The 2024 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with teams gearing up to make their selections. Nick Wright of “First Things First” recently released his third mock draft, with updated odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. The top picks in the mock draft include quarterback prospects like Caleb Williams from USC, Jayden Daniels from LSU, and J.J. McCarthy from Michigan. The Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 pick and are projected to select Williams, while the Washington Commanders are expected to take Daniels with the No. 2 pick. The New England Patriots round out the top three with McCarthy as their likely selection.
One interesting development in the mock draft is a trade between the New York Giants and the Arizona Cardinals. The Giants are projected to acquire the No. 4 pick in exchange for their No. 6 pick and their 2025 first-round pick. With the No. 4 pick, the Giants are expected to select quarterback Drake Maye from UNC. The Arizona Cardinals, in turn, are predicted to select wide receiver Malik Nabers from LSU with the No. 6 pick following the trade.
Other notable picks in the mock draft include the Los Angeles Chargers trading their No. 9 pick to the Chicago Bears for the No. 5 pick to select wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State, and the Tennessee Titans selecting offensive tackle Joe Alt from Notre Dame with the No. 7 pick. The Atlanta Falcons are projected to take edge rusher Dallas Turner from Alabama at No. 8, while the New York Jets are expected to bolster their offense with tight end Brock Bowers from Georgia at No. 10.
The mock draft also includes projections for various teams selecting players in different positions, such as cornerbacks, defensive tackles, and offensive linemen. For example, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to select cornerback Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo as the first cornerback off the board, while the Indianapolis Colts are predicted to take cornerback Cooper Dejean from Iowa. The Miami Dolphins are projected to draft defensive tackle Byron Murphy from Texas, and the Dallas Cowboys are likely to select offensive tackle Graham Barton from Duke.
Overall, the mock draft provides insight into potential selections for each team in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. With just a week left until the draft, teams will continue to evaluate prospects and strategize their picks to build a strong roster for the upcoming season. Fans can follow along with FOX Sports for the latest news and updates on the NFL and other sports leading up to the draft and throughout the season.
