The 2023 NFL Draft is officially closed. With the exception of undrafted free agents being signed to fill remaining roster needs, the majority of the talent acquisition portion of the offseason is over.
Here are three big takeaways from the past three days in Kansas City:
1. Record set for quarterbacks drafted
Intrigue shrouded the NFL Draft as fans waited to learn where quarterbacks would be taken on the first night. Alabama's Bryce Young (Panthers), Ohio State's C.J. Stroud (Texans) and Florida's Anthony Richardson (Colts) ultimately heard their names called, but that was only an appetizer. Kentucky's Will Levis (Titans) and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker (Lions) joined the party on Day 2.
In total, 14 quarterbacks were selected, which set a new Common Draft Era record. According to Bud Elliott, Richardson was the first quarterback drafted in the top four off a college team with a losing record since Purdue's Jim Everett in 1985. Three of the first four quarterbacks drafted were by AFC South franchises; an exciting dynamic for the upcoming season and beyond.
The reason for those quarterback selections could be tied to the success of last year's Mr. Irrelevant -- Brock Purdy. Teams are looking to get cheap contributions from the position as salaries soar around the league.
2. New record set for trades during the NFL Draft
The previous NFL Draft record of 40 trades was broken in the sixth round Saturday. The action started early as Houston moved into the No. 3 overall selection to take Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Arizona then moved back up to No. 6 overall to select Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Philadelphia moved up one spot to No. 9 overall to secure the first (defensive tackle Jalen Carter) of three Georgia Bulldogs taken by the franchise.
The entertainment value was through the roof during the league's biggest non-gameday event.
3. Running backs 'devalued' no longer?
Not one, but two running backs were taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Texas's Bijan Robinson was picked by Atlanta at No. 8 overall followed by Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs to the Lions at No. 12 overall. It begs the question: Was the position ever devalued or was the talent unavailable? Robinson and Gibbs were the most talented running backs to enter the draft since Saquon Barkley in 2018.
Meanwhile, the first wide receiver (Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba) did not come off the board until No. 20 overall. The receiver class was never viewed in a similar light as previous years and the league seemed to validate that notion.
Check out CBS Sports' updating NFL Draft tracker and Pete Prisco's NFL Draft grades for every first-round pick and also Chris Trapasso's Day 2 grades. Also, subscribe to the "With the First Pick" podcast for nightly recaps, winners and losers and more from Kansas City.
Thank you for following along with our coverage today and throughout the year. Stay tuned to CBSSports.com for more reaction and analysis in the coming days!