December 23, 2024

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears trade Justin Fields to Raiders and select Drake Maye; Patriots land Caleb Williams

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North Carolina • Soph • 6’4″ / 230 lbs

Projected Team Chicago PROSPECT RNK 5th POSITION RNK 2nd

After the Fields trade, the Bears have their sights set on the quarterback market in the draft and land on Maye, a polished, multiple-year starter with mobility and a strong arm.

Ohio State • Jr • 6’4″ / 205 lbs

Projected Team Arizona PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st

The Cardinals get Murray a serious No. 1 on the perimeter with Harrison Jr.

USC • Jr • 6’1″ / 215 lbs

Projected Team New England PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st

This is about as good as the Patriots could’ve hoped for the draft to fall. Williams has franchise-quarterback capabilities.

UCLA • Sr • 6’5″ / 265 lbs

Projected Team Chicago PROSPECT RNK 11th POSITION RNK 1st

Latu is the most NFL-ready rusher in the class. Strong, bendy, explosive. Perfect addition to the Bears defensive front.

Penn State • Jr • 6’6″ / 317 lbs

Projected Team Washington PROSPECT RNK 3rd POSITION RNK 1st

Fashanu has All-Pro tackle upside and building the offensive line is imperative entering Sam Howell’s second full season as Washington’s starter.

LSU • Sr • 6’4″ / 210 lbs

Projected Team N.Y. Giants PROSPECT RNK 13th POSITION RNK 2nd

Daniels is my pick for largest riser during the pre-draft process. Big recruit, super athletic, strong arm, two big seasons in the SEC. Yeah, it checks out.

Penn State • Jr • 6’3″ / 254 lbs

Projected Team Tampa Bay PROSPECT RNK 7th POSITION RNK 3rd

Robinson is a special athlete at a premium position, and the Buccaneers need to get younger at that spot.

Notre Dame • Jr • 6’7″ / 322 lbs

Projected Team N.Y. Jets PROSPECT RNK 27th POSITION RNK 2nd

Alt may not have All-Pro upside but he’s pro-ready which is exactly what the Jets should be looking for at tackle entering 2024.

Illinois • Jr • 6’2″ / 295 lbs

It feels like Newton is going to test through the roof at the combine, and he’s quite easily the best interior pass rusher in the class.

LSU • Jr • 6’0″ / 200 lbs

Projected Team Tennessee PROSPECT RNK 31st POSITION RNK 6th

Nabers is an explosive three-level weapon, which is precisely what this Titans offense needs.

Alabama • Jr • 6’1″ / 195 lbs

Projected Team Las Vegas PROSPECT RNK 9th POSITION RNK 2nd

McKinstry is the exact cornerback the Raiders need in the secondary. Physical, alpha mentality on the perimeter.

Georgia • Jr • 6’4″ / 240 lbs

Projected Team New Orleans PROSPECT RNK 20th POSITION RNK 4th

The Saints are desperately in need of more electricity on offense. And Bowers would bring that at the tight end position.

Oregon State • Jr • 6’6″ / 334 lbs

Projected Team Green Bay PROSPECT RNK 17th POSITION RNK 1st

Fuaga is a massive human being who moves other human beings with amazing ease. He feels like a future Packer.

Clemson • Jr • 6’2″ / 185 lbs

Projected Team L.A. Rams PROSPECT RNK 10th POSITION RNK 1st

Wiggins is another explosive, playmaking cornerback from Clemson. The Rams have to add more athleticism to the secondary.

Washington • Jr • 6’3″ / 215 lbs

Projected Team Cincinnati PROSPECT RNK 19th POSITION RNK 3rd

The Bengals get the top big-bodied wideout in the class after Harrison Jr.

Miami (FL) • Jr • 6’0″ / 205 lbs

Projected Team Buffalo PROSPECT RNK 24th POSITION RNK 1st

Kinchens is the premier three-down safety, and he’s an athletic specimen to be selected this high. Buffalo will be in the safety market early in the draft.

Florida State • Jr • 6’4″ / 260 lbs

Projected Team Arizona PROSPECT RNK 12th POSITION RNK 2nd

After getting a top-tier offensive playmaker in Harrison Jr., the Cardinals get a dynamic, powerful, flexible edge rusher in Verse.

Alabama • Jr • 6’6″ / 360 lbs

Projected Team Denver PROSPECT RNK 101st POSITION RNK 16th

Latham will be one of the cleanest blocking prospects in the class, and the Broncos could use more reinforcement up front.

Iowa • Jr • 6’1″ / 207 lbs

Projected Team Atlanta PROSPECT RNK 38th POSITION RNK 7th

DeJean is a big play waiting to happen in the secondary, and the Falcons need more of that at cornerback.

Oregon • Sr • 6’2″ / 217 lbs

Projected Team Minnesota PROSPECT RNK 50th POSITION RNK 6th

Nix’s athleticism would be accentuated by Kevin O’Connell’s boot-action system.

Alabama • Jr • 6’4″ / 242 lbs

Projected Team Indianapolis PROSPECT RNK 14th POSITION RNK 3rd

The Colts get an advanced and explosive edge rusher to help anchor the defensive front.

Duke • Sr • 6’5″ / 314 lbs

Projected Team Seattle PROSPECT RNK 35th POSITION RNK 6th

Barton would bring polish and grittiness up front in Seattle.

Penn State • Jr • 5’11” / 190 lbs

Projected Team Pittsburgh PROSPECT RNK 8th POSITION RNK 1st

It’s a Penn State reunion in the Steelers secondary. Joey Porter Jr. and King usher in a new, lockdown era at cornerback in Pittsburgh.

Washington • Jr • 6’4″ / 274 lbs

Projected Team Houston PROSPECT RNK 26th POSITION RNK 5th

Trice is an ultra-refined pass-rush move karate master with his hands who’d generate a fun pairing with Will Anderson on the edge in Houston.

Arizona • Sr • 6’5″ / 325 lbs

Projected Team Miami PROSPECT RNK 28th POSITION RNK 5th

Morgan is a sizable, athletic pass-pro specialist who could be worked seamlessly into Miami’s offense.

Miami (FL) • Soph • 6’3″ / 305 lbs

Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 10th POSITION RNK 1st

Taylor is too naturally talented for the Cowboys to pass on him here. Would be a fun addition inside defensively for Dallas.

Minnesota • Sr • 6’2″ / 210 lbs

Projected Team Detroit PROSPECT RNK 44th POSITION RNK 2nd

Nubin is a do-everything safety prospect who has pieced together another fine season at Minnesota.

Ohio State • Jr • 6’1″ / 206 lbs

Projected Team Jacksonville PROSPECT RNK 20th POSITION RNK 4th

Egbuka would add more advanced wideout talent to the Jacksonville offense.

South Carolina • Sr • 6’3″ / 227 lbs

Projected Team Kansas City PROSPECT RNK 101st POSITION RNK 16th

Legette is the gritty YAC monster the Chiefs would love in their offense.

Georgia • Jr • 6’7″ / 340 lbs

Mims is a Project Y-type tackle prospect with the length and athleticism Kyle Shanahan will like for the future of a vital position.

Ohio State • Jr • 6’4″ / 270 lbs

Projected Team Baltimore PROSPECT RNK 15th POSITION RNK 4th

Tuimoloau is the sizable defensive end the Ravens typically gravitate toward in the draft.

Utah • Jr • 6’2″ / 246 lbs

Elliss is an emerging edge rusher in this class and the Eagles will want to continue to prepare for the future at that position.

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