What's so fun about the 2024 NFL Draft is we have no idea the order at which the quarterbacks will go after Caleb Williams. At least right now we don't. We collectively feel good about Jayden Daniels to Washington, but it doesn't feel like a lock. After that though, it's anyone's guess. 

Will it be Drake Maye to the Patriots at No. 3? Or does he plummet? Is the immense J.J. McCarthy hype real? And who will trade up for a quarterback? Plenty of burning questions will be answered on that last Thursday in April. For the time being, they'll be answered in this mock. 

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
USC • 6'1" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

PAYDS

3633

RUYDS

121

INTS

5

TDS

41
The Bears will do plenty of research on Williams' demeanor, but if everything checks out there, he'll be the pick at No. 1. They can't trade out of the No. 1 pick again.
Round 1 - Pick 2
LSU • 6'4" / 210 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PAYDS

3812

RUYDS

1134

INTS

4

TDS

50
The Commanders have not been shy in free agency, and Daniels could be the final piece to kick-start Washington's rebuild.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Michigan • 6'3" / 219 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th

PAYDS

2991

RUYDS

202

INTS

4

TDS

25
Surprise! Well, kind of. The McCarthy hype train left the station at the combine, and the Patriots are the final stop for the former Michigan quarterback in Foxborough.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Ohio State • 6'4" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

67

REYDS

1211

YDS/REC

18.1

TDS

15
While the thought of moving back is tempting for Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, so is the idea of getting MHJ on this roster.
  Mock Trade from Los Angeles Chargers
Round 1 - Pick 5
North Carolina • 6'4" / 225 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

3608

RUYDS

449

INTS

9

TDS

33
Home run scenario for the Vikings, who see Maye fall all the way to No. 5 -- instead of having to get to No. 3 or No. 4 to draft him. The Chargers know they can get a premier offensive tackle at No. 11.
Round 1 - Pick 6
LSU • 6'0" / 200 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

2nd

REC

89

REYDS

1569

YDS/REC

17.6

TDS

14
The Giants miss out on the top-tier quarterback prospects in this class but are happy to land the explosive Nabers at No. 6.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Notre Dame • 6'8" / 322 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Titans go with a Notre Dame blocker to protect Will Levis next to 2023 first-round pick Peter Skoronski at guard.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Florida State • 6'4" / 260 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Are we sure Dallas Turner will be the Falcons pick at No. 8? Verse has back-to-back years of stellar productivity in the ACC. Turner only has one big-time production season in the SEC.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Washington • 6'3" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

3rd

REC

92

REYDS

1640

YDS/REC

17.8

TDS

15
The Bears are doing everything possible to make the landing spot cushy for Williams. Odunze at No. 9 will signal that even more than the Keenan Allen trade a few weeks ago.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Georgia • 6'4" / 230 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

56

REYDS

714

YDS/REC

12.8

TDS

7
The Jets are as all in as one franchise can get, and Bowers should provide an instant spark in the middle of the field for Gang Green's passing offense.
  Mock Trade from Minnesota Vikings
Round 1 - Pick 11
Oregon State • 6'6" / 324 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

3rd
This swap works wonderfully for each franchise involved. Vikings get their quarterback. Chargers get their mashing right tackle to fill a massive void at that position. It only costs Minnesota No. 11 and No. 23 in the trade.
  Mock Trade from Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 12
Alabama • 6'3" / 247 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st
No GM loves drafting athletic freaks more than Chris Ballard of the Colts. He sees Turner dropping and decides to go up to get him to bolster the outside pass rush.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Georgia • 6'8" / 350 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

4th
Plug-and-play right tackle with immense length, size, and impeccable balance for the Raiders.
Round 1 - Pick 14
Penn State • 6'6" / 312 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st
Fashanu's slide stops here, and the Saints simply go best-player-available with this selection.
  Mock Trade from Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 15
Oregon • 6'2" / 217 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

36th

POSITION RNK

6th

PAYDS

4508

RUYDS

234

INTS

3

TDS

51
Sean Payton gets his point-guard quarterback, and the Broncos get a third-round pick in return from the Colts in this slide back (pick No. 82 overall).
Round 1 - Pick 16
UCLA • 6'5" / 265 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

3rd
New Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald knows full well how vital serious pass-rush ability is to any defense. And Seattle needs more juice around the corner. They get that with Latu.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Alabama • 6'0" / 199 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Jaguars need a feisty, playmaking outside cornerback and that's exactly the book on this Alabama star.
Round 1 - Pick 18
LSU • 6'2" / 209 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

4th

REC

68

REYDS

1177

YDS/REC

17.3

TDS

17
Given there's some uncertainty with the long-term future of Tee Higgins in Cincinnati, the Bengals go with Thomas Jr. here and, at least for 2024, have one of the scariest young receiving trios in football.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Washington • 6'4" / 317 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

1st
Fautanu is a super-mobile blocker with a guard frame but tackle length. Sean McVay will love him.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Toledo • 6'0" / 193 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

1st
Mitchell is a ready-to-go outside cornerback with plus speed, instincts, and ball skills. Huge boost for the Steelers secondary.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Oregon • 6'3" / 328 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

33rd

POSITION RNK

2nd
JPJ didn't do the full workout in Indianapolis despite clearly being a high-level athlete on film. That indicates his camp realizes he's quite easily the top center in the class. And the Dolphins have to find a quality starter to snap to Tua Tagovailoa.
  Mock Trade from Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 - Pick 22
Texas • 6'0" / 306 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

2nd
Armed with extra picks early, the Packers make an ascension for the consensus top interior rusher in the class.
  Mock Trade from Minnesota Vikings
Round 1 - Pick 23
Illinois • 6'2" / 295 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

2nd
The first two picks of the Jim Harbaugh era are in the trenches. Imagine that. Newton really gets after in as a three-down defensive tackle.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Texas • 5'11" / 165 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

32nd

POSITION RNK

7th

REC

75

REYDS

1014

YDS/REC

13.5

TDS

6
Why can't the Cowboys add a young, elite burner to the receiver group? Worthy staying in state would be fun for Dak Prescott.
  Mock Trade from Green Bay Packers
Round 1 - Pick 25
Clemson • 6'1" / 182 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

4th
Wiggins is spindly, but he's a high-energy inside-out cornerback who finds the football frequently and can really fly. Philadelphia needs cornerback help. The Packers send this pick and a third-round selection (No. 91 overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for No. 22 and a fourth-round pick (No. 120 overall).
Round 1 - Pick 26
Missouri • 6'5" / 285 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

5th
Robinson is probably best inside but certainly generated pressure as an edge defender at Missouri. He has first-round size and length.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Alabama • 6'6" / 342 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

5th
Latham is too good of a prospect from the SEC at a premier position for the Cardinals to pass on him here.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Georgia • 6'0" / 185 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

6th

REC

30

REYDS

478

YDS/REC

15.9

TDS

3
McConkey would give the Bills precisely what they need -- a field-stretcher for 2024 who has WR1 upside because of his route-running chops and deceptive YAC capabilities.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Alabama • 5'11" / 199 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

3rd
McKinstry is a pro-ready perimeter cornerback from Alabama. The Lions like prospects from marquee programs with serious production. McKinstry checks those boxes.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Florida State • 6'5" / 291 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

34th

POSITION RNK

3rd
The Ravens are typically a big measurables team in the draft, and Fiske has very short arms for the interior defensive line. But he's a freaky athlete and was supremely productive in his final season at Florida State.
Round 1 - Pick 31
BYU • 6'4" / 326 lbs

Projected Team

San Francisco

PROSPECT RNK

40th

POSITION RNK

7th
Suamataia isn't ready to start right now, but with some time learning under Trent Williams, he could eventually be the best offensive tackle from this class.
Round 1 - Pick 32
Texas • 6'2" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

5th

REC

55

REYDS

845

YDS/REC

15.4

TDS

11
While not a YAC-type, Mitchell is too fast and too smooth for the Chiefs to pass on him with the last pick in Round 1.