A year after matching the most productive draft class in its history, the American Athletic Conference stands to be well represented once again in the 2023 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday.

The American had 19 players selected in last year's draft, including two first-round picks and 10 selections in the first two days. Among them was former Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner, the No. 4 overall selection who went on to earn NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors with the New York Jets.

Here is a look at some of The American's top prospects entering the 2023 draft.


Cincinnati LB Ivan Pace Jr.

Cincinnati WR Tyler Scott

Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle

East Carolina WR C.J. Johnson

East Carolina RB Keaton Mitchell

Houston WR Nathaniel Dell

Houston DE/FB Derek Parish


Houston QB Clayton Tune

SMU WR Rashee Rice

Tulane RB Tyjae Spears

Tulane LB Dorian Williams

Tulsa WR Keylon Stokes