2024 NFL Mock Draft: Fifth Edition

Here is the fourth 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- Drake Maye, Quarterback, North Carolina: It's either going to be Maye or Jayden Daniels here for the Commanders, but for now, I have Maye slated here. He has the strength, size, and mobility to be a traditional franchise quarterback.

3. New England Patriots- Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, LSU: The Patriots should take whomever is left here between Daniels and Drake Maye rather than trade down or possibly take Marvin Harrison Jr. Daniels was perhaps the most electric quarterback in the country with his speed and with his flashy stats in what was a Heisman Trophy campaign.

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- Brock Bowers, Tight End, Georgia: I can absolutely see this being the selection via a trade down scenario with whomever wants to come up and take a quarterback. With all of the trades and free agency losses, the Chargers need to remake the catch passing group for Justin Herbert and Bowers is a good place to start.

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 could use.

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- JC Latham, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Jets could go in a numerous different of directions here with their selection. Latham is a versatile offensive lineman and is one of the stronger players in the draft and the Jets get a long-term solution at a tackle position after bringing in Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses as short term options.

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- Taliese Fuaga, Offensive Tackle, Oregon State: The Broncos here at 12 are such an unknown and can conceivably go in any direction they'd like. 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.

13. Las Vegas Raiders- Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama: This is another possible sleeper team for a quarterback, but the Raiders have other areas to address on their roster. Arnold is not known for discipline, but he has excellent ball production and is super athletic.

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- Cooper DeJuan, Cornerback, Iowa: There's a possibility that DeJuan falls further due to the leg injury he suffered last season. DeJuan is super athletic and has rare mass and frame density for a cornerback.

16. Seattle Seahawks- Troy Fatanu, Interior Offensive Line, Washington: This would be a solid pick for the Seahawks 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 Seahawks line.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars- Brian Thomas Jr., Wide Receiver, LSU: Thomas here at 17 is a reach, but I do see a possible trade down scenario where the Jags take Thomas and get additional assets for the pick. Thomas has excellent size and speed and better run route skills than given credit for.

18. Cincinnati Bengals- Byron Murphy II, Defensive Tackle, Texas: This pick would make sense for the Bengals to help replace the free agent loss of DJ Reader. Murphy has solid disruptive play and he would be great stopping the run in a pass rush that already has Trey Hendrickson on the edge.

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- Amarius Mims, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: It would be very Steelers of them to take the former college teammate of Broderick Jones here, considering they have a long term need on the opposite side. Mims has a massive frame with mass and length and excels in pass protection.

21. Miami Dolphins- Graham Barton, Interior Offensive Line, Duke: The Dolphins have several holes on their roster now with a lot of free agent departures and Graham is someone that they can use to replace Robert Hunt and/or Connor Williams. Barton has good football IQ and good hand placement, but doesn't consistently dominate.

22. Philadelphia Eagles- Quinyon Mitchell, Cornerback, Toledo: Getting Mitchell here would be great considering the need for the Eagles in their secondary. Despite coming from a conference that flies under the radar, Mitchell is super aggressive with his moves and has good size.

23. Minnesota Vikings (from Houston Texans via Cleveland Browns)- Jer'Zhan Newton, Defensive Line, Illinois: The Vikings have holes all over their defense and if they were to keep the pick, Newton makes sense. Newton has good size and technique, has alignment versatility, and is super durable, which is important for a team that has a lot of injury prone players.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Jackson Powers-Johnson, Interior Offensive Line, Oregon: This would be a solid selection for the Cowboys, who have a few key guys to replace on their offensive line. Powers-Johnson is a versatile player that has great stance and footwork, which helps his blocking ability.

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)- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cornerback, Alabama: This would be a hell of a pick for the Cardinals, who are thin at corner and McKinstry could go higher than this. He brings a high football IQ as well as good length and physicality to that secondary.

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

30. Baltimore Ravens- Jordan Morgan, Offensive Tackle, Arizona: With the trading of Morgan Moses to the Jets, the Ravens now have an open tackle spot to help protect Lamar Jackson. Morgan makes sense here with his versatility and he's well balanced and physical in all aspects.

31. San Francisco 49ers- Darius Robinson, Edge Rusher, Missouri: With Chase Young departing as a free agent, the 49ers now have a need for an edge rusher. Robinson is super versatile player and could sneak into the end of the first round.

32. Kansas City Chiefs- Kingsley Suamataia, Offensive Tackle, BYU: The Chiefs have larger needs at wider receiver and at cornerback, but getting a long term offensive line piece isn't a bad idea. Suamataia has the footwork, technique, and has the length to be impactful.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Fourth Edition

 Here is the fourth 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- Drake Maye, Quarterback, North Carolina: It's either going to be Maye or Jayden Daniels here for the Commanders, but for now, I have Maye slated here. He has the strength, size, and mobility to be a traditional franchise quarterback.

3. New England Patriots- Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, LSU: The Patriots should take whomever is left here between Daniels and Drake Maye rather than trade down or possibly take Marvin Harrison Jr. Daniels was perhaps the most electric quarterback in the country with his speed and with his flashy stats in what was a Heisman Trophy campaign.

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- Rome Odunze, Wide Receiver, Washington: The Chargers probably won't be picking at five, but it's not inconceivable that they draft Odunze at a different spot. The Chargers need playmakers badly on offense and Odunze has the size and has ability to play through contact.

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 could use.

7. Tennessee Titans- Joe Alt, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame: This pick feels like a near guarantee as we are about 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- Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Offensive Tackle, Penn State: With the big three wide receivers off the board, the Bears take Fashanu to get protection for Caleb Williams. Fashanu did not have a great season in college last year, but he has way more upside than he's showed.

10. New York Jets- Taliese Fuaga, Offensive Tackle, Oregon State: The Jets do have their short term solution at the tackles with Morgan Moses and Tyron Smith, but it's not a bad idea to invest long-term at the position too. 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.

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- Laitu Latu, Edge Rusher, UCLA: Latu's draft range dropped a little 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 Broncos can use that presence in their pass rush.

13. Las Vegas Raiders- Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama: This is another possible sleeper team for a quarterback, but the Raiders have other areas to address on their roster. Arnold is not known for discipline, but he has excellent ball production and is super athletic.

14. New Orleans Saints- JC Latham, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Saints could go in a numerous different of directions here with their selection. Latham is a versatile offensive lineman and is one of the stronger players in the draft, but importantly the Saints could use a tackle to help protect Derek Carr.

15. Indianapolis Colts- Brock Bowers, Tight End, Georgia: The Colts landing Bowers here at fifteen is an absolute steal. Bowers is an absolute difference maker and he would make life easier for Anthony Richardson, who can use a pass catcher with Bowers's talent level.

16. Seattle Seahawks- Jared Verse, Edge Rush, Florida State: Verse is a player who's draft range dropped for a variety of reasons, but the match with the Seahawks with their need on the pass rush. Verse 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- Byron Murphy II, Defensive Tackle, Texas: This pick would make sense for the Bengals to help replace the free agent loss of DJ Reader. Murphy has solid disruptive play and he would be great stopping the run in a pass rush that already has Trey Hendrickson on the edge.

19. Los Angeles Rams- Tyler Guyton, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Rams can use some help on the exterior of their offensive line 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.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Amarius Mims, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: It would be very Steelers of them to take the former college teammate of Broderick Jones here, considering they have a long term need on the opposite side. Mims has a massive frame with mass and length and excels in pass protection.

21. Miami Dolphins- Jer'Zhan Newton, Defensive Line, Illinois: This pick makes a lot of sense for the Dolphins considering the free agent loss of Christian Wilkins. Newton has good size and technique, has alignment versatility, and is super durable, which is important for a team that has a lot of injury prone players.

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 (from Houston Texans via Cleveland Browns)- Chop Robinson, Defensive End, Penn State: (If the team keeps this selection,) this would be a solid pick for the Vikings considering they lost Danielle Hunter in free agency. Robinson has intense power and energy that could ignite a pass rush.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Jackson Powers-Johnson, Interior Offensive Line, Oregon: This would be a solid selection for the Cowboys, who have a few key guys to replace on their offensive line. Powers-Johnson is a versatile player that has great stance and footwork, which helps his blocking ability.

25. Green Bay Packers- Troy Fatanu, Interior Offensive Line, Washington: This would be a solid pick for the Packers, who can use some youth on their offensive line. Fatanu is a versatile lineman who's athletic, powerful, and has the length to be a formidable force to help protect Jordan Love.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Graham Barton, Interior Offensive Line, Duke: The Buccaneers need some long term stability in their offensive line and Barton would be a decent bet. He has good football IQ and good hand placement, but doesn't consistently dominate.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cornerback, Alabama: This would be a hell of a pick for the Cardinals, who are thin at corner and McKinstry could go higher than this. He brings a high football IQ as well as good length and physicality to that secondary.

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

30. Baltimore Ravens- Jordan Morgan, Offensive Tackle, Arizona: With the trading of Morgan Moses to the Jets, the Ravens now have an open tackle spot to help protect Lamar Jackson. Morgan makes sense here with his versatility and he's well balanced and physical in all aspects.

31. San Francisco 49ers- Ladd McConkley, Wide Receiver, Georgia: The Niners picking a wide receiver here is certainly on the table with the uncertain future of Brandon Aiyuk with the team. McConkley is somebody who's stock is rising and is getting a lot of praise from football people with his toughness and selflessness.

32. Kansas City Chiefs- Ja'Lynn Polk, Wide Receiver, Washington: Polk was overlooked in college due to sharing the field with Rome Odunze and Michael Penix throwing him passes. With uncertainty around Rashee Rice's situation, Polk makes sense with his big play making ability.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Third Edition

Here is the fourth 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- Drake Maye, Quarterback, North Carolina: It's either going to be Maye or Jayden Daniels here for the Commanders, but for now, I have Maye slated here. He has the strength, size, and mobility to be a traditional franchise quarterback.

3. New England Patriots- Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, LSU: The Patriots should take whomever is left here between Daniels and Drake Maye rather than trade down or possibly take Marvin Harrison Jr. Daniels was perhaps the most electric quarterback in the country with his speed and with his flashy stats in what was a Heisman Trophy campaign.

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- Joe Alt, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame: This pick feels almost certain to be traded and quite frankly, trading down is what the Chargers should do. Say if they stood here and took Alt, it would be a good pick with his consistency and he along with Rashawn Slater would be a good tandem protecting Justin Herbert.

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 could use.

7. Tennessee Titans- Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Offensive Tackle, Penn State: With Joe Alt off the board, the Titans take another excellent tackle prospect in Fashanu. He did not have a great season in college last year, but he has way more upside than he's showed and he and Peter Skoronski would be solid together protecting Will Levis.

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- Taliese Fuaga, Offensive Tackle, Oregon State: The Jets do have their short term solution at the tackles with Morgan Moses and Tyron Smith, but it's not a bad idea to invest long-term at the position too. 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.

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- Brock Bowers, Tight End, Georgia: What the Broncos should do is try to get ahead of the Vikings to try to draft JJ McCarthy, but getting Michael Penix or Bo Nix later in the draft isn't a bad idea either. Bowers is an absolute difference maker and he would make whomever plays quarterback for the Broncos look better.

13. Las Vegas Raiders- Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama: This is another possible sleeper team for a quarterback, but the Raiders have other areas to address on their roster. Arnold is not known for discipline, but he has excellent ball production and is super athletic.

14. New Orleans Saints- JC Latham, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Saints could go in a numerous different of directions here with their selection. Latham is a versatile offensive lineman and is one of the stronger players in the draft, but importantly the Saints could use a tackle to help protect Derek Carr.

15. Indianapolis Colts- Byron Murphy II, Defensive Tackle, Texas: This would be an interesting selection for the Colts, who have DeForrest Buckner heading into a contract year coming up. Murphy is someone that has a similar disruption as Buckner, except with a different body type.

16. Seattle Seahawks- Troy Fatanu, Interior Offensive Line, Washington: This would be a solid pick for the Seahawks 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 Seahawks line.

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- Amarius Mims, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: The Bengals need to protect Joe Burrow at all costs when he returns from injury and Mims here makes sense with Trent Brown signed to a one-year deal. Mims has a massive frame with mass and length and excels in pass protection.

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- Graham Barton, Interior Offensive Line, Duke: Barton is a player who's draft stock has risen with his versatility he can provide and the Steelers could play him anywhere. Barton has good football IQ and good hand placement, but doesn't consistently dominate.

21. Miami Dolphins- Jer'Zhan Newton, Defensive Line, Illinois: This pick makes a lot of sense for the Dolphins considering the free agent loss of Christian Wilkins. Newton has good size and technique, has alignment versatility, and is super durable, which is important for a team that has a lot of injury prone players.

22. Philadelphia Eagles- Nate Wiggins, Cornerback, Clemson: Wiggins is another player who's draft range and stock has dropped for a number of reasons and the Eagles have a longterm need at the position. Wiggins has excellent length and is very patient in pass coverage.

23. Minnesota Vikings (from Houston Texans via Cleveland Browns)- Jared Verse, Edge Rush, Florida State: A lot of folks think that this selection will be made by another team, but if the Vikings were to stay here, Verse makes a ton of sense with the loss of Danielle Hunter. Verse 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.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Tyler Guyton, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: It would be somewhat surprising if the Cowboys don't take an offensive lineman here considering the free agent losses they've suffered. Guyton is somebody that is a work in progress, but he has great physical traits and is effective when asked to pull.

25. Green Bay Packers- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cornerback, Alabama: This pick would make sense considering nothing is certain in terms of Jaire Alexander's future with the team. McKinstry brings a high football IQ as well as good length and physicality to that secondary.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Brian Thomas Jr., Wide Receiver, LSU: This pick makes sense even with the re-signing of Mike Evans since Chris Godwin is entering a contract year. Thomas has the length and elusiveness to succeed and it may be too good to pass up.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)- Darius Robinson, Edge Rusher, Missouri: The Cardinals were obviously hoping that this pick was going to be near the top of the draft when they made the trade, but they'll still land a good player here regardless. The Cardinals badly need help on their pass rush so Robinson makes sense and his versatility helps as well.

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- Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Cornerback, Missouri: You can make a case Rakestraw this high is a reach, but the Lions have an obvious need at the position. Rakestraw has good physicality and energy which is something Dan Campbell would enjoy.

30. Baltimore Ravens- Jordan Morgan, Offensive Tackle, Arizona: With the trading of Morgan Moses to the Jets, the Ravens now have an open tackle spot to help protect Lamar Jackson. Morgan makes sense here with his versatility and he's well balanced and physical in all aspects.

31. San Francisco 49ers- Kingsley Suamataia, Offensive Tackle, BYU: The Niners are a team that is great in a lot of areas to the point they don't have an obvious need. Suamataia has the footwork, technique, and has the length to be impactful and would be good alongside Trent Williams protecting Brock Purdy.

32. Kansas City Chiefs- Ricky Pearsall, Wide Receiver, Florida: The Chiefs should go cornerback here with the loss of LaJarius Sneed. Pearsall here would be a reach, but the Chiefs still need help at wide receiver and Pearsall shined in the Pro Bowl and The Combine which has improved his draft stock.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Second Edition

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

1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)- Caleb Williams, Quarterback, USC: The Bears decision on what to do with the first overall pick will be among the biggest stories of the offseason. Either way, Williams will go first, whether it's the Bears or another team picking. He did not have his best season last season, but his playmaking ability is what could make him special.

2. Washington Commanders- Jayden Daniels, Quarterback, LSU: For the second mock, the Commanders opt for Daniels over Drake Maye. He was perhaps the most electric quarterback in the country with his speed and with his flashy stats in what was a Heisman Trophy campaign.

3. New England Patriots- Drake Maye, Quarterback, North Carolina: This time, the Patriots make the pick they should make in taking a possible franchise quarterback in Maye. There were some people in the media that feel that Maye could go first over Williams due to his arm strength, size, and mobility.

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- Brock Bowers, Tight End, Georgia: With Jim Harbaugh in the fold now, he may want to go with offensive line, but Bowers is too tempting to pass up. Bowers would instantly make a Chargers offense already good on paper better and he is a much needed security blanket for Justin Herbert considering how injury prone their skill position players are.

6. New York Giants- Malik Nabers, Wide Receiver, LSU: The Giants have not ruled out a quarterback here, but if it's not a quarterback, the move should be a play maker or an offensive lineman. Nabers is known for his ability to make big plays with a lot of yardage and that is something that the Giants offense could use.

7. Tennessee Titans- Joe Alt, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame: The Titans look like a team that's heading for a major rebuild with the team getting rid of Mike Vrabel along with some players that were a part of Vrabel's success with the team. 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 Rush, Alabama: You would think the Falcons would want a veteran quarterback, so the move should be focused on defense here. Turner has great speed and athleticism and he can also stop the run.

9. Chicago Bears- Jared Verse, Edge Rush, Florida State:  The Bears should consider wide receiver here to go with Fields or Caleb Williams, but they can also use someone opposite Montez Sweat on their pass rush. Verse 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.

10. New York Jets- Ole Fashanu, Offensive Tackle, Penn State: The Jets badly need protection for Aaron Rodgers as he returns from the achilles injury. Fashanu here would say a lot about their faith in Machi Becton, but he is an upgrade over Becton.

11. Minnesota Vikings- Laiatu Latu, Edge Rusher, UCLA: The Vikings could be in play for a quarterback if Kirk Cousins leaves as a free agent, but Latu makes sense here with their defense needing pass rushers. Latu is a fast player, but his attacking abilities make him stand out.

12. Denver Broncos- Terrion Arnold, Cornerback, Alabama: The Broncos may be another team that could be in play for a quarterback, but their defense has several holes. Arnold is not known for discipline, but he has excellent ball production and is super athletic.

13. Las Vegas Raiders- JJ McCarthy, Quarterback, Michigan: No quarterback's stock has risen from the fall until now more than McCarthy's. He really hasn't made many bad decisions and he's become a very accurate passer.

14. New Orleans Saints- Taliese Fuaga, Offensive Tackle, Oregon State: The Saints are in an interesting position come the draft. Fuaga is a strong player and he is a perfect plug-and-play on the offensive line for a team that can use protection for Derek Carr.

15. Indianapolis Colts- Rome Odunze, Wide Receiver, Washington: The Colts have more holes on the defensive side of the ball, but the team can also use a main receiver for Anthony Richardson. Odunze is someone with the speed and size and has ability to play through contact.

16. Seattle Seahawks- Byron Murphy II, Defensive Tackle, Texas: The Seahawks pass rush has been their biggest weakness for years now. Murphy is a fast riser in this draft class and he would come in and help the team stop the run.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars- Keon Coleman, Wide Receiver, Florida State: The Jaguars have major needs in other areas, but they take the sexy pick here with Coleman. He provides elite size and frame as well as his speed and his ability to make adjustments on the fly.

18. Cincinnati Bengals- JC Latham, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Bengals need to protect Joe Burrow at all costs when he returns from injury and Latham here makes sense. Latham is a versatile offensive lineman and is one of the stronger players in the draft.

19. Los Angeles Rams- Cooper DeJuan, Cornerback, Iowa: The Rams secondary was exposed throughout the season, so they go with DeJuan here. DeJuan is super athletic and has rare mass and frame density for a cornerback.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Amarius Mims, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: The Steelers offensive line is a unit that needs some youth and stability. Mims has a massive frame with mass and length and excels in pass protection.

21. Miami Dolphins- Troy Fatanu, Interior Offensive Line, Washington: The Dolphins are a super top heavy team with guys that are injury prone. Fatanu here makes a lot of sense with his versatility and with a lot of their current offensive lineman are either always injured or getting older.

22. Philadelphia Eagles- Kamari Lassiter, Cornerback, Georgia: The Eagles defense was badly exposed in their late season collapse, and their secondary in particular. Lassiter is someone that is not super flashy, but has the length to play well in coverage.

23. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)- Jer'Zhan Newton, Defensive Line, Illinois: The Texans are doing backflips with CJ Stroud, but they need more around him and the other side of the ball to get to the next level. Newton has good size and technique and has alignment versatility.

24. Dallas Cowboys- Jordan Morgan, Offensive Tackle, Arizona: This pick would make sense for the Cowboys with Tyron Smith getting up there in age. It never hurts to go with offensive line and Morgan makes sense here with his versatility and he's well balanced and physical in all aspects.

25. Green Bay Packers- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cornerback, Alabama: With Jalen Alexander's future with the Packers in doubt, the team takes a corner. McKinstry has the length and physicality that teams like.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Brian Thomas Jr, Wide Receiver, LSU: Assuming Baker Mayfield is back, this pick makes a lot of sense for the Bucs. With Mike Evans future with the team in doubt, they would have a need at the position as Thomas has the length and elusiveness to succeed.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)- Graham Barton, Interior Offensive Line, Duke: Coming out of the first round with a wide receiver and an offensive lineman is a win for this franchise. Barton has good football IQ and good hand placement, but doesn't consistently dominate.

28. Buffalo Bills- Tyler Guyton, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Bills are a team that doesn't have many needs, but going offensive line here makes sense. Guyton is somebody that is a work in progress, but he has great physical traits and is effective when asked to pull.

29. Detroit Lions- Nate Wiggins, Cornerback, Clemson: Wiggins dropping all the way down here would be a steal for a Lions team that is desperate for help on the defensive side of the ball. Wiggins has excellent length and is very patient in pass coverage.

30. Baltimore Ravens- Chris Braswell, Edge, Alabama: The Ravens are another team that doesn't have that obvious need. Pass rush is necessary with some of their pass rushers getting older and Braswell is someone who is aggressive edge setter and has good length.

31. Kansas City Chiefs- Adonai Mitchell, Wide Receiver, Texas: The Chiefs need for good wide receivers is the most obvious need between the two teams left standing. Mitchell is someone that is super explosive with his speed and ability to get down the field, but does not provide breakaway speed.

32. San Francisco 49ers- Kingsley Suamataia, Offensive Tackle, BYU: The Niners are a team that is great in a lot of areas to the point they don't have an obvious need. Suamataia has the footwork, technique, and has the length to be impactful.