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

Pick

1

Chicago Bears

(via CAR)

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

Washington Commanders

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

New England Patriots

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

Arizona Cardinals

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

Los Angeles Chargers

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

8

Atlanta Falcons

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

Chicago Bears

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

New York Jets

Taliese Fuaga

Oregon State · OT · Senior

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

Pick

11

Minnesota Vikings

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

Denver Broncos

J.J. McCarthy

Michigan · QB · Junior

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

Pick

13

Las Vegas Raiders

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

New Orleans Saints

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

Indianapolis Colts

Terrion Arnold

Alabama · CB · Sophom*ore (RS)

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

Pick

16

Seattle Seahawks

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

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

Cincinnati Bengals

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

Los Angeles Rams

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

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

22

Philadelphia Eagles

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

Houston Texans

(via CLE)

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

Dallas Cowboys

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

Green Bay Packers

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

Arizona Cardinals

(via HOU)

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

Buffalo Bills

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

Detroit Lions

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

Baltimore Ravens

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

San Francisco 49ers

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

Kansas City Chiefs

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.