Three quarterbacks were drafted ahead of Will Levis in the 2023 NFL Draft: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson.
- No. 1: Bryce Young – Panthers
- No. 2: C.J. Stroud – Texans
- No. 4: Anthony Richardson – Colts
After Richardson was the third quarterback selected in the top five, Will Levis was the next quarterback selected but not until the second round, where the former Kentucky Wildcat went 33rd overall to the Tennessee Titans.