The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25-27 in Detroit, and there is already plenty of buzz surrounding the event. Registered fans can access free tickets via the NFL OnePass app.
The draft is rumored to see several NFL teams, including the Vikings, Raiders, and Broncos, poised to aggressively trade up for top quarterback prospects like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. The Chicago Bears hold the first overall pick and are expected to take Williams first after trading former first-round Justin Fields to the Steelers for a sixth-round conditional pick in 2025.
The quarterback prospect pool extends beyond Williams and Daniels, featuring national champion JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, and Drake Maye. Michael Penix Jr., last season’s Maxwell Award winner, is considered a top-15 prospect, though concerns linger about his overall health ahead of draft day.
Mirror Sports US rates Marvin Harrison Jr. as the top pass catcher and second-best prospect overall. Along with top catchers like Harrison Jr, Rome Odunze, and Malk Naber, several NFL veterans like Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins may be on the move, potentially altering draft strategies. Rumors swirled between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk, who may be asking for a trade, which could alter draft night.
Several NFL insiders have reported their belief that he could be dealt on the same night that the 49ers hold the No. 31 pick of the draft.
The University of Georgia expects a remarkable NFL draft, with a record 12 players set to be selected. This follows the team’s impressive history, with ten players drafted last season, matching Alabama under coach Nick Saban. Since 2021, Georgia has had 41 NFL picks, including 11 in the previous draft.
The NFL Combine and scheduled Pro Days significantly impacted several prospects. Calijah Kancey ran the 40-yard dash in 4.67 seconds, making him the fastest interior defensive lineman since 2003. Other players, like Jordan Travis and John Rhys Plumlee, might not have had a favorable draft process due to injuries heading into draft night that ended their college careers early.
