2024 NFL Mock Draft: New 3-Round Projections for Thanksgiving Week
If it's time for turkey and stuffing, your favorite football team is either preparing for a playoff push, or already thinking about the 2024 NFL Draft.
While there are still plenty of fan bases with postseason hopes for which they can be thankful, a handful of teams already have their faithful supporters looking ahead to another offseason.
The Chicago Bears are having another rough season, but they're on track for a pair of top-four picks in 2024, including the No. 1 overall pick thanks to last year's pre-draft deal with the Carolina Panthers. For the second year in a row, they'll control the early going of the draft.
If your team needs a franchise quarterback, a star wide receiver, or a stud offensive tackle, you're in luck. If we don't see a safety, off-ball linebacker or running back in the first round, it won't be surprising.
Keeping all that in mind, here's an updated look at how the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft could turn out, using the latest updated pick order following Week 11 results:
1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)
Caleb Williams | QB | USC
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It's likely the Bears will have a new coaching staff in 2024, and the new crew usually wants to hand-pick their own quarterback. If it were me, I'd auction this pick off to the highest bidder (they'll get more than they did for last year's No. 1 pick), or stay put and take the best player in the draft (Marvin Harrison Jr.), and keep building around Justin Fields. If new management disagrees, don't be shocked if Williams still lands here, despite some inconsistency in his play this year.
2. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State
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Kyler Murray is back to full strength, and the Cards have already committed to him financial for the long-term. That means the best-case scenario is landing Harrison, who would give Murray an elite receiver to help him live up to that massive contract. They could be tempted by offers from teams looking to move up for whichever quarterback doesn't go No. 1, but it'll have to be a hefty price to pass up Harrison.
3. New England Patriots
Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina
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The ideal scenario for the Pats, who desperately need an upgrade at quarterback over Mac Jones. Similar to Williams, Maye's 2023 campaign has been somewhat of a roller-coaster, but the tools are there to be a franchise passer at the next level. New England will still need to add more talent to the offense (both in the trenches and at receiver), but none of that matters until they have a difference-maker under center.
4. Chicago Bears
Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State
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After drafting their new franchise quarterback at No. 1, the Bears use their other top-five selection to make sure he's protected. Williams spent most of the 2023 season running for his life behind the Trojans' struggling offensive line, and adding an elite left tackle like Fashanu would help ensure that doesn't happen in Chicago.
5. New York Giants
Rome Odunze | WR | Washington
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Whenever Daniel Jones returns to full strength, the Giants are going to need a true No. 1 receiver if they want their quarterback to live up to his new contract extension. Odunze was underrated coming into the season, but his dominant play all year long should have him in the top-five conversation as one of the most complete players in the entire draft.
6. Tennessee Titans
Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame
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This offensive line desperately needs help across the board, and it starts at left tackle, where the Titans must find a cornerstone player to protect Will Levis and set the tone of the entire unit. The son of a Pro Bowl player at the same position, Alt is as polished and pro-ready as any player in this draft, and would be an instant upgrade.
7. Washington Commanders
Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA
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The offensive line is the biggest need in Washington, but if the board falls this way, they'd be better off using this pick to help replace either of the star pass rushers they traded away at the deadline (Chase Young, Montez Sweat). With the top two tackles off the board, and the opportunity to have their pick of this year's loaded class of edge defenders, grabbing a dominant presence like Latu would be the ideal play.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU
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The Falcons have invested their last three first-round picks (all top-10 selections) in dynamic playmakers for their offense (Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Bijan Robinson), but they don't have a similar presence at quarterback who can take full advantage of that supporting cast. Daniels has been the most explosive player in college football this season, and wouldn't have that problem.
9. Green Bay Packers
Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia
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It's been more than a decade since the Packers spent a first-round pick on an offensive tackle, but with a 32-year-old David Bakhtiari struggling to stay healthy, it's time to end that streak. Mims missed time with an ankle injury earlier in the season, but at full strength, he's a dominant force with impressive athleticism for his massive frame.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia
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The Bucs could have a long list of needs next offseason, and tight end isn't exactly one of them. But what every team needs is as many mismatch weapons as possible, on either side of the ball, and Bowers definitely qualifies. He's a top-five prospect in this class, and would be an absolute steal if he's still on the board here.
11. New York Jets
JC Latham | OT | Alabama
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If the Jets want to keep Aaron Rodgers healthy next season, the offensive line has to get some massive upgrades, particularly at the tackle spots. Latham is a huge presence in the offensive trenches, with the versatility to play on either side, and give the Jets an immediate upgrade no matter where he lines up.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama
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Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack are a dominant tandem when they're both on the field, but moving on from Mack next offseason could save the Chargers plenty of salary cap space. This scenario would give Los Angeles the opportunity to replace Mack with another explosive edge rusher in Turner, who is putting up huge numbers this year.
13. Los Angeles Rams
Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State
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If the Rams want to roll with Matthew Stafford for another year, they'll still have plenty of needs to fill elsewhere on both sides of the ball. They could use an explosive edge rusher to take advantage of all the attention opposing offenses have to pay Aaron Donald, and Robinson as the best first step in this year's loaded class.
14. Las Vegas Raiders
J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan
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The Raiders need just about everything, but nothing matters if you don't have a quarterback. Even if Jimmy Garoppolo was still healthy, the Raiders would still need an upgrade under center, and McCarthy brings a well-rounded skill set with accuracy, efficiency, and an underrated ability to make plays as a runner.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State
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If the Colts aren't able to bring back Michael Pittman Jr. (either with a long-term extension or the franchise tag), they'll need a true No. 1 receiver to replace him. Coleman would be the perfect candidate, with his impressive combination of size, athleticism, and leaping ability, and he'd be a bargain this late in the first round.
16. Denver Broncos
Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama
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The Broncos already have one of the NFL's best young corners in Patrick Surtain II, but they could use an upgrade on the other side of the field. McKinstry has all the physical traits to be a shutdown artist himself at the next level, and he brings added value as one of the most explosive return specialists in the class.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Malik Nabers | WR | LSU
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Tee Higgins isn't the only wide receiver the Bengals could lose in free agency, so don't be surprised if the Bengals spend this pick on a blue-chip pass-catcher to pair with Ja'Marr Chase. Nabers is a smooth route-runner whose physicality and explosiveness makes him a big-play machine after the catch, and he's worthy of a much higher pick.
18. Buffalo Bills
Jer'Zhan Newton | DL | Illinois
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Wide receiver and safety are strong candidates here, but if the board falls this way, the Bills should take the opportunity to fill their need along the defensive interior with this year's best prospect at the position. Newton might be a bit undersized, but he makes up for it with power and explosiveness that keeps him in the opposing backfield often.
19. New Orleans Saints
Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington
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If the Saints are gonna get their money's worth for Derek Carr (and keep him healthy), the offensive line has to get some big upgrades this offseason. Fautanu is a powerful blocker with impressive quickness and athleticism who has lined up at left tackle for the Huskies, but projects better as a dominant guard in the NFL.
20. Minnesota Vikings
Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State
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It makes the most sense for Kirk Cousins with a new contract, otherwise quarterback might be on the table here. Otherwise, the Vikings' biggest needs are along the defensive front, where they need an infusion of young talent. Verse was getting top-five hype in the preseason, and has the polished skill set to make an immediate impact.
21. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)
Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson
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After landing the best player in the entire draft in Harrison, the Cardinals can switch gears here, and give their defense a dynamic playmaker. Wiggins has ideal height and length for the position, and a knack for making splash plays when the ball gets anywhere near him.
22. Seattle Seahawks
JT Tuimoloau | EDGE | Ohio State
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Trading for Leonard Williams filled the Seahawks' need for a dominant interior presence along the defensive front, but they could use another impact player on the edge who can make plays on all three downs. Tuimoloau is a complete player with the ideal skill set to defend both the run and pass.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers
Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama
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Joey Porter Jr. already looks like a potential star, but the Steelers still need a similar presence across from him. One of the fastest-rising prospects in this class, Arnold has been as impressive as any corner in the country this season (including teammate Kool-Aid McKinstry), and playing in Nick Saban's defense will have him well-prepared for the NFL.
24. Houston Texans (from CLE)
Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State
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C.J. Stroud already has a strong receiver tandem (Tank Dell, Nico Collins), but why not give him another weapon? Egbuka has been limited by injury this season, but at full strength, he's a polished pass-catcher who runs sharp routes and creates consistent separation, and a young quarterback can never have too many of those guys.
25. Miami Dolphins
Patrick Paul | OT | Houston
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Terron Armstead has struggled with injuries, and he'll turn 33 years old next July, so finding a potential replacement at left tackle should be high on Miami's priority list in the offseason. Paul's combination of size, length, power and athleticism give him as much upside as any offensive tackle in this class.
26. Dallas Cowboys
Graham Barton | OL | Duke
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This team will continue to go as Dak Prescott goes, so fortifying the offensive line should remain the Cowboys' primary objective. Barton's best trait is his versatility, with the ability to play any of the five positions in the offensive trenches. He's most experienced at tackle, but might project better inside at the next level.
27. San Francisco 49ers
Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State
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The secondary could use some reinforcements, but right tackle is easily the biggest and most immediate need for San Francisco. Fuaga has been as dominant as any offensive lineman in college football this year, sending him skyrocketing up the draft board. He'd be the perfect match of need and value for the 49ers here.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars
Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa
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The Jags could use another playmaker in the secondary, and DeJean might be the most versatile athlete in the entire class. He can line up outside or in the slot as a corner, deep or in the box at safety, or even at linebacker. He's also one of the best return specialists in the country. He'll be coming off an injury, but at full strength, he's a stud.
29. Kansas City Chiefs
Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU
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It's never been more painfully obvious that Patrick Mahomes desperately needs more help at wide receiver, and this year's loaded class should give the Chiefs the perfect opportunity to remedy that. Another fast-rising prospect this season, Thomas is big, fast, physical and athletic, and most importantly, will catch the ball.
30. Detroit Lions
Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama
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The Lions already have one of the NFL's most dominant edge defenders in Aidan Hutchinson, but they need another high-impact player on the other end of the defensive front. Braswell has flown up the draft board thanks to a highly productive season, and he's got all the physical tools to keep ascending at the next level.
31. Baltimore Ravens
Kalen King | CB | Penn State
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They may be one of the best teams in the league right now, but the Ravens still have a couple of glaring needs looking ahead to next year. Corner is atop that list, as they need more consistent play and more splash plays from that group. King has all the tools to be the first Nittany Lion defensive back ever drafted in the first round.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina
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The Eagles are the most complete team in the NFL right now, with a roster that doesn't have any significant holes. That means they'll just get to keep loading up on talent and maximizing value in the draft, and this year, that means dipping into a deep receiver class. Legette's thick frame, explosiveness and physicality look a lot like a young A.J. Brown.
SECOND ROUND
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33. Carolina Panthers
Devontez Walker | WR | North Carolina
34. Arizona Cardinals
Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)
35. New England Patriots
36. New York Giants
Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington
37. Washington Commanders (from CHI)
38. Tennessee Titans
Denzel Burke | CB | Ohio State
39. Washington Commanders
Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas
40. Green Bay Packers
Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)
41. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington
42. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)
Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State
43. Los Angeles Chargers
Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia
44. Los Angeles Rams
45. Atlanta Falcons
46. Las Vegas Raiders
47. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)
48. Cincinnati Bengals
49. Indianapolis Colts
50. Buffalo Bills
Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington
51. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson
52. Minnesota Vikings
53. New York Giants (from SEA)
54. Pittsburgh Steelers
55. Houston Texans
56. Cleveland Browns
Brandon Dorlus | DL | Michigan
57. Dallas Cowboys
58. San Francisco 49ers
59. Jacksonville Jaguars
Landon Jackson | EDGE | Arkansas
60. Miami Dolphins
61. Kansas City Chiefs
62. Detroit Lions
Malachi Corley | WR | Western Kentucky
63. Baltimore Ravens
64. Philadelphia Eagles
THIRD ROUND
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65. Carolina Panthers
Jack Sawyer | EDGE | Ohio State
66. Arizona Cardinals
67. New England Patriots
68. Chicago Bears
Princely Umanmielen | EDGE | Florida
69. New York Giants
Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State
70. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)
Trey Benson | RB | Florida State
71. Washington Commanders
Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M
72. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia
73. New York Jets
74. Los Angeles Chargers
Brenden Rice | WR | USC
75. Los Angeles Rams
Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest
76. Atlanta Falcons
Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo
77. Green Bay Packers
TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State
78. Las Vegas Raiders
79. Cincinnati Bengals
80. Indianapolis Colts
Jabbar Muhammad | CB | Washington
81. Denver Broncos
Johnny Wilson | WR | Florida State
82. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)
Carson Beck | QB | Georgia
83. Seattle Seahawks (from NO)
Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut
84. Detroit Lions (from MIN)
Jason Marshall Jr. | CB | Florida
85. Pittsburgh Steelers
Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia
86. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)
Jacob Cowing | WR | Arizona
87. Seattle Seahawks
Cameron Ward | QB | Washington State
88. Cleveland Browns
Antwane Wells Jr. | WR | South Carolina
89. San Francisco 49ers
Max Melton | CB | Rutgers
90. Jacksonville Jaguars
Donovan Jackson | OL | Ohio State
91. Dallas Cowboys
92. Kansas City Chiefs
Tyleik Williams | DL | Ohio State
93. Detroit Lions
Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon
94. Baltimore Ravens
Dontay Corleone | DL | Cincinnati
95. Houston Texans (from PHI)
Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri
*96. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama
*97. Philadelphia Eagles
Javon Foster | OT | Missouri
*98. San Francisco 49ers
Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington
*99. Buffalo Bills
*100. Washington Commanders (from SF)
Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA
* = projected compensatory selection
