2024 NFL Mock Draft: J.J. McCarthy, Brock Bowers, Dallas Turner, Brian Thomas Jr.

Here is my third mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft cycle. I’ve already begun researching by using the betting trends from the 2023 NFL Draft and kicked off my prop betting card for the 2024 NFL Draft season. Below we’ll dive into a few notable picks from my latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft.

Kent Weyrauch has been in the top 10% of experts for the FantasyPros Mock Draft Accuracy Contest over the last three years.

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4. New York Giants: J.J. McCarthy (QB – MICH)

*Trade 1 (core): The New York Giants trade their 2024 first-round pick (sixth overall) and future considerations to the Arizona Cardinals for their 2024 first-round pick (fourth overall)

Now a divergence from my last draft. This time the Giants make a smaller move by parting with capital likely to include 2025 picks to secure the quarterback of the future. J.J. McCarthy’s experience in a pro-style system will bring stability to the Giants’ offense where Daniel Jones never could. I believe the Giants could keep pick No. 47 in this move, which they could use to draft a wide receiver.

I think that the Cardinals would actually favor a trade with the Giants over any team after pick 10.

-Giants have done considerable work on QBs
-Cardinals stay in elite WR range
-Ossenfort has tons of 2024 draft capital already, could get 2025 pick(s) pic.twitter.com/NBSQDxG7Bx

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8. Atlanta Falcons: Dallas Turner (EDGE – ALA)

I want it to be known I still think Rome Odunze is in play here, but betting markets believe that either EDGE or CB is more likely. The Falcons have completed a top-30 visit with Dallas Turner, who is regarded by most to be the most complete EDGE prospect in this class.

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10. New York Jets: Brock Bowers (TE – UGA)

The Jets would like a wide receiver here but are out of the running without moving up. Brock Bowers operates as a TE/slot WR hybrid with top-tier run-after-catch ability.

Career YAC Per Reception after removing screens, 2024 pass catchers pic.twitter.com/Mgn4JUNHBp

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17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – LSU)

Two LSU receivers in the first round. Nabers is an obvious lock to go in the first round but Brian Thomas Jr.’s 17 receiving touchdowns last season opened peoples’ eyes to his receiving prowess. He’s lightning-fast for his size and arguably has the widest catch radius of this entire class.

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