For as much as is uncertain with every NFL Draft, one thing is for sure — there will be a small collection of “surprise” selections late in the first round. It’s a yearly tradition unlike any other. And in almost every one of those instances, those surprising picks are freaky athletes. The NFL values traits.
These picks are rarely used on prospects who are amazing football players already, but these players possess physical attributes that are often too tantalizing to pass up for quality teams with late first-round picks.
These are the 2024 prospects who tested themselves into Round 1. Last year, I went with five prospects and clearly only the Lions listened, because Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs ultimately went in the first round. The others I pinpointed were Rashee Rice, who had a strong rookie campaign, Adetomiwa Adebawore, who went in Round 2 and had a subpar rookie campaign, and Sydney Brown, an eventual third-round selection by the Eagles.
Because of my 40% hit rate in 2023, I’ve decided to reduce by selections down to three this year. Well, for that reason, and the fact I really don’t believe anyone realistically tested themselves into the first round of the 2024 draft.
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2024-03-05 15:09:33
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