The 2024 NFL draft is just days away and we’ve all read a million mock drafts on what teams might do (and we appreciate you readers). Today we’ll take a look at what I would do if I were in charge of all 32 teams. I’m sorry if you don’t agree but keep in mind this is just for fun. Enjoy.
1. Bears - Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Duh. Draft Caleb Williams. Williams has the potential to turn this franchise around for generations.
2. Commanders - Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
You have to take a chance on QBs. I’m not the biggest fan of this QB class (I think there is a lot of bust potential here) but if you’re drafting this high you have to take a chance. Hell, a lot of people laughed when the Chiefs “reached” for Patrick Mahomes and when the Bills traded up for Josh Allen. You have to risk it for the biscuit in this league - and the quarterback position is the biscuit of this situation.
3. Patriots - Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
The Pats are in a similar boat as the Commanders. They desperately need a franchise QB and they need to take a chance on Maye. At one point Maye was considered QB1 by many scouts. Even though his stock has cooled, he could be the quarterback to finally make New England forget about Tom Brady - Just kidding. That will never happen. But Maye could at least give the fanbase and team a much needed spark.
4. Vikings *TRADE* - J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
The Vikings let Kirk Cousins get away in free agency and like the other top four teams, they need a new QB. McCarthy didn’t showcase his skills at Michigan in their run heavy offense but the traits are there and McCarthy could be the next great hope to lead the Vikings to the playoffs - and maybe even run the North like some thought they would after Aaron Rodgers went to the Jets.
5. Chargers - Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State
I have to get Justin Herbert some help. My head coach might try to tell me no on Marvin Harrison Jr. but I don’t care. Harrison Jr. can be the future No. 1 WR Herbert and the Chargers need. Many teams have tried to load up on defense to beat the Chiefs - it’s not working - time to load up on offense.
6. Giants - Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The Giants are in a tricky situation here and I would be on the phone taking trade calls. I’m not sure anyone would be willing to give up much after the top four quarterbacks are off the board though. With the top four quarterbacks off the board I’m going after a big time playmaker in Nabers. Daniel Jones might not be the quarterback of the future (on my team) but Nabers gives the next guy an established playmaker - something New York has to find eventually.
7. Titans - Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
The Titans have decided to go with Will Levis as their QB and I’ll go with that decision, for now. With a young QB in place I have two options for how I want to build this team - draft a premiere offensive tackle or a top receiver. I like the receiver options available but i love Joe Alt. Alt has the chance to become one of the best tackles in the NFL. I;m going to take my chance on that almost every time.
8. Falcons - Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
The Falcons should be set offensively and now we can bring in the top defensive player. I don’t care what position - I’m taking the best defensive player available. That happens to be Turner who is a very good fit, value and prospect. Falcons fans should be rooting for this pick on Thursday. And I think they are.
9. Bears - Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
I’ve got my QB and now I’m getting him help. The Bears have already added solid veteran receivers so I’m taking the best offensive lineman available. Fashanu has incredible feet and athletic ability to protect Caleb Williams and give him time to find those veteran receivers.
10. Jets - Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
In this situation I’m calling the shots - but I do have Aaron Rodgers on this team and I need to keep him happy so he doesnt run off - or run for president. I like the idea of surrounding Rodgers with talent and going “all in” for the next year or two. Bowers could be a Pro Bowl caliber tight end in this offense and pairs very well with Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson for a very good young offense.
11. Cardinals - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
I like the idea of trading down for Arizona. We have a ton of needs and now i’m loaded with three first round picks. With my first pick I can still get a very good receiver and have a few picks to address my many needs in this draft. It’s time to surround Kyler with some talent and size - something he hasn’t had much of in Arizona.
Colts *TRADE* - Brian Thomas Jr, WR, LSU