2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears take Drake Maye at No. 1 overall, Falcons reset at QB with J.J. McCarthy
Let's try some new landing spots for the top quarterback prospects
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Are we sure Caleb Williams is going to be the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? After what seemed to be a formality for the longest time, I don't believe it's an open-and-shut case anymore. Drake Maye is mighty talented, and Williams hasn't been as dominant as we expected for USC this season.
Staying on the quarterback topic, how nice of a fit would J.J. McCarthy be with the Falcons?
Important: The draft order now is determined by the current, official draft order. Thanks to Tankathon for compiling it.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
From
Carolina Panthers
Round 1 - Pick 1
Maye has looked like a future top-five pick since his first season as a starter at North Carolina. He's trending toward being the safest quarterback selection in the class.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Giants are more than just pleased to land Williams at No. 2 after him spending many months as the penciled-in No. 1 overall selection.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
This would go against Bill Belichick's drafting history, but are we positive Belichick will be on the sidelines in New England next season?
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Latu looks like the most NFL-ready outside pass rusher in the class, and he'd fill a hole on Arizona's defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
If Newton tests how it looks like he should, the Illinois star could be selected this high. His skill set is through the roof.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Fashanu has prodigious strength and plays balanced in pass pro. He's what the Packers need at tackle.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Robinson has the dynamic bend and burst to be selected this high. The Rams need more of a serious presence on the edge.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Bowers would give Will Levis an elite physical specimen at the tight end position.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
McCarthy has plenty of experience making key plays on a run-heavy team, making him the perfect fit in Atlanta with Arthur Smith.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
Alt is as clean as they come at tackle, and the Commanders make a prudent decision entering the second full season with Sam Howell at quarterback.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Daniels is going to continue to ascend boards as he repeatedly demonstrates his multidimensional capabilities in the SEC.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Fuaga is a people-mover inside with quality feet in pass protection. Smart investment here for New York.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Nabers would give Russell Wilson another young, talented wideout who can win at all three levels.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Taylor is a disruptive force with burst, power, and pass-rush moves. The Chargers have to get sturdier inside.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
The Colts have to continue to add to the offense at the outset of Year 2 of the Anthony Richardson era.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
McKinstry would be the shutdown outside cornerback the Raiders have needed for a long time.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Coleman is a sizable perimeter monster who'd work well as a possession target for Josh Allen who can win in traffic.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Egbuka is a crafty, route-running specialist with quality hands. He's exactly what the Bengals may need if Tee Higgins bolts in free agency.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Latham would provide the Saints with stability at either tackle or guard and he's very close to being "NFL strong" already.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 20
Wiggins is trending toward being a first-round pick at cornerback, and the Cardinals need more playmakers in their secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
Given Tyron Smith's age and impending free agency, the Cowboys may ultimately need to move Tyler Smith back to left tackle, which would leave a hole at the guard spot opposite Zack Martin.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
It's a Penn State reunion in the Steelers secondary. Joey Porter Jr. and King usher in a new, lockdown era at cornerback in Pittsburgh.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 24
Turner reunites with his Alabama teammate, Will Anderson, as the two become the bookend rushers on Houston's defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Paul is entering the first-round conversation at tackle, and the Dolphins may have to restock the shelves up front in 2024.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Seahawks get a freaky specimen at the linebacker spot next to Jordyn Brooks.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Verse would give the Jaguars another serious outside pass-rush threat even if Josh Allen is signed to an extension.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Kinchens and Tal Hufanga next to each other would be a blast of a safety tandem.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
The Ravens get a versatile chess piece to add to their secondary. Fits what Baltimore has historically liked in the defensive backfield.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Trice is an advanced butt-kicker on the outside with an NFL-caliber frame and refined pass-rush moves.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
The Chiefs scare everyone by selecting a small and super-speedy wideout near the end of the first round.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Elliss is an emerging edge rusher in this class and the Eagles will want to continue to prepare for the future at that position.
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