At this point, we're all expecting Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. to go No. 1 and No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. But what occurs after that, especially in the top 10? Where does North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye land?
In this mock, he's headed to the nation's capital. And Ohio State stakes its claim as Wide Receiver U with yet another duo getting selected inside the top half of the first round.
The current draft order is using SportsLine's Super Bowl odds but in reverse order. So don't freak about where I have your team picking.
OK, let's get to it.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 1
The Cardinals move on from Kyler Murray and make the easy decision to pick the uber-talented Williams.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Harrison Jr. checks every box at receiver. Yes, every one. He's an instant star in the NFL.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Fashanu probably would've been a first-round pick in 2023. He's crazy powerful at the point of attack and is a dynamic athlete with plus balance.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
The Commanders go with Maye to lead the club into a new chapter with a new owner. He has all the tools to be very good, very quickly in the NFL.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Robinson was a nightmare to block for tackles in the Big Ten last season. The Titans have to address the position, and Robinson has the burst and bend to be a top-10 pick.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Turner is a former enormous recruit who will be in the spotlight at Alabama now. With a productive season in 2023, Tuner could land this high in 2024's draft.
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From
Carolina Panthers
Round 1 - Pick 7
Tuimoloau looks like the next supremely clean Ohio State outside pass rusher.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Taylor is a big but athletic and refined interior rusher who'll rock alongside Grady Jarrett in Atlanta.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
Egbuka could very well make 2024 the second time in three years Ohio State has two receivers in the same first round.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
Bowers has looked like a future top-10 pick since his freshman season at Georgia. He's the exact prospect Bill Belichick will love.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Penix quietly had a spectacular season at Washington last year. He didn't move around quite as much as he did at Indiana. The big-time throws were littered all over his film.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
McKinstry was tremendous in 2022 and should parlay another lockdown season at Alabama to a top-half-of-the-first-round landing spot in next year's draft.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 13
Latham is a super-strong blocker with guard/tackle flexibility who'd fit nicely in Green Bay.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
The Bears need to bulk up the interior of their defensive line. Smith is a havoc wreaker on the inside for the Tigers.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Nix went from out-of-control Auburn quarterback to dynamic star at Oregon. He's the type of freaky athlete with a strong arm the Giants would likely gravitate toward.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Ewers could make the jump early if he has a big year at Texas. While not a finished product, he has traits galore and plenty of confidence.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Alt is the type of franchise left tackle prospect the Broncos need to seriously consider.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Saints add to the offensive line with Beebe, who probably would've been a Day 2 pick had he entered the 2023 draft.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Trotter isn't quite as bulky as his dad but plays with similar instincts and tenacity. He's the type of second-level defender the Raiders need.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
Newton is the premier small, disruptive force on the interior in this class. Just what the Texans need.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
The Dolphins stay local with Nelson, who's been on the draft radar forever and has slowly but surely improved in his collegiate career.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
Sanders has lightning-quick explosiveness and the home-run hitting ability to be considered later in the first round next year.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 23
Verse is an older prospect but looks like a dynamic outside rusher with All-Pro flashes.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
The Lions could still use some disruptive pieces on the interior next to Alim McNeill. Hall is that.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
DeJean was a ballhawk in 2022 and plays with the athletic chops to play man in the NFL.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Kinchens looks like the best safety prospect heading into the college football season, and the Cowboys could use better coverage from that position.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Worthy can absolutely scoot, and he's in for a monster season with Quinn Ewers at Texas. More firepower for Aaron Rodgers here.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
The Bengals address the offensive line to keep that unit solid for the prime of Joe Burrow's career.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Mims is a monstrous, powerful tackle who'll add more sturdiness to the right side of Buffalo's offensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Trice doesn't have freaky traits but can teach a masterclass in hand work to beat blockers.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Latu is a skilled, sleek outside rusher who'll pair awesomely with Nick Bosa.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
The Chiefs continue to spend first-round picks on the trenches on defense. This time it's on the interior.
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