2024 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles address aging secondary, Bears trade up after taking QB at No. 1

USC • Jr • 6'1" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st

The Bears don't make things difficult. They pick Williams to get all of his arm talent, mobility, and creativity as a playmaker.

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

Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Maye is a pure pocket passer with mobility and the full franchise quarterback skill set. Sam Howell played relatively well -- and really flashed at times in Year 2 -- but with a new coaching staff incoming in D.C., this is almost a lock to be a quarterback, and Maye would be the right choice.

LSU • Sr • 6'4" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Patriots turn to a new chapter at quarterback with the creative, athletic, deep-ball specialist who just won the Heisman out of the SEC. I know quarterback-quarterback-quarterback doesn't happen often at the start of a draft, but these are all quarterback-needy clubs and these are high-caliber prospects.

Ohio State • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st

The Cardinals are absolutely thrilled to land Harrison Jr. to give the receiver group a jolt for Kyler Murray.

LSU • Jr • 6'0" / 200 lbs

I think Nabers is every bit of an elite WR prospect as Harrison. Seriously. Once he learns the entire route tree, he'll be a star at the next level. Explosive athlete with plus hands.

UCLA • Sr • 6'5" / 265 lbs

Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
3rd

The Bears get aggressive with Ryan Poles entering Year 3 as Chicago's GM, ascending to get the consensus top outside pass rusher in the class to pair with Montez Sweat.

Penn State • Jr • 6'6" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st

The Titans land the premier blocker in the class as they enter Year 2 of the Will Levis era.

Illinois • Jr • 6'2" / 295 lbs

Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Falcons snagged a defensive tackle with similar traits to Grady Jarrett on the interior. Pass-rush specialist.

Georgia • Jr • 6'4" / 240 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
1st

Chicago sends its third-round pick (No. 75 overall) to New York in this slide back, and the Giants get Brock Bowers in the process. Win.

Notre Dame • Jr • 6'7" / 322 lbs

Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Adding Alt to the offensive line would be a shrewd decision for Jets GM Joe Douglas entering Year 2 of the Aaron Rodgers era.

Alabama • Jr • 6'4" / 252 lbs

Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Vikings replenish the edge-rusher group given the uncertainty of Danielle Hunter's future.

Oregon • Sr • 6'2" / 217 lbs

Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
34th
POSITION RNK
6th

If the Broncos do trade Russell Wilson, they'll of course be in the quarterback market. Nix became an awesome point guard after transferring to Oregon, and that's precisely what Sean Payton would ask him to do in his offense.

Missouri • Jr • 6'0" / 188 lbs

Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
1st

Rakestraw has the alpha mentality needed to not just survive but thrive in today's NFL as a boundary cornerback. He's technically sound, too.

Washington • Jr • 6'3" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
2nd

I'm of the belief the Saints desperately need more weapons on offense. Odunze has an alpha mentality on the perimeter and the skill set to back it up.

Clemson • Jr • 6'2" / 185 lbs

Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
2nd

Wiggins is a sleek athlete on the perimeter who was around the football often in the air for the Tigers in 2023.

Miami (FL) • Jr • 6'0" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
29th
POSITION RNK
1st

Most clubs will have Kinchens as the top safety in the class, as he is a rangy, versatile defensive back.

Oregon State • Jr • 6'6" / 334 lbs

Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
4th

The Jaguars go offensive line to better protect Trevor Lawrence in 2024 and beyond. Jacksonville's quarterback took a step back in 2023.

LSU • Jr • 6'4" / 205 lbs

Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
5th

If Tee Higgins bolts in free agency, another sizable and athletic wideout would be sensible for the Bengals offense.

Iowa • Jr • 6'1" / 207 lbs

Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
3rd

DeJean is a big play waiting to happen in the secondary.

Clemson • Jr • 6'0" / 230 lbs

Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
37th
POSITION RNK
1st

Injuries piled up at linebacker for the Steelers this season, but it's a position that needs to be emphasized in the draft. Trotter will be in the running for the top linebacker in the class.

Arizona • Sr • 6'5" / 325 lbs

Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
45th
POSITION RNK
8th

Given his inability to be a consistent creator off-script, the Dolphins have to throw assets at the offensive line in the draft, and Morgan is a clean pass protector.

Alabama • Jr • 6'1" / 195 lbs

Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
1st

The Eagles absolutely need to address their secondary early in the draft, and McKinstry has long looked like a future first-round pick on the field.

Washington • Jr • 6'4" / 274 lbs

Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
5th

While Houston's gotten surprising contributions from late-season pickup Derek Barnett, it has to play for the future at the edge-rusher spot opposite Will Anderson Jr. Jonathan Greenard is good, but you can't ever have too many pass rushers.

Minnesota • Sr • 6'2" / 210 lbs

Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
40th
POSITION RNK
3rd

Nubin is a three-down safety who, given the Cowboys' pass-rush capabilities, could become a turnover machine in Dallas.

Georgia • Jr • 6'0" / 180 lbs

Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
5th

Lassiter pieced together a fine season at Georgia and possesses first-round-caliber traits. The Packers haven't been shy about drafting defensive backs in Round 1.

Florida State • Jr • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th

Coleman is the big-bodied weapon the Buccaneers clearly like to feature in their offense.

Florida State • Jr • 6'4" / 260 lbs

Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
4th

The Cardinals need a young, high-caliber rusher on the perimeter, and that's precisely what Verse became after transferring to Florida State.

Texas • Jr • 6'1" / 172 lbs

Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
26th
POSITION RNK
6th

The Chiefs go with scintillating speed at receiver to re-add the consistent vertical threat to the offense.

Oregon • Jr • 6'3" / 187 lbs

Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
41st
POSITION RNK
7th

Franklin is a flashy, twitched-up wideout who makes plays after the catch and down the field consistently. Nice addition to Buffalo's offense.

Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 196 lbs

Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
POSITION RNK
6th

An ascending player, Arnold played awesomely in 2023 at Alabama, showing how much of a playmaker he can be thanks to his fluidity and acceleration.

South Carolina • Sr • 6'3" / 227 lbs

Legette is a gritty YAC monster the 49ers would adore to incorporate into their offense.

Washington • Jr • 6'4" / 317 lbs

Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
39th
POSITION RNK
1st

Fautanu is a masher at tackle and could even slide inside to deal with squattier defensive tackles.

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