2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears, Patriots and Giants take QBs as 6 go in first round; Sean Payton trades into top 5

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears, Patriots and Giants take QBs as 6 go in first round; Sean Payton trades into top 5
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears, Patriots and Giants take QBs as 6 go in first round; Sean Payton trades into top 5

Round 1 - Pick 1

USC • Jr • 6'1" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st

This might not be as much of a lock anymore, but the Cardinals here don't pass on the uber-high upside of Williams.

Round 1 - Pick 2

North Carolina • Soph • 6'4" / 230 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Unless Justin Fields makes clear-cut strides in the second half of the season, it'll be hard to envision the Bears not selecting a quarterback with one of these first two picks.

Round 1 - Pick 3

Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st

Harrison is too tantalizing of a prospect at a marquee position for the Bears to pass on him here. Home run pairing for Chicago with these back-to-back picks.

Round 1 - Pick 4

Oregon • Sr • 6'2" / 217 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
50th
POSITION RNK
6th

Nix has built on a strong 2022 at Oregon with a stellar super senior season, and his physical gifts make him a possible top five pick.

Round 1 - Pick 5

Penn State • Jr • 6'6" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
50th
POSITION RNK
6th

Sean Payton knows how vital having a super-steady left tackle is, so he makes an aggressive move to get the best blocker in this class.

Round 1 - Pick 6

Illinois • Jr • 6'2" / 295 lbs

Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
2nd

There are plenty of Aaron Donald similarities with Newton rushing from the inside. Natural pick here.

Round 1 - Pick 7

Oregon State • Jr • 6'6" / 334 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Packers make an offensive line investment with this powerful Pac-12 blocker. It's time for a top-tier talent up front in Green Bay.

Round 1 - Pick 8

Washington • Jr • 6'3" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
31st
POSITION RNK
6th

Odunze looks like the most physically intimidating receiver prospect in college football. Perfect replacement for Mike Evans.

Round 1 - Pick 9

Michigan • Jr • 6'3" / 202 lbs

Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
4th

The Patriots net a 2025 second-round pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick and Baron Browning in this trade and still land a talented quarterback prospect inside the top 10.

Round 1 - Pick 10

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'7" / 322 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
3rd

More offensive line reinforcement for the Titans, which now feels a lot more important at the outset of the Will Levis era.

Round 1 - Pick 11

Penn State • Jr • 6'3" / 254 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
29th
POSITION RNK
6th

Robinson has freaky burst, bend, and enough handwork to go this high to a team in need of a serious edge presence.

Round 1 - Pick 12

Georgia • Jr • 6'4" / 240 lbs

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
31st
POSITION RNK
6th

In this case, the Commanders would have three springy tight ends in Bowers, Logan Thomas and John Bates for Sam Howell.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Florida State • Jr • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Colts have to infuse the receiver group with more young talent, and Coleman is a no-nonsense rebounder on the perimeter.

Round 1 - Pick 14

LSU • Sr • 6'4" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
76th
POSITION RNK
8th

The new chapter in Raiders franchise history starts with Daniels, a former five-star recruit who's been sensational in his two seasons at LSU.

Round 1 - Pick 15

LSU • Jr • 6'0" / 200 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
2nd

He's not Marvin Harrison Jr., but Nabers brings it on all three levels and would be a fantastic addition to the Cardinals offense.

Round 1 - Pick 16

Washington • Jr • 6'4" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
129th
POSITION RNK
8th

Fautanu is a masher at tackle whose presence would have a sizable ripple effect on the Jets offense.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Miami (FL) • Soph • 6'3" / 305 lbs

Ideal pairing here. Taylor has All-Pro talent and the Chargers have to get sturdier in the middle of their defensive line.

Round 1 - Pick 18

Minnesota • Sr • 6'2" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
44th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Given the age of their safeties, the Bills go with Nubin, a ballhawk who can make an impact on three downs thanks to his instincts and athleticism.

Round 1 - Pick 19

Ohio State • Jr • 6'1" / 206 lbs

Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
4th

Another wideout for Derek Carr -- who just so happens to hail from Ohio State.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Washington • Sr • 6'3" / 213 lbs

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
49th
POSITION RNK
5th

The Vikings go with the super-aggressive Penix to man what should be a high-powered offense in Minnesota. Long balls galore.

Round 1 - Pick 21

Miami (FL) • Jr • 6'0" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
1st

Kinchens is a high-caliber safety prospect with the ability to range from the deep middle and deliver tone-setting hits against the run.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Penn State • Jr • 5'11" / 190 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Steelers reunite Joey Porter Jr. with his Nittany Lion teammate at cornerback. King has first-round talent.

Round 1 - Pick 23

Alabama • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
2nd

McKinstry is too gifted with too impressive of a resume for the Texans to pass on him here.

Round 1 - Pick 24

South Carolina • Sr • 6'3" / 227 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
101st
POSITION RNK
16th

Legette's YAC speciality will make him a fun addition to this Bengals offense.

Round 1 - Pick 25

Clemson • Jr • 6'1" / 230 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
1st

The Seahawks get a freaky specimen at the linebacker spot next to Jordyn Brooks.

Round 1 - Pick 26

Duke • Sr • 6'5" / 314 lbs

Barton is a squeaky clean prospect who could help a 49ers offensive line that has struggled during Trent Williams' injury absence.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Arizona • Sr • 6'5" / 325 lbs

Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
5th

The Dolphins have to plan ahead at left tackle, and Morgan is having a phenomenal pass-protection season for the Wildcats.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Alabama • Jr • 6'4" / 242 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Might seem unnecessary for the Jaguars to draft another edge rusher. But in today's AFC, you can never have too many defenders who can pressure the

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