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Cory Woodroof and Charles Curtis

4 NFL Draft players still left in green room after 2023’s first round, including Will Levis

Several of the soon-to-be NFL rookies who were in attendance in the Kansas City green room didn’t have to wait long to hear their names called on Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft.

But for a handful of the 17 prospects waiting, they never heard their names called at all on Thursday, which means they could be coming back on Friday’s Day 2 for more waiting.

It’s a bummer for all four of the players below, but maybe — like others who have had to sit through a draft as they dropped — it’ll give them motivation on the field to show that it was a mistake to let them sit there:

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1
QB Will Levis, Kentucky

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It was a tough night for Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, who went from a possible top draft pick to a probable Friday selection.

He should go early in round two, however.

2
S Brian Branch, Alabama

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The versatile defensive back from Alabama should be a high pick on Friday.

3
CB Joey Porter Jr., Penn State

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The son of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Joey Porter was a surprising omission from Thursday night’s selections.

Like Branch, he won’t last long in the green room on Friday.

4
OLB Keion White, Georgia Tech

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White might not have gone on Thursday night, but he could be a steal for a team in the second round.

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