The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a spectacle, with the possibility of four quarterbacks being taken in the first four picks for the first time ever. Led by unanimous top prospect Caleb Williams of USC, the quarterback class is stacked, with Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and JJ McCarthy also in the mix. The Washington Commanders and New England Patriots are in desperate need of quarterbacks, making them prime candidates to trade up for one of these highly touted prospects.
In addition to quarterbacks, the 2024 draft is expected to feature a record-setting number of offensive players selected in the first round. With a deep receiver class led by Marvin Jones Jr. of Ohio State, along with top tight ends, offensive linemen, and running backs, there could be as many as 20-plus offensive players taken in the first round.
The lack of elite defensive prospects in the 2024 draft crop will further contribute to the dominance of offensive players in the early rounds. Teams in need of defensive help may have to wait until later in the draft or look to trade up for a top prospect.