2024 NFL Mock Draft: Updated 4-Round Projections

Check out this updated and expanded four-round forecast for the 2024 NFL Draft.

At this point in the 2024 NFL Draft process, we've got all the film of this year's class at our disposal, as well as a week of Senior Bowl action to evaluate for many of the top prospects. 

We've also got a solidified draft order following the conclusion of the NFL season, letting us know where all 32 teams are currently slotted to pick.

There are still plenty of things that could change in the weeks ahead, with the NFL Scouting Combine and pro day workouts likely to impact draft stock for many players, while free agency and trades could also shake up where teams are picking, and which positions they'll still need to address come April.

Keeping all that in mind, it's time to expand our mock draft exercise to cover not just the first two days of this year's event, but also the first round of Day 3.

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

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Right now, it feels most likely that the Bears will spend this pick on Williams, and find a trade partner for Justin Fields. For this mock exercise, we're sending Fields to the Atlanta Falcons for their second-round pick this year, and a conditional second-rounder in 2025. Fields gets a fresh start back near his hometown and surrounded by playmakers, while the Bears reset at quarterback with an elite prospect.

2. Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU

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Sam Howell showed some positive flashes despite playing behind one of the league's worst offensive lines, but not enough to keep Washington from spending this pick on an upgrade. The choice between Daniels and Drake Maye will obviously come down to how the team feels about their individual fit with the team, but it won't be surprising if Daniels' elite deep ball and explosive playmaking ability as a runner gives him the nod.

3. New England Patriots

Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina

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Regardless of which quarterback is left on the board here, the Pats will have an intriguing dilemma between taking the third-best signal-caller in the draft, or taking the best overall player regardless of position (Marvin Harrison Jr.). Nothing matters if you don't have a QB, and this year's deep receiver class should help dull the pain of passing on Harrison for Maye, who would easily be the No. 1 overall pick in many other draft classes.

4. Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State

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This is the dream scenario for the Cards, who land the best player in the entire draft at No. 4, while filling their biggest need on offense. Even if Marquise Brown were to re-sign, Kyler Murray would still need a true No. 1 receiver with a complete skill set. Harrison is an elite talent who could immediately be a top-10 receiver in the league as a rookie, and would help Murray live up to his big contract extension.

5. Los Angeles Chargers

Malik Nabers | WR | LSU

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Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are both studs, but they're not getting any younger, have struggled with injuries, and currently hold two of the biggest cap hits for wide receivers in the entire league for 2024. Nabers is a big-play machine after the catch, and he'd pair well long-term with 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston, allowing the Chargers to move on from both Allen and Williams whenever it makes financial sense to do so.

6. New York Giants

Rome Odunze | WR | Washington

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An offensive tackle would make sense here, but the Giants desperately need a true No. 1 receiver, regardless of who is under center in 2024 and beyond. Odunze is one of the most complete players in this entire class, and would be the easy WR1 in most other drafts. He's exactly what this offense needs, and he could easily end up looking like a bargain outside of the top five a few years down the road.

7. Tennessee Titans

Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame

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If the board falls this way, the Titans should be ecstatic. Outside of 2023 first-rounder Peter Skoronski, the entire offensive line needs a rebuild, and it needs to start with a franchise left tackle. With none off the board in this scenario, Tennessee is able to have their pick of this year's top prospects at the position. Even at just 20 years old, Alt already has the polish to be a massive upgrade from Day 1, with perennial All-Pro potential.

8. Atlanta Falcons

Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama

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If they swing a trade for Fields, the Falcons won't have to consider reaching for the next-best quarterback prospect here. That would free them up to address their biggest need on defense, where they have to find a dynamic pass rusher off the edge. Turner has the explosiveness, athleticism and versatility to be the ideal fit after putting up big numbers in his first year as a full-time starter.

9. Chicago Bears

Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia

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The top three receivers are off the board, and without an edge rusher worthy of this pick, the Bears go with the best player available. Cole Kmet is a solid player, but his presence shouldn't prevent Chicago from adding a dynamic weapon like Bowers, who can create mismatches and make big plays after the catch in ways that Kmet can't. Giving Caleb Williams that kind of playmaker at tight end would be huge for his development.

10. New York Jets

Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State

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This is the best-case scenario for the Jets, who desperately need a franchise left tackle, and would love to see one of this year's two elite prospects at the position fall to them here. Fashanu could have been an early pick in last year's draft, but another year of polish and experience should allow him to make an even bigger impact right away, helping to protect Aaron Rodgers.

11. Minnesota Vikings

Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama

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If Kirk Cousins doesn't return on a new contract, the Vikings might think about reaching for a quarterback here. Cousins' return still seems likely, though, which would allow Minnesota to address one of many needs on the other side of the ball. The trenches need a ton of help, but if the board falls like this, they'll find better value at corner with the most complete player in this year's class.

12. Denver Broncos

J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan

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Denver has multiple needs on both sides of the ball, but none of those will matter until they find a quarterback, which is why they could reach for one here. It looks like the Russell Wilson era will be ending, and while McCarthy doesn't have a large sample size as a passer, he just turned 21 years old, and he's flashed the physical tools that could eventually allow him to develop into a quality starter.

13. Las Vegas Raiders

Bo Nix | QB | Oregon

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Seeing another quarterback come off the board could send the Raiders into panic mode, as they're desperate for an upgrade at the game's most important position. Nix will be a 24-year-old rookie, and there are questions about his ability to consistently push the ball vertically down the field, but he's an efficient passer who brings a ton of starting experience to the next level.

14. New Orleans Saints

JC Latham | OT | Alabama

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If the Saints want Derek Carr to live up to his massive contract, they're going to have to make some significant upgrades to the offensive line this offseason. That needs to start at tackle, where recent first-rounder Trevor Penning has struggled to develop into a reliable starter. Latham is a massive mauler with rare movement skills for his size, and the ability to play either tackle spot.

15. Indianapolis Colts

Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State

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Don't count out a receiver here, but the Colts are far more likely to get better value there in the second round than they are with this year's EDGE class. Verse is a polished, well-rounded defender who can set the edge against the run, and also get after the quarterback with a fantastic blend of both speed and power, making him a perfect fit for what the Colts need up front.

16. Seattle Seahawks

Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington

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This pick just makes too much sense. Finding interior offensive line help should easily be the Seattle's top priority this offseason, and they shouldn't have to look far for the perfect fit. Fautanu played left tackle for the nearby Huskies, but could be even more dominant at the next level if he slides inside to guard, where he'd be an instant upgrade for the Seahawks. 

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo

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The Jags have needs along the offensive line and at receiver, but they also need another stud corner to pair with Tyson Campbell. In this scenario, they opt for the defensive help, thanks to a deeper class at those positions on offense. Mitchell put up big numbers for the Rockets, and proved with a dominant week at the Senior Bowl that he can hang with top competition.

18. Cincinnati Bengals

Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State

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This is a great match of need and value for the Bengals, who need to improve the protection around Joe Burrow, particularly at right tackle. Fuaga was as dominant as any offensive lineman in college football last season, and brings a nasty playing style to the table. His experience at the right tackle spot would make him the ideal upgrade over Jonah Williams.

19. Los Angeles Rams

Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA

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Aaron Donald is still one of the NFL's most dominant interior defenders, but the loss of Von Miller and Leonard Floyd in recent years has left the Rams' pass rush without enough juice off the edges. Latu's medical evaluations will be key to his draft stock. but when healthy, he's proven he can be the kind of edge rusher who can take over a game all by himself.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia

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After going three decades without spending a first-round pick on an offensive tackle, the Steelers could make it two years in a row, with both selections coming from Athens. Mims missed time last year with an ankle injury, but his rare physical traits made him dominant when healthy. He'd pair well with former Bulldog teammate Broderick Jones to give Pittsburgh bookend tackles for the next decade.

21. Miami Dolphins

Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon

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This offense has some of the NFL's most explosive offensive weapons, and a quarterback who can take full advantage of them when healthy, but none of that matters without a stellar offensive line. Miami could use multiple upgrades to that unit, and spending this pick on the best center in this year's draft would be ideal, adding a smart, physical, athletic blocker in Powers-Johnson.

22. Philadelphia Eagles

Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson

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Philly has a solid pair of veteran corners, but Darius Slay and James Bradberry aren't getting any younger. It's time for a youth movement at the position, and this year's strong class should give the Eagles plenty of quality options here. In this scenario, they opt for an absolute ball-hawk in Wiggins, who has an ideal combination of height, length and instincts that should make him a big-play machine at the next level.

23. Houston Texans (from CLE)

Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas

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Good luck finding a more promising team than the Texans, who won the division in DeMeco Ryans' first year as head coach, despite relying on a ton of young talent at key positions. One addition that could keep them on the upswing would be a disruptive interior playmaker for their defensive front, and despite being undersized, Murphy would be the perfect fit.

24. Dallas Cowboys

Jordan Morgan | OT | Arizona

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Depending on what happens in free agency, the Cowboys could end up needing help at multiple spots along the offensive line heading into the 2024 season. That being the case, spending their top pick on a versatile blocker who could line up at multiple positions in the offensive trenches would be ideal, and Morgan's skill set would allow him to immediately plug in at either guard or tackle.

25. Green Bay Packers

Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa

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Green Bay's secondary needs help at both levels, so why not target a player who can line up anywhere in the defensive backfield? One of the most versatile and athletic prospects in the entire draft, DeJean can play outside or in the slot at corner, or on the back end as a safety. He also brings big-play ability in the return game, giving him even more value on special teams.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State

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The Bucs are likely to move on from veteran Shaq Barrett for salary cap reasons, which will leave them in need of a starting-caliber edge rusher to pair with star rookie YaYa Diaby moving forward. Robinson still needs some polish, but he's got the most explosive first step of any edge defender in this class, and a vast array of pass-rushing moves that can give opposing blockers fits.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama

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After filling their biggest need on offense with an athletic playmaker, the Cards use their additional first-round pick to do the same thing for the other side of the ball. Arizona hasn't had a true shutdown corner on the outside since Patrick Peterson, and while he needs to play with more consistency, McKinstry's physical tools give him that kind of upside.

28. Buffalo Bills

Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU

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Stefon Diggs is still one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, but especially with the loss of Gabe Davis to free agency, the Bills will be in need of a secondary target who can bring both size and big-play ability to take attention away from Diggs. Thomas has a rare blend of size and speed, and the ability to challenge opposing defenses over the top, making him the ideal candidate.

29. Detroit Lions

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | CB | Missouri

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The Lions have one of the more complete rosters in the league heading into next season, but injuries and inconsistency have been an issue for the secondary, particularly at corner. That's where Detroit should look to use this pick, and Rakestraw brings a well-rounded skill set and the kind of physical mentality that would make him right at home in Dan Campbell's locker room.

30. Baltimore Ravens

Johnny Newton | DL | Illinois

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The Ravens need to reload in the trenches on both sides of the ball, so this pick will be about finding the best value. That comes on defense in this scenario, where they're able to land an undersized but explosive interior defender in Newton who consistently blows up plays in the backfield. With breakout star Justin Madubuike set to hit the open market, Newton would be the ideal replacement.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Tyler Guyton | OT | Oklahoma

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Arguably the most talented roster in the NFL fell just short of the ultimate goal again, and there are clear areas of need they'll have to address if they want to get over the hump next year. The most glaring need for the 49ers is at right tackle, and Guyton has tons of experience there against top talent, as well as an impressive combination of size, length, and athleticism that would make him an ideal fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense.

32. Kansas City Chiefs

Darius Robinson | DL | Missouri

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Wide receiver and left tackle are the popular picks here, and with good reason. That said, the Chiefs also have a lurking need along the defensive line, with Chris Jones' future with the team still in doubt. Robinson was the most dominant player at the Senior Bowl this year, and his blend of size, athleticism, power and versatility would make him a sensible successor if Kansas City can't keep Jones with a new long-term deal.

SECOND ROUND

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33. Carolina Panthers

Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State

34. New England Patriots

Patrick Paul | OT | Houston

35. Arizona Cardinals

T'Vondre Sweat | DL | Texas

36. Washington Commanders

Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington

37. Los Angeles Chargers

Kalen King | CB | Penn State

38. Tennessee Titans

Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas

39. New York Giants

Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington

40. Washington Commanders (from CHI)

Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M

41. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)

Graham Barton | OL | Duke

42. Minnesota Vikings

Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama

43. Chicago Bears (from ATL)*

Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia

44. Las Vegas Raiders

Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia

45. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)

Ladd McConkey | WR | Georgia

46. Indianapolis Colts

Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon

47. New York Giants (from SEA)

Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)

48. Jacksonville Jaguars

Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State

49. Cincinnati Bengals

Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas

50. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson

51. Pittsburgh Steelers

T.J. Tampa | CB | Iowa State

52. Los Angeles Rams

Spencer Rattler | QB | South Carolina

53. Philadelphia Eagles

Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina

54. Cleveland Browns

Brandon Dorlus | EDGE | Oregon

55. Miami Dolphins

McKinnley Jackson | DL | Texas A&M

56. Dallas Cowboys

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | CB | Louisville

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tyler Nubin | S | Minnesota

58. Green Bay Packers

Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)

59. Houston Texans

Andru Phillips | CB | Kentucky

60. Buffalo Bills

Calen Bullock | S | USC

61. Detroit Lions

Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE | Western Michigan

62. Baltimore Ravens

Dominick Puni | OL | Kansas

63. San Francisco 49ers

Renardo Green | CB | Florida State

64. Kansas City Chiefs

Malachi Corley | WR | Western Michigan

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65. Carolina Panthers

Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas

66. Arizona Cardinals

Austin Booker | EDGE | Kansas

67. Washington Commanders

Kingsley Suamataia | OT | BYU

68. New England Patriots

Devontez Walker | WR | North Carolina

69. Los Angeles Chargers

Cade Stover | TE | Ohio State

70. New York Giants

Kiran Amegadjie | OT | Yale

71. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)

Trey Benson | RB | Florida State

72. New York Jets

Javon Bullard | S | Georgia

73. Detroit Lions (from MIN)

Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington

74. Atlanta Falcons

Josh Newton | CB | TCU

75. Chicago Bears

Adisa Isaac | EDGE | Penn State

76. Denver Broncos

D.J. James | CB | Auburn

77. Las Vegas Raiders

Ruke Orhorhoro | DL | Clemson

78. Seattle Seahawks

Junior Colson | LB | Michigan

79. Atlanta Falcons (from JAX)

Roman Wilson | WR | Michigan

80. Cincinnati Bengals

Braden Fiske | DL | Florida State

81. Seattle Seahawks (from NO)

Kris Jenkins | DL | Michigan

82. Indianapolis Colts

Jaden Hicks | S | Washington State

83. Los Angeles Rams

Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri

84. Pittsburgh Steelers

Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State

85. Cleveland Browns

Brenden Rice | WR | USC

86. Houston Texans (from PHI)

Ricky Pearsall Jr. | WR | Florida

87. Dallas Cowboys

Jonathon Brooks | RB | Texas

88. Green Bay Packers

Maason Smith | DL | LSU

89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | OL | Georgia

90. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

Javon Foster | OT | Missouri

91. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)

Cedric Gray | LB | North Carolina

92. Detroit Lions

Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut

93. Baltimore Ravens

Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest

94. San Francisco 49ers

Johnny Wilson | WR | Florida State

95. Kansas City Chiefs

Christian Jones | OT | Texas

*96. Jacksonville Jaguars

Malik Washington | WR | Virginia

*97. Philadelphia Eagles

Jonah Elliss | EDGE | Utah

*98. San Francisco 49ers

Mekhi Wingo | DL | LSU

*99. Buffalo Bills

Christian Mahogany | OL | Boston College

*100. Los Angeles Rams

Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State

*101. Washington Commanders (from SF)

Max Melton | CB | Rutgers

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102. Carolina Panthers

Zak Zinter | OL | Michigan

103. Washington Commanders

Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State

104. New England Patriots

Mohamed Kamara | EDGE | Colorado State

105. Arizona Cardinals

Javion Cohen | OL | Miami (FL)

106. Los Angeles Chargers

Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA

107. Tennessee Titans

Elijah Jones | CB | Boston College

108. New York Giants

Kamal Hadden | CB | Tennessee

109. Minnesota Vikings

Michael Pratt | QB | Tulane

110. Atlanta Falcons

Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington

111. Chicago Bears

Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama

112. New York Jets

Ben Sinnott | TE | Kansas State

113. Las Vegas Raiders

Blake Fisher | OT | Notre Dame

114. New York Jets (from DEN)

Jamari Thrash | WR | Louisville

115. Jacksonville Jaguars

Gabe Hall | DL | Baylor

116. Cincinnati Bengals

Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State

117. Jacksonville Jaguars (from NO)

Jaylen Harrell | EDGE | Michigan

118. Indianapolis Colts

Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | Minnesota

119. Seattle Seahawks

Beau Brade | S | Maryland

120. Pittsburgh Steelers

Cole Bishop | S | Utah

121. Pittsburgh Steelers (from LAR)

Beaux Limmer | OL | Arkansas

122. Denver Broncos (from MIA)

Erick All | TE | Iowa

123. Chicago Bears (from PHI)

Ainias Smith | WR | Texas A&M

124. Houston Texans (from CLE)

Grayson Murphy | EDGE | UCLA

125. San Francisco 49ers (from DAL)

James Williams | S | Miami (FL)

126. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tyrice Knight | LB | UTEP

127. Green Bay Packers

Blake Corum | RB | Michigan

128. Houston Texans

Braelon Allen | RB | Wisconsin

129. Buffalo Bills

Tyler Davis | DL | Clemson

130. Minnesota Vikings (from DET)

Marshawn Lloyd | RB | USC

131. Baltimore Ravens

Ray Davis | RB | Kentucky

132. San Francisco 49ers

Brandon Coleman | OL | TCU

133. Kansas City Chiefs

Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan

*134. Baltimore Ravens

Javon Baker | WR | UCF

*=projected compensatory selection

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