' pro day and is widely considered the top cover cornerback. The Lions had the NFL's second-worst pass defense in 2022.

Size, build, speed, Wilson has it all for an edge rusher. The Raiders can team Wilson up with Maxx Crosby to get after the elite QBs in the AFC West.

Murphy instantly upgrades a pass rush on a defense that had the second-fewest sacks in 2022.

The Bears need to protect Justin Fields so it starts with Skoronski covering his blindside.

After taking Young at No. 2, the Texans swing a deal in our first mock trade and move up to grab an elite edge rusher in Van Ness.

Titans can't pass up this opportunity to take Levis. He didn’t have eye-popping stats at Kentucky but he has size, build, makeup and experience in a pro-style offense that teams desire.

Smith joins former Bulldogs teammates Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean on a revamped defense in Philly.

Johnson has all the physical tools and intangibles to anchor the O-line, protect Aaron Rodgers and help the Jets improve their run game.

Gonzalez is an immediate starter for Bill Belichick's defense, giving the Patriots the bigger cornerback they lack in the secondary.

Seattle moves up to take the first wide receiver. Smith-Njigba teams up with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett to give Geno Smith another dynamic option.

The Commanders tab a physical cornerback, taking the son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter.

The Steelers get an athletic left tackle to protect Kenny Pickett's blindside.

After selecting a CB earlier, the Lions continue to bolster a poor defense with an interior d-lineman who can get after QBs.

The Super Bowl champs move up to select a right tackle after more turnover on their offensive line.

Kincaid will quickly become Jordan Love's go-to target as he settles into a starting role.

Flowers slots in nicely with veterans Mike Williams and Keenan Allen.

22. Baltimore Ravens: CAM SMITH, CORNERBACK, SOUTH CAROLINA

Smith provides immediate help for a pass defense that finished 26th.

Addison is polished enough to instantly step in to replace Adam Thielen.

Mayer upgrades the run game and pass game, giving Trevor Lawrence a potential top target.

Giants get a wideout with game-breaking speed in Hyatt.

Cowboys replace Ezekiel Elliott with the best back in the draft.

The 2022 Dick Butkus award winner replaces Tremaine Edwards.

Bengals add a physical, athletic cornerback to a depleted secondary.

In a draft stocked with interior d-linemen, Saints get a big man with freakish athletic skills.

Chicago moves back into the first round to get a run stuffer.

After trading back, Bucs get a safety many have them taking at 19.