5 biggest X-factors in the 2023 NFL Draft: Anthony Richardson, Bijan Robinson and more

• Anthony Richardson: The Florida QB's blend of athleticism and size is something that doesn’t come along too often at the quarterback position.
• Bijan Robinson: The Texas RB led all running backs with 104 missed tackles forced on runs this past season.
• Devon Witherspoon: The Illinois defender led all college cornerbacks with a 92.5 PFF coverage grade in 2022.

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The 2023 NFL Draft is just over a week away and with that in mind, we are taking a look at some of this class' biggest X-Factors. From passers who can make plays on the ground to playmakers in the defensive backfield, these are players who have valuable traits in today’s NFL.

QB Anthony Richardson, Florida

Richardson’s blend of athleticism and size is something that doesn’t come along too often at the quarterback position. He forced 39 missed tackles as a runner in 2022, ranking fourth among quarterbacks, while being tied for 15th in this draft class with 19 big-time throws over the course of the season.

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