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With the league gathering in Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, it's a good time to provide my second projection of how the entire first round will play out in Detroit on April 25. It will be interesting to see how this week's events at Lucas Oil Stadium impact the prospect pecking order. But at the moment -- just before the free agency frenzy -- this is my forecast for the first 32 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Pick

1

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (1)

Chicago Bears

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Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (2)

Caleb Williams

USC · QB · Junior

Ryan Poles and Co. move on from incumbent quarterback Justin Fields to select the sensational playmaker out of USC.

Pick

2

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (3)

Washington Commanders

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (4)

Jayden Daniels

LSU · QB · Senior

New GM Adam Peters could opt for an experienced quarterback prospect to help resurrect the franchise. Daniels' steady growth as a five-year college starter (55 games) could make him a safer selection than other QB options at No. 2 overall.

Pick

3

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (5)

New England Patriots

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (6)

Drake Maye

North Carolina · QB · Sophom*ore (RS)

After watching Mac Jones' meltdown as the team's QB1, the Patriots hit the reset button by bringing in a new franchise face to kick off the Jerod Mayo era.

Pick

4

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (7)

Arizona Cardinals

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (8)

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Ohio State · WR · Junior

The silky smooth pass catcher would give Kyler Murray a legitimate WR1 to target in the passing game.

Pick

5

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (9)

Los Angeles Chargers

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (10)

Joe Alt

Notre Dame · OT · Junior

Jim Harbaugh's commitment to the running game could lead the Chargers to pick this standout blocker, adding toughness and physicality to a front line expected to move defenders at the point of attack.

Pick

6

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (11)

New York Giants

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (12)

Malik Nabers

LSU · WR · Junior

The Giants must surround Daniel Jones with more playmakers in order for the well-compensated quarterback to thrive in a make-or-break year.

Pick

7

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (13)

Tennessee Titans

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (14)

Rome Odunze

Washington · WR · Senior

The pass-catching phenom would give Will Levis a Ja'Marr Chase-like playmaker at WR1.

Pick

8

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (15)

Atlanta Falcons

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (16)

Dallas Turner

Alabama · Edge · Junior

Adding a legitimate pass rusher to the defensive front is a top priority for a team looking to make a quick turnaround under Raheem Morris.

Pick

9

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (17)

Chicago Bears

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (18)

Laiatu Latu

UCLA · Edge · Senior

The sensational speed rusher from Westwood is a sack machine off the edge. Latu's athleticism and refined approach perfectly fit the Bears' attack-style defense.

Pick

10

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (19)

New York Jets

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (20)

Taliese Fuaga

Oregon State · OT · Senior

Protecting Aaron Rodgers is a top priority. Fuaga is a bully at the point of attack.

Pick

11

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (21)

Minnesota Vikings

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (22)

Jared Verse

Florida State · Edge · Senior

The ultra-explosive pass rusher could wreak havoc on opponents as a designated playmaker in Brian Flores' scheme.

Pick

12

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (23)

Denver Broncos

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (24)

J.J. McCarthy

Michigan · QB · Junior

Sean Payton could target the Michigan standout as his QB1 of the future.

Pick

13

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (25)

Las Vegas Raiders

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (26)

Olumuyiwa Fashanu

Penn State · OT · Junior (RS)

Antonio Pierce's desire to own the line of scrimmage could make the Penn State product an intriguing pick.

Pick

14

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (27)

New Orleans Saints

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (28)

JC Latham

Alabama · OT · Junior

The beefy bookend upgrades an offensive line that needs more size and physicality at the point of attack.

Pick

15

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (29)

Indianapolis Colts

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (30)

Terrion Arnold

Alabama · CB · Sophom*ore (RS)

The savvy cover corner perfectly fits Gus Bradley's hybrid zone scheme.

Pick

16

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (31)

Seattle Seahawks

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (32)

Brock Bowers

Georgia · TE · Junior

Seattle needs a playmaker in the aerial attack with the potential to control the middle of the field. Bowers' presence would create more big-play opportunities for the Seahawks' perimeter pass catchers.

Pick

17

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (33)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (34)

Nate Wiggins

Clemson · CB · Junior

The Jaguars' philosophical change on defense -- with Ryan Nielsen replacing Mike Caldwell -- could make cornerback a top priority on draft day. Wiggins possesses the athleticism and skills to thrive in a system that extensively features bump-and-run coverage on the perimeter.

Pick

18

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (35)

Cincinnati Bengals

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (36)

Jer'Zhan Newton

Illinois · DT · Senior

Putting another worker bee on the front line would help the Bengals' defense create more disruption in 2024.

Pick

19

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (37)

Los Angeles Rams

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (38)

Chop Robinson

Penn State · Edge · Junior

Adding a freak athlete with pass-rush potential would help the Rams upgrade a defense that needs more depth along the front.

Pick

20

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (39)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (40)

Amarius Mims

Georgia · OT · Junior

A commitment to retool the offense could prompt the Steelers to add a massive front-line blocker to the lineup. Mims' size, athleticism and movement skills make him an enticing upside pick for a team that excels in player development.

Pick

21

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (41)

Miami Dolphins

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (42)

Troy Fautanu

Washington · OT · Senior

Upgrading the offensive line could be the priority with Tua Tagovailoa seemingly poised for a blockbuster extension.

Pick

22

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (43)

Philadelphia Eagles

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (44)

Quinyon Mitchell

Toledo · CB · Senior

After watching the Eagles' extensive struggles in coverage in 2023, Howie Roseman targets a talented corner with lockdown skills.

Pick

23

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (45)

Houston Texans

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Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (46)

Byron Murphy II

Texas · DT · Junior

DeMeco Ryans wants to invest in the trenches to help the defense take the next step. Murphy gives the Texans a rugged interior defender to build around.

Pick

24

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (47)

Dallas Cowboys

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (48)

Tyler Guyton

Oklahoma · OT · Junior (RS)

The potential departure of Tyron Smith in free agency makes offensive tackle a top priority. Guyton's length and athleticism give him great developmental upside.

Pick

25

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (49)

Green Bay Packers

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (50)

Cooper DeJean

Iowa · CB · Junior

New defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley could make DeJean a star in a “vision and break" defense that enables DBs to make aggressive plays on the ball.

Pick

26

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (51)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (52)

Brian Thomas Jr.

LSU · WR · Junior

The size/speed prospect could replace pending free agent Mike Evans as WR1 and/or add more sizzle to the rotation as a designated playmaker on the perimeter.

Pick

27

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (53)

Arizona Cardinals

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Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (54)

Kool-Aid McKinstry

Alabama · CB · Junior

The Cardinals need a true CB1 in the lineup. McKinstry's refined skill set could flourish in Jonathan Gannon's system.

Pick

28

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (55)

Buffalo Bills

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (56)

Keon Coleman

Florida State · WR · Junior

Putting fresh weaponry around Josh Allen could help the Bills' offense get back on track in 2024.

Pick

29

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (57)

Detroit Lions

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (58)

Bralen Trice

Washington · Edge · Senior

The blue-collar pass rusher from Washington fits the Lions' gritty profile while upgrading a key position opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

Pick

30

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (59)

Baltimore Ravens

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (60)

Jordan Morgan

Arizona · OT · Senior

It is time for the Ravens to look for a potential replacement for Ronnie Stanley on the edge. Morgan is a hard-nosed competitor who also provides the positional flexibility to slot into multiple roles along the front line.

Pick

31

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (61)

San Francisco 49ers

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (62)

Graham Barton

Duke · IOL · Senior

Adding a versatile front-line blocker could help Kyle Shanahan resolve some of the 49ers' O-line issues.

Pick

32

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (63)

Kansas City Chiefs

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (64)

Darius Robinson

Missouri · DL · Senior

The energetic D-lineman possesses the pass-rush skills and versatility to create chaos from multiple spots in Steve Spagnuolo's scheme.

Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Washington takes Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye; QB to Denver (2024)

FAQs

Who is the best QB in the 2024 NFL Draft? ›

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