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Final 2024 Mock Draft

Published: April 25, 2024 2124 Views 10 Comments Draft: 2024
Last year was one of the most difficult drafts to mock for myself, and I went back and forth all the way up to the hour before the event. Unfortunately, the results showed, garnering me only six correct picks. Not to shabby, sure, but I always try to hit the 25% mark of eight correct picks. I exceeded that benchmark three years in a row prior to last year--correctly predicting 32 of the 96 combined picks over those given drafts--and I am hoping to start a new streak for myself. Per usual, I do extensive research beforehand, taking into account the consensus among all of the mock drafts online as well as which prospects interviewed with which teams.
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Round 1

Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32
1.
Bears Bears:
Caleb Williams , QB , USC
The pick is in: Caleb Williams is the next Franchise QB of the Chicago Bears.
2.
Commanders Commanders:
Jayden Daniels , QB , LSU
Drake Maye or JJ McCarthy could be in the contention, but Jayden Daniels is the favorite to go to the Commanders.
3.
Patriots Patriots:
Drake Maye , QB , North Carolina
The Patriots would be foolish to pass on whichever QB the Commanders don't draft, whether that be Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye.
4.
Cardinals Cardinals:
Marvin Harrison Jr. , WR , Ohio State
I decided not to forecast any trades in hopes of nailing more correct player-to-team picks. If the Cardinals don't trade down--they seem to have a high asking price, per sources--I think Marvin Harrison Jr. is the pick.
5.
Chargers Chargers:
J.C. Latham , OT , Alabama
I could see the Chargers going JC Latham at #5 (if they remain at that slot) or #11 (if they make a deal with the Vikings).
6.
Giants Giants:
Malik Nabers , WR , LSU
Rome Odunze could get the nod because of his better character, but I think Malik Nabers is more talented.
7.
Titans Titans:
Joe Alt , OT , Notre Dame
If Malik Nabers makes it to #7, I wouldn't be surprised if the Titans take him. But Joe Alt, odds wise, is the safest pick to slot to the Titans in my opinion.
8.
Falcons Falcons:
Laiatu Latu , DE , UCLA
Latu has passed his medicals, while Dallas Turner has a few question marks in that same area.
9.
Bears Bears:
Rome Odunze , WR , Washington
I like Odunze at #9, whether to the Bears or the Colts.
10.
Jets Jets:
Brock Bowers , TE , Georgia
A trade down is possible, but I think the Jets roll with Brock Bowers if they can't get a deal done and Odunze is already off the board.
11.
Vikings Vikings:
J.J. McCarthy , QB , Michigan
Whether at #4, #5 or #11, I think the Vikings walk away with JJ McCarthy.
12.
Broncos Broncos:
Bo Nix , QB , Oregon
Regardless of pick number, I think Bo Nix will be a Bronco come the end of Draft Night.
13.
Raiders Raiders:
Michael Penix Jr. , QB , Washington
Similar to McCarthy to the Vikings and Nix to the Broncos, I think the Raiders will draft Penix at some point on Night 1 of the Draft.
14.
Saints Saints:
Olumuyiwa Fashanu , OT , Penn State
Fautanu or Fuaga are other possibilities, but I like Fashanu a little bit better for the Saints.
15.
Colts Colts:
Dallas Turner , OLB , Alabama
I thought it was safe to slot Dallas Turner here just in case the Bears and Colts swap picks, almost like a trade without actually predicting it.
16.
Seahawks Seahawks:
Cooper DeJean , S/CB , Iowa
All the buzz is that Cooper DeJean is going to Seattle. Could be a smokescreen, but makes sense.
Picks 1-16 Picks 17-32
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