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    2024 NFL Mock Draft: 3 Rounds of Holiday Gifts for Every Team

    Check out the latest three-round projections for the 2024 NFL Draft.

    You know that scene in "Home Alone" where Marv trudges up a tar-soaked staircase in the basement, losing his shoes and socks along the way, only to put a giant nail through his foot and fall all the way back to the floor?

    That's what it's like to be a Carolina Panthers fan this season, watching your team slog their way to the worst record in the league, only to see the Chicago Bears sitting at the top of the 2024 NFL Draft order.

    Thanks to this year's pre-draft trade to move up for Bryce Young, the Bears currently own the Panthers' first-round pick in next year's draft, which is on track to be the No. 1 selection. The Bears might be having challenges of their own this season, but at least they're on track to land a pair of top-five picks for their trouble.

    Since Panthers (and Cleveland Browns) fans don't get to have any fun in your run-of-the-mill, first-round-only mock drafts, here's an updated look at how the first three rounds of next year's draft could turn out, using the latest updated pick order following Week 15 action:

    1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)

    Caleb Williams | QB | USC

    USC quarterback Caleb Williams

    If the Bears stick with Justin Fields, they could use this pick to keep building around him, either by auctioning it off again or by taking the best player in the draft (Marvin Harrison Jr.). But if they bring in a new coaching staff, it's more likely they'll want to pick their own franchise quarterback, and Williams still has the edge over the rest of a talented class.

    2. New England Patriots

    Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina

    North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye

    No team in this draft needs something more than the Pats need a franchise quarterback. Regardless of whether or not Bill Belichick returns next season, New England has to swing big under center, and they're in position to do just that with this pick. Similar to Williams, Maye struggled with consistency this season, but he's still got all the tools to be a difference-maker.

    3. Arizona Cardinals

    Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State

    Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

    The perfect match of need and value, the Cards land the best overall player in the draft, while giving Kyler Murray the true No. 1 receiver he desperately needs. Lofty comparisons to his Hall of Fame dad are unfair for any rookie, but Harrison has the mental and physical traits to chase his own gold jacket.

    4. Washington Commanders

    Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU

    LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels

    This isn't Sam Howell's fault. Let's get that straight right off the bat. The offensive line had him running for his life all year long, and he's still managed to put up some promising numbers and make some big plays. But if there's a new coaching staff in place, it won't be shocking if they want to start over at quarterback, and Daniels' progression in 2023 proved he's worthy of a top-five pick.

    5. Chicago Bears

    Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama

    Alabama edge defender Dallas Turner

    This is a fantastic scenario for the Bears, who are presented with the coveted problem of having to choose between blue-chip prospects at multiple positions of need. Braxton Jones' improvement at left tackle might be just enough to get them to go defense instead here, passing up the top tackle prospects in favor of another explosive pass rusher to pair with Montez Sweat.

    6. New York Giants

    Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State

    Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu

    With the top three quarterbacks already off the board, the Giants have to switch gears and find another way to help their stagnant offense. A top receiver like Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers would make sense, but if either Fashanu or Alt are still on the board (let alone both of them), fortifying the tackle spot opposite Andrew Thomas with another stud (and kicking Evan Neal inside to guard) would be the best choice.

    7. New York Jets

    Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame

    Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt

    If the Jets want to avoid another serious injury to Aaron Rodgers next season, they're going to need to improve his protection up front. It would be ideal for the board to fall this way, giving New York the opportunity to land a polished, pro-ready left tackle prospect in Alt who would give them an immediate upgrade on Rodgers' blind side.

    8. Los Angeles Chargers

    Jer'Zhan Newton | DL | Illinois

    Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton

    This roster is getting old and expensive fast, and with a coaching change on the horizon, an overhaul is coming. Winning football starts in the trenches, and the Chargers need a difference-maker along the interior. Newton is easily the top prospect in this year's class at the position, and would give Los Angeles a disruptive playmaker at the point of attack.

    9. Tennessee Titans

    Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia

    Georgia tight end Brock Bowers

    Offensive line is easily the biggest need here, but if the board falls this way, there's nobody worth reaching for at those positions that would be worth passing up a talent like Bowers. If helping Will Levis develop into the best version of himself is the goal, giving him a dynamic playmaker like Bowers would be a huge step in that direction, and getting him at this slot would be a bargain.

    10. Atlanta Falcons

    Malik Nabers | WR | LSU

    LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers

    There are some pressing needs on defense, but without a quarterback still on the board who's worthy of a top-10 pick, the Falcons opt instead for yet another first-round playmaker for the offense. Nabers is a big-play machine after the catch, with the explosiveness to turn every touch into a score. Teaming him up with Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson could be scary if the Falcons can finally find a quarterback who can take full advantage of their talents.

    11. Green Bay Packers

    Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State

    Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga

    The Packers haven't spent a first-round pick on an offensive tackle in more than a decade, but it's time to end that streak. A loaded class should give them plenty of quality options at this point in the draft, but after a dominant 2023 campaign, Fuaga could easily be the best of the bunch. He's a massive mauler who finishes his blocks with authority, and still has plenty of room to grow.

    12. Las Vegas Raiders

    Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson

    Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins

    This team needs just about everything at this point, but without a worthy quarterback option here, their most glaring holes are on defense. They need a true shutdown presence at corner, and Wiggins brings an ideal combination of height and length for the position. His instincts and ball skills made him a big-play magnet for the Tigers, and the Raiders definitely need more of those.

    13. New Orleans Saints

    JC Latham | OT | Alabama

    Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham

    If the Saints are gonna get anywhere near their money's worth for Derek Carr, they're going to need to keep him upright and healthy, and that means some big upgrades along the offensive line are necessary. Latham is a powerful blocker with a massive frame who brings impressive quickness and athleticism for his size.

    14. Denver Broncos

    Rome Odunze | WR | Washington

    Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze

    The defense needs help at a couple of spots, but if Odunze is still on the board, he might be too hard to pass up. Courtland Sutton has been solid when healthy, and Marvin Mims Jr. has shown promise, but another top-flight receiver could help Russell Wilson and the offense take the next step. Odunze has all the tools to quickly become the best pass-catcher on this roster.

    15. Seattle Seahawks

    Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State

    Florida State edge defender Jared Verse

    Trading for Leonard Williams bolstered the interior of Seattle's defensive front, but they could use another dominant presence on the edge, and this scenario gives them the perfect opportunity to land that player. Verse was the driving force behind one of the best defenses in the country this season, and he's a pro-ready pass rusher who would make an instant impact.

    16. Pittsburgh Steelers

    Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama

    Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold

    Joey Porter Jr. already looks like a star in the making, but you can never have too many talented corners, and the Steelers need an upgrade on the other side of the field. Arnold wasn't even considered the best corner on his own team at the beginning of the year, but his impressive 2023 campaign has proven him to be a complete player worth taking in this range.

    17. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

    Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama

    Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry

    Speaking of Crimson Tide corners, McKinstry might not be the top-10 lock many were projecting at the start of the season, but he's still got the physical tools and playmaking ability to be a first-rounder. The Cardinals need a high-upside player with McKinstry's combination of size, length and ball skills on the outside, something they haven't had since Patrick Peterson.

    18. Buffalo Bills

    Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State

    Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman

    The Bills are finally unlocking more of their offensive potential with James Cook and Dalton Kincaid, but that shouldn't keep them from targeting another playmaker here, especially if the board falls this way. Coleman's size, physicality and leaping ability would be the perfect complement to Stefon Diggs' skill set as Josh Allen's new No. 2 receiver.

    19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA

    UCLA edge defender Laiatu Latu

    While rookies Calijah Kancey and YaYa Diaby have brought some juice to Tampa Bay's pass rush this season, the Bucs should still target another dynamic edge rusher here. Latu's got top-five talent and tape, but his injury history could leave him on the board longer than he might deserve. If he's able to stay healthy, he could be a massive steal as the Shaq Barrett's new understudy.

    20. Minnesota Vikings

    Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State

    Penn State edge defender Chop Robinson

    Quarterback is obviously the big wild card for the Vikings this offseason, but it makes the most sense for Kirk Cousins to return with a new contract, despite his season-ending injury. Minnesota should focus on their defensive front here instead, adding an explosive edge rusher in Robinson who can wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks every snap.

    21. Los Angeles Rams

    Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia

    Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims

    Alaric Jackson has been solid at left tackle, but the Rams could use a long-term upgrade on the right side. Mims missed some time with an ankle injury earlier in the season, but at full strength, he's proven to be a dominant presence at that spot. A loaded offensive tackle class could give teams like the Rams some fantastic value options at this point in the first round.

    22. Indianapolis Colts

    Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina

    South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette

    If the Colts are willing to wait until Day 2 to address their needs in the secondary, they can use this pick to grab a potential replacement for Michael Pittman Jr. if they can't re-sign him. Legette's rare combination of size, explosiveness and physicality jumps off the tape, and after he lights up the NFL Scouting Combine, this spot might be too low.

    23. Jacksonville Jaguars

    Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington

    Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu

    Protecting Trevor Lawrence has to be the top priority for the Jags at all times, and that means they need to bolster the interior of the offensive line. Fautanu has been lined up at tackle for the Huskies, but he profiles as a better guard prospect in the NFL. He could immediately become a dominant force for one of the league's ascending teams.

    24. Cincinnati Bengals

    Tyler Guyton | OT | Oklahoma

    Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton

    There are needs on defense, and Joe Burrow might need some new pass-catchers after free agency depletes their depth behind Ja'Marr Chase, but none of that will matter if the Bengals can't protect their franchise quarterback. Guyton has all the tools to be an immediate and long-term upgrade at right tackle.

    25. Kansas City Chiefs

    Patrick Paul | OT | Houston

    Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul

    Chiefs fans will be screaming for a wide receiver here, and I totally get it. But the left tackle spot has to be addressed, too, and this year's receiver class is deep enough to give them solid Day 2 options. Paul's combination of size and length gives him as much upside as any tackle in this class, and he's the perfect fit for what KC needs to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side.

    26. Houston Texans (from CLE)

    Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU

    LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

    Nico Collins and Tank Dell already give C.J. Stroud a strong wide receiver tandem, but you can never have too many dynamic weapons for your young franchise quarterback, so the Texans should be willing to target one here. Even while playing in Malik Nabers' shadow, Thomas made a name for himself with a breakout campaign in 2023, and his size/speed combo is first-round worthy.

    27. Detroit Lions

    JT Tuimoloau | EDGE | Ohio State

    Ohio State edge defender JT Tuimoloau

    I hate to keep mocking the same guy to the same team over and over, but sometimes the fit is just too right. The Lions need an upgrade across from Aidan Hutchinson along the defensive front, and Tuimoloau's complete skill set makes him the perfect pairing. He's a tough, versatile player who can line up on the edge, slide inside on passing downs, and even get his hands on the ball when passes come his way.

    28. Philadelphia Eagles

    Kalen King | CB | Penn State

    Penn State cornerback Kalen King

    Philly needs an infusion of young talent at the corner spot, and they should have plenty of solid options in this range, thanks to a fairly deep class at the position. They don't have to look outside the state in this scenario, as King has all the physical and mental tools to be the first Nittany Lion defensive back ever selected in the first round.

    29. Miami Dolphins

    Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)

    Miami defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III

    The Dolphins need reinforcements in the trenches on both sides of the ball, so they could go either way here. In this scenario, the best value comes on defense, where they land a disruptive force in Taylor, who won't have to travel far after making tons of big plays in opposing backfields for the Canes.

    30. Dallas Cowboys

    Graham Barton | OL | Duke

    Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton

    Don't count out corner or even a wide receiver here, but Dallas has to bolster the offensive line before worrying about any of their other needs. If they're looking for a versatile prospect who can play multiple spots, Barton would be the perfect fit, thanks to his ability to play all five positions in the offensive trenches.

    31. San Francisco 49ers

    Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo

    Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell

    If the 49ers miss out on the top prospects at right tackle, they should switch gears and look for better value elsewhere instead of reaching for need. That should point them toward the secondary, where they need help at corner. Mitchell may not be a household name just yet, but he's a stud cover man who could sneap into the first round after a fantastic 2023 campaign.

    32. Baltimore Ravens

    Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa

    Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean

    The Ravens already have one versatile playmaker in the secondary in Kyle Hamilton, so why not pair him with another one? DeJean lined up all over the field for the Hawkeyes, and can play either in the slot or outside at corner, on the back end at safety, or even in the box as a linebacker. He's also a big-play threat in the return game.

    SECOND ROUND

    Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

    33. Carolina Panthers

    Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas

    34. Arizona Cardinals

    Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington

    35. New England Patriots

    Jordan Morgan | OT | Arizona

    36. Washington Commanders

    Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama

    37. New York Giants

    J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan

    38. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)

    Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)

    39. Los Angeles Chargers

    Denzel Burke | CB | Ohio State

    40. Tennessee Titans

    Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State

    41. Washington Commanders (from CHI)

    Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas

    42. Green Bay Packers

    Brandon Dorlus | DL | Oregon

    43. Las Vegas Raiders

    Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington

    44. Atlanta Falcons

    Bo Nix | QB | Oregon

    45. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)

    Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas

    46. New York Giants (from SEA)

    Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | CB | Missouri

    47. Pittsburgh Steelers

    Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State

    48. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)

    Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson

    49. Buffalo Bills

    Calen Bullock | S | USC

    50. Houston Texans

    Landon Jackson | EDGE | Arkansas

    51. Minnesota Vikings

    Maason Smith | DL | LSU

    52. Los Angeles Rams

    Jack Sawyer | EDGE | Ohio State

    53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Tyler Nubin | S | Minnesota

    54. Jacksonville Jaguars

    Jabbar Muhammad | CB | Washington

    55. Cincinnati Bengals

    Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington

    56. Indianapolis Colts

    Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia

    57. Cleveland Browns

    Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas

    58. Kansas City Chiefs

    Devontez Walker | WR | North Carolina

    59. Philadelphia Eagles

    Malachi Corley | WR | Western Kentucky

    60. Detroit Lions

    T.J. Tampa | CB | Iowa State

    61. Dallas Cowboys

    Josh Newton | CB | TCU

    62. Miami Dolphins

    Kiran Amegadjie | OT | Yale

    63. San Francisco 49ers

    Kingsley Suamataia | OT | BYU

    64. Baltimore Ravens

    Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon

    THIRD ROUND

    Florida State running back Trey Benson

    65. Carolina Panthers

    Cade Stover | TE | Ohio State

    66. New England Patriots

    Ladd McConkey | WR | Georgia

    67. Arizona Cardinals

    T'Vondre Sweat | DL | Texas

    68. Washington Commanders

    Javon Foster | OT | Missouri

    69. New York Jets

    Javon Bullard | S | Georgia

    70. Los Angeles Chargers

    Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State

    71. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)

    TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State

    72. Chicago Bears

    Johnny Wilson | WR | Florida State

    73. New York Giants

    Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington

    74. Las Vegas Raiders

    Kris Jenkins | DL | Michigan

    75. Atlanta Falcons

    Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest

    76. Green Bay Packers

    Trey Benson | RB | Florida State

    77. Seattle Seahawks

    Donovan Jackson | OL | Ohio State

    78. Pittsburgh Steelers

    Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia

    79. Denver Broncos (from NO)

    D.J. James | CB | Auburn

    80. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN)

    Tyleik Williams | DL | Ohio State

    81. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

    Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon

    82. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)

    Javion Cohen | OL | Miami (FL)

    83. Los Angeles Rams

    Jason Marshall Jr. | CB | Florida

    84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia

    85. Detroit Lions (from MIN)

    Brenden Rice | WR | USC

    86. Cincinnati Bengals

    McKinnley Jackson | DL | Texas A&M

    87. Indianapolis Colts

    Cole Bishop | S | Utah

    88. Jacksonville Jaguars

    Zion Tupuola-Fetui | EDGE | Washington

    89. Kansas City Chiefs

    Ruke Orhorhoro | DL | Clemson

    90. Cleveland Browns

    Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M

    91. Detroit Lions

    Zak Zinter | OL | Michigan

    92. Houston Texans (from PHI)

    Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan

    93. Dallas Cowboys

    Blake Corum | RB | Michigan

    94. San Francisco 49ers

    Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State

    95. Baltimore Ravens

    Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut

    *96. Jacksonville Jaguars

    Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama

    *97. Philadelphia Eagles

    Jaylin Simpson | S | Auburn

    *98. San Francisco 49ers

    Christian Mahogany | OL | Boston College

    *99. Buffalo Bills

    Mekhi Wingo | DL | Buffalo

    *100. Washington Commanders (from SF)

    Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State

    *=projected compensatory selection

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