With the NFL season just one game removed from being finished with the Super Bowl, 30 fanbases are looking ahead to the NFL Draft. With Day 1 set to begin on April 25 at 8 p.m. ET, there is still lots of time for circumstances to change. However, as we approach the day where dreams become reality, there is still tons of speculation regarding who will be taken where and to which teams.
Could the Chicago Bears choose to stick with Justin Fields and trade away the first overall pick for more draft capital? Could the Arizona Cardinals end up with Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall selection? With so many elite prospects filling up the 2024 draft pool, there are a million different outcomes we could expect.
Here are some predictions on where the top NFL draft prospects will go.
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QB Caleb Williams, USC
Through thick and thin, as the world around us has changed, Caleb Williams has remained atop NFL draft boards. Even though the USC Trojans did not perform as well as many people expected, Williams played rather well and maintained position as the class’s top quarterback option. Williams is such a talented prospect that experts are saying the Bears should not trade the first overall pick for a king’s ransom. If that doesn’t tell you just how good Williams can be, then nothing will.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Chicago Bears, 1st overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Chicago Bears, 1st overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Chicago Bears, 1st overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Chicago Bears, 1st overall
QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
After a Heisman campaign in 2023, Daniels has shot up draft boards with some projecting him to leap frog North Carolina’s Drake Maye. Daniels boasts remarkable speed and surprising accuracy. While his meteoric rise may turn some teams away from Daniels, the Patriots and Commanders are both desperate for quarterbacks though, so Daniels shouldn’t make it out of the top-three selections.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Washington Commanders, 2nd overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: New England Patriots, 3rd overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: New England Patriots, 3rd overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: New England Patriots, 3rd overall
QB Drake Maye, UNC
Even though Maye ended his career with very streaky play, Maye still possesses all the tools necessary to be an incredible NFL quarterback. It would only be fitting for Maye to replace Sam Howell in Washington, just as he replaced Howell at UNC. However, there are still some people who believe the Commanders could pass on Maye for a more proven winner in Daniels.
Nate Davis, USA Today: New England Patriots, 3rd overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Washington Commanders, 2nd overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Washington Commanders, 2nd overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Washington Commanders, 2nd overall
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WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio St.
Arguably the greatest wide receiver prospect this century, Harrison would be the first overall pick in any other draft class. Unfortunately for him, there are three great quarterback prospects ahead of him on most mock drafts. Fortunately for Arizona Cardinals fans though, Harrison could fall straight into their laps without having to make any trades.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Arizona Cardinals, 4th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Arizona Cardinals, 4th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Arizona Cardinals, 4th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Arizona Cardinals, 4th overall
WR Malik Nabers, LSU
While the New York Giants have already drafted a few receivers as downfield threats, Nabers would be the most complete player in that wide receiver room almost instantly. Nabers’ remarkable ability to create space and game-breaking speed would be a breath of fresh air for a Giants’ offense that hasn’t had a reliable option on the outside in years.
Nate Davis, USA Today: New York Giants, 6th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: New York Giants, 6th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: New York Giants, 6th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: New York Giants, 6th overall
WR Rome Odunze, Washington
One of the most well-rounded receivers in this year’s class, Odunze is projected to be a great option right away. Most mock drafts have Odunze going to either the Los Angeles Chargers or Chicago Bears. Either way, Odunze would make either wide receiver group instantly elite. Whether he’s paired with Keenan Allen or DJ Moore, Odunze will be put in a position to complete a dominant 1-2 receiver duo.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Los Angeles Chargers, 5th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Chicago Bears, 9th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Chicago Bears, 9th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Chicago Bears, 9th overall
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OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
The Tennessee Titans have had a massive hole at left tackle ever since injuries decimated Taylor Lewan’s career, making Joe Alt a no-brainer if he’s available at seven. Although the Titans could opt to go for a receiver seeing as how they’ll likely lean less on Derrick Henry moving forward, Alt makes too much sense as someone the team could plug into the offensive line instantly and can protect their franchise quarterback Will Levis.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Tennessee Titans, 7th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Tennessee Titans, 7th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Tennessee Titans, 7th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Tennessee Titans, 7th overall
OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn St.
Widely regarded as the second-best tackle option behind Alt, Fashanu should be a slam dunk for the Jets who just witnessed Aaron Rodgers sit on their sidelines for his entire first season with the team. There is a chance the team goes receiver or tight end (only if Bowers is available) in order to give Rodgers another weapon to throw to, but tackle is a huge need and Rodgers is 40 years old.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Jacksonville Jaguars, 17th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: New Orleans Saints, 14th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: New York Jets, 10th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: New York Jets, 10th overall
TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
The greatest tight end prospect since Kyle Pitts, Bowers would be a great get for any team within the top-ten picks (yes, even Atlanta). With Jim Harbaugh stepping in as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Bowers could be the apple of his eye as Harbaugh has leaned on stellar tight end play for most of his coaching career. Harbaugh leaned heavily on Vernon Davis during his time as the San Francisco 49ers head coach. He leaned heavily on tight ends throughout his years at Michigan. If not the Chargers though, Bowers could fall to the end of the top-ten picks.
Nate Davis, USA Today: New York Jets, 10th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Los Angeles Chargers, 5th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Los Angeles Chargers, 5th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Los Angeles Chargers, 5th overall
QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
Despite not ever being the focal point of his offense at Michigan, former head coach Jim Harbaugh has gone to bat hard for his former quarterback putting the NFL on notice, claiming that fans shouldn’t be surprised when he gets drafted within as the top quarterback. That would be quite the change and it’s very, very unlikely to happen. In fact, very few people project that McCarthy will even go in the top-ten.
Nate Davis, USA Today: Minnesota Vikings, 11th overall
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: Los Angeles Rams, 19th overall
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 26th overall
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Minnesota Vikings, 27th overall
2024-02-06 12:16:07
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