2024 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Free Agency 4-Round Projections with Trades
The free agency frenzy has slowed to a crawl, and the biggest dominoes of the offseason have all fallen at this point, setting the stage for the final push toward the 2024 NFL Draft.
Big-name signings and a handful of trades have had a seismic impact on team needs that's sure to be reflected in the early rounds of the draft, while plenty of picks have already changed hands, and could be setting the stage for more blockbuster deals as we get closer to draft weekend.
As the dust continues to settle from free agency, here's an updated look at how the first four rounds of this year's draft could turn out:
*denotes projected trade
1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)
Caleb Williams | QB | USC
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Now that Justin Fields has finally been traded, we can go ahead and etch this one in stone. The Bears had a full contingent present for Williams' pro day workout Wednesday (including newly acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen), and he's fully expected to be their new franchise quarterback come next month.
2. Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU
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Even without getting the top prize in this year's quarterback class, Washington still can't go wrong here with their choice of consolation prizes. Daniels and Drake Maye both have franchise traits as passers, but it's Daniels' game-breaking speed and big-play ability as a runner that could set him apart for the Commanders.
3. New England Patriots
Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina
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This is an extremely rare class in which a third QB-needy team can still land an elite prospect who in any other year would be the slam-dunk No. 1 pick. Maye has a big arm and deliver the ball with authority to every level of the field, can escape the pocke and extend plays when necessary, and has limitless upside if the Pats can be patient.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State
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This is where teams might start calling to move up for the next-best quarterback on the board, but while the Cards might listen just in case they get an offer they can't refuse, the easy money is on taking Harrison. He's a complete receiver with immediate superstar potential, and fills Arizona's biggest need on offense.
5. Minnesota Vikings (from LAC)*
J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan
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When the Vikings acquired an extra first-round pick in this year's draft from Houston earlier this offseason, it became clear they were loading up to make this kind of move up the board for a quarterback. Dealing the No. 23 pick to move up from No. 11 is more than worth it if McCarthy hits his lofty ceiling and develops into a franchise passer.
6. New York Giants
Malik Nabers | WR | LSU
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If the top four quarterbacks are already off the board, the Giants will have to give Daniel Jones another year to live up to his hefty contract. Giving him a true No. 1 receiver would be a huge help, and similar to the quarterback class, this year's receiver crop features a rare trio of elite talents. Nabers' elite explosiveness and big-play ability gives him the nod over Rome Odunze here.
7. Tennessee Titans
Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame
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Odunze is tempting here, but especially after giving big money to Calvin Ridley, the Titans have to spend this pick on a franchise left tackle. Alt has all the polish and pro-readiness you'd expect from the son of a Pro Bowl tackle, even at just 20 years old. He'd be an immediate upgrade protecting Will Levis' blind side, and should be a perennial All-Pro long-term.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama
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Landing Kirk Cousins in free agency means the Falcons can focus on defense with their top draft picks, starting with this one. Atlanta desperately needs a high-upside edge rusher with elite explosiveness and athleticism, and Turner is the perfect fit. His versatility and lofty potential should make him the first defensive player off the board.
9. Chicago Bears
Rome Odunze | WR | Washington
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Landing Keenan Allen via trade was a huge win for the Bears, but that move shouldn't keep them from spending this pick on another receiver if one of the top three prospects in this year's loaded class falls to them here. Odunze is one of the most polished and complete players in the entire draft, and would give Caleb Williams an elite trio with Allen and D.J. Moore.
10. New York Jets
Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia
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The Jets made multiple moves to bolster the offensive line with veterans in free agency, and even made a splash at receiver by signing Mike Williams to pair with Garrett Wilson. That should allow them to spend this pick on another dynamic playmaker for Aaron Rodgers, and Bowers is the rare tight end prospect worthy of a top-10 slot.
11. Los Angeles Chargers (from MIN)*
Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State
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After moving down six spots and adding another first-round pick, the Chargers reflect their new head coach's mentality by starting in the trenches. Fuaga is a nasty, punishing blocker who could be an immediate upgrade at right tackle, or even slide inside to guard, if necessary. Wherever he lines up, he'll set the tone for the entire unit.
12. Dallas Cowboys (from DEN)*
Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State
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Letting Tyron Smith walk in free agency has left the Cowboys with a gaping hole at left tackle. Even in a loaded tackle class, Fashanu's talent and upside are worth dealing a second-round pick to jump ahead of a ton of teams who would love to land him. Denver needs additional picks after the Russell Wilson debacle, and they could get better value targeting a second-tier quarterback prospect later in the round.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo
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Instead of reaching for a quarterback here, the Raiders are better off seeking value at another position of need, and seeing how the rest of the QB talent starts to come off the board. Mitchell already had the film and production, but then he dominated Senior Bowl week and the NFL Scouting Combine, cementing himself as the top corner in the class.
14. New Orleans Saints
JC Latham | OT | Alabama
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Derek Carr struggled to live up to his lofty contract during his first season in New Orleans, but it's hard to expect much from any quarterback behind a struggling offensive line. Massive upgrades are needed, and massive is exactly what Latham brings to the table, along with impressive movement skills for his size.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State
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After re-signing Michael Pittman Jr. to a long-term extension, the Colts can focus on addressing any number of their defensive needs here. The secondary needs help at both levels, but if they're able to land a polished and well-rounded edge rusher like Verse at this point in the draft, they'd be better off bolstering the defensive backfield on Day 2.
16. Seattle Seahawks
Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington
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I can't stop putting this pairing together, because the fit is just too good. Seattle desperately needs help at guard, and while Fautanu played tackle for the nearby Huskies (and he could absolutely stay there at the next level, if that's what his team needs), he might be even more dominant if he slides inside at the next level.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU
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Losing Calvin Ridley is a huge blow for Trevor Lawrence and the passing game, even with the addition of Gabe Davis. Adding another high-upside pass-catcher with big-play ability should be a top priority for the Jags, and Thomas brings a rare blend of size and speed that would create matchup problems for opposing defenses.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
Johnny Newton | DL | Illinois
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After signing Trent Brown to replace Jonah Williams at right tackle, the Bengals might pass up an offensive lineman here in favor of adding a disruptive playmaker to the interior of their defensive front. Newton might be a bit undersized, but he makes up for it with explosiveness that will remind Cincy fans of Geno Atkins.
19. Los Angeles Rams
Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon
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There are plenty of needs on both sides of the ball for the Rams, but they'd be wise to start with the guy who touches the ball on every play, and sets the tone for the entire offense. Powers-Johnson checks every box from both a mental and physical standpoint when it comes to elite center play, making him well worth a top-20 pick.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama
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Powers-Johnson would have been a strong fit here, but with him off the board, the Steelers should take advantage of the fact that only one corner has been picked so far. They need another talented cover man to pair with Joey Porter Jr. on the outside, and Arnold brings a well-rounded skill set, impressive instincts, and big-play ball skills.
21. Miami Dolphins
Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas
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Christian Wilkins is gone, leaving behind a massive hole in Miami's defensive line. They need an explosive interior defender who can replicate Wilkins' disruption and knack for creating big plays in the backfield, and despite his lack of ideal size, Murphy has the burst, power and athleticism to be the ideal replacement.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State
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You can never have too many talented pass rushers, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Eagles took another one here. Robinson may not be the most well-rounded edge defender in this draft (his run defense needs some work), but he might have the most explosive first step of any prospect in this year's class.
23. Los Angeles Chargers (from CLE via HOU, MIN)*
Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas
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Cutting Mike Williams and trading away Keenan Allen saves the Chargers a ton of salary cap space, but now they're missing Justin Herbert's top two targets. With the additional first-rounder they got for trading out of the top 10, they'd be wise to dip into this year's loaded receiver class to land an explosive big-play threat like Mitchell.
24. Denver Broncos (from DAL)*
Bo Nix | QB | Oregon
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Trading down from the No. 12 spot netted Denver a much-needed second-round pick, and in this scenario, they're still able to land their quarterback of the future without reaching quite as much. Nix might not have the elite upside of this year's top passers, but his combination of experience and efficiency would be a great fit for Sean Payton.
25. Green Bay Packers
Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa
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Signing Xavier McKinney in free agency was a huge win for the Green Bay secondary, but they still need more playmakers across that unit. DeJean has the athleticism and versatility to line up anywhere in the defensive backfield, and his big-play ability in the return game gives him even more value at the next level.
26. Kansas City Chiefs (from TB)*
Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia
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The Marquise Brown signing should allow the Chiefs to be patient and wait for value at receiver on Day 2 thanks to an extremely deep class. The most glaring need at this point is a long-term solution at left tackle, and while Mims hasn't played a ton of snaps, his physical tools and upside are worth sending a late third-round pick to Tampa Bay to jump up and secure his bright future.
27. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)
Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson
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Arizona landed the best player in the draft and filled their biggest need on offense with Harrison, and now they have a chance to make add another playmaker for the other side of the ball here. Wiggins has ideal height and speed for the position, and his ball skills would give the Cardinals a playmaking presence they haven't had on the outside since Patrick Peterson.
28. Buffalo Bills
Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas
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The loss of Gabe Davis has left the Bills in need of a No. 2 receiver who can make opposing defenses pay for rolling coverages to Stefon Diggs. Worthy's speed was well-known even before his record-breaking 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but his route-running skills and instincts after the catch don't get enough credit.
29. Detroit Lions
Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA
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Aidan Hutchinson is already one of the most dominant edge defenders in the NFL, but the Lions need an upgrade on the other side of the defensive front. Medical concerns could keep Latu on the board longer than his pure talent might suggest, but if he's able to stay healthy, he could be a massive steal for Detroit at this point.
30. Las Vegas Raiders (from BAL)*
Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington
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Speaking of prospects with injury concerns who could end up being huge steals, Penix has elite arm talent, and wins from the pocket as well as any passer in this class. It would take at least their third-round pick to jump back into the first round, but if Penix is able to avoid injury at the next level, he could take the Raiders' offense to a level Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell can't touch.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama
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Offensive line is a strong possibility here, but don't be surprised if the 49ers opt for some defensive help here instead. A deep corner class should give them some strong options here, and McKinstry's combination of size, length, athleticism and big-play ability would make him a fantastic fit, as well as a solid value pick.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from KC)*
Graham Barton | OL | Duke
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Tampa Bay drops back six spots in this scenario, adding an extra third-rounder and still ending up with the guy they probably would have taken at their original slot. Barton has the ability to play all five positions along the offensive line, and since the Bucs need upgrades at both left guard and center, they could try him out at both spots and see where he fits best.
SECOND ROUND
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33. Carolina Panthers
34. New England Patriots
35. Arizona Cardinals
Darius Robinson | DL | Missouri
36. Washington Commanders
37. Los Angeles Chargers
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | CB | Missouri
38. Tennessee Titans
Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia
39. Carolina Panthers (from NYG)
Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia
40. Washington Commanders (from CHI)
Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama
41. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)
Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M
42. Houston Texans (from MIN)
Braden Fiske | DL | Florida State
43. Atlanta Falcons
Renardo Green | CB | Florida State
44. Baltimore Ravens (from LV)*
45. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)
Brandon Dorlus | EDGE | Oregon
46. Indianapolis Colts
47. New York Giants (from SEA)
48. Jacksonville Jaguars
Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State
49. Cincinnati Bengals
Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State
50. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)
51. Pittsburgh Steelers
Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina
52. Los Angeles Rams
Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State
53. Philadelphia Eagles
Tez Walker | WR | North Carolina
54. Cleveland Browns
55. Miami Dolphins
56. Denver Broncos (from DAL)*
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington
58. Green Bay Packers
Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut
59. Houston Texans
60. Buffalo Bills
61. Detroit Lions
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | CB | Louisville
62. Baltimore Ravens
Andru Phillips | CB | Kentucky
63. San Francisco 49ers
64. Kansas City Chiefs
Malachi Corley | WR | Western Michigan
THIRD ROUND
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65. Carolina Panthers
Adisa Isaac | EDGE | Penn State
66. Arizona Cardinals
Trey Benson | RB | Florida State
67. Washington Commanders
Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas
68. New England Patriots
69. Los Angeles Chargers
Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State
70. New York Giants
71. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)
Christian Mahogany | OL | Boston College
72. New York Jets
Jaden Hicks | S | Washington State
73. Detroit Lions (from MIN)
Ricky Pearsall Jr. | WR | Florida
74. Atlanta Falcons
Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington
75. Chicago Bears
Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE | Western Michigan
76. Denver Broncos
Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)
77. Baltimore Ravens (from LV)*
Johnny Wilson | WR | Florida State
78. Washington Commanders (from SEA)
Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest
79. Atlanta Falcons (from JAX)
80. Cincinnati Bengals
Dominick Puni | OL | Kansas
81. Seattle Seahawks (from NO)
Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State
82. Indianapolis Colts
Ben Sinnott | TE | Kansas State
83. Los Angeles Rams
Spencer Rattler | QB | South Carolina
84. Pittsburgh Steelers
McKinnley Jackson | DL | Texas A&M
85. Cleveland Browns
Austin Booker | EDGE | Kansas
86. Houston Texans (from PHI)
87. Dallas Cowboys
88. Green Bay Packers
89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia
90. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)
91. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)
Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)
92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from DET)
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson
93. Baltimore Ravens
94. San Francisco 49ers
Brenden Rice | WR | USC
95. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from KC)*
Max Melton | CB | Rutgers
*96. Jacksonville Jaguars
Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri
*97. Cincinnati Bengals
*98. Pittsburgh Steelers (from PHI)
*99. Los Angeles Rams
Mohamed Kamara | EDGE | Colorado State
*100. Washington Commanders (from SF)
Christian Jones | OT | Texas
FOURTH ROUND
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101. Carolina Panthers
Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State
102. Seattle Seahawks (from WAS)
103. New England Patriots
Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA
104. Arizona Cardinals
Ainias Smith | WR | Texas A&M
105. Los Angeles Chargers
106. Tennessee Titans
107. New York Giants
108. Minnesota Vikings
Cam Hart | CB | Notre Dame
109. Atlanta Falcons
Cedric Gray | LB | North Carolina
110. Los Angeles Chargers (from CHI)
Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan
111. New York Jets
Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama
112. Las Vegas Raiders
Javon Foster | OT | Missouri
113. Baltimore Ravens (from DEN via NYJ)
114. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaylen Harrell | EDGE | Michigan
115. Cincinnati Bengals
M.J. Devonshire | CB | Pitt
116. Jacksonville Jaguars (from NO)
DeWayne Carter | DL | Duke
117. Indianapolis Colts
Elijah Jones | CB | Boston College
118. Seattle Seahawks
Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington
119. Pittsburgh Steelers
Dylan McMahon | OL | North Carolina State
120. Philadelphia Eagles (from LAR via PIT)
121. Denver Broncos (from MIA)
Xavier Thomas | EDGE | Clemson
122. Chicago Bears (from PHI)
Tyler Davis | DL | Clemson
123. Houston Texans (from CLE)
Trevin Wallace | LB | Kentucky
124. San Francisco 49ers (from DAL)
Blake Fisher | OT | Notre Dame
125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Beau Brade | S | Maryland
126. Green Bay Packers
Roger Rosengarten | OT | Washington
127. Houston Texans
128. Buffalo Bills
Khyree Jackson | CB | Oregon
129. Minnesota Vikings (from DET)
Marshawn Lloyd | RB | USC
130. Baltimore Ravens
Myles Cole | EDGE | Texas Tech
131. Kansas City Chiefs
Kamal Hadden | CB | Tennessee
*132. San Francisco 49ers
Javon Cohen | OL | Miami (FL)
*133. Buffalo Bills
Jaylen Wright | RB | Tennessee
*134. New York Jets (from BAL)
Mason McCormick | OL | South Dakota State
*135. San Francisco 49ers
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | S | Texas Tech
*=projected compensatory selection
