A new generation of talent is about to see their childhood dreams come true this April in the NFL Draft. While the big day will be quickly upon us, we decided to take a stab at where the next gridiron guardians will call home.
With the PFN Mock Draft Simulator (MDS), you can be the general manager for your favorite team, every team, or you can even let the sim roll and discover the potential scenarios of the NFL’s annual selection event. That’s exactly what we did for this 2024 NFL Mock Draft.
2024 NFL Mock Draft
1) Chicago Bears (From CAR): Caleb Williams, QB, USC
No surprises at the top as the Chicago Bears get their man with former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.
In need of a franchise quarterback since Sid Luckman (1939-1950), the Bears brass decide to move on from the Justin Fields experiment and make way for the Williams experience.
2) Washington Commanders: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
With the top prize off the board and still in need of a QB, the Commanders accept a solid consolation with Drake Maye. While not as dynamic as Williams, Washington couldn’t resist Maye’s prototypical QB build and elite arm strength.
First-year head coach Dan Quinn starts his era in Washington with what he hopes will be the new face of the franchise.
3) New England Patriots: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
The days of Bill Belichick are behind the Patriots, and so are the days of missing on first-round receivers.
New England takes arguably the best player available with Marvin Harrison Jr., a true speed threat with hyper-elite body control and flexibility at the catch point.
4) Arizona Cardinals: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Kyler Murray hasn’t played a complete season since 2020 due to persistent injuries, so he will need some protection. Arizona obliges him by taking Penn State big man Olumuyiwa Fashanu.
It’s a slight surprise with Joe Alt also on the board, but Fashanu is a ready-to-go tackle who’s excellent in pass protection.
5) Los Angeles Chargers: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
For just the second time in the NFL Draft, a tight end is taken in the top five, with Brock Bowers joining Kyle Pitts (No. 4, 2021).
Jim Harbaugh has his franchise QB with Justin Hebert, and now he’s bringing him a new security blanket with the most complete tight end on the board.
6) New York Giants: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
The first defensive player off the board, the Giants were impressed enough by Dallas Turner’s strong showing at the Combine to take him a little higher than anticipated.
A ferocious pass rusher with elite explosiveness and reach, the Giants hope Turner will improve one of the worst defenses in the league.
7) Tennessee Titans: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
First-year coach Brian Callahan needs protection for his new QB, Will Levis, and Notre Dame’s Joe Alt just so happened to fall right into the Titans’ lap.
Considered by some as the best offensive lineman available, Alt’s 6’8”, 321-pound frame provides a strong foundation in pass protection, while his physicality and tenacity clear the way on the ground.
8) Atlanta Falcons: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Offensive players are flying off the board, and the Falcons’ offense needs to be bolstered after a subpar 2023 season.
Taking Malik Nabers gives Atlanta a nuanced vertical threat with stellar body control that uses late hands on the ball to control leverage.
9) Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
The Bears decided to pair their new quarterback with one of the best offensive weapons available by snagging Rome Odunze fresh off a national championship appearance.
Odunze falling to nine is a gift for Chicago, who get an elite route runner with impeccable hands and swiftness despite his lengthy 6’3” frame.
10) New York Jets: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
The Aaron Rodgers adventure lasted just four plays into the first game for the Jets before he ruptured his Achilles. With Rodgers returning, New York hopes to avoid a repeat by bringing in some beef up front.
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JC Latham went earlier than expected at 10, but his rare mix of overarching frame density, length, and width proved too tantalizing for the Jets to pass up.
11) Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
With the Kirk Cousins situation in flux, the Vikings hedge their bets under center by taking J.J. McCarthy as the third quarterback off the board.
A surprise move as McCarthy jumps ahead of Jayden Daniels, the Vikings believe in his winning résumé and sound mechanics.
12) Denver Broncos: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
In need of a quarterback after cutting Russell Wilson, the Broncos pounce on the opportunity to take last season’s Heisman Trophy winner at No. 12.
While other teams weren’t bullish on Jayden Daniels due to his short résumé, he had a breakout season last year, proving he’s a big-play generator with elite speed on the ground and velocity mixed with touch on his throws.
13) Las Vegas Raiders: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce narrowly missed out on reuniting with Daniels, so Las Vegas settles with a safe defensive pick in hopes of finding a QB later.
A strong Combine moved Quinyon Mitchell up the Raiders’ board, a rangy corner and proven ball hawk with six picks and a whopping 37 breakups the last two seasons.
14) New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
Saints QB Derek Carr was more injury-prone than reliable last season, so New Orleans opts to provide him with more protection with Taliese Fuaga.
Taken a little later than expected, Fuaga is a mountainous tackle who carries his high-end mass well.
15) Indianapolis Colts: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Three LSU Tigers, including two receivers, are taken in the first 15 picks after the Colts bring in Brian Thomas Jr. to revamp its offense.
Thomas is a supremely fluid route runner with the physicality and length (6’3”) to win 50/50 balls in the red zone.
16) Seattle Seahawks: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Just the third defensive player taken so far, Terrion Arnold is the second overall corner as the Seahawks look to invigorate one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season.
Arnold fell to 16 after an offensive explosion to start the draft, leaving Seattle the most prototypical corner on the board that possesses elite explosiveness and exceptional discipline in press coverage.
17) Jacksonville Jaguars: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
The corners are flying off the board now, as the Jacksonville Jaguars snag the best one available with Nate Wiggins.
With the second-fastest 40 at the Combine this year — 4.28 seconds — Wiggins has blazing speed on top of coverage instincts and route recognition in this class.
18) Cincinnati Bengals: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
The Bengals need to keep Joe Burrow upright, so they go with one of the biggest options available along the offensive line.
At 6’7”, 340 pounds, Amarius Mims is a massive tackle who can dominate in pass protections and be a road grader in the run game.
19) Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
The usually offensive-minded Rams under Sean McVay bring in an extra pass rusher to combine with Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa.
Jared Verse fell to the Rams at 19, allowing the franchise a late chance to grab a high-octane pass rusher with seemingly endless pursuit energy.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois
The Steelers are usually a template of a strong defense in the NFL, but they were in the bottom half of the league defensively last season.
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In an effort to improve, they grab Johnny Newton, a tenacious defensive tackle who has violent hands and rare quickness despite his 304-pound frame.
21) Miami Dolphins: Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
While fielding one of the most explosive offenses in the league, the Dolphins look to revamp the other side of the ball with one of the best pass rushers available.
Expected by many as a top-15 pick, Laiatu Latu drops to the Dolphins to give Miami a flexible, physical attacker with a relentless motor.
22) Philadelphia Eagles: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
After finishing 26th in yards allowed last season, the Eagles buck their recent trend and take a defensive back in the first round.
Cooper DeJean proved his worth as an elite collegiate corner, but his top-notch physicality and size (6’1”, 209 pounds) have him projected as a safety.
23) Houston Texans (From CLE): Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
The Texans struck gold in the draft last season, securing both the Offensive Rookie of the Year with C.J. Stroud and the Defensive Rookie of the Year with Will Anderson.
Houston provides Anderson with a pass-rushing compadre by taking Chop Robinson, a dense, explosive pass rusher with loads of burst, twitch, and a violent first step.
24) Dallas Cowboys: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
The Cowboys look to revamp its offensive line by taking arguably the best center available with Jackson Powers-Johnson.
Powers-Johnson is a quick accelerator and lateral mover, but could questions over his flexibility and occasional moments of overexuberance halt his ascent up the first round?
25) San Francisco 49ers (From GB): Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
Trade: The 49ers receive the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft; the Packers receive pick 31 and a 2025 second-round pick.
With offensive linemen flying off the board, the 49ers trade pick No. 31 and a 2025 second-round pick to Green Bay for the 25th overall selection, where they snag Washington’s Troy Fautanu. While many have projected the former Husky to play inside at the next level, his measurements and testing at the NFL Combine could warrant at least an investigation into playing OT in the NFL.
26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton, G, Duke
Not wanting to miss out on the offensive line party, the Buccaneers choose Graham Barton, one of the most versatile offensive line prospects in this class.
At 6’5”, 313 pounds, he has elite explosiveness despite his imposing size, but concerns over arm length could pigeonhole him into an interior spot at the NFL level despite his experience at LT for the Duke Blue Devils.
27) Arizona Cardinals (From HOU): Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
After taking an offensive lineman with their first pick, the Cardinals opt for the other side of the ball with corner Kamari Lassiter.
Lassiter isn’t physically the biggest corner at 5’11”, but he is a top-tier zone defender with enough explosiveness to handle NFL receivers.
28) Buffalo Bills: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
In an effort to keep up with the pace of Divisional foe Miami, Buffalo takes the fastest man in Combine history, Xavier Worthy.
With a record-setting 4.21 seconds 40-yard dash and an impressive route tree, Worthy is set to overcome size concerns and become a first-round selection.
29) Detroit Lions: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Detroit head coach Dan Campbell is all about defense, and he stays that way in the first round by picking up corner Kool-Aid McKinstry.
With a plethora of corners going before him, McKinstry is a gift at Detroit at No. 29, providing a steady corner that is usually in the right place at the right time.
30) Baltimore Ravens: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Byron Murphy II almost fell out of the first round, but the Ravens couldn’t help taking a chance on the big man from Texas.
At 6’1″, 297 pounds, Murphy II has exceptional quickness and energy for his size, which is a terrifying prospect for teams in the NFC North and beyond.
31) Green Bay Packers (From SF): Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
After missing out on some of the top DBs in the class, Green Bay trades back and takes the best available safety on their board.
Tyler Nubin might be considered a bit of a reach as a first-round pick, but he has the ideal size of an NFL safety (6’2″, 210 pounds) and is a solid tackler who quickly diagnoses run packages.
32) Kansas City Chiefs: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
The Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs won it all despite fielding a subpar receiver unit. They attempt to correct that with the last pick of this 2024 NFL Mock Draft with Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman.
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Coleman falls a little from favor after a slow 40-yard dash (4.61 seconds), but he’s an effortless accelerator with great size at 6″3″, 213 pounds.
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