Curt Popejoy
April 25, 2024 6:00 am ET
The time has finally come for the start of the 2024 NFL draft. We’ve done hours and hours of research, offered up countless potential scenarios and it has all come down to this. Here is my final mock draft for 2024 where I do my best to predict all 32 picks while still throwing a curveball or two in there just to be different.
1
Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams, USC
Sep 23, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) warms up before a series against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
2
Washington Commanders – QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
Nov 18, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
3
New England Patriots – QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
Nov 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
4
Arizona Cardinals – WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
Nov 18, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) pushes off Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Devon Williams (9) as he runs down the field during the first half of their game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Ohio Stadium.
5
Los Angeles Chargers – WR Malik Nabers, LSU
Malik Nabers 8 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 25, 2023.
6
New York Giants – OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – APRIL 22: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
7
Tennessee Titans – WR Rome Odunze, Washington
Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze runs against Michigan during the first half of the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
8
Atlanta Falcons – EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
9
Chicago Bears – DL Byron Murphy II, Texas
Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) celebrates after a play during the second quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
10
New York Jets – TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the third quarter as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
11
Minnesota Vikings – QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
12
Denver Broncos – OT JC Latham, Alabama
Sep 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman JC Latham (65) blocks against the Miami Hurricanes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
13
Las Vegas Raiders – OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregton State
Oct 8, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (75) blocks Stanford Cardinal linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports
14
New Orleans Saints – OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State
Penn State sophom*ore offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu talks with a reporter during football media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in State College.
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15
Indianapolis Colts – QB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) breaks up a pass intended for Miami (OH) Redhawks wide receiver Gage Larvadain (10) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
16
Seattle Seahawks – CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
Nov 11, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) carries the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) during the second quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
17
Jacksonville Jaguars – EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State
Aug 27, 2022; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jared Verse (5) lines up against Duquesne Dukes offensive lineman Chris Oliver (59) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
18
Cincinnati Bengals – OL Troy Fautanu, Washington
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) and cornerback Dyson McCutcheon (21) pray before playing against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
19
Los Angeles Rams – OL Graham Barton, Duke
Nov 27, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils offensive tackle Graham Barton (62) celebrates a point during the first half of the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Wallace Wade Stadium. at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
20
Pittsburgh Steelers – WR Brian THomas Jr., LSU
Oct 21, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) celebrates a touchdown against Army Black Knights defensive back Cameron Jones (10) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports
21
Miami Dolphins – OT Amaris Mims, Georgia
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
22
Philadelphia Eagles – EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA
Jan 30, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla (15) battles for position during practice for the National team at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
23
Minnesota Vikings – DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
Iowa Defensive back Cooper DeJean stands for a photo during Hawkeyes Football media day in Iowa City, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.
24
Dallas Cowboys – OT Patrick Paul, Houston
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 21: Patrick Paul #76 of the Houston Cougars congratulates Matthew Golden #2 after a touchdown reception in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at TDECU Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
25
Green Bay Packers – OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Tyler Guyton (60) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas Jayhawks during the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State
Nov 18, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) scrambles as Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Chop Robinson (44) attempts to tackle during the second half at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
27
Arizona Cardinals – CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first quarter against Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK
28
Dertroit Lions – EDGE Darius Robinson, Missouri
Nov 11, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson (6) looks on during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
29
Buffalo Bills – WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) runs the ball during the Big 12 Championship game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in Arlington.
30
Baltimore Ravens – DL Johnny Newton, Illinois
Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton (94) reacts to a missed stop in the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
31
San Francisco 49ers – WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) carries the ball during the Texas Longhorns football game against the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.
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32
Kansas City Chiefs – CB MIke Sainristil, Michigan
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) warms up ahead of the Rose Bowl game against Alabama at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
