2024 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade back but still land Bo Nix; Jared Verse to Falcons

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade back but still land Bo Nix; Jared Verse to Falcons
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos trade back but still land Bo Nix; Jared Verse to Falcons

Round 1 - Pick 1

USC • Jr • 6'1" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
PAYDS
3633
RUYDS
121
INTS
5
TDS
41

The Bears will do plenty of research on Williams' demeanor, but if everything checks out there, he'll be the pick at No. 1. They can't trade out of the No. 1 pick again.

Round 1 - Pick 2

LSU • Sr • 6'4" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
3rd
PAYDS
3812
RUYDS
1134
INTS
4
TDS
50

The Commanders have not been shy in free agency, and Daniels could be the final piece to kick-start Washington's rebuild.

Round 1 - Pick 3

Michigan • Jr • 6'3" / 202 lbs

Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th
PAYDS
2991
RUYDS
202
INTS
4
TDS
25

Surprise! Well, kind of. The McCarthy hype train left the station at the combine, and the Patriots are the final stop for the former Michigan quarterback in Foxborough.

Round 1 - Pick 4

Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
REC
67
REYDS
1211
YDS/REC
18.1
TDS
15

While the thought of moving back is tempting for Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, so is the idea of getting MHJ on this roster.

Round 1 - Pick 5

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

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
PAYDS
3608
RUYDS
449
INTS
9
TDS
33

Home run scenario for the Vikings, who see Maye fall all the way to No. 5 -- instead of having to get to No. 3 or No. 4 to draft him. The Chargers know they can get a premier offensive tackle at No. 11.

Round 1 - Pick 6

LSU • Jr • 6'0" / 200 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
2nd
REC
89
REYDS
1569
YDS/REC
17.6
TDS
14

The Giants miss out on the top-tier quarterback prospects in this class but are happy to land the explosive Nabers at No. 6.

Round 1 - Pick 7

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'7" / 322 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The Titans go with a Notre Dame blocker to protect Will Levis next to 2023 first-round pick Peter Skoronski at guard.

Round 1 - Pick 8

Florida State • Jr • 6'4" / 260 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Are we sure Dallas Turner will be the Falcons pick at No. 8? Verse has back-to-back years of stellar productivity in the ACC. Turner only has one big-time production season in the SEC.

Round 1 - Pick 9

Washington • Jr • 6'3" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
3rd
REC
92
REYDS
1640
YDS/REC
17.8
TDS
15

The Bears are doing everything possible to make the landing spot cushy for Williams. Odunze at No. 9 will signal that even more than the Keenan Allen trade a few weeks ago.

Round 1 - Pick 10

Georgia • Jr • 6'4" / 240 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
1st
REC
56
REYDS
714
YDS/REC
12.8
TDS
7

The Jets are as all in as one franchise can get, and Bowers should provide an instant spark in the middle of the field for Gang Green's passing offense.

Round 1 - Pick 11

Oregon State • Jr • 6'6" / 334 lbs

This swap works wonderfully for each franchise involved. Vikings get their quarterback. Chargers get their mashing right tackle to fill a massive void at that position. It only costs Minnesota No. 11 and No. 23 in the trade.

Round 1 - Pick 12

Alabama • Jr • 6'4" / 252 lbs

Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st

No GM loves drafting athletic freaks more than Chris Ballard of the Colts. He sees Turner dropping and decides to go up to get him to bolster the outside pass rush.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Georgia • Jr • 6'7" / 340 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
4th

Plug-and-play right tackle with immense length, size, and impeccable balance for the Raiders.

Round 1 - Pick 14

Penn State • Jr • 6'6" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
1st

Fashanu's slide stops here, and the Saints simply go best-player-available with this selection.

Round 1 - Pick 15

Oregon • Sr • 6'2" / 217 lbs

Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
36th
POSITION RNK
6th
PAYDS
4508
RUYDS
234
INTS
3
TDS
51

Sean Payton gets his point-guard quarterback, and the Broncos get a third-round pick in return from the Colts in this slide back (pick No. 82 overall).

Round 1 - Pick 16

UCLA • Sr • 6'5" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
3rd

New Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald knows full well how vital serious pass-rush ability is to any defense. And Seattle needs more juice around the corner. They get that with Latu.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
2nd

The Jaguars need a feisty, playmaking outside cornerback and that's exactly the book on this Alabama star.

Round 1 - Pick 18

LSU • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th

Given there's some uncertainty with the long-term future of Tee Higgins in Cincinnati, the Bengals go with Thomas Jr. here and, at least for 2024, have one of the scariest young receiving trios in football.

Round 1 - Pick 19

Washington • Jr • 6'4" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
1st

Fautanu is a super-mobile blocker with a guard frame but tackle length. Sean McVay will love him.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Toledo • Jr • 6'0" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
1st

Mitchell is a ready-to-go outside cornerback with plus speed, instincts, and ball skills. Huge boost for the Steelers secondary.

Round 1 - Pick 21

Oregon • Jr • 6'3" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
POSITION RNK
2nd

JPJ didn't do the full workout in Indianapolis despite clearly being a high-level athlete on film. That indicates his camp realizes he's quite easily the top center in the class. And the Dolphins have to find a quality starter to snap to Tua Tagovailoa.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Texas • Jr • 6'1" / 308 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
2nd

Armed with extra picks early, the Packers make an ascension for the consensus top interior rusher in the class.

Round 1 - Pick 23

Illinois • Jr • 6'2" / 295 lbs

The first two picks of the Jim Harbaugh era are in the trenches. Imagine that. Newton really gets after in as a three-down defensive tackle.

Round 1 - Pick 24

Texas • Jr • 6'1" / 172 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
POSITION RNK
7th
REC
75
REYDS
1014
YDS/REC
13.5
TDS
6

Why can't the Cowboys add a young, elite burner to the receiver group? Worthy staying in state would be fun for Dak Prescott.

Round 1 - Pick 25

Clemson • Jr • 6'2" / 185 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
4th

Wiggins is spindly, but he's a high-energy inside-out cornerback who finds the football frequently and can really fly. Philadelphia needs cornerback help. The Packers send this pick and a third-round selection (No. 91 overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for No. 22 and a fourth-round pick (No. 120 overall).

Round 1 - Pick 26

Missouri • Sr • 6'5" / 296 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
5th

Robinson is probably best inside but certainly generated pressure as an edge defender at Missouri. He has first-round size and length.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Alabama • Jr • 6'6" / 360 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
5th

Latham is too good of a prospect from the SEC at a premier position for the Cardinals to pass on him here.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Georgia • Jr • 6'0" / 185 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
6th
REC
30
REYDS
478
YDS/REC
15.9
TDS
3

McConkey would give the Bills precisely what they need -- a field-stretcher for 2024 who has WR1 upside because of his route-running chops and deceptive YAC capabilities.

Round 1 - Pick 29

Alabama • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
3rd

McKinstry is a pro-ready perimeter cornerback from Alabama. The Lions like prospects from marquee programs with serious production. McKinstry checks those boxes.

Round 1 - Pick 30

Florida State • Sr • 6'5" / 297 lbs

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