For several weeks throughout the NFL‘s pre-draft process, the odds for the top overall pick seemed to flip-flop between C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young.
Stunningly, however, sportsbooks and fans alike have shifted their predictions, in favor of Will Levis.
According to a recent tweet from PFF Bet, Levis’ odds to be the No. 1 pick have jumped from +5000, all the way down to +400.
Will Levis #1 pick odds have made a MAJOR shift 😳 pic.twitter.com/7T0ZPtR16M
— PFF Bet (@PFF_Bet) April 25, 2023
This change in public opinion caused a seismic impact across the internet, causing fans to act accordingly.
Some fans have remained calm, such as the fan listed below.
Bryce Young’s odds to go #1 are still -1250
— Jack Carey (@TheJackCarey) April 25, 2023
While Levis’ odds have increased, Young is still the odds-on favorite, by a longshot.
Sportsbooks still predict Young to be selected by the Carolina Panthers.
Another fan indicated that, while fans can bet on the draft, the odds ultimately don’t have an impact on how teams feel about top prospects.
almost like these odds mean absolutely nothing
— totally serious (@RealShelfysDad) April 25, 2023
I’ve had enough. Just start the event, already.
— Corey Crisan (@cdcrisan) April 25, 2023
As this fan indicates, they are tired of all of the speculation and rumors.
At the time of publication, the draft is just two days away.
While these rumors have created a strong narrative throughout the slow news cycle, this could mean nothing.
What is going on dude
— john davis (@joohndavis) April 25, 2023
Whatever the case is, NFL fans in general have expressed confusion and frustration about this situation.
The fan above is clearly confused, which has been a general consensus across the web today.
Is Levis truly going to be selected first overall?
Or, is this just a smokescreen, devised by either Levis or the Panthers, trying to increase the pre-draft hype around him?
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