Sunday, April 21, 2024

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Sixth Edition

Here is the sixth edition of my 2024 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)- Caleb Williams, Quarterback, USC: It's fair to say the Bears will take Williams here at one with Justin Fields off to Pittsburgh. Williams is thought out to be (by some) the best quarterback draft prospect since Andrew Luck with his great playmaking skills, but his off field attitude could be concerning.

2. Washington Commanders- Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, LSU: The consensus is that Daniels will be the pick here at 2, despite reportedly not wanting to go the nation's capital. You can make a case that Daniels has higher upside than Drake Maye and he showed that upside in his Heisman Trophy winning campaign.

3. New England Patriots- Drake Maye, Quarterback, North Carolina: The Patriots should take the quarterback that the Commanders do not take here at three and this case the pick should be Maye instead of trading down or taking Marvin Harrison Jr or even JJ McCarthy. He has the strength, size, and mobility to be a traditional franchise quarterback.

4. Arizona Cardinals- Marvin Harrison Jr., Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Cardinals are doing cartwheels here landing perhaps the best wide receiver prospect since Calvin Johnson. Harrison Jr is a nightmare for defenses do to his side and athleticism.

5. Los Angeles Chargers- Taliese Fuaga, Offensive Tackle, Oregon State: This pick is solely based on the fact that this would be the pick at a different spot with someone trading up for a quarterback. Fuaga is a strong player and he is a perfect plug-and-play on the offensive line for a unit with a not a lot of durability.

6. New York Giants- Malik Nabers, Wide Receiver, LSU: Snagging Nabers here at six would be an outstanding pick for Joe Schoen and company, considering folks think Nabers could be picked before Marvin Harrison Jr. Nabers is known for his ability to make big plays with a lot of yardage and that is something that the Giants offense needs.

7. Tennessee Titans- Joe Alt, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame: This pick feels like a near guarantee as we are less than a week away from the draft (barring a trade). Alt is super consistent and he and Peter Skoronski will be blocking for whomever is quarterback for a while.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Dallas Turner, Edge Rusher, Alabama: This feels like such an obvious match considering the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, which takes them out of the quarterback conversation. Turner has great speed and athleticism and he can also stop the run.

9. Chicago Bears- Rome Odunze, Wide Receiver, Washington: The Bears have a lot of options here, including a trade down. Odunze is someone with the speed and size and has ability to play through contact and would be yet another weapon for Caleb Williams.

10. New York Jets- Brock Bowers, Tight End, Georgia: The Jets go with the sexy choice here with Bowers, getting Aaron Rodgers another weapon to throw to. Bowers always stood out in school due to his size, athleticism, and his elite ball skills.

11. Minnesota Vikings- JJ McCarthy, Quarterback, Michigan: This selection via a trade up feels so obvious, that it may not be meant to be. The Vikings do have a need for a long term answer at the position and McCarthy doesn't really make mistakes and has good accuracy, despite not having a high ceiling.

12. Denver Broncos- Bo Nix, Quarterback, Oregon: The Broncos taking Bo Nix this high would remind me of when the Giants took Daniel Jones at 6th overall from a standpoint of shock. It's obvious that the Broncos will draft a quarterback at some point and Nix is mobile, accurate, and has the decision making Sean Peyton would like.

13. Las Vegas Raiders- Michael Penix Jr., Quarterback, Washington: Six quarterbacks in the first round, let alone within the first thirteen picks is crazy, but here we are. Penix has excellent arm strength and is always good at extending plays.

14. New Orleans Saints- Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Offensive Tackle, Penn State: It feels obvious that the Saints are going to take a tackle here and they take the last of the top tackles on the board with Fashanu. He did not have a great season in college last year, but he has way more upside than he's showed.

15. Indianapolis Colts- Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama: Despite rumors and mocks having the Colts trading up or landing an offensive weapon, they land an elite cornerback here in Arnold. He is not known for discipline, but he has excellent ball production and is super athletic.

16. Seattle Seahawks- Jared Verse, Edge Rusher, Florida State: The Seahawks have several holes on their roster and here I have them addressing their pass rush with Verse. He is a plug-and-play pass rusher whom is athletic, is always aware, and super explosive to make his presence felt on opposing offensive lines.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars- Quinyon Mitchell, Cornerback, Toledo: This would be a solid pick for the Jaguars considering the need in their secondary. Despite coming from a conference that flies under the radar, Mitchell is super aggressive with his moves and has good size.

18. Cincinnati Bengals- Brian Thomas Jr., Wide Receiver, LSU: If the Bengals take a wide receiver here, it likely means that the team is willing to move on from Tee Higgins. Thomas here may be a reach, but he has excellent size and speed and better run route skills than given credit for.

19. Los Angeles Rams- Laitu Latu, Edge Rusher, UCLA: Latu's draft range dropped after free agency with a lot of teams needing quarterbacks and other area's of need. Latu is a fast player, but his attacking abilities make him stand out and the Rams can use that energy with Aaron Donald retired.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- JC Latham, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Steelers landing Latham, who many people see as a possible top ten pick, would be a steal here at 20. Latham is a versatile offensive lineman and is one of the stronger players in the draft.

21. Miami Dolphins- Troy Fatanu, Interior Offensive Line, Washington: This would be a solid pick for the Dolphins considering they need help on the offensive line with the free agency losses they suffered. Fatanu is versatile which should help his draft stock and he can play anywhere on the Dolphins line.

22. Philadelphia Eagles- Cooper DeJuan, Cornerback, Iowa: This would be a solid pick in both the short and long term for the Eagles, considering the secondary is probably still the biggest weakness on the team. DeJuan is super athletic and has rare mass and frame density for a cornerback.

23. Minnesota Vikings- Byron Murphy II, Defensive Tackle, Texas: Many people think it will be another team picking at this spot, but if the Vikings were to pick here, Murphy makes sense. Murphy has solid disruptive play and he would be great stopping the run in a pass rush.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Amarius Mims, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: With Tyron Smith gone in free agency, the Cowboys find a replacement here with Mims. He has a massive frame with mass and length and excels in pass protection.

25. Green Bay Packers- Tyler Guyton, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Packers can use some help on the exterior of their offensive line with David Bahktiari being released so Guyton here makes sense. He is somebody that is a work in progress, but he has great physical traits and is effective when asked to pull.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Chop Robinson, Defensive End, Penn State: With Shaq Barrett leaving in free agency, the Bucs have an obvious need on the pass rush. Robinson has intense power and energy that could ignite a pass rush.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)- Nate Wiggins, Cornerback, Clemson: Wiggins is another player who's draft range and stock has dropped for a number of reasons and the Cardinals have a longterm need at the position. Wiggins has excellent length and is very patient in pass coverage.

28. Buffalo Bills- Adonai Mitchell, Wide Receiver, Texas: With the trading of Stefon Diggs and losing Gabe Davis in free agency, the need for the Bills to draft a wide receiver is a must. Mitchell is someone that is super explosive with his speed and ability to get down the field, but does not provide breakaway speed.

29. Detroit Lions- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cornerback, Alabama: This pick would be a good one for the Lions, considering the major need at the position. McKinstry brings a high football IQ as well as good length and physicality to that secondary.

30. Baltimore Ravens- Graham Barton, Interior Offensive Line, Duke: This would be a solid selection considering they need some long term solutions on their offensive line. Barton has good football IQ and good hand placement, but doesn't consistently dominate.

31. San Francisco 49ers- Jordan Morgan, Offensive Tackle, Arizona: This would be a solid pick for the 49ers, who need someone opposite Trent Williams. Morgan makes sense here with his versatility and he's well balanced and physical in all aspects.

32. Kansas City Chiefs- Ladd McConkley, Wide Receiver, Georgia: Pick and choose any wide receiver that people have mocked in the late first round and I wouldn't blink. McConkley is somebody who's stock is rising and is getting a lot of praise from football people with his toughness and selflessness.

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