2023 California NFL Draft Prospects

California's Impact on the 2023 NFL Draft

California consistently produces some of the top talent in the NFL Draft. Between USC, UCLA, Stanford, San Diego State, and Cal, the state's college programs have combined for dozens of first-round selections over the past five years. Add in California high school products who played college football elsewhere, and the state's influence on draft night is substantial.

This page filters the full 2023 prospect database to highlight players with California ties — whether they attended a California college or grew up in the state. Each prospect includes consensus rankings, draft projections, and position information to help you make informed picks in your 2023 mock draft.

After the draft, come back to see how California prospects scored on the accuracy leaderboard and whether local favorites met their projected draft positions.