2024 Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets: J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, Spencer Rattler

The fantasy football season has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the NFL stops. Of course, we have the NFL Playoffs to enjoy, but it’s also time to start getting excited for the 2024 NFL Draft. Dynasty fantasy football managers and redraft players alike can dive into the upcoming class of fantasy football rookies to prepare for the 2024 NFL season. Here are quarterbacks to know from the 2024 NFL Draft class. Below we dive into a few signal callers.

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J.J. McCarthy (QB – Michigan)

A very advanced quarterback prospect who’s helped Michigan dominate college football over the past two years. He didn’t have to throw the ball as much as some of the other top prospects, but he was asked to work through progressions and make pro-style throws more often than most of his peers. Consequently, his learning curve at the pro level should be a bit gentler than even some of the more experienced passers in the class. Combination of fundamentals, patience, decision-making, velocity, and toughness should make him a first-round pick, probably as the third or fourth passer off the board on draft day.

Michael Penix Jr. (QB – Washington)

May not have as much arm talent as the other top quarterbacks in the draft, but is probably the best decision-maker overall, and has arguably the most consistent ball placement of any of the passers in the class. Has been operating in an aggressive, relatively pro-style offense for the Huskies, and has shown the ability to attack downfield with anticipation, timing, and touch. Injury issues could lead to diverging evaluations, but looks like he’ll probably come off the board in the second round or so.

Bo Nix (QB – Oregon)

An interesting quarterback prospect who combines a quick release, a strong arm, and the ability to extend the play as a passer or pick up first-downs on his own. At times, could play with less urgency, as the consistency of his base and mechanics can lead to placement issues which weren’t really reflected in his numbers because of the heavy emphasis Oregon put on routine throws. Outstanding production over the past two seasons has really improved his draft stock, and looks like a pretty good bet to come off the board within the first fifty picks or so.

Spencer Rattler (QB – South Carolina)

Wasn’t quite able to live up to the hype in school, but you can also see flashes of why he was so highly-regarded coming out of school, as he has some natural elements to his game and a fluid, elastic arm with a quick release and solid velocity. At the same time, he tends to hold the ball a bit longer than you’d like, and that leads to sacks or issues with ball placement as he faces pressure. Those inconsistencies to his game will probably relegate him to being more of a mid-round option with more upside than usual for his draft position, but with frustrating elements to his game.

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2023 NFL Draft Recap: Quarterbacks

The 2023 NFL Draft saw a total of 14 quarterbacks selected. Here’s a summary of the quarterbacks drafted, including where they were selected and by which teams:

Bryce Young, Alabama: Drafted by the Carolina Panthers, Round 1, Pick 1.
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State: Drafted by the Houston Texans, Round 1, Pick 2.
Anthony Richardson, Florida: Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, Round 1, Pick 4.
Will Levis, Kentucky: Drafted by the Tennessee Titans, Round 2, Pick 33.
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Drafted by the Lions, Round 3, Pick 68.
Jake Haener, Fresno State: Drafted by the Saints, Round 4, Pick 127.
Stetson Bennett, Georgia: Drafted by the Rams, Round 4, Pick 128.
Aidan O’Connell, Purdue: Drafted by the Raiders, Round 4, Pick 135.
Clayton Tune, Houston: Drafted by the Cardinals, Round 5, Pick 139.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA: Drafted by the Browns, Round 4, Pick 140.
Sean Clifford, Penn State: Drafted by the Packers, Round 5, Pick 149.
Jaren Hall, BYU: Drafted by the Vikings, Round 5, Pick 164.
Tanner McKee, Stanford: Drafted by the Eagles, Round 6, Pick 188.
Max Duggan, TCU: Drafted by the Chargers, Round 7, Pick 239.

2024 NFL Draft Guide

It’s never too early to dive into the upcoming NFL Draft class! We’ll have you covered as we all prepare to welcome the newest rookies into the league. Below you’ll find early mock drafts, prospect rankings and profiles, and more as we help you prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft!

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