2024 NFL Mock Draft: Draft order, first-round predictions, trades & more

Caleb Williams has been penciled in as the No. 1 pick since the moment he declared for the draft.

Williams appeared to regress as the talent around him decreased at USC from his sophomore to junior year, but that did not stop the Bears from trading former No. 11 overall pick Justin Fields to make room for the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner.

Along with clearing the depth chart, the Bears have also tried to build up their offense this offseason to put Williams in the best position to hit the ground running after they make the selection official.

It's back-to-back Heisman Trophy winners to start things off with the Commanders selecting Jayden Daniels.

Although betting odds have been shifting all over the place regarding this pick, Daniels seems to have solidified himself as the next quarterback off the board, with some experts saying he may, in fact, be a better prospect than Williams.

Daniels showed considerable improvement during his years at LSU and Arizona State before finally having his breakout season this year. He threw for 3,821 yards, 40 touchdowns, and only four interceptions.

Projected trade with the New England Patriots

With this pick, we bring you our first major surprise of the draft, as the Vikings trade both their first-round picks and a lot more to move up and secure a franchise quarterback.

J.J. McCarthy has been climbing draft boards throughout the spring and seems to have a higher floor than fellow quarterback Drake Maye.

Although the National Championship winner was not asked to do much in Michigan's offense, he excelled at doing what he was asked to do in the run-dominant offense, much like former Vikings starter Kirk Cousins.

McCarthy also profiles as an outstanding leader, which could give him the edge in convincing Minnesota that he is the future of the franchise.

Arizona needs a No. 1 WR and Marvin Harrison Jr. was born to be just that.

The son of Hall of Fame wideout Marvin Harrison has the perfect combination of hands, speed, route running, and contested catching ability to make him the first pass catcher off the board, regardless of the amount of talent at the position.

Arizona will surely listen to trade offers here, but after not getting an offer comparable to the massive trade only one pick before them, getting Kyler Murray - an elite weapon - makes too much sense.

Another pick that will catch people off guard, however Brock Bowers seems like the perfect prospect for the start of the Jim Harbaugh era.

Bowers is not only an elite option in the passing game to fill the California-sized hole they have in terms of playmakers for Justin Herbert to throw the ball to, but he can also be a physical blocker in the running game.

After also not finding a team willing to sell the farm in order to move up in the draft, LA could have one of the most talented players in the draft fill two needs at once with this selection.

The Giants have an interest in the quarterbacks in this year's class, but what they truly need is a playmaker.

New York may be right to question if Daniel Jones is in their future, but seeing as he is locked into an expensive contract, that guarantees he will be the starter.

Malik Nabers is perhaps the most explosive wideout in the draft and proved his worth in the SEC against elite competition on a weekly basis.

He would also give the Giants their best WR since another former LSU Tiger by the name of Odell Beckham Jr.

The Tennessee Titans shouldn't waste any time selecting Joe Alt and considering it a match made in heaven.

Tennessee's offensive line was among the worst in the NFL last season, and Alt is easily the most polished offensive lineman in the draft.

If the Titans want to give Will Levis any chance to succeed in his second season as quarterback, giving him an elite blindside protector is a no-brainer.

If there's one thing new head coach Raheem Morris learned to appreciate during his time as LA Rams defensive coordinator, it should be interior pass rush, and that's exactly what the Falcons add to start his tenure.

Byron Murphy moves differently than any other defensive tackle in this year's draft and has proven himself equally disruptive as both a run stopper and a pass rusher.

Edge rusher Dallas Turner is also a strong candidate to be the first defensive player off the board, but selecting Murphy gives the Falcons their own version of the recently retired Aaron Donald to fill one of the several holes they have on defense.

Projected trade with the Chicago Bears

Every year a quarterback seems to fall further than expected in the draft and I think Drake Maye could actually fall further than this.

Chicago should be more than open to trading back here and adding draft capital seeing as the only hold four draft picks.

The Broncos would have loved to trade up into the top-5 for a QB, but in this experiment they'd happily move a few slots up and capitalize on Maye's tumble before another team does.

Maye possesses the prototypical size and arm strength that NFL teams covet, and Sean Payton's QB is in dire need of talent despite trading for Zach Wilson this week.

New York has been all in to put tools around Aaron Rodgers this offseason and selecting Rome Odunze would follow suit perfectly.

Odunze is the last of the elite three WR prospects remaining here and could easily go higher than this spot.

The Jets would be smart to add an offensive tackle here for injury insurance behind the new additions of Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, but adding an elite pass catcher opposite Garrett Wilson seems like New York's preferred option.

Odunze's elite ability to make contested catches would not only be enough to form one of the league's most dangerous trios next to Wilson and Mike Williams, but it would also allow Williams to ease his way back from ACL surgery.

Projected trade with Minnesota Vikings

The Patriots are one of the teams that would love to add a quarterback, but they accepted a massive offer to trade down and fill out the countless holes in their roster with one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft.

Taliese Fuaga profiles as a player who can immediately step in and fill needs at either tackle or guard, both of which are positions of need for New England.

Projected trade with Denver Broncos

Landing Dallas Turner after picking up some extra draft capital would be exactly what the Bears prayed for with their second pick in round one.

Turner is talented enough that it would have made sense to select him in the top 10. He perfectly complements Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat.

During his three years at Alabama, Turner recorded 22.5 sacks and would give Chicago a much-needed boost in the pass-rushing department.

Michael Penix Jr is the perfect quarterback for the Raiders and easily one of the most talented passers in this year's draft.

The knock on Penix that has caused many to project him going much lower than this is his troubling injury history, but if Las Vegas is willing to gamble on his ability to stay healthy, they can land the quarterback with the strongest arm in the draft.

After suffering season-ending injuries in four straight years while playing for Indiana, Penix was able to stay healthy during his two seasons at Washington.

During those two years he threw for 67 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, while displaying amazing leadership skills as he lead the Huskies to the National Championship.

The Saints desperately need to build their offense, and Olu Fashanu has all the makings of an elite left tackle and should immediately start.

His technique could use some fine-tuning, especially as a run blocker, but his raw talent and natural tools could help him develop into an elite player down the road with proper coaching and development.

Terrion Arnold is a tough, twitchy, high-IQ cover corner with positional flexibility who could fill one of the Colts' most pressing needs.

He was excellent in man coverage for Alabama against the elite-level wide receivers in the SEC, which should be just enough to make him the first cornerback off the board.

If Arnold can become more consistent, he may grow into one of the better pure-coverage corners in the NFL in a few years.

Projected trade with Seattle Seahawks

Brian Thomas Jr. is an outstanding size/speed athlete with tremendous big-play ability and better route-running skills than he’s given credit for.

Thomas leads the second-tier of talented wideouts in this year's class and contains all the ability to morph into a No. 1 WR despite playing as the No. 2 option at LSU.

Bills general manager Brandon Beane is known to be an aggressive drafter, and a big move to trade up for Stefon Diggs' replacement would be right up his alley.

Quinyon Mitchell has the tape, on-ball production, and athletic traits to easily be the first corner selected.

With the ball-playing skills of a cornerback, tackling skills of a safety, and ability to play a variety of coverages, the only knock on Mitchell is how long it will take him to adjust from playing at a smaller school like Toledo to playing in the NFL.

The Bengals most pressing need ever since drafting Joe Burrow has been upgrading the offensive line and this year is no different.

Troy Fautanu is more than capable of playing tackle if needed but likely best suited to transition to guard at the next level.

Cincinnati has two massive tackles in Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown but an upgrade on the interior would be just what the doctor ordered.

It feels like forever since the Rams have picked in the first round and Jared Verse would be the perfect player to spend that pick on.

After transferring to Florida State after he dominated the competition at Albany, Verse racked up 18 sacks during his two seasons as a Seminole.

Verse's technical skills, explosiveness, and relentless motor would make him a steal if he falls to the Rams at 19.

JC Latham provides a different skillset than the other tackles in this year's class, which would make him the perfect fit for the Steelers.

At 6'6, 342 lbs, Latham is a bulldozing mauler who can instantly upgrade any team's rushing attack.

His long arms also give him an advantage at stopping oncoming rushers from getting into his chest or comfortably trying to work past him.

Latham's size, strength and talent give him everything he'll need to become a pro bowl caliber player at either right tackle or as a guard.

Miami struggled against physical defensive lines and could certainly use some help on the offensive line.

Graham Barton brings the positional flexibility to find a home at any of the five positions along the offensive line and make an impact wherever it's needed the most.

There may not be a better landing spot for Amarius Mims than the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles also have a massive need in the secondary, but selecting Mims would give them the heir apparent at tackle once Lane Johnson eventually retires.

For the time being, Mims, who only started eight games for the Bulldogs, could learn from one of the most experienced tackles in the league, but he would also be surrounded by the girth of Georgia players.

Jackson Powers-Johnson is a fierce competitor whose powerful upper body and salty disposition combine to make a long day for his opponents.

Selecting two offensive linemen in the first round may not be a popular choice among fans in this scenario, but it would provide the new regime in New England with two talented players and solidify a foundation for years to come.

The Dallas Cowboys have had a very...very...very quiet offseason this year, to the surprise of many, but Tyler Guyton would fill at least one need.

Guyton could step in to fill the massive void left at left tackle following Tyron Smith's departure and address at least one of Dallas's multiple needs.

This selection would allow the Cowboys to keep second-year player Tyler Smith at left guard after selecting him with a mid-round pick last season.

Green Bay already signed talented safety Xavier McKinney, but new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley could still use some upgrades in the secondary.

Cooper DeJean's ball hawking instincts and interception production made him the Swiss Army Knife of the defense at Iowa.

His muscular build and tight hips mean he will probably have to transition to safety to play at his best but that just happens to be a position Green Bay will happily take the help at.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles loves edge rushers who can be physical at the point of attack and thats exactly what Chop Robinson offers.

Although his stats last season of 15 tackles, four sacks over 10 games left room to be desired, Robinson offers the elite first-step quickness that NFL teams drool over and believe they can coach up.

After adding skill on the perimeter for the offense with their first pick in the draft it may be in the Cardinals best interest to do the same on defense.

Nate Wiggins lack of size and marginal play strength may cause him to fall even further than this, but his blazing fast speed and exceptional awareness make him worth the risk for Arizona here.

Wiggins clocked a 4.28 at the NFL Combine, which was the second fastest time this year and the fastest for any defender.

Projected trade with Buffalo Bills

Laiatu Latu might be the best pass rusher in this year's draft, but his medical issues could scare teams off.

Latu sat out two seasons due to neck issues at Washington before transferring to UCLA.

When he was able to suit up, however, Latu displayed clever hands and instincts that allowed him to get past his opponents at unique angles.

The Seahawks have a need for an edge rusher, and in this scenario, the risk proves worth the potential reward if Latu can stay healthy.

Detroit had one of the league's best defenses last year, but the Lions could still use the addition of a lockdown corner.

Kool-Aid McKinstry may not be the most eye-popping athlete, but he is a smart, consistent, and incredibly well-coached defender.

Although he may lack blazing top-end speed, his short-area quickness and ability to read the game allow him to be aggressive in coverage and stick to wideouts at all levels of the field.

Patrick Paul has been quickly rising up draft boards and is a perfect candidate to sneak into the back of the first round.

The Ravens could use the addition of an offensive tackle after trading former starter Morgan Moses to the New York Jets. They have been known for developing players along the offensive line.

Paul's hand placement and punch timing are tremendous in pass protection, and he does just enough as a run blocker to get by.

Keon Coleman is a big, physical, wideout who has shown to play both inside and outside.

It remains to be seen whether the 49ers will reach a new contract with Brandon Aiyuk or if they will trade the disgruntled wideout.

Coleman's smooth and fluid route running, combined with the knowledge of how to use his big body to his advantage, make him the perfect candidate to replace Aiyuk or give Brock Purdy another weapon in the passing game.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been looking for a replacement for Tyreek Hill ever since they traded him to the Miami Dolphins, and that's exactly what they'd be hoping to land by drafting Xavier Worthy.

Worthy has been linked to Kansas City from the moment he ran the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL history at this year's combine when he recorded a 4.21.

His lack of size and strength to win contested catches, however, makes this a very boom-or-bust selection.

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Who has the most draft picks in the 2024 NFL draft?

The Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams each hold 11 picks in this year's NFL Draft.

Who are the best QBs in the 2024 NFL draft?

USC's Caleb Williams, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, LSU's Jayden Daniels, and UNC's Drake Maye are all believed to be the top quarterback prospects in this year's NFL Draft and are expected to be taken within the top 10 picks.

Oregon's Bo Nix, Washington State's Michael Penix Jr., and South Carolina's Spencer Rattler make up the next tier of QBs.

Who gets the first pick in the NFL draft 2024?

The Chicago Bears are in the first round thanks to last year's trade with the Carolina Panthers.