Mock Draft 5.0
Post Free Agency 3-Round Mock Draft
2024 NFL DRAFT
Round 1
Chicago Bears (via CAR) - Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Do we even need to say anything else about this? Williams is -1200 to be selected first overall at the time of writing this. That is enough of a guarantee for me.
Washington Commanders - Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
If you have been a reader for a while you know that I am a Maye truther and think he is firmly QB2 in this draft. Daniels is an attractive option, but Maye offers a lot more in terms of upside than Daniels does. Age, frame, arm strength, the ability to throw over the middle, the list is extensive,
New England Patriots - Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Now, even though I do like Maye over Daniels, I still have Daniels as a top-ten prospect. What he can do with his feet is electric and can cause issues for the best defensive coordinators in the NFL. If he can continue to build on his growth from last season, he easily could be a solid starter for the next decade.
Arizona Cardinals - Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
If Harrison Jr. is there, expect him to be wearing a Cardinals jersey next year. I don't buy the Nabers talk, I think Harrison Jr. is for sure WR1.
Minnesota Vikings (*via LAC) - J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
The Vikings trade with Houston shows that they are serious about trying to move up in the draft to grab the QB of the future. The Chargers offer the first obvious doorway to that selection. Yes, a case could be made for both Arizona and New England to trade back, but the QB needs of New England makes me think they won't and Arizona has accused a ton of draft capital that they can afford to take the slam dunk with Harrison Jr.
New York Giants - Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Nabers is a special talent and can be a difference-maker for Jones in his return to the gridiron. Could they go Alt? Yes, but I think they did enough in free agency to show that the skill position is most likely the primary focus of the Giants.
Tennessee Titans - Joe Alt, T, Notre Dame
This selection was almost as easy as the Cardinals picking Harrison Jr. Joe Alt has the makings of an All-Pro left tackle and helps the Titans to continue to build that wall in front of Levis.
New York Jets (**via ATL) - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
The Jets make their move and get their guy. Odunze rounds out the top tier of receiver in this draft and can be a huge win for the Jets on draft day, especially when they can out-leverage the Bears who have practically no draft picks after the two in the top-ten.
Chicago Bears - Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
I think most people will hate this pick, but I think it makes perfect sense. The Bears now have an X and a Z receiver with Moore and Allen. While it is true they can never have too many good outside receivers, the ability for Bowers to play the power slot could be an interesting dynamic for the Bears and a potential safety blanket for Williams in his rookie season.
Atlanta Falcons (**via NYJ) - Dallas Turner, ED, Alabama
The Falcons make the trade and still get their guy. Is there anything more they could want?
Los Angeles Chargers (*via MIN) - Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
With the top four pass catchers gone, I would not be surprised to see the Chargers start the run on CBs. Their secondary is hurting and DeJean could be the kickstart that team needs to turn things back around. A dynamic returner and a dominant outside cornerback who could easily be moved around as schemes and situations call upon his versatility.
Denver Broncos - Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Of all the rookie QBs, Penix seems like the most Sean Payton guy out there. A poised pocket passer who has an excellent understanding of the game.
Las Vegas Raiders - Olumuyiwa Fashanu, T, Penn State
I would have to imagine the Raider's front office would be sprinting this card to the podium. After years of a laughable offensive line, they get a true cornerstone to build around.
New Orleans Saints - Taliese Fuaga, T, Oregon State
Indianapolis Colts - Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Seattle Seahawks - Laiatu Latu, ED, UCLA
Jacksonville Jaguars - Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Cincinnati Bengals - Amarius Mims, T, Georgia
Los Angeles Rams - Jer'Zhan Newton, DI, Illinois
The run on cornerbacks starts just early enough to see the Rams on the outside looking in. However, they also see Johnny Newton fall to them at #19 and can hopefully start to try to fill that Donald sized hole they now have.
Pittsburgh Steelers - Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
I was mocked by Steelers fans last mock draft for picking Fautanu, so to avoid further persecution, here is the player you all have been pounding the table for. I love JPJ and as a Packer fan would be thrilled if he fell to GB at #25, but I do not see that happening. The Steelers help Wilson/Fields with a centerpiece on the line (see what I did there?)
Miami Dolphins - Troy Fautanu, T, Washington
The Steelers' loss is the Dolphins' gain. Fautanu has guard/tackle versatility and can be an AVT or Tyler Smith-type player that dominates at the interior offensive line.
Philadelphia Eagles - Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
Los Angeles Chargers (via CLE through HOU, *via MIN) - Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
With their second selection, the Chargers snag my number four wide receiver and make the most of the trade. This would be an A+ first-round by LA if it landed this way.
Dallas Cowboys - JC Latham, T, Alabama
Green Bay Packers - Tyler Guyton, T, Oklahoma
Yes, I know, the Packers don't draft OL in the first round. Yes, I know, Walker played decent last year. Yes, I know, the interior might be a more pressing need. I don't care about any of that. Guyton plays a premium position and has the looks, tools, and athleticism of a stellar NFL tackle. That is the kind of player you grab in the first round.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) - Jared Verse, ED, Florida State
Buffalo Bills - Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Detroit Lions - Byron Murphy II, DI, Texas
Baltimore Ravens - Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
San Francisco 49ers - Graham Barton, G, Duke
The top position of immediate need for San Francisco and one of the best players available, this pick seems like a no-brainer to me. This feels very much like the Jets pick did where they need to do as much as they can to maximize this Super Bowl window they are in.
Kansas City Chiefs - Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
AD Mitchell and Coleman landed ahead of Ladd due to their size and ability to play the outside but understand this—I have Ladd McConkey as my WR5 and he would be such a dangerous player catching passes from Mahomes.
ROUND 2
Carolina Panthers - Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
New England Patriots - Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Arizona Cardinals - Jordan Morgan, T, Arizona
Washington Commanders - Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State
Los Angeles Chargers - Darius Robinson, DI, Missouri
Tennessee Titans - Patrick Paul, T, Houston
Carolina Panthers (via NYG) - Bralen Trice, ED, Washington
Washington Commanders (via CHI) - T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State
Green Bay Packers (via NYJ) - Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
Houston Texans (via MIN) - Braden Fiske, DI, Florida State
Atlanta Falcons - Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
Las Vegas Raiders - Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
New Orleans Saints (via DEN) - Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Indianapolis Colts - Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
New York Giants (via SEA) - Kingsley Suamataia, T, BYU
Jacksonville Jaguars - Christian Haynes, G, Connecticut
Cincinnati Bengals - Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) - Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
Pittsburgh Steelers - Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Los Angeles Rams - Kiran Amegadjie, T, Yale
Philadelphia Eagles - Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
Cleveland Browns - Payton Wilson, LB, North Carolina State
Miami Dolphins - T'Vondre Sweat, DI, Texas
Dallas Cowboys - Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Green Bay Packers - Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Houston Texans - Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
Buffalo Bills - Jonah Elliss, ED, Utah
Detroit Lions - Zak Zinter, G, Michigan
Baltimore Ravens - Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
San Francisco 49ers - Marshawn Kneeland, DI, Western Michigan
Kansas City Chiefs - Ruke Orhorhoro, DI, Clemson
ROUND 3
Carolina Panthers - Dominick Puni, G, Kansas
Arizona Cardinals - Kris Jenkins, DI, Michigan
Washington Commanders - Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
New England Patriots - Adisa Isaac, ED, Penn State
Los Angeles Chargers - Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
New York Giants - Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Arizona Cardinals (via TEN) - Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
New York Jets - Leonard Taylor III, DI, Miami
Detroit Lions (via MIN) - Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
Atlanta Falcons - Brandon Dorlus, DI, Oregon
Chicago Bears - Austin Booker, ED, Kansas
Denver Broncos - Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
Las Vegas Raiders - Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
Washington Commanders (via SEA) - Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State
Atlanta Falcons (via JAC) - Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
Cincinnati Bengals - Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Seattle Seahawks (via NO through DEN) - Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College
Indianapolis Colts - Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
Los Angeles Rams - Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
Pittsburgh Steelers - Christian Jones, T, Texas
Cleveland Browns - Michael Hall Jr., DI, Ohio State
Houston Texans (via PHI) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
Dallas Cowboys - Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
Green Bay Packers - Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) - D.J. James, CB, Auburn
Green Bay Packers (via BUF) - Cole Bishop, S, Utah
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via DET) - Gabriel Murphy, ED, UCLA
Baltimore Ravens - Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina
San Francisco 49ers - Jarrian Jones, CB, Florida State
Kansas City Chiefs - Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn
Jacksonville Jaguars (CP) - Brenden Rice, WR, USC
Cincinnati Bengals (CP) - Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
Pittsburgh Steelers (via PHI; CP) - Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
Los Angeles Rams (CP) - Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Washington Commanders (via SF; CP) - Roger Rosengarten, T, Washington
Newt Westen
One. Month. Away.
It feels crazy to say that, but here we are. Let's kick off this Monday as we always do with the latest mock draft for the site. We're pushing it to the end of day two and grabbing picks for each team in the first three rounds.
I tried mixing things up a little with the Vikings trade and had the Chargers moving back this time. LA would trade #5 to Minnesota for #11, #23, #108 & a 2025 3rd Round. I think the Chargers have a ton of needs and one top-five selection will not fix all of them.
I also threw another trade out there after seeing how the board fell. Atlanta trades #8 to NYJ for #10 & #111. This would reflect a draft-day trade that shows the Jets moving up to get Wilson a partner in the wide receiver room. I truly think the Jets are in a win-now window and the signing of Smith definitely looks to put a band-aid on line so they can get Rogers another weapon.