How will the first 32 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft play out?
It’s been an exciting few weeks since free agency began, and this is just the beginning. It’s almost time for the 2024 NFL Draft, where, of course, through ESPN We bring you the best coverage of this event, and where several players and families will have their lives completely changed.
This is my first mock draft of two that I am going to do this year. At the moment, I don’t have Michael Penix Jr. selected in the first round; not after watching his performance in the College Football Playoff Championship Game and training week at the Senior Bowl.
There have already been multiple exchanges, there will continue to be, and we will soon know where the prospects that have attracted the most attention will play. Meanwhile, this is how I visualize the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft:
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is approaching and it is time to predict what will happen with the first round picks. ESPN Illustration
Caleb Williams, quarterback, USC
Although I have doubts about his attitude off the field, Caleb Williams will be the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Justin Fields was the Bears’ bet to be their future quarterback; However, he has not managed to stand out and is already with the Steelers, so Chicago will bet on the Trojans quarterback, who is already being given weapons on offense with the arrival of Keenan Allen to the Bears.
Jayden Daniels, quarterback, LSU
Although the Commanders signed Marcus Mariota, they let Sam Howell go, so it is very confirmed that they will go for a quarterback and the chosen one will be Jayden Daniels, since he has the characteristics that Kliff Kingsbury, the team’s new offensive coordinator, likes and who They like mobile and versatile quarterbacks.
Drake Maye, quarterback, North Carolina
The disappointing Mac Jones era with the Pats is over and it’s time to look for a new quarterback in the draft. The option is Drake Maye, who has the talent and a good arm. He demonstrated this in his college career by finishing with 63 touchdowns and 8,018 yards through the air.
Marvin Harrison Jr., open receiver, Ohio State
With their first turn, the Cardinals will seek to give Kyler Murray a high-level receiver who becomes the main receiver of his position, and in this case it will be Harrison Jr., who in his last two seasons closed with 14 touchdowns and surpassed the 1,200 air yards each.
Malik Nabers, wide receiver, LSU
After the departure of Keenan Allen, the Chargers will look to replace him in this turn and with the previous selection of Marvin Harrison Jr., their best option will be Nabers, a talented and explosive player who can contribute a lot to the offense.
Rome Odunze, receptor abierto, Washington
The Giants are still looking for that receiver who is capable of being the main support for Daniel Jones or, failing that, for the newcomer Drew Lock. So the best option up this step will be Odunze, who has the size, strength and speed to excel on every play.
Joe Alt, offensive tackle, Notre Dame
The Titans have made good moves in free agency, so when their first pick arrives they will have to opt for an offensive tackle and the best option is Alt, a large and very athletic player.
Dallas Turner, linebacker, Alabama
With the arrival of Kirk Cousins and the reinforcement of their passing team, the Falcons can take advantage of this pick to go for the best outside pass rusher in college football, someone who will help them cause fear. Turner had 10 sacks in his last year.
9. Bears (7-10)
Older Fashanu, offensive tackle, Penn State
And if Chicago is going to choose the best passer in the Draft, they will have to choose one of the best offensive tackles to defend him and that is Fashanu, a left tackle who has great strength and size to avoid the charge towards his quarterback.
Taliese Fuaga, offensive tackle, Oregon State
Let’s hope that the Jets can finally have Aaron Rogers on the field for a full season, so they will seek to protect him at all costs, and they have done so in free agency, so one more reinforcement from the draft would not hurt . That option is Fuaga, a man with agile hands and pure strength to stop rivals.
Jared Verse, defensive end, Florida State
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Vikings move up the rankings and go for Daniels or Maye, but for now, we’ll leave it at that. With the departure of Danielle Hunter they will have to look for a replacement and the best will be Verse, an explosive and fast player, a talent scout who can be of great help from day one.
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback, Michigan
Denver has had an ordeal with quarterbacks and this time they should not make a mistake in selecting one. I think Denver will look to move up positions to go for Daniels or Maye, but if they don’t get it, it seems to me that they will go for McCarthy, the Wolverines’ quarterback, who finished with 44 touchdowns in his last two seasons and more than 2,700 yards in each of them. .
Bo Nix, quarterback, Oregon
The Raiders need a quarterback after the failure with Jimmy Garoppolo and they are going for the best player available, which is Nix.
Laiatu Latu, defensive end, UCLA
The Saints need someone to put pressure on the opposing quarterback and also provide great support in stopping the run. That man is Latu, a very complete athlete who will make a difference from day one.
Terrion Arnold, cornerback, Alabama
The Colts need a cornerback and could have the opportunity to select the top prospect at this position, Arnold, who will help combat the attacks of the division rivals.
Byron Murphy II, tackle defensivo, Texas
Although the Seahawks managed to retain Leonard Williams, they will look to improve their defensive line with a man like Murphy, who has the strength to rush the passer and is very skilled at stopping the run.
Quinyon Mitchell, cornerback, Toledo
Jacksonville is another team that needs to improve its secondary, so a great option will be Toledo’s cornerback, who is explosive when it comes to defense.
Brock Bowers, tight end, Georgia
With a possible departure of Tee Higgins, who requested a trade as sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals signed Mike Gesicki, but I do not rule out going for a tight end in this draft like Bowers.
Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton, defensive tackle, Illinois
I think that, with the retirement of Aaron Donald, the Rams will look for someone to begin to fill the enormous void he leaves and that will be Newton.
JC Latham, tackle ofensivo, Alabama
The Steelers have new quarterbacks and in recent years, Russell Wilson has been the most sacked, so Pittsburgh selects the best offensive lineman available, Latham.
Troy Fuatanu, offensive lineman, Washington
The Dolphins’ priority is and will be defending Tua Tagovailoa, so they will opt for Fautanu, a very skilled player with his feet and hands.
Nate Wiggins, esquinero, Clemson
The Eagles need someone who is quick and who brings quality to the secondary, that player is Wiggins, who demonstrated his quality to defend the pass at Clemson.
Darius Robinson, defensive end, Missouri
The Vikings continue to strengthen their defense with the best player available.
Amarius Mims, tackle ofensivo, Georgia
With the departure of Tyron Smith, the Cowboys will look for his replacement and that player is the Georgia Bulldogs’ Mims.
Cooper DeJean, cornerback, Iowa
The Packers will reinforce their secondary with Cooper DeJean, a player who has the versatility to cover different areas and do so in a great way.
Brian Thomas Jr., open receiver, LSU
Although they reached an agreement with Mike Evans, I think the Bucs will look for a long-term receiver and their best option will be Thomas, a very vertical receiver who, if he improves under pressure, can become a lethal weapon for Tampa Bay.
27. Cardinals [de Texans (10-7)]
Tyler Guyton, tackle ofensivo, Oklahoma
With their receiver selected at the top of the first round, it is time for the Cardinals to go for an offensive tackle who will be essential to defend Kyler Murray.
Chop Robinson, ala defensiva, Penn State
To succeed in their division, they need their quarterbacks to fear their defense, so the Bills will go for Robinson, a very fast player who will surprise the opposing passer.
Kool-Aid McKinstry, cornerback, Alabama
Detroit seems like an already complete team and they could take the opportunity to change their spot for someone who needs it. If not, they have the possibility of choosing McKinstry, a very skilled cornerback who is among the best in his position.
Jordan Morgan, tackle ofensivo, Arizona
To have the best version of Lamar Jackson, the Ravens need to go for an offensive tackle that gives the quarterback time to look for the best play, including now helping Derrick Henry open space, and that player is Morgan.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., cornerback, Missouri
The 49ers will go for a cornerback in Rakestraw, who is very competitive in coverage and knows how to maintain the route.
Adonai Mitchell, open receiver, Texas
The NFL champions will be able to improve their aerial corps with Mitchell, who in his last college season with Texas achieved 11 touchdowns and 845 yards through the air.
2024-03-27 06:35:30
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