NFL Mock Draft 2024

 The NFL Draft is 3 days away, so it's time to do a mock draft. You may remember me doing this in Curious Kids, and the draft is coming up shortly, so why not bring it back? This is the only mock draft I'll be doing, and it'll cover the first round only. Let's get into it.

1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC

The Bears go with the obvious choice here at number 1. Williams is an incredible quarterback, and the Bears have a history of bad quarterbacks.

2. Washington Commanders: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Some say Jayden Daniels will go here, but the Commanders held a quarterback prospect meeting, and Daniels was unsatisfied. Drake Maye said he'd be happy to be drafted by Washington, and I'm sure Washington would be happy to have him.

3. New England Patriots: Jayden Daniels: QB, LSU

The Patriots will be the ones drafting the Heisman winner, and the dual-threat of Daniels will be a good fit in New England. 

4. Minnesota Vikings: JJ McCarthy, QB, Michigan (projected trade with Arizona Cardinals)

The Vikings get aggressive and trade up for national champion McCarthy. After losing Kirk Cousins, there's no way the Vikings will want to be stuck with Sam Darnold as their quarterback, and they don't expect one to fall to #11, so why not move up?

5. Los Angeles Chargers: Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State

After losing Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, the Chargers have no one for Justin Herbert to throw it to, and Harrison is the top receiveng prospect, so if he's still around at #5, there's no way the Chargers shouldn't take him.

6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
If the Giants wind up missing out on the top 4 quarterbacks, they should try to give Daniel Jones some help, and Nabers is a perfect chance to do that. Jones will be happy that not only did he not get replaced, but that he now has someone to throw the ball to. 

7. Tennessee Titans: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

The Titans don't have a spectacular offensive line, so Alt would be a big boost, and protecting Will Levis is key right now.

8. Atlanta Falcons: Dallas Turner: Edge, Alabama

With Kirk Cousins now at quarterback and Bijan Robinson at running back, the Falcons can now focus on the defense, and Dallas Turner is a great addition to a mediocre defense. 

9. Arizona Cardinals: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington (projected trade with Chicago Bears)

The Cardinals aren't waiting around to see if a receiver will drop to #11! Odunze is a great choice and a way to make up for missing out on Marvin Harrison. Kyler Murray gets his receiver.

10. New York Jets: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

Why the heck would the Jets take Brock Bowers if they want Aaron Rodgers to stay healthy? I don't see any reason to. Yes, they have Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, but they need more.

11. Chicago Bears: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia (from Arizona Cardinals via Minnesota Vikings)

The Bears need to give Williams some help, and Bowers, the best tight end in the class, is a great way to do so.

12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

There's no way you expect me to believe that Zach Wilson is starting for this team. Bo Nix is a better fit by a long shot. He's got a great arm and is much more talented.

13. Las Vegas Raiders: Michael Penix, QB, Washington

The Raiders aren't starting Aiden O'Connell. Gardner Minshew is a decent backup, but not a starter. Penix is the logical choice here. He's got a great arm and great legs.

14. New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

The Saints don't have a good offensive line, with Trevor Penning being bad, and Ryan Ramczyk being injured. Fuaga would fit in pretty well.

15. Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA

The Colts need a boost at the defensive line position and Latu provides that. He'd be a problem for AFC South quarterbacks.

16. Seattle Seahawks: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

Mitchell would be a great add alongside Devon Witherspoon, and that secondary would be scary for NFC West quarterbacks. Although he's likely to be picked earlier, I think this is a solid spot for him.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Terrion Arnold, CB, Illinois

The Jaguars need a cornerback, and Arnold is a great fit for them. Some say maybe Cooper DeJean, but Arnold is, I'd say, more talented.

18. Cincinnati Bengals: Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington,

I know he's projected to go earlier, but offensive tackle is a position teams will likely be thinking over offensive line. Offensive line is a must for the Bengals if they want a healthy Joe Burrow.

19. Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State

The Rams need an edge rusher after Aaron Donald's retirement, and Verse is a monster. He'd make  a great replacement for Donald.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: JC Latham: OT, Alabama

The Steelers need a tackle alongside Broderick Jones, and Latham fits that bill, and helps keep Russell Wilson or Justin Fields healthy. 

21. Miami Dolphins: Amarius Mims: OT, Georgia

The Dolphins need a lineman, and Mims is a great fit for them. Mims will help keep Tua Tagovailoa healthy.

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

For me, this was between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Wiggins, and I chose Wiggins because I feel like the Eagles should value cornerback over center.

23. Minnesota Vikings: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

Speaking of Powers-Johnson, the Vikings might need protection for their new QB, and he fits that bill perfectly.

24. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

Guyton is a great way from the Cowboys to protect Dak Prescott, and that's what they need to do.

25. Green Bay Packers: Byron Murphy, DL, Texas'

I know Murphy's not expected to fall this far, but if he does, Brian Gutekunst should grab him without a doubt. Murphy would be a great boost to the Packers D-Line.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chop Robinson, Edge,Penn State

The Bucs need an edge rusher, and Robinson does the trick. This might be a bit of a reach, but it's a necessary one.

27. Arizona Cardinals: Cooper DeJean CB, Alabama

The Cardinals can now address the defense, and DeJean would boost the secondary the Cardinals have. Maybe this isn't the best pick, but they could use it.

28. Buffalo Bills: Xavier Worthy,WR, Texas

The Bills have no receivers after trading away Stefon Diggs, and we all know Worthy is fast as hell, so why wouldn't Buffalo take him?

29. Detroit Lions: Jer'Zhan Newton, DL, Illinois

The Lions need to bolster up their defense, and Newton would help with that, tremendously.

30. Baltimore Ravens: Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona

Morgan would be a huge addition to the Ravens offensive line. They need to protect Lamar, and Morgan can do that.

31. San Francisco 49ers: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

McKinstry would booster the Niners' weak secondary. He's athletic, fast and can pick off passes that come his way.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

The Chiefs WR room is terrible, and Mitchell is fast and can catch, so this is a great scenario.

That's my mock draft for 2024! If you disagree, let me know. I'd love to hear your opinions.