The 2024 NFL draft is now less than one month away. As we get into this stretch run and learn more about teams’ plans, mocks should – at least in theory – become more and more accurate as the big day approaches. For example, right now all signs point to the Vikings moving up in order to pick a replacement at quarterback for Kirk Cousins, who signed with the Falcons in free agency.
In our latest full first-round projection, that’s exactly what happened, with Minnesota trading up to the No. 4 overall spot to take the best quarterback on the board. They weren’t the only team that made an aggressive move up for a new franchise QB, though. Just a few picks later the Raiders also traded up into the top 10 and picked another highly-ranked quarterback prospect.
Let’s get to the mock. Here’s how all 32 picks played out.
2024 NFL draft: The last 25 prospects taken at No. 16 overall
Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) in action during the game between the USC Trojans and the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Bears take Caleb Williams here again, and their fan base wonders whether they’ve finally landed a Peyton Manning or yet another Ryan Leaf. It’s a big If, but if Williams can replicate what he did at USC at the NFL level, Chicago will have their guy.
Nov 18, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass to wide receiver J.J. Jones (not pictured) for a touchdown against Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
In our last league-wide mock draft, Washington went with LSU quarterback and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels. This time around they go with Drake Maye from North Carolina, which is still a basketball school the last time we checked.
Nov 12, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates a first down catch during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
The Patriots should probably be targeting a QB, as well. However, it’s hard to fault them for picking Marvin Harrison’s kid. He scored a remarkable 29 touchdowns over the last two seasons at Ohio…
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