Author: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY

Jalen Hurts is now the NFL’s highest-paid player after agreeing to a five-year, $255 million deal, but he might not have that title for long.

With less than two weeks remaining until the start of the 2023 NFL draft, uncertainty reigns – beginning with the mystery surrounding the No. 1 pick.

Quarterbacks are sure to be the story of this year’s NFL draft, and three of them find places among the top 10 of USA TODAY Sports’ player rankings.

From gifted but erratic passers in Anthony Richardson and Will Levis to a pair of speedy receivers, the NFL draft has many boom-or-bust prospects.

It’s often difficult to tell what effect free agency will have on the draft, but several teams’ needs and outlooks shifted majorly in recent weeks.

While the overwhelming majority of top NFL free agents have already signed deals, some strong contributors are still looking for a landing spot.

NFL free agency officially begins on Wednesday, but many of the top players have already locked in deals with new teams.

NFL free agency doesn’t officially start until Wednesday, but many of the top players are agreeing to deals during the negotiating period.