5 NFL rookies likely to be humbled in 2023 feat. Anthony Richardson

5 NFL rookies who may be a failure in 2023

#3 - Will McDonald IV, DE, New York Jets

New York Jets rookie DE Will McDonald (right

The Jets hit multiple home runs in the 2022 NFL Draft, landing Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall early on. However, selecting Will McDonald IV with their first-round pick in 2023 doesn't seem so smart.

McDonald only clocked up five sacks in 2022 for Iowa State, and scouts believe he lacks the mass and power to succeed at the NFL level.

#2 - Will Levis, QB, Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis

The shock of the 2023 NFL Draft was QB Will Levis falling completely out of the first-round. Thankfully for Levis, the Tennessee Titans traded up to take him with the first pick of the second-round.

However, Levis will have to compete against both Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis for reps with the starters.

It's unlikely Levis begins on day one, and even if he did, the Titans are lacking offensive weapons outside of star RB Derrick Henry.

#1 - Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis Colts

Rookie Colts QB Anthony Richardson

Many NFL fans and analysts were buzzing with excitement to see where Florida QB Anthony Richardson landed in the draft, and it was with the Indianapolis Colts at fourth overall.

However, despite Richardson possessing all the athletic tools to succeed at the next level, he will have to do it with a rebuilding franchise and terrible offensive line.

The Colts have a new head coach, offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach. As well as that, the Colts ranked second in most sacks allowed in 2022, so Richardson will have to deal with a lot coming into the NFL as a rookie.