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    2024 NFL Mock Draft: New 2-Round Projections Heading into Week 6

    A loaded QB class could dominate the first two rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.

    The 2024 NFL Draft is the Chicago Bears' world, and we're just living in it.

    At least, that appears to be the case after the first five weeks of the regular season, as the Bears are currently in line to land the top two picks in next year's draft, thanks to this year's pre-draft trade with the Carolina Panthers for the No.  1 selection.

    Carolina is the only winless team left in the league, but the Bears are one of six clubs to only manage a single victory through Week 5, which means there's still plenty of competition at the top of this year's draft order.

    As we look ahead to Week 6, here's an updated look at how the first two rounds of the 2024 draft could shake out, using the latest pick order after Week 5 results:

    1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)

    USC quarterback Caleb Williams

    Caleb Williams | QB | USC

    There are plenty of things going wrong in Chicago, but Justin Fields isn't one of them. If the Bears land this pick, it wouldn't be surprising to see them hold another bidding war, just like they did last year. Williams would command a much bigger haul than the one they got from Carolina (which included this pick), but he's also good enough to convince the Bears to just take him here and send Fields elsewhere.

    2. Chicago Bears

    Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

    Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State

    I doubt the Bears end up losing enough games to make both of these top two picks, but if they do, they'll have the opportunity to land two generational talents for their offense. Bears fans would sign up all day long to watch Williams throw to Harrison for the next decade or more.

    3. Denver Broncos

    Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu

    Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State

    Russell Wilson appears to be slowly returning to the player we knew in Seattle, but the Broncos need to ensure that continues by improving his protection. Fashanu could have been an early pick in 2023, but another year of polish and experience will make him that much better when he does make the jump this time around.

    4. Minnesota Vikings

    North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye

    Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina

    It looks like the wheels might be coming off in Minnesota, and the time to rebuild might be arriving. If the Vikings end up with a top-five pick, they'd be wise to target a new franchise quarterback, and Maye would be the ideal pick if he's still on the board here.

    5. New England Patriots

    Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders

    Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado

    The Pats look like they're headed for the worst season of the Bill Belichick era, thanks in large part to a stagnant offense and terrible quarterback play. A restart under center is essential, and after Williams and Maye, Sanders is the only other passer who looks worthy of top-five consideration right now.

    6. New York Giants

    UCLA edge defender Laiatu Latu

    Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA

    The Giants need a true No. 1 receiver for Daniel Jones, but the pass rushers on the board here might be too much to pass up. Latu will have some durability questions based on his injury history, but at full strength, he's proving to be one of the most dominant edge players in the nation.

    7. Arizona Cardinals

    Florida State edge defender Jared Verse

    Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State

    The needs list in Arizona is long, so every pick has to be about prioritizing overall talent and value at any number of positions. In this scenario, the Cards would be wise to add a polished pass rusher in Verse, who could have been a first-rounder last year, but returned to prove himself worthy of a top-10 slot.

    8. Green Bay Packers

    Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt

    Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame

    It's time for the Packers to find a successor for David Bahktiari, and this scenario presents them with the perfect option. The son of a Pro Bowl offensive tackle himself, Alt is a polished, plug-and-play blocker who would immediately lock down Jordan Love's blind side for the foreseeable future.

    9. Las Vegas Raiders

    Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton

    Jer'Zhan Newton | DL | Illinois

    The Raiders desperately need a true franchise quarterback, but there's nobody left on the board worthy of a top-10 pick. Good thing they have a million other needs, one of which they fill here by taking the most dominant and disruptive interior defender in this year's class.

    10. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

    Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry

    Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama

    With a pair of top-10 picks, the Cardinals have a chance to address multiple needs with blue-chip talent. After grabbing a top pass rusher in Verse, Arizona doubles up on defense, adding a shutdown corner in McKinstry who also brings value as a dangerous return man.

    11. New York Jets

    Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham

    JC Latham | OT | Alabama

    Aaron Rodgers is planning to return from his torn Achilles and play next season, and the Jets would be wise to improve his protection in the offseason. Latham is a massive mauler who dominates in the run game, but also has impressive agility and athleticism for his size that allows him to handle explosive pass rushers.

    12. Washington Commanders

    Alabama edge defender Dallas Turner

    Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama

    Offensive line is the more pressing need, and passing on Brock Bowers would be tough here, but the best match of need and value comes on defense. Turner has made the most of his opportunity to shine as a full-time starter this season, putting up big numbers and showing off his rare explosiveness and athleticism.

    13. Tennessee Titans

    Georgia tight end Brock Bowers

    Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia

    Another team that would prefer offensive line help here, but without a worthy prospect in that group, the Titans opt for value by taking one of the best overall players in the draft. Bowers is a nightmare after the catch, and could have a Travis Kelce type of impact on any offense.

    14. Cincinnati Bengals

    LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers

    Malik Nabers | WR | LSU

    If the Bengals don't re-sign Tee Higgins to a long-term contract extension, they'll need to replace his presence and impact on the offense. This year's loaded receiver class should give them plenty of quality options in the first round, and Nabers' big-play ability after the catch would make him a prime candidate.

    15. Los Angeles Rams

    Penn State edge defender Chop Robinson

    Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State

    Aaron Donald is still the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the NFL, but the Rams desperately need to upgrade off the edge. Robinson has a fantastic blend of explosiveness and polish, with a vast array of pass-rushing moves to beat blockers and get to opposing quarterbacks.

    16. Los Angeles Chargers

    Penn State cornerback Kalen King

    Kalen King | CB | Penn State

    This roster is expensive, and getting old fast. Plenty of positions could use an infusion of youth and talent, but in this scenario, corner is the best place to start. King was often the best corner on the field for Penn State last year (even with Joey Porter Jr. across from him), and should be the first Nittany Lion defensive back drafted in the first round.

    17. Houston Texans (from CLE)

    Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze

    Rome Odunze | WR | Washington

    Nico Collins and Tank Dell have been huge for C.J. Stroud so far this season, but that shouldn't keep Houston from adding another dynamic weapon to the passing game. Odunze should be off the board much earlier than this, but if he's still there, his complete skill set would be the ideal fit.

    18. New Orleans Saints

    Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton

    Graham Barton | OL | Duke

    If the Saints are going to get the most for their money out of Derek Carr, the offensive line needs a ton of help. Barton is one of the most well-rounded blockers in this class, and would bring the versatility to play either tackle or guard at the next level.

    19. Atlanta Falcons

    Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy

    J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan

    Desmond Ridder is serviceable, but the Falcons might want a quarterback with more upside to take advantage of their dynamic offensive weapons. There are plenty of talented quarterbacks still on the board, but at this point in the process, McCarthy feels like the favorite to be the next one off the board.

    20. Indianapolis Colts

    Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean

    Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa

    Indy has needs at both corner and safety, so why not take a dynamic playmaker who can line up at either spot? DeJean is one of the best overall athletes/players in this entire draft, with the versatility to line up on the outside or in the slot as a corner, at safety, or even linebacker. Oh, and he's a monster in the return game, too.

    21. Buffalo Bills

    Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman

    Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State

    Safety should be a strong consideration here, but if Coleman's still on the board, he'd be tough to pass up. The Bills still don't have a consistent, reliable WR2 to take attention and pressure away from Stefon Diggs, and Coleman's combination of size, athleticism, and physicality would make him the perfect match.

    22. Dallas Cowboys

    Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka

    Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State

    Don't count out a corner here, but the value at wide receiver is just too much to pass up in this scenario. CeeDee Lamb is a superstar, but Dak Prescott doesn't have a reliable No. 2 target behind him. Egbuka is a polished, pro-ready pass-catcher who would be the ideal WR2 in this offense, and would be a steal here.

    23. Baltimore Ravens

    Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins

    Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson

    Corner is the most glaring need in Baltimore, but this year's class is deep enough to afford them some quality options in this range. Wiggins burst onto the scene with a strong start to his 2023 campaign, and his combination of size, length and ball skills make him the playmaker this defense needs.

    24. Seattle Seahawks

    Miami defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III

    Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)

    Seattle needs help along the interior on both sides of the trenches, but if the board falls this way, the better value is found on defense. Taylor has impressive explosiveness for a defender his size, allowing him to blow up run plays in the backfield, as well as collapse the pocket as a pass rusher.

    25. Pittsburgh Steelers

    Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter

    Barrett Carter | LB | Clemson

    The Steelers have a pair of serviceable starters at linebacker, but they need a true difference-maker who can make plays on all three downs. Carter has the range, athleticism, and physicality to defend the run, make plays in coverage, and even get after the quarterback on the blitz.

    26. Jacksonville Jaguars

    LSU defensive lineman Maason Smith

    Maason Smith | DL | LSU

    The Jags could go in a few different directions here (WR, OL, CB), but the chance to add a massive, disruptive force in the middle of their defensive line might be too much to pass up. Smith missed most of last season with a knee injury, but at full strength, he can be a dominant playmaker in the trenches.

    27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Alabama edge defender Chris Braswell

    Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama

    Shaq Barrett is turning 31 and coming off a torn Achilles, while the jury is still out on Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, so the Bucs could target some edge-rushing help here. Braswell is one of the fastest-rising prospects in this class, thanks to five-star athletic ability and some massive production to start the 2023 season.

    28. Detroit Lions

    Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke

    Denzel Burke | CB | Ohio State

    Injuries and inconsistency have plagued the Lions' cornerback group, so using their top pick next year on a potential CB1 would be ideal. Burke has all the physical and mental traits to quickly develop into that kind of player at the next level, and might end up going much earlier than this.

    29. Miami Dolphins

    Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims

    Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia

    Even without Terron Armstead's injury concerns, the Dolphins still would have needed to address the tackle position in the offseason. Mims is dealing with an injury of his own right now, but when fully healthy, he's a dominant presence who can play either tackle spot.

    30. Philadelphia Eagles

    Miami (FL) safety Kamren Kinchens

    Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)

    There aren't many glaring needs on this roster, so the Eagles can afford to just go where the best talent is on the board. In this scenario, that leads them to the safety class, where they're able to grab the top prospect in the group in Kinchens.

    31. Kansas City Chiefs

    Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul

    Patrick Paul | OT | Houston

    Despite their best efforts, offensive tackle remains one of Kansas City's biggest needs. The left tackle spot in particular could use a massive upgrade, and this scenario would give the Chiefs some intriguing options. Paul has an impressive combination of size and length, with power and athleticism to develop into a star.

    32. San Francisco 49ers

    BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia

    Kingsley Suamataia | OT | BYU

    The 49ers could address either level of the secondary here, but right tackle is also looming as a big need, and there's better value there in this scenario. Suamataia is a mountain of a man who would be an ideal fit if he's still on the board. 

    SECOND ROUND

    Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers

    33. Carolina Panthers

    Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington

    34. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)

    Riley Leonard | QB | Duke

    35. Minnesota Vikings

    Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia

    36. New England Patriots

    Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon

    37. New York Giants

    Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina

    38. Arizona Cardinals

    Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington

    39. Chicago Bears

    JT Tuimoloau | EDGE | Ohio State

    40. Las Vegas Raiders

    Quinn Ewers | QB | Texas

    41. Houston Texans

    Kris Jenkins | DL | Michigan

    42. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)

    Tyler Nubin | S | Minnesota

    43. Washington Commanders

    Jordan Morgan | OT | Arizona

    44. Tennessee Titans

    Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State

    45. Cincinnati Bengals

    Zak Zinter | OL | Michigan

    46. Los Angeles Rams

    Bo Nix | QB | Oregon

    47. Green Bay Packers

    Ruke Orhorhoro | DL | Clemson

    48. Cleveland Browns

    Jack Sawyer | EDGE | Ohio State

    49. Los Angeles Chargers

    Brandon Dorlus | DL | Oregon

    50. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)

    Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson

    51. Indianapolis Colts

    Calen Bullock | S | USC

    52. Buffalo Bills

    Andrew Mukuba | S | Clemson

    53. Dallas Cowboys

    Josh Newton | CB | TCU

    54. Baltimore Ravens

    Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State

    55. Atlanta Falcons

    Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest

    56. Seattle Seahawks

    Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington

    57. Jacksonville Jaguars

    Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas

    58. Pittsburgh Steelers

    Tyleik Williams | DL | Ohio State

    59. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia

    60. Detroit Lions

    T'Vondre Sweat | DL | Texas

    61. Miami Dolphins

    Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas

    62. Philadelphia Eagles

    Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas

    63. Kansas City Chiefs

    Johnny Wilson | WR/TE | Florida State

    64. San Francisco 49ers

    Javon Bullard | S | Georgia

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