NFL Draft madness begins with the final AP 2024 Mock Draft.
Eight transactions in the first round. Two changes in the top five. A group moves up and down. Another makes three trades, going down twice before rising to return to the quarter. The division championship is out of the first round.
It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears are taking over. Caleb Williams With the No. 1 overall pick. USC’s 2022 Heisman Trophy winner has been ticketed as a top pick for months.
The Washington Chiefs are expected to choose from LSU Jayden Daniels2023 Heisman winner and North Carolina Drake Maye In number 2.
The New England Patriots are then expected to pick up the rest of the quarterback.
Or will they?
Here’s AP’s mock draft 3.0:
1. CHICAGO BEARS: CALEB WILLIAMS, QUARTERBACK, USC
Williams is the consensus No. 1 pick. The Bears already traded their 2021 first-round pick for Justin Fields and now they may finally have a long-term answer at the most important position.
2. Washington Chiefs: Jayden Daniels, quarterback, LSU
The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner is a perfect fit for new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who has had some success as a dual-threat QB. Kyler Murray in Arizona.
3. Minnesota Vikings (mock trade with New England): Drake Maye, quarterback, North Carolina
Although he signed Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million contract after losing. Kirk relatives Heading into Atlanta, the Vikings are looking for an explosive QB. They send Nos. 11 and 23 and a 2025 first-rounder to New England at No. 3 and a 2025 third- and sixth-round pick.
May shouldn’t start right away but could replace Darnold after a few games.
4. Buffalo Bills (mock trade with Arizona): MARVIN HARRISON JR., wide receiver, Ohio State
Harrison, Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison, was the best WR on the field last season. His stock has slipped a bit since he skipped workouts in the offseason, but the tape is adequate. The Bills are under pressure to win the Super Bowl and need the No. 1 pick after the trade Stefon Diggs. This blockbuster deal sends the No. 28, second round (60), fourth (128), fifth (160) and 2025 first and second picks to Arizona’s No. 4 and 2025 fourth.
5. Los Angeles Chargers: MALIK NABERS, wide receiver, LSU
New Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh loves offensive linemen, however We have Keenan And Mike Williams is gone. Justin Herbert. Gamemakers need it. Nabers gives them a physical receiver with elite ball skills and explosive route running ability. He caught 89 balls for 1,569 yards and 14 TDs last season.
6. New York Giants: ROME ODUZE, wide receiver, Washington
Odunze has the size, speed and skill to be elite. He had 92 catches for 1,640 yards, 13 TDs in 2023. The Giants haven’t had a 1,000-yard receiver since. Odell Beckham Jr In 2018
7. Tennessee Titans: Joe Alt, offensive tackle, Notre Dame
The 6-9, 321-pound Alt is an athletic, versatile player widely considered the best blocker in a strong draft class. His father, John Alt, was a two-time Pro Bowl sensation in Kansas City. Titans need protection Will Lewis After allowing an AFC-high 64 sacks last season.
8. New England Patriots (mock trade with Atlanta): JJ McCarthy, quarterback, Michigan
After trading up at No. 3, the Patriots move up to add Michigan quarterback, McCarthy, former Wolverine QB. Tom Brady It was in New England.
Despite playing in a stout offense, McCarthy’s stock is on the rise after leading Michigan to a national championship. He’s a hitter who brings a lot of intangibles with a strong arm. With veteran Jacoby Brissett in New England, McCarthy shouldn’t start right away.
To get No. 8, the Patriots send No. 11 and a second-rounder (34) to Atlanta, and return the third (74) and fifth (143).
9. Chicago Bears: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
After taking Williams first, the Bears turned to defense and got the best pass rusher in the draft. Turner is an athletic edge rusher with the size, speed and explosiveness to get after QBs.
10. New York Jets: BROCK BOWERS, TIGHT END, Georgia
After addressing the offensive line in free agency, the Jets offer Aaron Rodgers Another player picking the best tight end in the draft. Bowers has the versatility to line up anywhere and is a reliable blocker.
11. Atlanta Falcons (mock trade with New England via Minnesota): QUINYON MITCHELL, cornerback, Toledo.
Mitchell ran a combined 4.33-second 40-yard dash to give Atlanta a chance to close after the Falcons bolstered their offense in free agency with Cousins and WR Darnell Mooney.
12. Philadelphia Eagles (mock trade with Denver): JC LATHAM, offensive tackle, Alabama
Latham is an athletic, powerful right tackle who can play on the left side. It can be slid to the right guard position and eventually replaced Lane Johnson In the right turn. The Eagles are known for the strength of their offensive line and general manager Howie Roseman for being aggressive. For this selection and fifth (136) No. 22, second round (50) and sixth (210) send.
13. Las Vegas Raiders: Terrion Arnold, cornerback, Alabama
Arnold is a special coverage guy with the strength to compete against the run and excellent ball skills. The Raiders already excelled on defense in free agency, signing DT Christian Wilkins.
14. New Orleans Saints: OLUMUYIWA FASHANU, offensive tackle, Penn State
The 6-6, 321-pound forward is already an elite pass blocker on the right side. He did not allow sacks in college.
15. Indianapolis Colts: Nate Wiggins, cornerback, Clemson.
Wiggins has great speed, is versatile and is a playmaker. He also solidifies a pass defense that finished in the middle of the pack.
16. Seattle Seahawks: Sunday, EDGE, UCLA
Latu was the best defensive end in college last season, earning both the Lombardi and Ted Hendricks awards. It gives the Seahawks a pass rusher with game-changing ability.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars: JARED VERSE, EDGE, FLORIDA STATE
The number has the ability to be an elite pass rusher for a team that finished 25th in the league in sacks.
18. Cincinnati Bengals: BYRON MURPHY, defensive tackle, Texas
The Bengals bolster the interior of their defensive line by putting the powerful Murphy under center.
19. Los Angeles Rams: Jerzan Newton, defensive tackle, Illinois
Newton is a disruptive inside linebacker who brings a physical presence in the middle of the line with an impressive ability to get into the quarterback. It helps replace the future Hall of Famer Aaron DonaldWho retired.
20. Dallas Cowboys (mock trade with Pittsburgh): TALIESE FUAGA, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, Oregon State
The giant Fugaga, 6-6, 324, excels in pass protection and blocking people as a run. He can play anywhere and the Cowboys lost two starting offensive linemen in free agency. For this pick, Dallas sent No. 24, third (87) and sixth (216), sixth (178) and 2,025 fourth.
21. Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
Robinson is a great athlete and three-down player who would improve a defense that has lost top edge rushers. Bradley Chubb And Jaylan Phillips suffered a serious injury last season.
22. Kansas City Chiefs (mock trade from Denver via Philadelphia): BRIAN THOMAS JR., WIDE RECEIVER, LSU
Thomas had 1,177 yards on 68 catches and ran a combined 4.33 40-yard dash. The Chiefs added Marquis “Hollywood” Brown in free agency and have won two Super Bowls since the trade. Tyreek Hill But he can’t get past a potential superstar.
Number 32, third round (95) and 2025 will send the third to the Broncos, they will go down again.
23. New England Patriots (mock trade with Minnesota): ADONAI MITCHELL, wide receiver, Texas
The 6-3 Berner ran a 4.34-second 40 at the combine to give the Patriots a true No. 1 pick.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers (mock trade with Dallas): TROY FAUTANU, OFFENSIVE LINEMAN, Washington
Versatile linemen who can fill a need at guard or play tackle.
25. Green Bay Packers: Graham Barton, offensive tackle, Duquesne
Barton is a versatile pass defender who can play tackle or guard.
26. Carolina Panthers (mock trade with Tampa Bay): Jackson Powers-Johnson, offensive lineman, Oregon
Powers-Johnson is the consensus No. 1 center/inside linebacker in the draft. The Panthers would send the first pick in the second round (33), fourth (96) and fifth (141) to slide seven spots.
27. Arizona Cardinals: Troy Franklin, wide receiver, Oregon
Franklin has great speed and gives the Cardinals a playmaker to stretch the field.
28. Arizona Cardinals (mock trade with Buffalo): AMARIUS MIMS, offensive tackle, Georgia
The Cardinals found a unified star in Mims, who has quick speed and immediate right-handed touch for a big man (6-7, 340).
29. Detroit Lions: KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY, cornerback, Alabama.
He is a strong, physical cornerback who is quick and quick to bolster the secondary.
30. Denver Broncos (mock trade with Baltimore): MICHAEL PENIX JR., QUARTERBACK, Washington.
After trading up twice to add draft capital, the Broncos move up and grab a quarterback. Penix Highlighting his bad plays, he said the Broncos were tough on him in their mixed meet. Playing for Sean Payton won’t be easy for the talented southpaw QB. Denver sent No. 32, the fifth round (136) and 2025 up two spots in the sixth.
31. San Francisco 49ers: TYLER GUYTON, offensive tackle, Oklahoma
Guyton is a mammoth tackle (6-8, 322) who is versatile enough to play either side. It can start on the right side and eventually move to replace it Trent Williams.
32. Baltimore Ravens (mock trade with Denver): Jordan Morgan, offensive tackle, Arizona
Morgan is a versatile linebacker who can play tackle but also move to guard.
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This story has been corrected to show that the Titans had an AFC-high, not an NFL-high, of 64 sacks last season.
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