With the 2024 NFL Draft now upon us, I am pleased to present my 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition. These first-round projections are based on the current draft order and my personal impressions of team needs and interests entering the draft, with consideration given to potential trade scenarios.
Enjoy the draft!
1 | Chicago Bears — Caleb Williams, QB, USC
After months of anticipation, the Bears finally make their long-awaited selection and deliver Caleb Williams to Chicago.
2 | Washington Commanders — Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Following weeks of speculation regarding their quarterback preference, the Commanders call on Jayden Daniels to lead the franchise.
3 | New England Patriots — Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
I think the choice between Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy is tougher than we realize for the Patriots, but Maye has emerged as the late favorite.
4 | Arizona Cardinals — Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
The Cardinals expect to field offers from teams chasing the fourth quarterback, but moving out would likely mean missing out on Marvin Harrison Jr.
5 | Minnesota Vikings (via LAC)* — J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
* Projected trade up with Los Angeles Chargers *
The Vikings work the phones to move up for J.J. McCarthy, finding the Chargers to be the most reasonable trade partner.
6 | New York Giants — Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
The Giants have done their homework on the quarterbacks, but without moving up, wide receiver is their most likely play. After strongly considering Malik Nabers, I circled back to Rome Odunze.
7 | Tennessee Titans — Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
If the board falls this way, the Titans will give strong consideration to drafting Malik Nabers, but I still have them selecting Joe Alt.
8 | New York Jets (via ATL)* — Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
* Projected trade up with Atlanta Falcons *
If the Jets get within striking distance of a top wide receiver, Malik Nabers in this scenario, I think they’ll be on the move.
9 | Chicago Bears — Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Wide receiver, edge, and trading back will be among the options here for Chicago, but late buzz has Byron Murphy II being potentially the first defender off the board.
10 | Atlanta Falcons (via NYJ)* — Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
* Projected trade down with New York Jets *
The Falcons have been linked to Dallas Turner, Laiatu Latu, and Byron Murphy II. They could drop back and still land one of the three, with their choice being Latu in this scenario.
11 | Los Angeles Chargers (via MIN)* — JC Latham, OT, Alabama
* Projected trade down with Minnesota Vikings *
If the Chargers favor a tackle over a wide receiver, they might be comfortable making a deal with Minnesota to move down. I think JC Latham would be the choice for them in this range.
12 | Philadelphia Eagles (via DEN)* — Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
* Projected trade up with Denver Broncos *
Like many, I’m looking for Philadelphia to explore a trade up, with cornerback being a potential target. With limited draft capital, Denver might be a willing partner, enabling the Eagles to jump up for Terrion Arnold or possibly Quinyon Mitchell.
13 | Las Vegas Raiders — Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
Quarterback and cornerback are reported to be of interest for the Raiders here, specifically Michael Penix Jr. and Terrion Arnold, but in this scenario, I feel going right tackle with Taliese Fuaga is the best approach for the Raiders.
14 | New Orleans Saints — Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
The Saints are reportedly more comfortable with their tackle situation than previously thought, but it remains less than ideal for the long-term. I don’t know if they can pass on drafting Olumuyiwa Fashanu if the opportunity arises.
15 | Indianapolis Colts — Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Connected to a number of names throughout the process, the Colts feel like a bit of a wildcard. But, if they have a chance at landing Brock Bowers, I think they take it — either here or by climbing up the board.
16 | Seattle Seahawks — Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
At the intersection of need, value, and assumed knowledge of the player, Troy Fautanu has been matched to the Seahawks throughout the draft process. I considered having him going off the board earlier, but reports of medical concerns complicated that projection. Not so much here.
17 | Jacksonville Jaguars — Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
The Jaguars expect to target a cornerback or wide receiver early. Of the names still available on the board, I would think Quinyon Mitchell would be at or near the top.
18 | Cincinnati Bengals — Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
With late-breaking reports of Trey Hendrickson and Tee Higgins both requesting to be traded, the Bengals could shift their priorities here. But, if not, I could see Jer’Zhan Newton being their selection.
19 | Los Angeles Rams — Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
Considering it has been a while since the Rams have picked in the first round, projections are all over the map. But, if Dallas Turner unexpectedly slides to them here, I don’t see them being on the clock for long.
20 | Pittsburgh Steelers — Graham Barton, OL, Duke
The late buzz has the Steelers exploring a trade up for cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, but assuming they don’t move, I think their choice comes down to Graham Barton and Amarius Mims. I think the deciding factor is Barton being the more plug-and-play of the two, despite a projected position switch to center.
21 | Arizona Cardinals (via MIA)* — Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
* Projected trade up with Miami Dolphins *
The Cardinals have the draft capital to be active early, while the Dolphins might be open to trading down to accumulate more picks. If Arizona makes this move, I think the name to watch is Jared Verse.
22 | Denver Broncos (via PHI)* — Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
* Projected trade down with Philadelphia Eagles *
If Denver bails out of #12 like they did here by trading down with Philadelphia, I think the likelihood is high that Bo Nix is a Bronco, certainly more so than if they were to stand in and pick.
23 | Los Angeles Chargers (via MIN)* — Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
* Projected trade down with Minnesota Vikings *
With the second first-round pick acquired in their projected trade with Vikings, the Chargers pass on taking a receiver yet again in favor of drafting cornerback Nate Wiggins.
24 | Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
I expect the Cowboys to prioritize rebuilding their offensive line early, with Tyler Guyton being perhaps their top target where they pick later in the first round. For a full write-up, check out my 2024 edition of Drafting Dallas, where I elaborate on my reasoning.
25 | Green Bay Packers — Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
I’ve cycled through a few names that feel like Green Bay Packers and would fit here. Like many, I settled on versatile defensive back Cooper DeJean as their pick.
26 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jackson Powers-Johnson, OC, Oregon
The Buccaneers could prioritize defense here with a cornerback or edge, but I kept coming back to Jackson Powers-Johnson to fill the need at center.
27 | Miami Dolphins (via ARZ)* — Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
* Projected trade down with Arizona Cardinals *
Offensive line is a popular projection for the Dolphins, but they’re thin at edge with Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb both rehabbing from late-season injuries. I like the idea of them dropping back and drafting the high-upside Chop Robinson to help fill the void and give their defense a shot of the juice they have on offense.
28 | Buffalo Bills — Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
The Bills are circling the wagons around wide receiver heading into the draft. A move up the board isn’t out of the question, but with Brian Thomas Jr. possibly sliding, Buffalo may be able to stay put.
29 | Detroit Lions — Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri
Defensive line and cornerback expect to be primary targets for Detroit here late in the first round. I think the selection of Darius Robinson would please the Lions and the host city crowd.
30 | Baltimore Ravens — Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Tackle appears to be firmly on the table for Baltimore here at #30 and it would be very Ravens for them to have one of the top prospects just happen to slip through and be there for the taking. Amarius Mims might be that prospect in this draft and would fit right in with their tendency of drafting big, physical blockers.
31 | Las Vegas Raiders (via SF)* — Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
* Projected trade up with San Francisco 49ers *
The Raiders are rumored to be high on Michael Penix Jr., but just how high? Should Las Vegas let the chips fall as they did here, I could see them striking a deal with the 49ers to trade back into the first round for their quarterback.
32 | Washington Commanders (via KC)* — Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
* Projected trade up with Kansas City Chiefs *
The Commanders are another team in the tackle market and may not wait until early in the second round to close. I could see them swapping picks with the Chiefs and ending the night with the selection of Jordan Morgan.
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition
| 1 | Chicago Bears | QB | Caleb Williams | USC |
| 2 | Washington Commanders | QB | Jayden Daniels | LSU |
| 3 | New England Patriots | QB | Drake Maye | North Carolina |
| 4 | Arizona Cardinals | WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Ohio State |
| 5 | Minnesota Vikings (via LAC)* | QB | J.J. McCarthy | Michigan |
| 6 | New York Giants | WR | Rome Odunze | Washington |
| 7 | Tennessee Titans | OT | Joe Alt | Notre Dame |
| 8 | New York Jets (via ATL)* | WR | Malik Nabers | LSU |
| 9 | Chicago Bears | DT | Byron Murphy II | Texas |
| 10 | Atlanta Falcons (via NYJ)* | EDGE | Laiatu Latu | UCLA |
| 11 | Los Angeles Chargers (via MIN)* | OT | JC Latham | Alabama |
| 12 | Philadelphia Eagles (via DEN)* | CB | Terrion Arnold | Alabama |
| 13 | Las Vegas Raiders | OT | Taliese Fuaga | Oregon State |
| 14 | New Orleans Saints | OT | Olumuyiwa Fashanu | Penn State |
| 15 | Indianapolis Colts | TE | Brock Bowers | Georgia |
| 16 | Seattle Seahawks | OL | Troy Fautanu | Washington |
| 17 | Jacksonville Jaguars | CB | Quinyon Mitchell | Toledo |
| 18 | Cincinnati Bengals | DT | Jer’Zhan Newton | Illinois |
| 19 | Los Angeles Rams | EDGE | Dallas Turner | Alabama |
| 20 | Pittsburgh Steelers | OL | Graham Barton | Duke |
| 21 | Arizona Cardinals (via MIA)* | EDGE | Jared Verse | Florida State |
| 22 | Denver Broncos (via PHI)* | QB | Bo Nix | Oregon |
| 23 | Los Angeles Chargers (via MIN)* | CB | Nate Wiggins | Clemson |
| 24 | Dallas Cowboys | OT | Tyler Guyton | Oklahoma |
| 25 | Green Bay Packers | DB | Cooper DeJean | Iowa |
| 26 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | OC | Jackson Powers-Johnson | Oregon |
| 27 | Miami Dolphins (via ARZ)* | EDGE | Chop Robinson | Penn State |
| 28 | Buffalo Bills | WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | LSU |
| 29 | Detroit Lions | EDGE | Darius Robinson | Missouri |
| 30 | Baltimore Ravens | OT | Amarius Mims | Georgia |
| 31 | Las Vegas Raiders (via SF)* | QB | Michael Penix Jr. | Washington |
| 32 | Washington Commanders (via KC)* | OT | Jordan Morgan | Arizona |
* projected trade
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