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2024 NFL Draft Risers: J.J. McCarthy, Darius Robinson, Braden Fiske

2024 NFL Draft Risers: J.J. McCarthy, Darius Robinson, Braden Fiske

The 2024 NFL Draft is still a few months away. However, the NFL Combine is just around the corner. While prospects will see their draft stock rise or fall after the week-long event in Indianapolis, much has changed since the end of the College Football season.

Let’s look at three prospects whose draft stock is rising heading into the NFL Combine.

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2024 NFL Draft Risers & Fallers

Draft Risers

J.J. McCarthy (QB – Michigan)

Many expect the first three picks in the 2024 NFL Draft to be quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels in some order. However, few agree about the quarterback class after the three big-name players. Yet, McCarthy is pulling away with the QB4 title despite not partaking in the Senior Bowl earlier this month. The former Michigan star is raw but has the tools NFL scouts look for at the quarterback position. Don’t be surprised if McCarthy ends up being a top-15 or higher draft pick.

Darius Robinson (EDGE – Missouri)

Robinson dominated the Senior Bowl week.

The former Missouri star consistently won one-on-one matchups during practice, repeatedly winning against likely first-round offensive linemen like Tyler Guyton. The pass rusher also excelled when lined up inside, using his length and explosiveness to penetrate the backfield through the A-gap. Some say Robinson reminds them of Cameron Jordan or J.J. Watt because of his burst, power and flexibility. While that might be too high of praise, the former Missouri star should be a first-round draft pick after an impressive Senior Bowl week performance.

Braden Fiske (DL – Florida State)

While Fiske won’t be a first-round draft pick, the former Florida State star’s stock is heading in the right direction. NFL teams value interior defensive linemen who can rush the passer, an ability Fiske displayed in college, totaling six sacks last season. He showed scouts the ability to win one-on-one pass rush situations during Senior Bowl practices. Fiske consistently won with speed and power, forcing the pocket to collapse despite not having elite size and length measurements. Yet, he should have no trouble succeeding in the NFL.

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2024 NFL Mock Drafts

Here are a few early predictions for the 2024 NFL Draft. We’ll continue to add our 2024 NFL Mock Drafts leading up to the start of Round 1.

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