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    FantasyPros Staff | Tue, Mar 12th 2024, 3:53am EDT

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Brian Thomas Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Worthy

Let’s dive into a few of my top picks for the 2024 NFL Draft. Here is my full latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft, including all first-round picks and write ups. Below we dive into a few notable 2024 NFL Draft picks.

2024 NFL Mock Draft

28) Buffalo Bills: Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – LSU)

This one is easy. WR. Joe Brady took over as offensive coordinator in the second half of the 2023 season, and his approach with more WRs will be at the forefront with Gabe Davis hitting free agency. LSU’s WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Over 38 games in college, he showcased his ability to be a game-changer, culminating in a junior year where he exploded onto the scene with 68 receptions for 1,177 yards and an FBS-leading 17 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 17.3 yards per catch.

Thomas Jr. tested extremely well at the NFL Scouting Combine, running a 4.33 40-yard dash time (94th percentile) with a 1.5 10-yard split (87th percentile). He also jumped 38.5″ in the vertical (83rd percentile) and 126″ in the broad jump (80th percentile).

Check out our full 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Brian Thomas Jr.

30) Baltimore Ravens: Adonai Mitchell (WR – Texas)

Offensive tackle, interior offensive line, DL, and/or edge are the top needs for the Ravens to get back to the AFC Championship Game in 2024. It’s going to be an uphill battle regardless with so many losses (including their defensive coordinator) on the defensive side of the football.

A wide receiver also makes sense, given the lack of depth behind Zay Flowers with Odell Beckham Jr. hitting free agency. How Baltimore adds to the WR room will be a litmus test about how they feel about Rashod Bateman entering the final year of his rookie contract (5th-year option withstanding).

They’ve got impending FAs across the OL this season (John Simpson, Kevin Zeitler) and next season – Patrick Mekari, Ben Cleveland, and Morgan Moses.

Left tackle Ronnie Stanley is under contract for two more seasons but has gone through ups and downs since his injuries started piling up. If the Ravens see an opportunity to upgrade from Stanley, don’t think they won’t pull the trigger to do so. The front office is not happy they are paying him like a top-5 LT. If they see a future franchise tackle on the draft board, they will pull the trigger.

Hence, the Ravens are listed with +140 odds to draft an OL first per DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by DL/EDGE (+200), and then CB (+400).

But given that all the tackles might be gone and they need a WR – +700 To draft a WR – AD Mitchell is the pick with him cementing his status as a potential first-rounder after an impressive combine.

Mitchell measured at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds and had a big day:

  • 4.34-second 40-yard dash (94th percentile)
  • 1.52-second 10-yard split (76th percentile)
  • 39.5” vertical jump (89th percentile)
  • 136” broad jump (98th percentile)

As a Longhorn, Mitchell posted a breakout season en route to a 32 percent dominator rating with 11 TD scores on 55 receptions. Standing at 6’2″ with a lanky frame at 204 pounds, Mitchell offers an ideal build for an outside receiver. Mitchell reminded me a lot of a lighter Michael Pittman Jr. while watching him on film.

Check out our full 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Adonai Mitchell

32) Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy (WR – Texas)

I have to imagine that the KC Chiefs invest heavily in surrounding Patrick Mahomes with more weapons. With Rashee Rice entrenched as the possession receiver, they need to add a speedy ROOKIE WR such as Texas’ Xavier Worthy as another (and reliable) big-play threat to Mahomes’ arsenal.

Justin Watson and Kadarius Toney are free agents. Mecole Hardman and Richie James are free agents this offseason. The team already cut Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

The Chiefs are listed at -110 odds to draft a WR first per DraftKings Sportsbook (even money on ESP Bet) followed by OL (+250), DL/EDGE (+450), and then CB (+750).

Electric performances and a clear demonstration of NFL-level speed and agility marked Worthy’s collegiate career at Texas. He has special teams return ability, to boot, ranking as Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) No.1-graded punt returner in 2023. The next Tank Dell at 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds? Sure looks like it.

Keep in mind Dell was PFF’s No.1-graded punt returner in 2022. When I turned on Worthy’s tape, I immediately thought I was looking at the next version of Marquise Brown.

Except faster. Case in point, at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, Worthy broke the 40-yard dash time record with a 4.21 time; breaking the record previously held by John Ross. However, it needs to be noted Worthy weighed in at a much smaller 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. He will rise in rookie rankings/average draft position (ADP) but be mindful to not chase the steam too much. We already knew this guy was fast.

Check out our full 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Xavier Worthy

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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