After some time without putting together an NFL Mock Draft, this seemed like a good chance to have another try at projecting how the first round might end up.

Ultimately, players ended up going higher and (in many cases) lower than I had anticipated before starting, which could suggest that trading around the board could make sense for several teams. So this doesn’t necessarily reflect where I value each player, but rather who I think might fit the teams well as they’re currently constituted. Typically, I tried to find an upgrade for the roster as-is unless there wasn’t an obvious option, in which case I thought about how free agency might turn out for the team.

The draft order has also been updated to reflect the NFL Wild Card games. Here is my latest complete 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Below we dive into the potential landing spots for a few notable players.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks & Predictions

1. Chicago Bears (from Panthers): Caleb Williams (QB – USC)

This might have been a more difficult decision if Caleb Williams was a lesser quarterback prospect. Although the Bears went 4-2 over the last six games of the year, Justin Fields still hasn’t shown enough to pass on an elite creator like Williams. It’s worth mentioning that general manager Ryan Poles was in Kansas City when Patrick Mahomes was drafted but didn’t get to Chicago until Fields’ second season.

6. New York Giants: Rome Odunze (WR – Washington)

The sixth pick looks difficult to project because the Giants have various solid options at positions of need here. I don’t think they’ll eat $47 million in dead cap to dump Daniel Jones, but they could go with almost any of the top-skill players. This was the second-worst passing offense in the league, and I think they’re missing a big-bodied receiver to complement their speedier, smaller options.

13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers (TE – Georgia)

It’s surprising how well-rounded the Raiders are despite picking this high. Claiming Jack Jones on waivers gave them another affordable young corner to play with Nate Hobbs, and they have various weapons, with good blocking up front on offense while rushing the passer well. If their next coach continues to run two TE sets as much as the Raiders did this year, how about Brock Bowers to replace Austin Hooper‘s 556 snaps?

Check out our latest full first-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft