In the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, Nick Wright released his third mock draft on Monday, providing updated odds for each pick via FanDuel Sportsbook. The top picks in the draft are expected to be quarterbacks, with Caleb Williams from USC projected to go to the Chicago Bears as the first overall pick and Jayden Daniels from LSU predicted to be selected by the Washington Commanders as the second overall pick. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy is expected to be chosen by the New England Patriots as the third overall pick.
In a surprising move, the New York Giants are projected to trade up with the Arizona Cardinals to secure the fourth overall pick and select quarterback Drake Maye from UNC. As part of the trade, the Giants are giving up their sixth pick and their first-round pick in 2025. The Chicago Bears are also involved in a trade, moving up with the Los Angeles Chargers to acquire the fifth pick and select wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State. In exchange, the Chargers receive the ninth pick and the Panthers’ second-round pick in 2025.
Other top picks in Wright’s mock draft include wide receiver Malik Nabers from LSU going to the Arizona Cardinals after a trade with the Giants, offensive tackle Joe Alt from Notre Dame to the Tennessee Titans, and edge rusher Dallas Turner from Alabama to the Atlanta Falcons. The Los Angeles Chargers are predicted to select wide receiver Rome Odunze from Washington as the ninth overall pick, while the New York Jets are projected to pick tight end Brock Bowers from Georgia as the tenth overall selection.
Defensive players are also projected to be top picks in the draft, with cornerback Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo expected to be the first cornerback selected by the Minnesota Vikings and edge rusher Jared Verse from Florida State predicted to be the first defensive player selected by the Denver Broncos. Other key defensive picks include cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama going to the Las Vegas Raiders, offensive tackle JC Latham from Alabama to the New Orleans Saints, and cornerback Cooper Dejean from Iowa to the Indianapolis Colts.
Additional top picks in the draft include offensive lineman Troy Fautanu from Washington going to the Seattle Seahawks, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. from LSU to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton from Illinois to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Green Bay Packers are projected to select offensive tackle Amarius Mims from Georgia, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to pick edge rusher Chop Robinson from Penn State. The Buffalo Bills are predicted to draft wide receiver Adonai Mitchell from Texas, and the Detroit Lions are projected to select edge rusher Chris Braswell from Alabama.
As teams finalize their draft strategies and prepare to make their selections, fans can follow along with FOX Sports for the latest news on the NFL and other sports. The 2024 NFL Draft promises to be an exciting event, with top prospects in various positions vying for the opportunity to make their mark in the league. Leading up to the draft, mock drafts like Nick Wright’s provide insight into potential outcomes and help fans prepare for the upcoming season of football.
