With the national title game in the books and the 2024 NFL Draft order continuing to solidify, prospect rankings and landing spots will be much of the talk over these next four months. There is plenty of blue chip talent in this class, including at key areas such as quarterback, wide receiver and offensive tackle. Let’s take a look at some ideal fits for Round 1 in April with my latest mock draft.
Caleb Williams, QB, USC
While it remains a mystery if the Bears move forward with Justin Fields as their quarterback, whoever is under center will officially be working with a new offensive staff.
If I had to make a prediction, they ultimately move Fields for Day 2 compensation and Ryan Poles takes his guy with the top pick in the draft. While his final college season didn’t go as expected, there’s no denying Williams’ special arm and playmaking ability.
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
It was a brutal season for the Commanders, yet bottoming out will be tremendous for them in the long run. Picking second overall in this draft (on top of competent ownership) makes their front office and coaching staff openings much more attractive.
Whoever lands those roles will walk away with the best available quarterback at this selection. Maye’s size and ability to throw with touch and consistent accuracy makes him a no-brainer as the future of this franchise.
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
There’s no way around it: the Patriots need a quarterback. Both Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are expected to be off the board (and in this scenario they are). Does this lead to New England looking for a bridge signal caller through a trade or free agency?
If that happens, I’d expect the Patriots to take the best player in the draft in Marvin Harrison Jr. He’s the type of playmaker they’ve lacked since Randy Moss. There’s also a world…
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Publish date : 2024-01-11 17:29:45
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