Now that the NFL Combine is in the books, we have more data points for prospects. Certain players elevated their NFL Draft stock, while others took a big hit. We look at the biggest winners and losers in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft and see how those results could help their new teams.
2024 NFL Mock Draft
1) Chicago Bears: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
If you look at any 2024 NFL Mock Draft, a large majority of them have the Bears selecting a quarterback. Justin Fields’ days with the franchise appear to be numbered, but we don’t have an official word yet.
So what if they keep him? That changes their decision drastically.
Joe Alt crushed the NFL Combine, further solidifying his case for the best tackle in this class. He ran a 5.05-second 40-yard dash and finished third among all linemen with a 7.31-second 3-cone drill.
Throw in that he measured just short of 6’9″ and 321 pounds, and those numbers become even more impressive. If Chicago truly believes in Fields, it’ll build around him, and it all starts up front.
2) Washington Commanders: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Caleb Williams was the talk of the NFL Combine, and the media wasted little time questioning his decisions. For some in the industry, it’s enough to drop him out of the top 10, but not for me. He’s still an electric player, and his film tells me more about his abilities than the Combine ever will.
The Washington Commanders benefit from the Bears’ decision the most in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Even if Chicago takes a quarterback, they’re in a good spot. With Williams sitting on the board, they just have to decide between the former Heisman Trophy winner and Drake Maye.
3) New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
New England’s in no-man’s land unless the Bears keep their first pick and take a non-quarterback. So, with the Bears taking Alt in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft, the Patriots could get a top-two prospect in this class.
Drake Maye has been criticized lately for his mechanics, but the talent remains. He can make some ridiculous throws consistently, and he often had to do it with pressure in his face while at North Carolina. New head coach Jerrod Mayo has work to do, and turning around the offense is one of his top priorities.
4) Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
With the Arizona Cardinals confirming that Kyler Murray is their quarterback, the attention turns towards other needs. Adding playmakers at receiver remains one of their top concerns, and another player who sat out of the Combine drills is still available.
With multiple quarterbacks sitting out of the drills this weekend, Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. flew under the radar doing the same thing. He gives the Cardinals a proven vertical threat who can open up the offense, and that will help Murray get back to his former self.
5) Los Angeles Chargers: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
This wide receiver class put on a show this weekend, proving they are part of a deep and talented group. Rome Odunze validated his draft stock, showing that he’s an explosive weapon who can get in and out of breaks. With Quentin Johnston’s struggles for the Los Angeles Chargers, Odunze becomes an intriguing option.
6) New York Giants: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
New York’s passing attack could be a fun group in 2024, and now they make it even more explosive thanks to this 2024 NFL Mock Draft. While Malik Nabers didn’t test at the NFL Combine, his film shows enough to know what kind of numbers he can produce.
He’s an explosive player in space and has eye-popping acceleration to create separation before and after the catch. If Daniel Jones can’t take a step with this group of pass catchers, then the Giants know what position they must address next year. For now, the excitement builds.
7) Tennessee Titans: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Even though he missed some drills due to an injury, Amarius Mims put on an out-of-this-world NFL Combine performance, proving he will be a problem in the NFL. He ran a 5.07-second 40-yard dash at 340 pounds, surprising many with that kind of explosiveness.
Tennessee needs to bolster its offensive line, and drafting Mims starts that process. They still need another player on the interior, but this is a good start. Quarterback Will Levis showed potential last year, and he’ll need time this year to build upon his rookie season.
8) Atlanta Falcons: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
There’s not a clear consensus on Jayden Daniels yet, which helps the Atlanta Falcons in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft. He’s a dual threat who can make plays with his legs, but he also took steps forward as a passer this past season. The latter is important with an offense that features Drake London and Kyle Pitts.
Throw in the fact that he’ll line up next to Bijan Robinson in the backfield and the Falcons have plenty of potential for next year. As long as Daniels is an improvement over Desmond Ridder at the NFL level, the Falcons offense should be dangerous in 2024.
9) Chicago Bears: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
With the offense settled — for now — the Bears look to the defensive side of the ball. Protecting the quarterback is a need for this team, but so is getting to the quarterback on defense. Adding Dallas Turner should fix that quickly.
Turner performed well this weekend, reminding everyone just how freakish he can be on the field. An explosive player with an appetite for disruption, Turner’s mentality should help him become an instant impact player in the NFL.
10) New York Jets: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
We knew JC Latham was big, and the NFL Combine confirmed our thoughts. He stood 6’6″ and 342 pounds with 11″ hands. The Jets’ offensive line has a sizeable hole to fill, and thanks to this 2024 NFL Mock Draft, Latham is the man to fill it.
Latham was an anchor for an Alabama offensive line that struggled with consistency. He was a bright spot for that group, and he now adds another big lineman to the Jets line. At worst, he gives them depth if injuries start giving this group trouble again.
11) Minnesota Vikings: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
Minnesota might be moving on from Kirk Cousins whether they want to or not, but drafting a quarterback should still be on the cards regardless. It just comes down to how much draft capital they need to give up to do that. Here, the price is too steep to move up, so the Vikings look to bolster their defense.
Jared Verse, at his peak, is a major problem for the tackles he faces. He performed well at the NFL Combine, solidifying his draft stock in the first round. Minnesota might also be losing Danielle Hunter to free agency, and Verse gives them a great replacement who can immediately step in and contribute.
12) Denver Broncos: Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois
Denver’s front seven has the tenacity to be a good group, but the talent level needs to increase. Giving cornerback Pat Surtain II more help wouldn’t hurt, but at least upgrading the front seven means he has to cover for less time than usual.
Johnny Newton is on the road to recovery after missing the Combine, but his non-performance shouldn’t affect his draft stock. His experience at Illinois allows him to bring versatility to the next level, and his film shows an explosive and disruptive player when healthy.
13) Las Vegas Raiders: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Las Vegas needs a quarterback, but how much are they willing to surrender to get one? Will they wait for someone to fall? The Raiders might sit tight if the price to move up eludes them, but they’ll have options at other positions if they do.
Protecting the quarterback remains a high priority, so drafting a tackle should be a major consideration regardless of the QB situation. With Olu Fashanu on the board, Las Vegas gets a promising tackle with an athletic profile to keep their current quarterbacks upright.
14) New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
The Saints already boast a physical offensive line, so adding Taliese Fuaga fits the mold. Oregon State’s star tackle was an anchor for the Beavers line, and he can do the same in the NFL. He’s a strong player who’s thick, meaning going around him or through him isn’t the easiest task.
15) Indianapolis Colts: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Wide receivers put on a show at the NFL Combine, and their draft stock rose because of it. Adonai Mitchell won’t be the top receiver in this class, but there’s a ton of untapped potential in his game.
We saw what he could do during his time at Texas, and now he can demonstrate his talent while catching passes from Anthony Richardson.
16) Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Seattle needs help in the trenches on both sides of the ball, and they’ll have plenty of options in this draft. Byron Murphy II was expected to help his draft stock at the NFL Combine, which he did with some explosive numbers.
17) Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Brian Thomas Jr. might be a sleeper pick to crack the top 20. He’s drawing rave reviews from those around him, and his explosive abilities on film were on full display when he ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash.
Jacksonville should be looking to add dynamic talent at wide receiver, and Thomas addresses that need. He’ll be a huge help for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and the guys around him will see more space to operate as well.
18) Cincinnati Bengals: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Even with Tee Higgins getting the franchise tag, the Cincinnati Bengals want to give Joe Burrow more targets downfield.
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Brock Bowers is a versatile weapon who can add to an already talented group. Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins should command most of the attention, leaving Bowers to exploit other favorable matchups on the field.
19) Los Angeles Rams: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Don’t be surprised if Quinyon Mitchell is gone before this pick. A strong NFL Combine performance solidified him as a first-round pick, and the Rams get a potential shutdown corner in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft.
Mitchell displayed good ball skills at Toledo, but we now know he has the speed and explosiveness to compete with NFL receivers. He’s been one of the biggest risers this offseason, and Los Angeles takes full advantage.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Pittsburgh needs help on the offensive line, but they also need a corner. With most of the top-tier tackles off the board, the Steelers look at the defensive side of the ball. Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson is no longer a viable solution.
Terrion Arnold could be a top-10 pick this year, but in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft, he falls to No. 20. He’s a fierce competitor who would be a great culture fit on Mike Tomlin’s team, and he’ll join a secondary with talented players who can help him take the next steps in his development.
21) Miami Dolphins: Graham Barton, G, Duke
Depending on what the Dolphins resolve in free agency, they might be looking at an interior blocker. Multiple free agents along the offensive line combined with limited cap room put Miami in a tight spot, so a young rookie could solve some of their problems.
Graham Barton brings versatility with him from the ACC. He played all three positions on the line and would give the Dolphins some flexibility. Barton will most likely play center at the next level, but he has experience at both guard and tackle if necessary.
22) Philadelphia Eagles: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
With Jason Kelce officially announcing his retirement, the Eagles are trying to find his replacement. While they won’t be able to replace a future Hall of Fame player immediately, a couple of players are available in the 2024 NFL Draft that can try.
Jackson Powers-Johnson brings multiple years of experience to the NFL, and he’s proven to be a leader up front. He’ll have to work on his chemistry with quarterback Jalen Hurts, but he’s shown at Oregon that he’ll work to make a smooth transition to a new quarterback.
23) Houston Texans: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
It’s hard not to overreact to Xavier Worthy‘s 40-yard dash time at the Combine. The fastest time recorded in the history of the event had everyone talking, but college football fans knew he was that fast. Now, the NFL community gets to think about what that speed will look like at the next level.
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Worthy is more than just a speed threat, and that’s why the Houston Texans take him in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft. They already have a solid group at receiver, but no one has Worthy’s speed. If C.J. Stroud and this offense felt explosive last year, just wait to see what their new weapon can do for them.
24) Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
A vacancy at tackle leaves the Cowboys looking for replacements. Free agency might be the route they choose, but they’ll also have options in the draft. Tyler Guyton brings good size that rivals Tyron Smith’s, and it would just come down to whether his game can also match the Cowboys’ former tackle. That’s a tall task, but Guyton has lucrative upside.
25) Green Bay Packers: Cooper DeJean, S, Iowa
While he didn’t participate in the NFL Combine as he recovers from injury, there shouldn’t be too many questions about Cooper DeJean’s explosiveness. He’ll contribute in multiple facets of the game for the Packers, and it’ll be interesting to watch how quickly he can transition to playing safety.
26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
There are a few players in this class with volatility in their stock, and Laiatu Latu is one of those players. We’ve seen him taken in the top 10, but we’ve also seen him fall to later in the first round.
Latu brings good size and length to the edge of defense, something the Bucs are looking to address in this draft. He’s shown a variety of pass-rush moves, too, and learning from the veteran leadership in Tampa will only help him.
27) Arizona Cardinals: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Arizona needs someone who will compete with their earlier draft pick in Marvin Harrison Jr., and Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry is a great option. He’s another player who could be taken much higher than this, but the Cardinals won’t complain.
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McKinstry sat out of the NFL Combine with a right foot fracture, but that shouldn’t hurt his draft stock too much. If it does, someone’s getting a great value.
28) Buffalo Bills: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Buffalo needs a wide receiver, that much is certain. Whether they get one in free agency or the draft is the question. Josh Allen is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and the Bills know they need to provide him with as many weapons as possible.
Troy Franklin showed he can be a dangerous deep threat with his 40-yard dash time. While there are concerns about his explosiveness off the line — and his poor gauntlet drill — his film shows that he can be a reliable target.
29) Detroit Lions: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
It shouldn’t have been a surprise to see Chop Robinson test well, but now the question is how much that helped his draft stock. He’s an explosive player on film and will complement Aidan Hutchinson for the Detroit Lions. His tenacity is a perfect fit with head coach Dan Campbell.
30) Baltimore Ravens: Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri
I could see Baltimore moving up to get a receiver with their pass-catching situation, but they also have other options if they sit tight. Lamar Jackson needs more weapons in the passing game, but the defense could also use more contributors. Several quality players will be headed to free agency.
Darius Robinson made a name for himself at the Senior Bowl, and the Ravens could use his explosiveness on the edge. Their defense appears to have a bright future, and Robinson would learn a ton from the guys around him.
31) Minnesota Vikings (from SF): Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Trade: SF receives pick 42, pick 179, and a 2025 second-round pick; MIN receives pick 31.
The rumors say Cousins is off to Atlanta, but we’ll see how much truth there is to that. Either way, the Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback. Instead of waiting to see who’s available in the second round, they decide to move up and get a quarterback before they’re gone.
Michael Penix Jr. can sling it, and we saw that at the NFL Combine. The lefty comes from another purple and gold team and gives the Vikings a player who can stretch the field. His arm talent should make Justin Jefferson happy, and he’ll be a fun fit in Kevin O’Connell’s system. Plus, with a first-round pick comes the fifth-year option that waiting would not provide.
32) Kansas City Chiefs: Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Even after winning the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs know there’s work to do if they want to do it again. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs more reliable options for the future. Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice were solid, but the Chiefs need another guy in the mix.
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Ja’Lynn Polk put up good numbers at the Combine and might have done enough to sneak into the first round of the draft. He’s a big-bodied receiver who, at times, gave Washington a top target as teams focused on Rome Odunze.
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