2023 NFL rookie updates: Notes on 31 first-round draft picks

A few big-name NFL veterans somewhat stole the spotlight at mandatory minicamps by showing up, or not showing up, or delaying showing up. And it kept the news cycle humming.

But we also asked the NFL Nation reporters to keep a close eye on their team’s first-round draft picks the entire offseason. Who looks ready to deliver on his potential? Who might be better than advertised? Who is struggling so far to get up to speed?

Naturally, there was a great deal of chatter about the three first-round…