2024 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 4-Round Projections
At this point in the 2024 NFL Draft process, we've got all the film of this year's class at our disposal, as well as a week of Senior Bowl action to evaluate for many of the top prospects.
We've also got a solidified draft order following the conclusion of the NFL season, letting us know where all 32 teams are currently slotted to pick.
There are still plenty of things that could change in the weeks ahead, with the NFL Scouting Combine and pro day workouts likely to impact draft stock for many players, while free agency and trades could also shake up where teams are picking, and which positions they'll still need to address come April.
Keeping all that in mind, it's time to expand our mock draft exercise to cover not just the first two days of this year's event, but also the first round of Day 3.
Here's an updated look at how the first four rounds of this year's draft could turn out:
*=projected trade
1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)
Caleb Williams | QB | USC
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Right now, it feels most likely that the Bears will spend this pick on Williams, and find a trade partner for Justin Fields. For this mock exercise, we're sending Fields to the Atlanta Falcons for their second-round pick this year, and a conditional second-rounder in 2025. Fields gets a fresh start back near his hometown and surrounded by playmakers, while the Bears reset at quarterback with an elite prospect.
2. Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU
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Sam Howell showed some positive flashes despite playing behind one of the league's worst offensive lines, but not enough to keep Washington from spending this pick on an upgrade. The choice between Daniels and Drake Maye will obviously come down to how the team feels about their individual fit with the team, but it won't be surprising if Daniels' elite deep ball and explosive playmaking ability as a runner gives him the nod.
3. New England Patriots
Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina
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Regardless of which quarterback is left on the board here, the Pats will have an intriguing dilemma between taking the third-best signal-caller in the draft, or taking the best overall player regardless of position (Marvin Harrison Jr.). Nothing matters if you don't have a QB, and this year's deep receiver class should help dull the pain of passing on Harrison for Maye, who would easily be the No. 1 overall pick in many other draft classes.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State
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This is the dream scenario for the Cards, who land the best player in the entire draft at No. 4, while filling their biggest need on offense. Even if Marquise Brown were to re-sign, Kyler Murray would still need a true No. 1 receiver with a complete skill set. Harrison is an elite talent who could immediately be a top-10 receiver in the league as a rookie, and would help Murray live up to his big contract extension.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Malik Nabers | WR | LSU
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Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are both studs, but they're not getting any younger, have struggled with injuries, and currently hold two of the biggest cap hits for wide receivers in the entire league for 2024. Nabers is a big-play machine after the catch, and he'd pair well long-term with 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston, allowing the Chargers to move on from both Allen and Williams whenever it makes financial sense to do so.
6. New York Giants
Rome Odunze | WR | Washington
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An offensive tackle would make sense here, but the Giants desperately need a true No. 1 receiver, regardless of who is under center in 2024 and beyond. Odunze is one of the most complete players in this entire class, and would be the easy WR1 in most other drafts. He's exactly what this offense needs, and he could easily end up looking like a bargain outside of the top five a few years down the road.
7. Tennessee Titans
Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame
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If the board falls this way, the Titans should be ecstatic. Outside of 2023 first-rounder Peter Skoronski, the entire offensive line needs a rebuild, and it needs to start with a franchise left tackle. With none off the board in this scenario, Tennessee is able to have their pick of this year's top prospects at the position. Even at just 20 years old, Alt already has the polish to be a massive upgrade from Day 1, with perennial All-Pro potential.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama
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If they swing a trade for Fields, the Falcons won't have to consider reaching for the next-best quarterback prospect here. That would free them up to address their biggest need on defense, where they have to find a dynamic pass rusher off the edge. Turner has the explosiveness, athleticism and versatility to be the ideal fit after putting up big numbers in his first year as a full-time starter.
9. Chicago Bears
Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia
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The top three receivers are off the board, and without an edge rusher worthy of this pick, the Bears go with the best player available. Cole Kmet is a solid player, but his presence shouldn't prevent Chicago from adding a dynamic weapon like Bowers, who can create mismatches and make big plays after the catch in ways that Kmet can't. Giving Caleb Williams that kind of playmaker at tight end would be huge for his development.
10. New York Jets
Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State
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This is the best-case scenario for the Jets, who desperately need a franchise left tackle, and would love to see one of this year's two elite prospects at the position fall to them here. Fashanu could have been an early pick in last year's draft, but another year of polish and experience should allow him to make an even bigger impact right away, helping to protect Aaron Rodgers.
11. Minnesota Vikings
Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama
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If Kirk Cousins doesn't return on a new contract, the Vikings might think about reaching for a quarterback here. Cousins' return still seems likely, though, which would allow Minnesota to address one of many needs on the other side of the ball. The trenches need a ton of help, but if the board falls like this, they'll find better value at corner with the most complete player in this year's class.
12. Denver Broncos
J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan
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Denver has multiple needs on both sides of the ball, but none of those will matter until they find a quarterback, which is why they could reach for one here. It looks like the Russell Wilson era will be ending, and while McCarthy doesn't have a large sample size as a passer, he just turned 21 years old, and he's flashed the physical tools that could eventually allow him to develop into a quality starter.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Bo Nix | QB | Oregon
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Seeing another quarterback come off the board could send the Raiders into panic mode, as they're desperate for an upgrade at the game's most important position. Nix will be a 24-year-old rookie, and there are questions about his ability to consistently push the ball vertically down the field, but he's an efficient passer who brings a ton of starting experience to the next level.
14. New Orleans Saints
JC Latham | OT | Alabama
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If the Saints want Derek Carr to live up to his massive contract, they're going to have to make some significant upgrades to the offensive line this offseason. That needs to start at tackle, where recent first-rounder Trevor Penning has struggled to develop into a reliable starter. Latham is a massive mauler with rare movement skills for his size, and the ability to play either tackle spot.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State
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Don't count out a receiver here, but the Colts are far more likely to get better value there in the second round than they are with this year's EDGE class. Verse is a polished, well-rounded defender who can set the edge against the run, and also get after the quarterback with a fantastic blend of both speed and power, making him a perfect fit for what the Colts need up front.
16. Seattle Seahawks
Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington
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This pick just makes too much sense. Finding interior offensive line help should easily be the Seattle's top priority this offseason, and they shouldn't have to look far for the perfect fit. Fautanu played left tackle for the nearby Huskies, but could be even more dominant at the next level if he slides inside to guard, where he'd be an instant upgrade for the Seahawks.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo
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The Jags have needs along the offensive line and at receiver, but they also need another stud corner to pair with Tyson Campbell. In this scenario, they opt for the defensive help, thanks to a deeper class at those positions on offense. Mitchell put up big numbers for the Rockets, and proved with a dominant week at the Senior Bowl that he can hang with top competition.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State
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This is a great match of need and value for the Bengals, who need to improve the protection around Joe Burrow, particularly at right tackle. Fuaga was as dominant as any offensive lineman in college football last season, and brings a nasty playing style to the table. His experience at the right tackle spot would make him the ideal upgrade over Jonah Williams.
19. Los Angeles Rams
Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA
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Aaron Donald is still one of the NFL's most dominant interior defenders, but the loss of Von Miller and Leonard Floyd in recent years has left the Rams' pass rush without enough juice off the edges. Latu's medical evaluations will be key to his draft stock. but when healthy, he's proven he can be the kind of edge rusher who can take over a game all by himself.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia
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After going three decades without spending a first-round pick on an offensive tackle, the Steelers could make it two years in a row, with both selections coming from Athens. Mims missed time last year with an ankle injury, but his rare physical traits made him dominant when healthy. He'd pair well with former Bulldog teammate Broderick Jones to give Pittsburgh bookend tackles for the next decade.
21. Miami Dolphins
Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon
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This offense has some of the NFL's most explosive offensive weapons, and a quarterback who can take full advantage of them when healthy, but none of that matters without a stellar offensive line. Miami could use multiple upgrades to that unit, and spending this pick on the best center in this year's draft would be ideal, adding a smart, physical, athletic blocker in Powers-Johnson.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson
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Philly has a solid pair of veteran corners, but Darius Slay and James Bradberry aren't getting any younger. It's time for a youth movement at the position, and this year's strong class should give the Eagles plenty of quality options here. In this scenario, they opt for an absolute ball-hawk in Wiggins, who has an ideal combination of height, length and instincts that should make him a big-play machine at the next level.
23. Houston Texans (from CLE)
Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas
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Good luck finding a more promising team than the Texans, who won the division in DeMeco Ryans' first year as head coach, despite relying on a ton of young talent at key positions. One addition that could keep them on the upswing would be a disruptive interior playmaker for their defensive front, and despite being undersized, Murphy would be the perfect fit.
24. Dallas Cowboys
Jordan Morgan | OT | Arizona
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Depending on what happens in free agency, the Cowboys could end up needing help at multiple spots along the offensive line heading into the 2024 season. That being the case, spending their top pick on a versatile blocker who could line up at multiple positions in the offensive trenches would be ideal, and Morgan's skill set would allow him to immediately plug in at either guard or tackle.
25. Green Bay Packers
Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa
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Green Bay's secondary needs help at both levels, so why not target a player who can line up anywhere in the defensive backfield? One of the most versatile and athletic prospects in the entire draft, DeJean can play outside or in the slot at corner, or on the back end as a safety. He also brings big-play ability in the return game, giving him even more value on special teams.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State
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The Bucs are likely to move on from veteran Shaq Barrett for salary cap reasons, which will leave them in need of a starting-caliber edge rusher to pair with star rookie YaYa Diaby moving forward. Robinson still needs some polish, but he's got the most explosive first step of any edge defender in this class, and a vast array of pass-rushing moves that can give opposing blockers fits.
27. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)
Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama
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After filling their biggest need on offense with an athletic playmaker, the Cards use their additional first-round pick to do the same thing for the other side of the ball. Arizona hasn't had a true shutdown corner on the outside since Patrick Peterson, and while he needs to play with more consistency, McKinstry's physical tools give him that kind of upside.
28. Buffalo Bills
Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU
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Stefon Diggs is still one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, but especially with the loss of Gabe Davis to free agency, the Bills will be in need of a secondary target who can bring both size and big-play ability to take attention away from Diggs. Thomas has a rare blend of size and speed, and the ability to challenge opposing defenses over the top, making him the ideal candidate.
29. Detroit Lions
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | CB | Missouri
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The Lions have one of the more complete rosters in the league heading into next season, but injuries and inconsistency have been an issue for the secondary, particularly at corner. That's where Detroit should look to use this pick, and Rakestraw brings a well-rounded skill set and the kind of physical mentality that would make him right at home in Dan Campbell's locker room.
30. Baltimore Ravens
Johnny Newton | DL | Illinois
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The Ravens need to reload in the trenches on both sides of the ball, so this pick will be about finding the best value. That comes on defense in this scenario, where they're able to land an undersized but explosive interior defender in Newton who consistently blows up plays in the backfield. With breakout star Justin Madubuike set to hit the open market, Newton would be the ideal replacement.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Tyler Guyton | OT | Oklahoma
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Arguably the most talented roster in the NFL fell just short of the ultimate goal again, and there are clear areas of need they'll have to address if they want to get over the hump next year. The most glaring need for the 49ers is at right tackle, and Guyton has tons of experience there against top talent, as well as an impressive combination of size, length, and athleticism that would make him an ideal fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense.
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Darius Robinson | DL | Missouri
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Wide receiver and left tackle are the popular picks here, and with good reason. That said, the Chiefs also have a lurking need along the defensive line, with Chris Jones' future with the team still in doubt. Robinson was the most dominant player at the Senior Bowl this year, and his blend of size, athleticism, power and versatility would make him a sensible successor if Kansas City can't keep Jones with a new long-term deal.
SECOND ROUND
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33. Carolina Panthers
Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State
34. New England Patriots
35. Arizona Cardinals
36. Washington Commanders
Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington
37. Los Angeles Chargers
38. Tennessee Titans
39. New York Giants
Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington
40. Washington Commanders (from CHI)
Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M
41. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)
42. Minnesota Vikings
Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama
43. Chicago Bears (from ATL)*
Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia
44. Las Vegas Raiders
Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia
45. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)
46. Indianapolis Colts
47. New York Giants (from SEA)
Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)
48. Jacksonville Jaguars
Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State
49. Cincinnati Bengals
50. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson
51. Pittsburgh Steelers
52. Los Angeles Rams
Spencer Rattler | QB | South Carolina
53. Philadelphia Eagles
Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina
54. Cleveland Browns
Brandon Dorlus | EDGE | Oregon
55. Miami Dolphins
McKinnley Jackson | DL | Texas A&M
56. Dallas Cowboys
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | CB | Louisville
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
58. Green Bay Packers
Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)
59. Houston Texans
Andru Phillips | CB | Kentucky
60. Buffalo Bills
61. Detroit Lions
Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE | Western Michigan
62. Baltimore Ravens
Dominick Puni | OL | Kansas
63. San Francisco 49ers
Renardo Green | CB | Florida State
64. Kansas City Chiefs
Malachi Corley | WR | Western Michigan
THIRD ROUND
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65. Carolina Panthers
Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas
66. Arizona Cardinals
Austin Booker | EDGE | Kansas
67. Washington Commanders
68. New England Patriots
Devontez Walker | WR | North Carolina
69. Los Angeles Chargers
70. New York Giants
71. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)
Trey Benson | RB | Florida State
72. New York Jets
73. Detroit Lions (from MIN)
Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington
74. Atlanta Falcons
75. Chicago Bears
Adisa Isaac | EDGE | Penn State
76. Denver Broncos
77. Las Vegas Raiders
78. Seattle Seahawks
79. Atlanta Falcons (from JAX)
80. Cincinnati Bengals
Braden Fiske | DL | Florida State
81. Seattle Seahawks (from NO)
82. Indianapolis Colts
Jaden Hicks | S | Washington State
83. Los Angeles Rams
Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri
84. Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State
85. Cleveland Browns
Brenden Rice | WR | USC
86. Houston Texans (from PHI)
Ricky Pearsall Jr. | WR | Florida
87. Dallas Cowboys
88. Green Bay Packers
89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia
90. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)
Javon Foster | OT | Missouri
91. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)
Cedric Gray | LB | North Carolina
92. Detroit Lions
Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut
93. Baltimore Ravens
Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest
94. San Francisco 49ers
Johnny Wilson | WR | Florida State
95. Kansas City Chiefs
Christian Jones | OT | Texas
*96. Jacksonville Jaguars
Malik Washington | WR | Virginia
*97. Philadelphia Eagles
*98. San Francisco 49ers
*99. Buffalo Bills
Christian Mahogany | OL | Boston College
*100. Los Angeles Rams
Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State
*101. Washington Commanders (from SF)
Max Melton | CB | Rutgers
FOURTH ROUND
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102. Carolina Panthers
103. Washington Commanders
Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State
104. New England Patriots
Mohamed Kamara | EDGE | Colorado State
105. Arizona Cardinals
Javion Cohen | OL | Miami (FL)
106. Los Angeles Chargers
Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA
107. Tennessee Titans
Elijah Jones | CB | Boston College
108. New York Giants
Kamal Hadden | CB | Tennessee
109. Minnesota Vikings
110. Atlanta Falcons
Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington
111. Chicago Bears
Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama
112. New York Jets
Ben Sinnott | TE | Kansas State
113. Las Vegas Raiders
Blake Fisher | OT | Notre Dame
114. New York Jets (from DEN)
Jamari Thrash | WR | Louisville
115. Jacksonville Jaguars
116. Cincinnati Bengals
Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State
117. Jacksonville Jaguars (from NO)
Jaylen Harrell | EDGE | Michigan
118. Indianapolis Colts
Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | Minnesota
119. Seattle Seahawks
Beau Brade | S | Maryland
120. Pittsburgh Steelers
121. Pittsburgh Steelers (from LAR)
Beaux Limmer | OL | Arkansas
122. Denver Broncos (from MIA)
Erick All | TE | Iowa
123. Chicago Bears (from PHI)
Ainias Smith | WR | Texas A&M
124. Houston Texans (from CLE)
Grayson Murphy | EDGE | UCLA
125. San Francisco 49ers (from DAL)
James Williams | S | Miami (FL)
126. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tyrice Knight | LB | UTEP
127. Green Bay Packers
128. Houston Texans
Braelon Allen | RB | Wisconsin
129. Buffalo Bills
Tyler Davis | DL | Clemson
130. Minnesota Vikings (from DET)
Marshawn Lloyd | RB | USC
131. Baltimore Ravens
Ray Davis | RB | Kentucky
132. San Francisco 49ers
Brandon Coleman | OL | TCU
133. Kansas City Chiefs
Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan
*134. Baltimore Ravens
Javon Baker | WR | UCF
*=projected compensatory selection
