NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah put out his first 2024 NFL mock draft of the offseason this week and we’ve taken some time to dig into his choices. These are the five big takeaways from the one-round mock draft.
Quarterbacks go 1, 2, 3
This feels like it’s going to be the standard going forward. The Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots select Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels in some order.
Rome Odunze over Malik Nabers
Depending on how the offseason workouts play out, this will be one of the most interesting position battles to see who the second wide receiver is off the board.
Jeremiah is high on Bo Nix
While Mel Kiper Jr. had J.J. McCarthy as his No.4 quarterback and the only first-round quarterback out of the big three, Jeremiah opted for Bo Nix as the only other quarterback to go in the first round.
Defensive tackles are rare
This defensive tackle class continues to underwhelm with once again only a single true interior defensive tackle being selected. Jer’Zhan Newton is a great player and a bargain for the Buffalo Bills at No. 28.
Biggest reach/biggest steal
The biggest reach of the first round is Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton. Going No. 22 overall is a reach based on his film but the biggest steal if cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry falling to the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 31 pick.
