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The New England Patriots will be making their highest draft pick in more than three decades when the 2024 NFL Draft commences on Thursday night in Detroit. With a 4-13 record in the 2023 season, the Patriots secured the third overall pick. Their last higher draft pick was in 1993 when they selected Drew Bledsoe as their quarterback with the No. 1 pick after a 2-14 season. The Patriots do not possess any other first-round picks, setting them to choose second on Friday at No. 34 overall for the second round. They also have the fourth pick in the third round (No. 68 overall) and five picks in the final four rounds of the draft on Saturday. These include the third pick in Round 4 (No. 103), the second pick in Round 5 (No. 137), the fourth and 17th picks in Round 6 (No. 180 and 193), and the 11th pick in Round 7 (No. 231). The Patriots acquired the 193rd pick from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for quarterback Mac Jones, their 2021 first-round selection, and the 231st pick from the Chicago Bears in exchange for wide receiver N’Keal Harry.

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2024 NFL Draft with a clear need for upgrades at several positions, including quarterback and defense. With nine draft picks and two first-round selections, the Vikings will have options to address their roster deficiencies. The team’s top priority is finding a long-term solution at quarterback, a position that has been in flux since the departure of Brett Favre. The Vikings could trade up in the first round to select a top quarterback prospect, such as Drake Maye from North Carolina or J.J. McCarthy from Michigan. On the defensive side of the ball, the Vikings will look to bolster their pass rush and secondary. They could target defensive line prospects such as Byron Murphy II from Texas or Michael Hall Jr. from Ohio State to improve their interior pressure. At cornerback, Akayleb Evans, Mekhi Blackmon, and Andrew Booth Jr. have yet to fully establish themselves, so the Vikings may add another option with their high draft pick.

The San Francisco 49ers hold 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including a first-round selection. The team has several needs they need to address, including offensive tackle, receiver, and nickel cornerback. With the depth of talent available in this year’s draft class, the 49ers have the opportunity to add key pieces to their roster and make a significant impact in the upcoming season.

The NFL Draft has a new twist, inspired by the popular game show ‘Deal or No Deal.’ Teams on the clock will receive offers from other teams seeking to acquire their draft picks. This year’s draft is particularly quarterback-heavy, and several teams could be tempted to trade out of the top spots for a chance to select their preferred signal-caller. Will they take the ‘deal’ and acquire additional draft capital, or will they ‘no deal’ and stay put to secure a potential franchise quarterback? We analyze the potential trade offers for the top teams in the draft, including the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, and Atlanta Falcons.

The NFL Draft 2023 marks the final year that the Cleveland Browns will face draft pick penalties due to the Deshaun Watson trade. The team traded away first-round picks in 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as additional picks in the fourth, third, and fourth rounds in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively.

The Chicago Bears are confident in their current draft picks, which include two top-10 selections. Despite having only four picks overall, the Bears believe the high caliber of their early picks provides them with ample value. General manager Ryan Poles expressed satisfaction with the team’s current situation, stating that adding more picks is not a priority.

After an injury-plagued 2023 season, the New York Jets are gearing up for a crucial offseason with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. Despite their 7-10 record, they face challenges in cap space and draft capital. With only $1,924,837 in cap space, the Jets must make strategic moves to improve their roster. They possess seven draft picks, but their options are limited in the early rounds. Top trade targets for New York include Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR), Marte Mapu (S), and Kelvin Beachum (LT) to address their needs in the receiving corps, secondary, and offensive line.