2024 NFL Draft Order: Cardinals rise to #1, but will Murray’s return keep them there?

The 2023 NFL season is practically half-over, which means the order for the 2024 NFL Draft is starting to take shape.

Week 8 saw multiple teams solidify their positions in the top 10 — although the Denver Broncosby virtue of beating the Kansas City Chiefs — may soon vacate their place in the draft order. Teams like the Indianapolis Colts (defeated by New Orleans) and the Las Vegas Raiders (defeated on Monday in Detroit) appear more and more likely to pick in the top 10 in consecutive seasons.

Let’s get to the current draft order, updated through Week 8 action.

Current 2024 NFL Draft Order

Arizona Cardinals: 1-7 record, .543 strength of scheduleChicago Bears (via Carolina): 2-6, .454 strength of scheduleChicago Bears (their own selection)New York Giants: 2-6, .534 SOSNew England Patriots: 2-6, .557 SOSGreen Bay Packers: 2-5, .455 SOSIndianapolis Colts: 3-5, .488 SOSLas Vegas Raiders: 3-5, .489 SOSDenver Broncos: 3-5, .500 SOSLos Angeles Rams: 3-5, .512

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After a 17-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, the Bears maintained their enviable position of possessing two of the top three picks. New England also moved up to fifth in the order after a defeat to AFC East rival Miamiand it will be interesting to see if the Patriots stay there — it was 1994 the last time that franchise made a selection in the top five. Green Baynow sixth in order, has not selected this high since 2006.

But the quarterback situation in Arizona could change everything, for multiple teams. The Cardinals‘ decision to trade Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota Vikings puts the spotlight firmly on Kyler Murray — himself a former #1 overall pick — and his imminent return to action. Murray‘s individual talent may be enough to secure an extra couple of wins for the Cardinals, which could affect the franchise’s draft position and its long-term plans.