The way-too-early 2024 NFL mock draft

Kyler Murray is coming back from an ACL damage, however his mediocre play final season earlier than the damage was much more disturbing. Whereas the Cardinals have him signed long-term, one other disastrous season and the prospect of including a generational expertise in Williams may trigger the franchise to rethink issues. Williams is the favourite to win the Heisman once more this 12 months at USC.

There’s an actual probability Arizona may have the highest two picks in subsequent 12 months’s draft with a rebuilding roster and the acquisition of Houston’s high decide. Harrison Jr. had a breakout 12 months with 77 catches for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022, exhibiting the route-running means of his father with a 6-foot-3 body.

Indy’s success in current seasons was constructed on their offensive line, nevertheless it took a flip final 12 months. It stays to be seen if 2022 draftee Bernhard Raimann is the reply at left sort out, however Fashanu has the potential to be a confirmed brick wall at Penn State.

The Bucs opted to not go to the effectively within the 2023 quarterback class, although that might repay in the event that they wrestle this season with Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask beneath heart. Maye had a breakout season as Sam Howell’s substitute at UNC with 4,321 yards passing and 38 touchdowns, plus practically 700 yards on the bottom. He’d be an ideal comfort prize if the Bucs can not land Caleb Williams.

The Titans have seen very blended outcomes drafting cornerbacks in recent times, however few of their current draftees have McKinstry’s upside. He has good measurement and had 15 passes defensed for the Crimson Tide final season.

Jefferson is ready to wrap up an ideal profession at Arkansas in 2023 after producing as their starter during the last two years. He is a giant quarterback with the flexibility to run over defensive gamers, as he is performed with over 600 yards speeding within the final two seasons, however Jefferson has additionally accomplished over 67% of his passes in consecutive years. The potential is there for Washington if Sam Howell would not work out this 12 months.

There are loads of potential outcomes in 2023 and past for the previous blue-chip school recruit Ewers. He is battling for the beginning job in Austin this season, going through generational recruit Arch Manning. If he can succeed, the upside is large within the Texas offense after Ewers confirmed glimpses in 10 video games final season. The Falcons opted to stay with Desmond Ridder for 2023 slightly than draft a quarterback, however they’ve some nice fallback choices ought to the selection not work out.

All through their historical past, Pittsburgh’s profitable defenses have been constructed on their cross rush. The staff must be desirous about a long-term substitute for Cameron Heyward, and Verse could possibly be that participant. He had a superb 2022 season for the Seminoles, with 9 sacks and 17 tackles for loss.

Chicago took two defensive tackles early within the 2023 draft, however their work may not be performed on the place. Corridor has upside as an elite inside cross rusher, with 4.5 sacks in restricted work final season.

With their many roster wants, the Rams did not choose a long-term substitute for Matthew Stafford this 12 months. That would change subsequent 12 months, particularly if Stafford faces extra accidents. Penix would not resemble Stafford’s skillset, however he is cellular within the pocket and has proven improved accuracy since transferring from Indiana to Washington.

The Patriots noticed extra adjustments on the offensive line this offseason, although they nonetheless want long-term solutions on the sort out spots. Alt has the pedigree because the son of former first-round sort out John Alt, and loads of measurement at 6-foot-7.

Discovering a high edge rusher isn’t any simple job, however Turner has that potential. He recorded 12.5 sacks during the last two seasons at Alabama, and has large sneakers to fill with the lack of Will Anderson Jr. The Bears will likely be in quest of a high edge rusher once more subsequent 12 months.

Is Jimmy Garoppolo the reply in Vegas? If the Raiders wrestle once more this season, they are going to be a deep quarterback class subsequent 12 months with Rattler now wanting like a viable possibility. The previous Oklahoma castoff actually discovered his footing at South Carolina final season with over 3,000 yards passing and a 66% completion price. With one other step ahead, he may enter the dialog as an early-round decide.

The center of the primary spherical might be underselling probably the most spectacular school tight ends in historical past. By two seasons at Georgia, Bowers has over 1,800 yards receiving and 20 touchdowns, proving himself to be practically inconceivable to cowl. With Noah Fant’s lack of growth, Seattle may have some curiosity.

The Giants did not use a high draft selection at wideout within the offseason and did little to deal with the place in free company. In essence, they’ve kicked the can down the street in 2024, the place a powerful class awaits. Egbuka has been overshadowed by Marvin Harrison Jr., however the extensive receiver additionally had over 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2022. He may be a part of his teammate as a first-round decide subsequent 12 months.

There was some hypothesis Minnesota would draft a quarterback early in 2023, however they’re clearly nonetheless assured in Kirk Cousins for an additional 12 months. Subsequent season’s class could possibly be too sturdy to cross on, nevertheless. Nix actually progressed since transferring from Auburn to Oregon, accomplished practically 72% of his passes final season whereas exhibiting good mobility.

Mukuba is the following blue-chip defensive again to return out of the Tigers program. He is already a first-round prospect after two sturdy seasons, and it could possibly be time for the Packers to get youthful within the secondary subsequent 12 months.

Alvin Kamara’s decline and off-field points necessitated the Saints to signal Jamaal Williams and draft Kendre Miller this offseason. They might go one step additional subsequent 12 months by drafting Corum. A brief however highly effective again, Corum had 1,463 yards speeding and 18 touchdowns in solely 12 video games final season.

If Sean Payton cannot repair Russell Wilson in 2023, the Broncos may have a vital option to make. Wilson’s sunk price will likely be robust to navigate except they will discover one other prospect. Sanders is becoming a member of his father at Colorado this season after starring at Jackson State, and will turn out to be a first-round prospect if he proves he can deal with harder competitors.

Houston discovered an ideal long-term cross rusher in Will Anderson Jr. this 12 months, however DeMeco Ryans can by no means have sufficient formidable sackers. Sawyer has an opportunity to be Ohio State’s subsequent nice cross rusher with further alternatives in 2023 after recording 7.5 sacks during the last two years.

Miami signed David Lengthy in the course of the offseason, however may once more be available in the market for a linebacker subsequent 12 months. Trotter was in all places for the Tigers with 6.5 sacks and 89 tackles.

Austin Ekeler’s contract state of affairs may put the Chargers again available in the market for a working again in 2024. Henderson is seeking to rebound after lacking time with a foot damage final 12 months, however averaged 6.8 yards per carry in his first 12 months with the Buckeyes.

After shoring up the offensive line and wideout this 12 months, the Jags are more likely to transfer again to protection in subsequent 12 months’s draft. Tuimoloau is ready to take a step ahead this season after recording 3.5 sacks and two picks final season.

Detroit’s secondary has been in shambles in current seasons. They addressed that space through free company and the draft this offseason, however may go one step additional with Lassiter. He is set for extra taking part in time this 12 months after recording 38 tackles and 4 passes defensed final season.

The additions of Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton made a distinction for the Ravens secondary final 12 months, however they could possibly be in place for an additional developmental prospect subsequent offseason. Bullard proved to be a playmaker final season for Georgia, with 3.5 sacks, two picks and 7 tackles for loss.

The Packers have had success with later-round draft decisions on the offensive line in current seasons, however may method a prospect with larger upside in subsequent 12 months’s draft. Cohen goes into 2023 as one of many high inside line prospects within the school recreation after transferring from Alabama.

Dallas noticed blended outcomes from first-round decide Tyler Smith final season, and it is unclear if he is the long-term substitute for Tyron Smith at left sort out. Latham reveals that potential to emerge as a high left sort out prospect this 12 months.

Cincinnati was capable of preserve Tee Higgins round this 12 months, nevertheless it stays to be seen if they may be capable to pay all of their weapons. Wilson could possibly be a revelation within the Pink Zone at 6-foot-7, and had an unbelievable 20.9 yards per catch final season for the Seminoles.

The 49ers proceed to revamp their defensive position, most just lately signing Javon Hargrave, however they nonetheless have a necessity at defensive finish. Trice is on the radar after recording 9 sacks final season.

The Payments have been capable of retain veterans Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde for 2023, however the way forward for the place remains to be unclear. Bishop has been a pacesetter for the Utes protection, most just lately recording 83 tackles and one decide final season.

The Eagles have some long-term offensive line issues with Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce nearing retirement. Nelson could possibly be a plug-and-play sort out on the proper aspect of the offensive line ought to Johnson name it quits after this season.

The Chiefs can by no means have sufficient weapons for Patrick Mahomes, and will begin desirous about Travis Kelce’s long-term substitute subsequent 12 months. Sanders simply scratched the floor final season with 54 catches for 613 yards and 5 touchdowns.