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Joel Klatt
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The bulk of NFL free agency has come and gone, which means it’s time for another mock draft.
In my first mock draft, six quarterbacks went in the first round. The moves, or in one case, a non-move, have only led me to believe that there should still be six quarterbacks taken in the first round, tying the record for the most in a draft.
Some other teams look primed to land elite prospects as a result of a quarterback-heavy first round, while another team could be a major beneficiary of the Minnesota Vikings’ recent trade to get a second first-round pick.
Without further ado, here is my second mock draft of the spring.
2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings | Top 10 QB prospects | Top 10 RB prospects | Top 10 WR prospects | Top 10 TE prospects | Top 10 OT prospects | Top 10 IOL prospects | Joel Klatt’s first mock draft
1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers) — QB Caleb Williams, USC
The Bears traded away Justin Fields over the weekend, sending him to the Steelers. The move makes it even more clear that the Bears are taking Williams with the No. 1 overall pick, all but solidifying it. Williams is a generational player, a view I’ve maintained since the start of the season and through the draft process. As I laid out in my quarterback rankings, he excels in my big five categories, which is rare.
2. Washington Commanders — QB Drake Maye, UNC
I know there have been some people taking some shots at Maye in recent weeks as we dive further into the film. It might not be the cleanest film out there, but if you watch him and you can’t see the top-end potential, you’re biased and crazy. Outside of Williams, Maye has the highest potential in the draft, and I don’t have any questions about that. Maye’s a bona fide No. 1 pick in almost every other year.
Caleb Williams & Drake Maye in Joel Klatt’s 2024 mock draft 2.0
3. New England Patriots — QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
With Williams and…
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