2024 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 4-Round Projections with Trades

We made it.

NFL Draft week is finally here, and we’re just a couple of days away from finding out which top prospects will be landing with each of the 32 teams across all seven rounds.

We’ve already seen some big trades shake up the early going of this year’s pick order, and we’re likely to see even more once the clock starts, especially as QB-needy teams look to move up the board for a new franchise passer.

Also see: Athlon’s 2024 Positional Rankings

As we hit the homestretch of the draft process, here’s an updated look at how the first four rounds of this year’s draft could turn out:

*projected trade

1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)

Caleb Williams | QB | USC

Williams will have a better supporting cast than Justin Fields ever did in Chicago, as the Bears are finally in position to field a winning roster around a potential franchise passer.

2. Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU

You can make a strong case for Drake Maye here, too, but Daniels’ elite playmaking ability and growth as a passer last season gives him the edge.

3. New England Patriots

Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina

The Pats could trade down for a massive haul if they don’t see a big gap between Maye and the other passers still on the board, but the gap is there and Maye has a sky-high ceiling.

4. Minnesota Vikings (from ARI)*

J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan

Whoever wants that fourth quarterback is going to have to move up into this range. If the Cards can be convinced to pass up Marvin Harrison Jr. with a massive haul of picks, the Vikings can get their replacement for Kirk Cousins.

Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Brooke LaValley-USA TODAY NETWORK

5. Los Angeles Chargers

Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State

If the Chargers don’t move down with whoever targets McCarthy, they could be tempted to go offensive line, but Harrison is the best overall player in the entire draft.

6. New York Giants

Malik Nabers | WR | LSU

Daniel Jones desperately needs a true No. 1 receiver, and Nabers has rare explosiveness and big-play ability that would immediately make him their top target.

7. Tennessee Titans

Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame

Odunze would be tempting here, but the Titans just broke the bank for Calvin Ridley, and the offensive line is in shambles. They need a franchise left tackle to protect Will Levis’ blind side.

8. Arizona Cardinals (from ATL)*

Rome Odunze | WR | Washington

Cards GM Monti Ossenfort keeps wheeling and dealing, jumping back into the top 10 (just like he did last year) for the last of this year’s elite wide receivers.

Georgia TE Brock Bowers © Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK

9. Indianapolis Colts (from CHI)*

Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia

If anyone wants Bowers, they’ll probably have to get ahead of the Jets. Indy’s offense has a bright future with Anthony Richardson, and adding a dynamic mismatch weapon like Bowers would be a huge boost.

10. New York Jets

Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington

The Jets did a solid job of adding veteran help in free agency, but the offensive line still needs a more long-term investment. Fautanu could play either left tackle or guard at a high level.

11. Atlanta Falcons (from MIN via ARI)*

Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama

The ideal scenario for the Falcons, who move back a few spots and still land the top edge rusher in the draft. Turner’s athleticism, explosiveness and versatility give him tons of upside.

12. Philadelphia Eagles (from DEN)*

Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo

Philly needs a youth movement at corner, so they could be willing to send one of their multiple second-rounders to Denver to make sure they get the best one in this year’s class.

Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

13. Las Vegas Raiders

Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State

If the Raiders aren’t sold on any of the remaining quarterbacks here, they could land an immediate starter at right tackle with Fuaga, who brings a punishing style of play to the offensive trenches.

14. New Orleans Saints

Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State

This offensive line is in bad shape, and they need reinforcements at both tackle spots. Fashanu still has some room to grow, but he’s got rare physical tools that should allow him to develop into a Pro Bowler.

15. Chicago Bears (from IND)*

Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA

After moving back six spots and adding mid-round draft capital they desperately need, the Bears are still able to grab a polished and pro-ready edge rusher to pair with Montez Sweat.

16. Seattle Seahawks

Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas

Seattle needs help along the interior of both lines, and in this scenario, the best value comes on defense. Murphy is undersized but explosive, with the ability to blow up plays in the opposing backfield with regularity.

Alabama CB Terrion Arnold Butch Dill / USA TODAY Sports

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama

Don’t count out a receiver here (or a move up for one of the top three), but the depth of that class could lead the Jags to spend this pick on one of the top two corners in the draft.

18. Cincinnati Bengals

JC Latham | OT | Alabama

Trent Brown was a solid stop-gap addition in free agency, but the Bengals still need a long-term solution at right tackle. Latham is the perfect fit, and would be a solid value pick here.

19. Los Angeles Rams

Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State

A great match of need and value, the Rams need instant-impact defenders across the trenches, and Verse has the complete skill set and technical polish to be the ideal candidate if he’s still on the board.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Graham Barton | OL | Duke

The Steelers need help at multiple spots along the offensive line, so why not spend this pick on Barton, who can play all five positions? They could try and keep him at tackle first, but he likely slides inside to guard or center.

Illinois DL Johnny Newton Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

21. Miami Dolphins

Johnny Newton | DL | Illinois

Losing Christian Wilkins in free agency left the Dolphins with a need for a disruptive, big-play presence along the interior of their defensive front. Newton is undersized and coming off foot surgery, but he’s dominant when healthy.

22. Denver Broncos (from PHI)*

Bo Nix | QB | Oregon

This is the best-case scenario for the Broncos, who add a second-round pick they need, and still land a new quarterback without having to reach quite as much. Nix should be a solid fit for Sean Payton’s offense.

23. Arizona Cardinals (from CLE via HOU, MIN)*

Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State

Robinson isn’t the most complete edge defender, but he’s got rare athleticism and explosiveness, and would fill a big need for Arizona’s defense after they added even more draft capital by trading down with the Vikings.

24. Dallas Cowboys

Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia

Another team that needs help at multiple positions along the offensive line, Dallas has options both inside and at tackle here. Mims hasn’t played a ton of snaps, but he’s got rare physical traits that give him limitless potential.

Iowa DB Cooper DeJean George Walker IV/USA TODAY NETWORK-USA TODAY NETWORK

25. Green Bay Packers

Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa

Green Bay values athleticism and versatility in the secondary, and DeJean checks both boxes in a big way. He can line up anywhere in the defensive backfield, and can also make big plays in the return game.

26. Kansas City Chiefs (from TB)*

Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU

After a long wait for the fourth receiver off the board, the Chiefs jump up the board to land another big-play weapon for Patrick Mahomes in Thomas, who brings a rare blend of size and speed to the table.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson

Arizona rounds out their first-round trio by hitting another big need with more speed and athleticism. Wiggins needs to bulk up a bit, but he’s a top-shelf athlete with great ball skills and playmaking instincts.

28. Buffalo Bills

Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas

Buffalo needed receiver help even before the Stefon Diggs trade, but now they need it bad. Mitchell has elite speed and explosiveness, and makes big plays in the red zone with his leaping ability.

Missouri EDGE Darius Robinson Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

29. Detroit Lions

Darius Robinson | EDGE | Missouri

I can’t think of a better fit for the Lions, who need a big, athletic, powerful edge rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. Robinson can move around the defensive front, and play the run just as well as he rushes the passer.

30. Las Vegas Raiders (from BAL)*

Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington

The Raiders make their move for a new franchise quarterback, jumping back into the first round for Penix, who stayed healthy and put up huge numbers for the Huskies over the past two seasons.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Tyler Guyton | OT | Oklahoma

The 49ers re-signed Colton McKivitz, but they still need a long-term upgrade at right tackle. Guyton would be the perfect fit, thanks to his massive frame and impressive combination of power and agility.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from KC)*

Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon

A huge win for the Bucs, who drop back six spots and still fill one of their biggest needs with an instant-impact player. Powers-Johnson has all the physical and mental traits to fill the big shoes left behind by Ryan Jensen’s injury-induced retirement.

SECOND ROUND

33. Carolina Panthers

Ladd McConkey | WR | Georgia

34. New England Patriots

Jordan Morgan | OT | Arizona

35. Arizona Cardinals

Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia

36. Washington Commanders

Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE | Western Michigan

37. Los Angeles Chargers

Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan

38. Tennessee Titans

Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas

39. Carolina Panthers (from NYG)

Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama

40. Washington Commanders (from CHI)

Patrick Paul | OT | Houston

41. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)

Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M

42. Houston Texans (from MIN)

Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama

43. Atlanta Falcons

Jaden Hicks | S | Washington State

44. Baltimore Ravens (from LV)*

Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon

45. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)

Brandon Dorlus | EDGE | Oregon

46. Indianapolis Colts

Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia

47. New York Giants (from SEA)

Kingsley Suamataia | OT | BYU

48. Jacksonville Jaguars

Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State

49. Cincinnati Bengals

Ja’Lynn Polk | WR | Washington

50. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)

Blake Fisher | OT | Notre Dame

51. Pittsburgh Steelers

Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina

52. Los Angeles Rams

Kris Jenkins | DL | Michigan

53. Denver Broncos (from PHI)*

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | CB | Missouri

54. Cleveland Browns

Braden Fiske | DL | Florida State

55. Miami Dolphins

Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State

56. Dallas Cowboys

Jonathon Brooks | RB | Texas

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Junior Colson | LB | Michigan

58. Green Bay Packers

Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut

59. Houston Texans

Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State

60. Buffalo Bills

Tyler Nubin | S | Minnesota

61. Detroit Lions

T.J. Tampa | CB | Iowa State

62. Baltimore Ravens

Max Melton | CB | Rutgers

63. San Francisco 49ers

Ruke Orhorhoro | DL | Clemson

64. Kansas City Chiefs

Kiran Amegadjie | OT | Yale

THIRD ROUND

65. Carolina Panthers

Andru Phillips | CB | Kentucky

66. Arizona Cardinals

Malachi Corley | WR | Western Kentucky

67. Washington Commanders

Ben Sinnott | TE | Kansas State

68. New England Patriots

Roman Wilson | WR | Michigan

69. Los Angeles Chargers

Roger Rosengarten | OT | Washington

70. New York Giants

Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri

71. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)

Trey Benson | RB | Florida State

72. New York Jets

Javon Bullard | S | Georgia

73. Detroit Lions (from MIN)

Khyree Jackson | CB | Oregon

74. Atlanta Falcons

D.J. James | CB | Auburn

75. Chicago Bears

Ricky Pearsall Jr. | WR | Florida

76. Denver Broncos

Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington

77. Baltimore Ravens (from LV)*

Dominick Puni | OL | Kansas

78. Washington Commanders (from SEA)

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | CB | Louisville

79. Atlanta Falcons (from JAX)

Michael Pratt | QB | Tulane

80. Cincinnati Bengals

Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State

81. Seattle Seahawks (from NO)

Cole Bishop | S | Utah

82. Chicago Bears (from IND)*

Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)

83. Los Angeles Rams

Spencer Rattler | QB | South Carolina

84. Pittsburgh Steelers

Cam Hart | CB | Notre Dame

85. Cleveland Browns

Austin Booker | EDGE | Kansas

86. Houston Texans (from PHI)

Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State

87. Dallas Cowboys

Devontez Walker | WR | North Carolina

88. Green Bay Packers

Maason Smith | DL | LSU

89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Adisa Isaac | EDGE | Penn State

90. Atlanta Falcons (from HOU via ARI)*

DeWayne Carter | DL | Duke

91. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)

Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)

92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from DET)

Renardo Green | CB | Florida State

93. Baltimore Ravens

Mohamed Kamara | EDGE | Colorado State

94. San Francisco 49ers

Elijah Jones | CB | Boston College

95. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from KC)*

Christian Mahogany | OL | Boston College

*96. Jacksonville Jaguars

Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA

*97. Cincinnati Bengals

T’Vondre Sweat | DL | Texas

*98. Pittsburgh Steelers (from PHI)

Christian Jones | OT | Texas

*99. Los Angeles Rams

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson

*100. Washington Commanders (from SF)

Javon Baker | WR | UCF

FOURTH ROUND

101. Carolina Panthers

Ja’Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas

102. Seattle Seahawks (from WAS)

Mason McCormick | OL | South Dakota State

103. New England Patriots

Jonah Elliss | EDGE | Utah

104. Arizona Cardinals

McKinnley Jackson | DL | Texas A&M

105. Los Angeles Chargers

Blake Corum | RB | Michigan

106. Tennessee Titans

Zak Zinter | OL | Michigan

107. New York Giants

Jaylen Wright | RB | Tennessee

108. Minnesota Vikings

Mekhi Wingo | DL | LSU

109. Atlanta Falcons

Cedric Gray | LB | North Carolina

110. Los Angeles Chargers (from CHI)

Cade Stover | TE | Ohio State

111. New York Jets

Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington

112. Las Vegas Raiders

Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest

113. Baltimore Ravens (from DEN via NYJ)

Trevin Wallace | LB | Kentucky

114. Jacksonville Jaguars

Brandon Coleman | OL | TCU

115. Cincinnati Bengals

Gabe Hall | DL | Baylor

116. Jacksonville Jaguars (from NO)

Tyler Davis | DL | Clemson

117. Chicago Bears (from IND)*

Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia

118. Seattle Seahawks

Jaylan Ford | LB | Texas

119. Pittsburgh Steelers

Calen Bullock | S | USC

120. Philadelphia Eagles (from LAR via PIT)

Jalyx Hunt | EDGE | Houston Baptist

121. Denver Broncos (from MIA)

Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama

122. Chicago Bears (from PHI)

Matt Goncalves | OT | Pittsburgh

123. Houston Texans (from CLE)

Marshawn Lloyd | RB | USC

124. San Francisco 49ers (from DAL)

Brenden Rice | WR | USC

125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Audric Estime | RB | Notre Dame

126. Green Bay Packers

Malik Washington | WR | Virginia

127. Houston Texans

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | S | Texas Tech

128. Buffalo Bills

Josh Newton | CB | TCU

129. Minnesota Vikings (from DET)

Quan’Tez Stiggers | CB | Toronto Argonauts

130. Baltimore Ravens

Khristian Boyd | DL | Northern Iowa

131. Kansas City Chiefs

Kalen King | CB | Penn State

*132. San Francisco 49ers

Brennan Jackson | EDGE | Washington State

*133. Buffalo Bills

Javon Foster | OT | Missouri

*134. New York Jets (from BAL)

Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State

*135. San Francisco 49ers

Caeden Wallace | OL | Penn State

*=projected compensatory selection

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