Results for: 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, and much speculation surrounds it. Here is a mock draft of the first round based on current rumors and needs of teams. The Chicago Bears lead with Caleb Williams, QB from Southern California. Washington Commanders select Jayden Daniels, QB from Louisiana State. The New England Patriots go with Drake Maye, QB from North Carolina. Arizona Cardinals pick Marvin Harrison Jr., WR from Ohio State. Minnesota Vikings trade with Chargers and choose J.J. McCarthy, QB from Michigan. New York Giants take Malik Nabers, WR from LSU. Tennessee Titans select Joe Alt, OT from Notre Dame. Atlanta Falcons go with Dallas Turner, Edge from Alabama. Chicago Bears, with their second top-10 selection, choose Taliese Fuaga, OT from Oregon State. New York Jets, with Aaron Rodgers’ age in mind, pick Rome Odunze, WR from Washington. Los Angeles Chargers trade with Vikings and select Brock Bowers, TE from Georgia. Denver Broncos pick Laiatu Latu, Edge from UCLA, following Raiders star Maxx Crosby’s recommendation. Raiders select Terrion Arnold, CB from Alabama. New Orleans Saints would choose Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT from Penn State, if he falls to them. Indianapolis Colts pick Quinyon Mitchell, CB from Toledo. Seattle Seahawks select Troy Fautanu, OT from Washington, who could begin his career as a guard. Jacksonville Jaguars pick Byron Murphy, DT from Texas. Cincinnati Bengals choose JC Latham, OT from Alabama. Los Angeles Rams pick Jared Verse, Edge from Florida State. Pittsburgh Steelers select Graham Barton, OL from Duke, seeking a starting center. Miami Dolphins pick Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL from Oregon. Philadelphia Eagles choose Cooper DeJean, DB from Iowa. Los Angeles Chargers, using their second pick from the Vikings trade, select Jer’Zhan Newton, DT from Illinois. Dallas Cowboys choose Brian Thomas Jr., WR from LSU. Green Bay Packers select Amarius Mims, OT from Georgia. Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick Chop Robinson, Edge from Penn State. Arizona Cardinals, with their second pick, choose Nate Wiggins, CB from Clemson. Buffalo Bills select Adonai Mitchell, WR from Texas, to address their need at wide receiver. Detroit Lions choose Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB from Alabama. Baltimore Ravens pick Tyler Guyton, OT from Oklahoma, despite his lack of experience. Raiders trade with 49ers and select Michael Penix Jr., QB from Washington. Kansas City Chiefs choose Xavier Worthy, WR from Texas, hoping to replicate Tyreek Hill’s speed.

NFL experts and team reporters came together to predict the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, which takes place on Thursday, April 25th in Detroit, Michigan. The Chicago Bears are expected to select quarterback Williams with the No. 1 overall pick, while the rest of the top five picks are projected to be quarterbacks as well. The Vikings made a bold move to trade up to the No. 5 spot to select quarterback McCarthy, while the Giants opted for wide receiver Nabers at No. 10. The Titans addressed their need for a left tackle by selecting Alt at No. 11, and the Falcons added a talented defensive player in Latu at No. 15. The Bears continued to bolster their offense with wide receiver Odunze at No. 19, and the Jets added playmaker Bowers at No. 23. The Chargers traded down from No. 5 to acquire multiple first-round picks, while the Broncos selected Turner at No. 29. The Raiders addressed their need for a right tackle by selecting Fuaga at No. 32, and the Colts added cornerback Mitchell at No. 35. The Seahawks selected guard Fautanu at No. 37, and the Jaguars filled their need for a cornerback with Arnold at No. 40. The Bengals added pass-rusher Murphy at No. 43, and the Rams selected edge defender Verse at No. 46. The Steelers addressed their need for a center by selecting Powers-Johnson at No. 51, and the Dolphins added defensive tackle Newton at No. 52. The Eagles selected tackle Guyton at No. 58, and the Chargers added wide receiver Thomas at No. 60. The Cowboys selected center Barton at No. 63, and the Packers selected versatile defensive back DeJean at No. 66. The Buccaneers could consider trading down but filled their need for a defensive end by selecting Robinson at No. 70. The Cardinals added cornerback Wiggins at No. 78, and the Bills selected wide receiver Worthy at No. 80. The Lions addressed their pass defense by selecting Mims at No. 85, and the Ravens filled their need for a right tackle by selecting Mims at No. 90. The 49ers selected defensive end Mitchell at No. 93, and the Chiefs added wide receiver Mitchell at No. 94.

Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, ESPN’s mock draft predicts the Green Bay Packers selecting Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean with the 25th overall pick. While ESPN analysts support the pick, former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum suggests prioritizing left tackle as a more pressing need for the team’s success.

The 2024 NFL Draft’s incoming quarterback class remains a highly touted group, with several top prospects expected to be selected among the first five picks. However, speculation surrounding the remaining top-10 quarterbacks continues, particularly regarding Michael Penix Jr. of Washington. Initially projected as a second-round pick, Penix Jr. is now being considered a first-round prospect in mock drafts, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes he could be a target for teams looking for a quarterback without trading up for someone like J.J. McCarthy. Among those potential suitors are the Las Vegas Raiders, who need a quarterback and could select Penix Jr. at No. 13 overall. However, the Denver Broncos, picking at No. 12, could also be interested in Penix Jr., especially considering their need for a quarterback. Oregon’s Bo Nix is another quarterback to watch, and while he could potentially end up with the New York Giants at No. 6, there is a chance he and Penix Jr. could both fall to the Broncos and Raiders, respectively. With 4,903 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 2023, Penix Jr. possesses the statistical performance and talent to be a first-round pick. Fowler suggests that teams should not anticipate him going high in the second round, indicating he will likely be selected in the first round. The Raiders may even consider trading up to secure Penix Jr. if they believe he can be their franchise quarterback of the future.

The Denver Broncos are believed to be interested in selecting Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Broncos could potentially trade up to acquire McCarthy, who is considered one of the top prospects at his position. McCarthy, who led Michigan to the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2023, has impressed scouts and analysts with his arm strength, mobility, and decision-making.

The 2024 NFL Draft is just a few days away, and the excitement is building. Each of the NFL’s 32 teams will have the chance to select from a deep pool of prospects, including local products from the University of Washington. The Seahawks have seven picks in the draft, with the first coming at No. 16 overall. They are expected to target an offensive lineman with their first-round pick, with UW product Troy Fautanu a possibility. Other positions of need include linebacker and safety. The draft will be televised by ESPN and NFL Network.

Amidst conference turmoil, the Pac-12 anticipates a historic 2024 NFL Draft, potentially setting a new record for the most players selected among Pac-12 schools. USC quarterback Caleb Williams is projected as the No. 1 overall pick, leading a talented group of prospects expected to hear their names called early and often.

As the Patriots look to rejuvenate their franchise, they may consider revisiting the past by drafting Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, echoing the path of Tom Brady’s selection in the 2000 NFL Draft. McCarthy, coming off a national championship, expresses his admiration for the Patriots organization and the prospect of continuing the winning legacy established by Brady. With his leadership style mirroring Brady’s team-first mentality, McCarthy is viewed as a potential successor to the legendary quarterback. Reports indicate mutual interest between McCarthy and the Patriots, potentially leading to a trade-down scenario on draft day.

The Buffalo Bills are projected to have the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. While the first round of the draft typically signifies an investment in both skill and longevity, several prospects under consideration for the Bills carry medical concerns that could impact their long-term durability. These players include tight end Michael Mayer, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, cornerback/safety Cooper DeJean, and wide receiver Jaren McConkey.

With just days remaining before the 2024 NFL Draft, we present a mock draft projecting the first round of selections. Breaking from tradition, this mock draft focuses on what teams should do rather than what they might do. Offensive linemen feature prominently, with five quarterbacks and eight offensive linemen predicted to go in the first round. Notably, the first defensive player off the board is neither an edge rusher nor a cornerback.