Pete Prisco 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Four QBs go in top 5 as Jim Harbaugh trades back, begins Chargers rebuild

Pete Prisco 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Four QBs go in top 5 as Jim Harbaugh trades back, begins Chargers rebuild
Pete Prisco 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Four QBs go in top 5 as Jim Harbaugh trades back, begins Chargers rebuild

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

There is no doubt as to who they are taking. Caleb Williams is their guy and will be the one who they count on to be their first true franchise quarterback since maybe Sid Luckman.

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

Jayden Daniels would be a perfect fit in their system under Kliff Kingsbury. He can move, but he's also a good passer when asked to do so from the pocket.

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

The Patriots will decide between Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy in this spot, and I think it will be McCarthy. That's way too high for him in my eyes, but the word is the Pats really like him.

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

They need receiver help in the worst way, so they opt for Marvin Harrison Jr., who is a big, strong receiver in the Larry Fitzgerald mold. They take him over Malik Nabers.

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

They make the move to go up and get their guy in Drake Maye, while the Chargers, who are re-tooling with Jim Harbaugh, get multiple first-round picks.

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

They have to get a weapon outside who can be dominant, something they haven't had since the early days of Odell Beckham Jr. Malik Nabers can be that guy -- no matter who plays quarterback.

Round 1 - Pick 7

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'7" / 322 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
2nd

This makes the most sense of any pick in the draft. Joe Alt will be an immediate starter at left tackle and will give Will Levis a backside protector. The line will be much improved if he is the pick.

Round 1 - Pick 8

Alabama • Jr • 6'4" / 252 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st

Their pass rush is a major issue. They have to address it, and I think Dallas Turner would be the right guy. He will be a better player on the next level than he was at Alabama.

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

They have D.J. Moore and traded for Keenan Allen, but Allen is getting up in the years and Rome Odunze would be a top receiver for a long time for Caleb Williams. Why not add another weapon, even if pass rusher is a possibility here.

Round 1 - Pick 10

Oregon State • Jr • 6'6" / 334 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
3rd

They signed Tyron Smith and traded for Morgan Moses, but both are on one-year deals and Taliese Fuaga can play guard to help inside. Injuries happen -- and Smith has injury issues at times -- so taking a tackle works.

Round 1 - Pick 11

Toledo • Jr • 6'0" / 196 lbs

They have corner issues in a division with Patrick Mahomes, even after landing Kristian Fulton in free agency. It's time to get an upgrade in Quinyon Mitchell, who is the top corner in this draft. They could consider an offensive lineman here as well.

Round 1 - Pick 12

Florida State • Jr • 6'4" / 260 lbs

Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd

They pass on a quarterback here, although they could trade down and take a quarterback. For this draft, they stay put and add an edge player in Jared Verse.

Round 1 - Pick 13

Alabama • Jr • 6'6" / 360 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Raiders can land a power player for the right side of their line. JC Latham is physical and fits with what they want to do, which is to beat people up.

Round 1 - Pick 14

Penn State • Jr • 6'6" / 317 lbs

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

They need to get a left tackle, and Olu Fashanu is a pure pass protector. He will step in and start right away. You can never go wrong drafting an offensive lineman in a league where there is an issue on a lot of lines.

Round 1 - Pick 15

Georgia • Jr • 6'4" / 240 lbs

Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
1st
REC
56
REYDS
714
YDS/REC
12.8
TDS
7

The Colts can add another weapon for their young quarterback by taking Brock Bowers. He is the best tight end in the class, and Anthony Richardson will come to love him.

Round 1 - Pick 16

Washington • Jr • 6'4" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
1st

They have issues at guard, and Troy Fautanu has the look of a guard to me. He would step in on the left side and play next to Charles Cross, while also being their swing tackle. Plus, right tackle Abraham Lucas has some injury issues.

Round 1 - Pick 17

Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
2nd

They need to get a young corner with free-agent signee Ronald Darby being up in the years and Tyson Campbell in the final year of his contract. Terrion Arnold would give them the chance to play more man coverage.

Round 1 - Pick 18

Texas • Jr • 6'1" / 308 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
1st

They lost D.J. Reader in free agency, so there is a hole in the middle of their defense. Byron Murphy II is a quick, penetrating player like Justin Madubuike of the Ravens.

Round 1 - Pick 19

UCLA • Sr • 6'5" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
3rd

They need to get edge-rush help, and Laiatu Latu is a hometown player who can step in and help offset the loss of Aaron Donald inside. Pass rushers are a must, and they need an elite one.

Round 1 - Pick 20

Oregon • Jr • 6'3" / 320 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
POSITION RNK
2nd

Jackson Powers-Johnson is a special center who can step in and immediately add to the Steelers' tradition of big-time players in the middle of their line. They could also look at tackle here.

Round 1 - Pick 21

Illinois • Jr • 6'2" / 295 lbs

Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
2nd

They lost Christian Wilkins to the Raiders in free agency, so why not add to the room with a smallish but quick inside player? They signed some veterans to help, but Johnny Newton can be a long-time starter inside.

Round 1 - Pick 22

Georgia • Jr • 6'7" / 340 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
4th

They know Lane Johnson won't be playing forever, so why not take a tackle who can replace him? Amarius Mims had limited starts at Georgia, but he is a massive man with a ton of upside.

Round 1 - Pick 23

LSU • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs

REC
68
REYDS
1177
YDS/REC
17.3
TDS
17

They need to get more help outside for Justin Herbert. Brian Thomas Jr. is a long receiver who can fly. So they would add a top corner and receiver from trading down.

Round 1 - Pick 24

Oklahoma • Jr • 6'7" / 328 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
38th
POSITION RNK
6th

They let Tyron Smith walk in free agency, so they need help up front. The Cowboys say they like their young inside backup players, but why move Tyler Smith from guard to tackle when you don't need to do it?

Round 1 - Pick 25

Iowa • Jr • 6'1" / 207 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
30th
POSITION RNK
5th

Corner is a must and Cooper DeJean has the tools to be a good cover player. He could also play safety down the line. DeJean is coming off an injury, but he will be fine for camp.

Round 1 - Pick 26

Duke • Sr • 6'5" / 314 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
51st
POSITION RNK
8th

Center is a problem on their line, so Graham Barton would work. He played tackle in college, but he would move inside. He could also compete at left guard, where they have issues.

Round 1 - Pick 27

Alabama • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Their corner room needs a young player who can push for a starting job as a rookie. They added Sean Murphy-Bunting in free agency, but they need more.

Round 1 - Pick 28

Texas • Jr • 6'4" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
5th
REC
55
REYDS
845
YDS/REC
15.4
TDS
11

With the trade of Stefon Diggs to the Texans, they need help in a big way at receiver. Adonai Mitchell is a bigger body who can fly. They will love him in Buffalo. By the way, I would draft two receivers in this draft if I were Bills GM Brandon Beane.

Round 1 - Pick 29

Penn State • Jr • 6'3" / 254 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
4th

They signed Marcus Davenport in free agency, but it's just a one-year deal. They need to get help opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and Robinson would be that guy.

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