The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner and the NFL Combine has the biggest influence on where some of the top prospects will fall. Ahead of the week-long event, we’re diving into our latest 2024 NFL mock draft before the scouting combine.
Let’s dive into our latest 2024 NFL mock draft ahead of the NFL Combine.
NFL mock draft 2024: Round 1 predictions
1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
The Chicago Bears kick off our 2024 NFL mock draft by taking the best player in the 2024 NFL Draft. Caleb Williams is closer to Kyler Murray than Patrick Mahomes, but the Heisman Trophy winner is absolutely a special talent. In Shane Waldron’s offense with the weapons Chicago can put around Williams, he’s the clear choice with the first pick and can easily become the face of the Bears’ franchise.
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2. Washington Commanders: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
It isn’t Caleb Williams, but the Washington Commanders can still land a franchise-caliber quarterback in Drake Maye. He doesn’t have Williams’ athleticism and Maye had some bad habits last season, but his physical tools are off the charts and he does offer the prototypical size you want from a quarterback, unlike Williams. He might not be Kliff Kingsbury’s guy yet, but Washington’s play-caller will warm up quickly to Maye.
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3. Minnesota Vikings*: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
- TRADE: New England Patriots trade 3rd overall pick to Atlanta Falcons for 11th overall, 42nd overall, 2025 1st and 3rd
The Minnesota Vikings finally take the plunge, sacrificing long-term draft capital to acquire their quarterback of the future. By making a move this big, Minnesota closes the door on re-signing Kirk Cousins and that likely lands him with the Atlanta Falcons. However, Kevin O’Connell lands the reigning Heisman Trophy winner to shape his offense around one of the best deep passers in the 2024 NFL Draft class to pair with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State
If Marvin Harrison Jr. is on the board for the Arizona Cardinals, it’s a safe bet they will take him. The Ohio State star can be a Pro Bowl wide receiver immediately in Arizona, uplifting the Cardinals’ offense and making life a lot easier for Kyler Murray. That is the Cardinals’ goal and it’s why they’ll waste little time getting this pick in.
5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Jim Harbaugh makes teams physical and that starts at the line of scrimmage. Brock Bowers merits some consideration, but the most important thing for the Los Angeles Chargers is protecting Justin Herbert and becoming a more physical, punishing football team. Having Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater on the offensive line accomplishes that for Los Angeles.
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6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The New York Giants are running it back with Daniel Jones in 2024. With a general manager, head coach and quarterback seemingly all on the hot seat next season, New York needs to put Jones and Daboll in the best position to be evaluated. Malik Nabers can immediately be a No. 1 wide receiver, providing the kind of pass-catching help that Jones has never had in his NFL career.
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