2024 NFL draft: Huge changes across the board in this new mock draft update (2024)

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Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams, USC Washington Commanders – QB Drake Maye, North Carolina New England Patriots – QB Jayden Daniels, LSU Arizona Cardinals - WR Malik Nabers, LSU Los Angeles Chargers - WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State New York Giants - OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame Tennessee Titans - WR Rome Odunze, Washington Atlanta Falcons - EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama Chicago Bears - DL Byron Murphy II, Texas New York Jets - TE Brock Bowers, Georgia Minnesota Vikings - QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan Denver Broncos - OT JC Latham, Alabama Las Vegas Raiders - OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State New Orleans Saints - OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregton State Indianapolis Colts - CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama Seattle Seahawks - QB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo Jacksonville Jaguars - EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State Cincinnati Bengals - OL Graham Barton, Duke Los Angeles Rams - WR Brian THomas Jr., LSU Pittsburgh Steelers - OL Troy Fautanu, Washington Miami Dolphins - EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA Philadelphia Eagles - OT Amaris Mims, Georgia Minnesota Vikings - DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa Dallas Cowboys - CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson Green Bay Packers - OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma Tampa Bay Buccaneers - EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State Arizona Cardinals - WR Xavier Worthy, Texas Dertroit Lions - EDGE Braden Fiske, FSU Buffalo Bills - WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas Baltimore Ravens - DL Johnny Newton, Illinois San Francisco 49ers - CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan Kansas City Chiefs - WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia Teams without a first round pick Carolina Panthers - CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama Cleveland Browns - OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington Houston Texans - DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan References

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Curt Popejoy

April 20, 2024 1:19 pm ET

We are less than a week away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft and we’ve updated our one-round mock draft and this time we went way off script from the norm based on our own study of the prospects. This mock is less about what we believe will happen and more about what we would do if we were in charge of every team including the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams, USC

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Sep 23, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) warms up before a series against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Commanders – QB Drake Maye, North Carolina

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Nov 18, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots – QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

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Nov 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals - WR Malik Nabers, LSU

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Malik Nabers 8 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 25, 2023.

Los Angeles Chargers - WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

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Nov 18, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) pushes off Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Devon Williams (9) as he runs down the field during the first half of their game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Ohio Stadium.

New York Giants - OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – APRIL 22: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans - WR Rome Odunze, Washington

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Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze runs against Michigan during the first half of the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Atlanta Falcons - EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

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Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears - DL Byron Murphy II, Texas

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Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns 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. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets - TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

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Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the third quarter as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings - QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

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Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos - OT JC Latham, Alabama

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Sep 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman JC Latham (65) blocks against the Miami Hurricanes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders - OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State

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Penn State sophom*ore offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu talks with a reporter during football media day at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in State College.

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New Orleans Saints - OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregton State

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Oct 8, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (75) blocks Stanford Cardinal linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts - CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama

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Nov 11, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) carries the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) during the second quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks - QB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

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Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) breaks up a pass intended for Miami (OH) Redhawks wide receiver Gage Larvadain (10) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars - EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

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Aug 27, 2022; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jared Verse (5) lines up against Duquesne Dukes offensive lineman Chris Oliver (59) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals - OL Graham Barton, Duke

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Nov 27, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils offensive tackle Graham Barton (62) celebrates a point during the first half of the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Wallace Wade Stadium. at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams - WR Brian THomas Jr., LSU

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Oct 21, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) celebrates a touchdown against Army Black Knights defensive back Cameron Jones (10) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers - OL Troy Fautanu, Washington

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Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) and cornerback Dyson McCutcheon (21) pray before playing against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Dolphins - EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

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Jan 30, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla (15) battles for position during practice for the National team at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles - OT Amaris Mims, Georgia

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Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings - DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

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Iowa Defensive back Cooper DeJean stands for a photo during Hawkeyes Football media day in Iowa City, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

Dallas Cowboys - CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson

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Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers 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. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers - OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

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Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Tyler Guyton (60) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas Jayhawks during the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State

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Nov 18, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) scrambles as Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Chop Robinson (44) attempts to tackle during the second half at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Cardinals - WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

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Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) celebrates a touchdown that put Texas up 7-0 over West Virginia during the game at Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Oct. 1, 2022.

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Dertroit Lions - EDGE Braden Fiske, FSU

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 2: Braden Fiske #55 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts after a sack against Jack Plummer #13 of the Louisville Cardinals during the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills - WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) runs the ball during the Big 12 Championship game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in Arlington.

Baltimore Ravens - DL Johnny Newton, Illinois

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Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton (94) reacts to a missed stop in the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers - CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan

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Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates a play against Washington during the second half of the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs - WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia

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Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a catch and runs for touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Teams without a first round pick

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An NFL logo on the goal post at Veterans Memorial Stadium as the Indianapolis Colts battle the New Orleans Saints at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi on August 26, 2006. The Colts won 27-14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Here are our picks for the three teams who don’t currently have a pick until the second round.

Carolina Panthers - CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a diving catch while being guarded by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Cleveland Browns - OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Rosengarten #73 of the Washington Huskies in action against the California Golden Bears at Husky Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Houston Texans - DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan

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Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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