Bendigo Pioneers talent Harley Reid will headline the class of 2023, firming as the standout teenager among a pack of exciting young names coming through the system.

Rookie Me Central draft analyst Michael Alvaro spoke toย Zero Hangerย on this year's top National Draft talent outside of the likely No.1 selection, with most of this year's top performers coming from differing states.

Here are six of the best leading 2023 AFL Draft prospects outside of Harley Reid...

5. Colby McKercher (Tasmania)

Position: Midfielder
Height: 181cm
State: Tasmania
Community Club: Launceston

One of the three standout Tasmanians across the opening months of this year, with McKercher ranked second in the Coates Talent League for disposals per game with 31.4 to his name from his five matches.

He comes second only to Sandringham's Ryley Sanders - a product out of North Launceston that has made the move to Melbourne.

McKercher is an inside ball winner with pace to burn and has steadily seen his stock rise throughout 2023.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Colby Mckercher of the Devils in action during the NAB League Boys match between Oakleigh and Tasmania at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on May 22, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Alvaro says: "He's built himself into top five contention, just super consistent. He's got that burst of speed away from the stoppage, wins so much of the ball.

"I think in our Rookie Me Central Medal, which is essentially the best and fairest, he's got five votes in every game that he's played. It goes to show his consistency and level of performance."