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1/22/24

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Latest Two-Round Predictions After Divisional Round

As Conference Championship weekend approaches, we lock in four more draft spots as the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills lost during the Divisional Round. 

With the 2024 NFL Draft less than 95 days away, we will add a round for this week's mock draft, giving everyone a two-round look.

LATEST 2024 NFL MOCK DRAFT

1. Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams, QB, USC

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 215 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: With rumors starting to swirl regarding trade compensation for Justin Fields, it seems more likely a new quarterback era will be on the horizon in Chicago. While Caleb Williams and Drake Maye have flaws, both quarterbacks offer higher ceilings from the pocket, raising the ceiling for the Chicago Bears.

2. Washington Commanders

Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 230 pounds
Class: RS Sophomore

Fit: The Washington Commanders will be all in on QB2 in this draft class unless someone blows them away with a trade offer. The Commanders will likely stay put and draft their new franchise quarterback. 

Washington fans may be scared off by the UNC ties with Sam Howell, but Maye is a much cleaner quarterback prospect with high-end traits as a passer and runner.

3. New England Patriots

Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 210 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: With new coach Jerod Mayo in place, finding a new quarterback for the New England Patriots is the next order of business.

Jayden Daniels had a remarkable season at LSU on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy. Despite limited production before this year, Daniels showed the ability to win with his arm and legs, placing himself in the top-five discussion.

4. Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 205 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: One of the safest bets in the 2024 NFL Draft is Marvin Harrison Jr. being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals if available at No. 4. Harrison is a perfect fit in the Arizona offense. He gives Kyler Murray a legit WR1 talent to get back to the playoff-caliber quarterback play we saw from Murray earlier in his career.

Harrison’s size, athleticism, fluidity and route-running make him one of the cleanest wide receiver prospects in the past five to six draft classes.

5. Los Angeles Chargers

Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the third quarter as Auburn took on Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 240 pounds
Class: Junior


Fit: The Los Angeles Chargers' selection likely will come down to Brock Bowers or Malik Nabers, and the Chargers turn to Bowers. They can land another quality wide receiver in the top 100 with such a deep receiver class. While tight end has lost value over the last few years, we should view Bowers in a different scope due to his impact on the offense as a pass catcher and blocker.

6. New York Giants

Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers fights for extra yards as LSU takes on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., on Nov. 25, 2023.

Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 200 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Got juice? Nabers has plenty of it. The New York Giants have major questions at quarterback, but with Daniel Jones’ contract situation and three quarterbacks off the board, the addition of Nabers just makes more sense for a team needing a lot of help on offense after a highly disappointing 2023 season.

7. Tennessee Titans

Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) blocks Stanford linebacker Jordan Fox (10) at Stanford Stadium. (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 315 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: One of the most straightforward fits in the draft is Joe Alt to the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have a significant hole at left tackle, and Alt feels like the highest-floor offensive tackle in this class who still offers plenty of upside. Alt is a plug-and-play Pro Bowl–caliber left tackle who will immediately improve the Titans' offensive line.

8. Atlanta Falcons

Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold
Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) celebrates after an incomplete pass during the first half against Michigan in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 196 pounds
Class: Sophomore

Fit: Atlanta Falcons fans are in desperate search for a quarterback, but reaching for a second-round graded player inside the top 10 is not going to get them where they want to go. Cornerback is also a significant need, so drafting the early favorite for CB1 in Terrion Arnold is a much better value. 

9. CHICAGO BEARS 

Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze
Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against Oregon State at Reser Stadium. (Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 215 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: DJ Moore continues to prove himself to be one of the best wide receivers in the NFC, but the Bears need more talent at the position, especially with a rookie quarterback coming into the fold. Rome Odunze sits in the shadows of Harrison Jr. and Nabers but should still fall in the same tier, despite being the WR3.

10. New York Jets

Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 319 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: After a disastrous year on offense for the New York Jets, improving the offensive line and skill positions must happen this offseason with the Aaron Rodgers clock running out of time. Olu Fashanu is one of the two blue-chip offensive tackle prospects and is undoubtedly a top-10 talent in a deep offensive class.

11. Minnesota Vikings

Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry
Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) celebrates after a missed field goal by LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 195 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Minnesota Vikings got decent results from their defense in 2023 despite underwhelming talent at all three levels. Kool-Aid McKinstry is one of the more talented cornerbacks in this class, coming out of a school that has historically had a lot of good luck with defensive backs making the transition to the NFL.

12. Denver Broncos

Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA

UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu
UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) battles against San Diego State tight end Mark Redman (81) during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 265 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Despite a questionable medical history, Laiatu Latu is this class's most talented edge rusher. Possessing top-tier technical refinement, Latu has plenty of ways to get home as a rusher and does a solid job defending the run, as well. If the medicals check out for Latu, he should be the first edge rusher selected.

13. Las Vegas Raiders

Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins
Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) smiles after breaking up a pass to South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Clemson won 16-7. (Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 185 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Las Vegas Raiders announced Antonio Pierce as their new coach, so we know they’ll emphasize adding talent to the defense. Nate Wiggins is one of this class's best pure cover cornerbacks, and he plays the position with high-level instincts and fluidity. Wiggins must add size and strength to hold up against physical outside receivers, but his intelligence and instincts pop off the tape at Clemson.

14. New Orleans Saints

Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State

Florida defensive lineman Jared Verse
Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) reacts during the fourth quarter against Louisville at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 260 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Multiple fits in this draft make a lot of sense, and Jared Verse to the New Orleans Saints is one of them. Verse is a true three-down defensive end who can play outside and inside as a pass rusher and be a quality run defender on early downs. As Cam Jordan’s career winds down, finding his successor will be necessary, and Verse feels like the perfect fit for the Saints.

15. Indianapolis Colts

Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas
LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) catches a touchdown against Texas A&M. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 205 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: It’s no secret the Indianapolis Colts want to add wide receiver talent to their offense in 2024. QB Anthony Richardson will return from injury, and Michael Pittman likely will be back via a franchise tag or contract extension. So adding a true WR2 such as Brian Thomas Jr. will do wonders for Shane Steichan’s offense in Richardson’s second year as a Colt.

16. Seattle Seahawks

Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama

Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner
Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against Georgia in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 242 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Seattle Seahawks' defense was one of the NFL's more disappointing units in 2023. Pete Carroll is no longer the coach, so a slight change in philosophy and personnel could lead to some interesting decisions this offseason.

Either way, investing in the pass rush is necessary for the new-look Seahawks. Dallas Turner has a strong case for EDGE1 in this class and should be considered in the top 15 for pass-rush-needy teams.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

Oregon State tackle Taliese Fuaga
Oregon State offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (75) blocks Stanford linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during a game at Stanford Stadium. (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 334 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Jacksonville Jaguars have holes all over their defense, but the offensive line may be the more significant concern in the long term. Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga could move inside to guard, likely where Doug Pederson would use him in Year 1. Fuaga could stay at right tackle in the NFL, but the position flexibility and higher ceiling at guard make a lot of sense for Jacksonville.

18. Cincinnati Bengals

JC Latham, OT, Alabama

Alabama offensive lineman JC Latham
Alabama offensive lineman JC Latham (65) celebrates with a cow bell in Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State after Alabama's 40-17 victory. (Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News)

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 360 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Cincinnati Bengals' offensive tackle situation has been a concern for most of Joe Burrow’s career. With no real answer at either tackle spot, drafting the best player available at offensive tackle seems like the best idea. JC Latham is a plug-and-play right tackle starter for the Bengals and would instantly improve the blocking of an inconsistent unit.

19. Los Angeles Rams

Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

Northwestern wide receiver Cam Johnson (14) tries to catch a pass as Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) defends during the first half at Wrigley Field. (David Banks-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 207 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The fit with Iowa CB Cooper DeJean and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris makes sense. With the Rams needing help on defense, specifically at cornerback, the pairing of would fill a position of need with one of the more talented defenders in this draft class.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

Georgia OT Amarius Mims
Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) against TCU during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium in 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 340 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Pittsburgh Steelers hit a home run with rookie offensive tackle Broderick Jones in the 2023 NFL Draft but had issues on the opposite side of him for most of the season. Adding Jones’ former teammate Amarius Mims to the mix gives the Steelers two bookends at offensive tackle for the foreseeable future.

21. Miami Dolphins

Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington

Washington Huskies offensive lineman Troy Fautanu
Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) celebrates after the Huskies scored against Oregon Ducks the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 317 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: With multiple holes along the offensive line for the Miami Dolphins, adding an offensive lineman with position flexibility is a must. Troy Fautanu was one of college football's best left tackles, but lack of length could force him to the interior. Fautanu could land at tackle if need be, but his ceiling and immediate impact could be more felt at guard or center, which are also areas of need for the Dolphins.

22. Philadelphia Eagles

Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter
Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) prepares to cover Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 180 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: For most of the 2023 season, the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary was one of the league’s most disappointing units. The Eagles love drafting their Georgia Bulldogs, and Kamari Lassiter is one the better cornerbacks to come out of Georgia in quite some time.

Darius Slay and James Bradberry are showing significant signs of regression, so adding a starting-caliber cornerback is a must for Philadelphia.

23. Houston Texans

Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

Oregon WR Troy Franklin
Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half against Oregon State at Autzen Stadium. (Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 187 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: As we saw from the Houston Texans on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens, more weaponry is needed in Houston to get it over the hump. Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Dalton Schultz exceeded expectations in 2023, but more reliable pass-catchers — such as Troy Franklin — are needed to help take the Texans' offense to the next level in C.J. Stroud’s sophomore campaign.

24. Dallas Cowboys

Graham Barton, OT, Duke

Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton
Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton (62) before the game at Kenan Memorial Stadium. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 314 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Dallas Cowboys' starting left tackle Tyron Smith and starting center Tyler Biadasz are free agents heading into the offseason. While I expect one of them to return, Graham Barton’s versatility in playing left tackle and center at the next level makes him an intriguing option for the Cowboys late in the first round.

25. Green Bay Packers

Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against Arizona State during the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 325 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Coming off a surprising season, the Green Bay Packers still have some holes on both sides of the ball. With the David Bakhtiari experience likely coming to an end, finding Jordan Love’s franchise left tackle will be one of the top priorities for Green Bay in the offseason, and Jordan Morgan could fill that role. 

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington

Washington defensive end Bralen Trice
Washington defensive end Bralen Trice (8) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against Texas in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. (Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 274 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Some players feel like they fit with specific teams, and Washington’s Bralen Trice is the perfect fit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Tampa Bay taking a quarterback could be an option here, going with the better overall player at a position of need is likely the better option long-term for the Buccaneers.

27. Arizona Cardinals

Jer'Zhan Newton, IDL, Illinois

Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton
Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (4) tackles Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. (Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 295 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Cardinals desperately need talented new blood on the defensive side of the ball, and Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton oozes talent as a pass rusher and backfield penetrator. 

Newton is on the small side of the spectrum, but coach Jonathan Gannon has shown the ability throughout his career to use guys like Newton at a high level.

28. Buffalo Bills

Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) runs for yards after catch defended by North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 227 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Added size and reliability are much needed in the Buffalo Bills' wide receiver room. South Carolina’s Xavier Legette brings both to the table with higher-end fluidity and athleticism for a bigger wide receiver. Defenses have succeeded in slowing down the Bills' offense when they can slow down Stefon Diggs, and the addition of Legette will take pressure off Diggs and QB Josh Allen.

29. Kansas City Chiefs

Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) warms up before a game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 215 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: With rumors of Travis Kelce’s possible retirement, the Kansas City Chiefs will need to prioritize size, physicality and yards after catch in their passing game. Keon Coleman is one of the bigger receivers in this draft class and can do many things in the middle of the field and out of the slot that Kelce built a Hall-of-Fame career on with the Chiefs.

30. Detroit Lions

Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) breaks up a pass intended for Miami (OH) wide receiver Gage Larvadain (10) in the third quarter at Ford Field. (Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 196 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: One of the biggest concerns for the Detroit Lions heading into San Francisco is their secondary holding up against a dangerous 49ers passing game. So Detroit must improve its secondary play in the offseason. Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell is one of the better Tier 2 cornerbacks in this class despite coming out of a smaller school.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton
Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton (60) against the Kansas Jayhawks during a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 328 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Right tackle remains one of the only long-term concerns for the NFC favorite San Francisco 49ers. Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton lacks experience but has one of the highest ceilings in this offensive tackle class, given his physical and athletic traits as a former tight end.

32. Baltimore Ravens

Byron Murphy II, IDL, Texas

 Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II
Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) celebrates after a play during the second quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 308 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: With multiple defensive linemen hitting free agency at the end of the year, the Baltimore Ravens will need to replenish their defensive line with starting-caliber interior defensive linemen. Byron Murphy is near the top of the class in a defensive tackle class that lacks depth. Baltimore doesn’t have many holes, but the team can plug a need with great value here at the end of the first round.


Round 2

Pick 33, Carolina Panthers: Devontez Walker, WR, UNC

Pick 34, New England Patriots: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

Pick 35, Arizona Cardinals: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri

Pick 36, Washington Commanders: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State

Pick 37, Los Angeles Chargers: T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State

Pick 38, Tennessee Titans: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

Pick 39, New York Giants: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

Pick 40, Washington Commanders: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota

Pick 41, Green Bay Packers: Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami

Pick 42, Minnesota Vikings: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

Pick 43, Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

Pick 44, Las Vegas Raiders: Leonard Taylor III, IDL, Miami

Pick 45, New Orleans Saints: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston

Pick 46, Indianapolis Colts: Josh Newton, CB, TCU

Pick 47, New York Giants: Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama

Pick 48, Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah

Pick 49, Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

Pick 50, Philadelphia Eagles: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson

Pick 51, Pittsburgh Steelers: Kalen King, CB, Penn State

Pick 52, Los Angeles Rams: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU

Pick 53, Philadelphia Eagles: Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale

Pick 54, Cleveland Browns: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Pick 55, Miami Dolphins: Jackson Powers-Johnson, OC, Oregon

Pick 56, Dallas Cowboys: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M

Pick 57, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia

Pick 58, Green Bay Packers: Kris Jenkins, IDL, Michigan

Pick 59, Houston Texans: Brandon Dorlus, IDL, Oregon

Pick 60, Kansas City Chiefs: T'vondre Sweat, IDL, Texas

Pick 61, Buffalo Bills: Mekhi Wingo, IDL, LSU

Pick 62, Detroit Lions: Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State

Pick 63, San Francisco 49ers: DJ James, CB, Auburn

Pick 64, Baltimore Ravens: Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama


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