DRAFTPLEX 2024 NFL Mock Draft: 1.0 Edition projections are based on the current first-round draft order and personal impressions of team needs and interests as of March 21, and do not represent any potential trade scenarios.
1 | Chicago Bears (via CAR) — Caleb Williams, QB, USC
The Bears seem to have removed any remaining uncertainty about their plans at quarterback and for the first overall pick. Welcome to Chicago, Caleb Williams!
2 | Washington Commanders — Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
The Commanders expect to take the second quarterback off the board, but is their preference Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye?
3 | New England Patriots — Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
The Patriots are widely assumed to be the landing spot for the third quarterback, but I’m not convinced just yet. Perhaps they consider a pro-ready weapon in Marvin Harrison Jr. instead.
4 | Arizona Cardinals — Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The Cardinals are seemingly locked in to drafting a receiver here and with Marvin Harrison Jr. off the board, it’s Malik Nabers bound for Arizona.
5 | Los Angeles Chargers — Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
The Chargers have shown strong interest in Brock Bowers, who would make sense as the pick whether they stand in here or trade down.
6 | New York Giants — Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
The Giants could be in play for a quarterback if the board falls in their favor, but a top receiver — in this scenario, Rome Odunze — is the most likely consideration.
7 | Tennessee Titans — Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
The Titans *not* drafting Joe Alt here if he’s still available would be a shock.
8 | Atlanta Falcons — Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
The Falcons *not* drafting Dallas Turner here if he’s still available might be even more of a shock.
9 | Chicago Bears — Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
The Bears expect to go offensive line or defensive line here, so edge rusher Jared Verse is a consideration.
10 | New York Jets — Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
The Jets signed veteran Tyron Smith to be their left tackle. The Jets draft Olumuyiwa Fashanu here as both his successor and as insurance should they need an in-season injury replacement.
11 | Minnesota Vikings — Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
The Vikings are primed to trade up for a quarterback, with most pointing to Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy as the target. But, might they actually be interested in Jayden Daniels?
12 | Denver Broncos — J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
The Broncos are desperate to see a quarterback clear the minefield ahead of them. J.J. McCarthy would likely be their best hope.
13 | Las Vegas Raiders — Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
The Raiders need a right tackle and Taliese Fuaga just feels like a fit for the silver and black.
14 | New Orleans Saints — Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
The Saints have reasons to be uncomfortable about the immediate future of their offensive line. Drafting a plug-and-play starter at tackle or guard like Troy Fautanu would help.
15 | Indianapolis Colts — Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
The Colts prioritize tools and traits and have a need at cornerback. Quinyon Mitchell has the talent, the tape, and testing data to be a potential fit and the first CB off the board.
16 | Seattle Seahawks — Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
The Seahawks have positions of greater need than pass rusher, but the value isn’t there early. On the other hand, Laiatu Latu could turn out to be a high-value pick for Seattle provided they are comfortable with his medical evaluation.
17 | Jacksonville Jaguars — Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
The Jaguars have been frequently linked to and expect to target a cornerback early, putting Terrion Arnold firmly in play here.
18 | Cincinnati Bengals — Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
If the Bengals are secure with the state of their offensive line, they could look at drafting Brian Thomas Jr. to reload their receiving corps.
19 | Los Angeles Rams — Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
The Rams draft in the first round for the first time in forever and do so needing to fill the void left by one of the best defensive players of all time. While one does not simply replace Aaron Donald, Byron Murphy II gets the opportunity to take over his role on defense.
20 | Pittsburgh Steelers — Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
The Steelers might consider a center prospect here depending on how the board falls, but it’s difficult to see them passing on Amarius Mims, who they’ve reportedly shown significant interest in.
21 | Miami Dolphins — Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
The Dolphins… Xavier Worthy… because why not?
22 | Philadelphia Eagles — JC Latham, OT, Alabama
The Eagles have options to reset their offensive line following Jason Kelce’s retirement. JC Latham gives them another immediate option at guard and an eventual successor to Lane Johnson at right tackle.
23 | Minnesota Vikings (via CLE thru HOU) — Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
If the Vikings don’t trade up for a quarterback, receiver could be a consideration here. And if they do trade up, receiver could be a consideration for their trade partner. The target in either scenario would likely be Adonai Mitchell.
24 | Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
The Cowboys are looking at a best-case scenario here with Tyler Guyton, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and Graham Barton remaining on the board. While Powers-Johnson is the fan favorite, my preference is Barton. However, I would project Dallas to go with Guyton.
25 | Green Bay Packers — Graham Barton, OL, Duke
The Packers have moving parts to put into place on the offensive line. Graham Barton offers five-position flexibility and would be a valuable piece to that puzzle.
26 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
The Buccaneers could stand to improve their pass rush and edge pressure. Chop Robinson doesn’t enter the draft with a ton of college production, but is a disruptive defender the offense has to account for and comes with room to grow.
27 | Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) — Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
The Cardinals continue to build out a young secondary with the addition of promising cornerback prospect Nate Wiggins.
28 | Buffalo Bills — Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
The Bills parted ways with a number of mainstays in the secondary. They continue retooling the back end with Cooper DeJean, a versatile defensive back who also offers return ability.
29 | Detroit Lions — Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri
The Lions continue investing in their defensive line with Darius Robinson, a big, physical edge defender with inside-outside flexibility.
30 | Baltimore Ravens — Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona
The Ravens could go in a number of different directions here, but offensive line projects to be the primary need. Baltimore has reportedly shown substantial interest in Jordan Morgan, who offers tackle-guard flexibility and demonstrated his ability to play either left or right tackle at his pro day.
31 | San Francisco 49ers — Kool-Aid McKinstry
The 49ers could look to the trenches here late in the first round, but there may be better value in opting to elevate their cornerback play with Kool-Aid McKinstry.
32 | Kansas City Chiefs — Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
The Chiefs expect to have eyes on receiver and offensive tackle, but potentially have a more pressing need at cornerback depending on what happens with L’Jarius Sneed. Looking local for a replacement in Ennis Rakestraw Jr. could be an option.
DRAFTPLEX 2024 NFL Mock Draft: 1.0 Edition
| 1 | Chicago Bears (via CAR) | QB | Caleb Williams | USC |
| 2 | Washington Commanders | QB | Drake Maye | North Carolina |
| 3 | New England Patriots | WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Ohio State |
| 4 | Arizona Cardinals | WR | Malik Nabers | LSU |
| 5 | Los Angeles Chargers | TE | Brock Bowers | Georgia |
| 6 | New York Giants | WR | Rome Odunze | Washington |
| 7 | Tennessee Titans | OT | Joe Alt | Notre Dame |
| 8 | Atlanta Falcons | EDGE | Dallas Turner | Alabama |
| 9 | Chicago Bears | EDGE | Jared Verse | Florida State |
| 10 | New York Jets | OT | Olumuyiwa Fashanu | Penn State |
| 11 | Minnesota Vikings | QB | Jayden Daniels | LSU |
| 12 | Denver Broncos | QB | J.J. McCarthy | Michigan |
| 13 | Las Vegas Raiders | OT | Taliese Fuaga | Oregon State |
| 14 | New Orleans Saints | OL | Troy Fautanu | Washington |
| 15 | Indianapolis Colts | CB | Quinyon Mitchell | Toledo |
| 16 | Seattle Seahawks | EDGE | Laiatu Latu | UCLA |
| 17 | Jacksonville Jaguars | CB | Terrion Arnold | Alabama |
| 18 | Cincinnati Bengals | WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | LSU |
| 19 | Los Angeles Rams | DT | Byron Murphy II | Texas |
| 20 | Pittsburgh Steelers | OT | Amarius Mims | Georgia |
| 21 | Miami Dolphins | WR | Xavier Worthy | Texas |
| 22 | Philadelphia Eagles | OT | JC Latham | Alabama |
| 23 | Minnesota Vikings (via CLE thru HOU) | WR | Adonai Mitchell | Texas |
| 24 | Dallas Cowboys | OT | Tyler Guyton | Oklahoma |
| 25 | Green Bay Packers | OL | Graham Barton | Duke |
| 26 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | EDGE | Chop Robinson | Penn State |
| 27 | Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) | CB | Nate Wiggins | Clemson |
| 28 | Buffalo Bills | DB | Cooper DeJean | Iowa |
| 29 | Detroit Lions | EDGE | Darius Robinson | Missouri |
| 30 | Baltimore Ravens | OL | Jordan Morgan | Arizona |
| 31 | San Francisco 49ers | CB | Kool-Aid McKinstry | Alabama |
| 32 | Kansas City Chiefs | CB | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | Missouri |
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