2024 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Free Agency 4-Round Projections with Trades

See how some blockbuster trades could impact the first four rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The free agency frenzy has slowed to a crawl, and the biggest dominoes of the offseason have all fallen at this point, setting the stage for the final push toward the 2024 NFL Draft.

Big-name signings and a handful of trades have had a seismic impact on team needs that's sure to be reflected in the early rounds of the draft, while plenty of picks have already changed hands, and could be setting the stage for more blockbuster deals as we get closer to draft weekend.

As the dust continues to settle from free agency, here's an updated look at how the first four rounds of this year's draft could turn out:

*denotes projected trade

1. Chicago Bears (from CAR)

Caleb Williams | QB | USC

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Now that Justin Fields has finally been traded, we can go ahead and etch this one in stone. The Bears had a full contingent present for Williams' pro day workout Wednesday (including newly acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen), and he's fully expected to be their new franchise quarterback come next month.

2. Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels | QB | LSU

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Even without getting the top prize in this year's quarterback class, Washington still can't go wrong here with their choice of consolation prizes. Daniels and Drake Maye both have franchise traits as passers, but it's Daniels' game-breaking speed and big-play ability as a runner that could set him apart for the Commanders.

3. New England Patriots

Drake Maye | QB | North Carolina

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This is an extremely rare class in which a third QB-needy team can still land an elite prospect who in any other year would be the slam-dunk No. 1 pick. Maye has a big arm and deliver the ball with authority to every level of the field, can escape the pocke and extend plays when necessary, and has limitless upside if the Pats can be patient.

4. Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Ohio State

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This is where teams might start calling to move up for the next-best quarterback on the board, but while the Cards might listen just in case they get an offer they can't refuse, the easy money is on taking Harrison. He's a complete receiver with immediate superstar potential, and fills Arizona's biggest need on offense.

5. Minnesota Vikings (from LAC)*

J.J. McCarthy | QB | Michigan

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When the Vikings acquired an extra first-round pick in this year's draft from Houston earlier this offseason, it became clear they were loading up to make this kind of move up the board for a quarterback. Dealing the No. 23 pick to move up from No. 11 is more than worth it if McCarthy hits his lofty ceiling and develops into a franchise passer.

6. New York Giants

Malik Nabers | WR | LSU

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If the top four quarterbacks are already off the board, the Giants will have to give Daniel Jones another year to live up to his hefty contract. Giving him a true No. 1 receiver would be a huge help, and similar to the quarterback class, this year's receiver crop features a rare trio of elite talents. Nabers' elite explosiveness and big-play ability gives him the nod over Rome Odunze here.

7. Tennessee Titans

Joe Alt | OT | Notre Dame

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Odunze is tempting here, but especially after giving big money to Calvin Ridley, the Titans have to spend this pick on a franchise left tackle. Alt has all the polish and pro-readiness you'd expect from the son of a Pro Bowl tackle, even at just 20 years old. He'd be an immediate upgrade protecting Will Levis' blind side, and should be a perennial All-Pro long-term.

8. Atlanta Falcons

Dallas Turner | EDGE | Alabama

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Landing Kirk Cousins in free agency means the Falcons can focus on defense with their top draft picks, starting with this one. Atlanta desperately needs a high-upside edge rusher with elite explosiveness and athleticism, and Turner is the perfect fit. His versatility and lofty potential should make him the first defensive player off the board.

9. Chicago Bears

Rome Odunze | WR | Washington

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Landing Keenan Allen via trade was a huge win for the Bears, but that move shouldn't keep them from spending this pick on another receiver if one of the top three prospects in this year's loaded class falls to them here. Odunze is one of the most polished and complete players in the entire draft, and would give Caleb Williams an elite trio with Allen and D.J. Moore.

10. New York Jets

Brock Bowers | TE | Georgia

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The Jets made multiple moves to bolster the offensive line with veterans in free agency, and even made a splash at receiver by signing Mike Williams to pair with Garrett Wilson. That should allow them to spend this pick on another dynamic playmaker for Aaron Rodgers, and Bowers is the rare tight end prospect worthy of a top-10 slot.

11. Los Angeles Chargers (from MIN)*

Taliese Fuaga | OT | Oregon State

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After moving down six spots and adding another first-round pick, the Chargers reflect their new head coach's mentality by starting in the trenches. Fuaga is a nasty, punishing blocker who could be an immediate upgrade at right tackle, or even slide inside to guard, if necessary. Wherever he lines up, he'll set the tone for the entire unit.

12. Dallas Cowboys (from DEN)*

Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State

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Letting Tyron Smith walk in free agency has left the Cowboys with a gaping hole at left tackle. Even in a loaded tackle class, Fashanu's talent and upside are worth dealing a second-round pick to jump ahead of a ton of teams who would love to land him. Denver needs additional picks after the Russell Wilson debacle, and they could get better value targeting a second-tier quarterback prospect later in the round.

13. Las Vegas Raiders

Quinyon Mitchell | CB | Toledo

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Instead of reaching for a quarterback here, the Raiders are better off seeking value at another position of need, and seeing how the rest of the QB talent starts to come off the board. Mitchell already had the film and production, but then he dominated Senior Bowl week and the NFL Scouting Combine, cementing himself as the top corner in the class.

14. New Orleans Saints

JC Latham | OT | Alabama

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Derek Carr struggled to live up to his lofty contract during his first season in New Orleans, but it's hard to expect much from any quarterback behind a struggling offensive line. Massive upgrades are needed, and massive is exactly what Latham brings to the table, along with impressive movement skills for his size.

15. Indianapolis Colts

Jared Verse | EDGE | Florida State

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After re-signing Michael Pittman Jr. to a long-term extension, the Colts can focus on addressing any number of their defensive needs here. The secondary needs help at both levels, but if they're able to land a polished and well-rounded edge rusher like Verse at this point in the draft, they'd be better off bolstering the defensive backfield on Day 2.

16. Seattle Seahawks

Troy Fautanu | OL | Washington

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I can't stop putting this pairing together, because the fit is just too good. Seattle desperately needs help at guard, and while Fautanu played tackle for the nearby Huskies (and he could absolutely stay there at the next level, if that's what his team needs), he might be even more dominant if he slides inside at the next level.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | LSU

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Losing Calvin Ridley is a huge blow for Trevor Lawrence and the passing game, even with the addition of Gabe Davis. Adding another high-upside pass-catcher with big-play ability should be a top priority for the Jags, and Thomas brings a rare blend of size and speed that would create matchup problems for opposing defenses.

18. Cincinnati Bengals

Johnny Newton | DL | Illinois

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After signing Trent Brown to replace Jonah Williams at right tackle, the Bengals might pass up an offensive lineman here in favor of adding a disruptive playmaker to the interior of their defensive front. Newton might be a bit undersized, but he makes up for it with explosiveness that will remind Cincy fans of Geno Atkins.

19. Los Angeles Rams

Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon

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There are plenty of needs on both sides of the ball for the Rams, but they'd be wise to start with the guy who touches the ball on every play, and sets the tone for the entire offense. Powers-Johnson checks every box from both a mental and physical standpoint when it comes to elite center play, making him well worth a top-20 pick.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama

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Powers-Johnson would have been a strong fit here, but with him off the board, the Steelers should take advantage of the fact that only one corner has been picked so far. They need another talented cover man to pair with Joey Porter Jr. on the outside, and Arnold brings a well-rounded skill set, impressive instincts, and big-play ball skills.

21. Miami Dolphins

Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas

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Christian Wilkins is gone, leaving behind a massive hole in Miami's defensive line. They need an explosive interior defender who can replicate Wilkins' disruption and knack for creating big plays in the backfield, and despite his lack of ideal size, Murphy has the burst, power and athleticism to be the ideal replacement.

22. Philadelphia Eagles

Chop Robinson | EDGE | Penn State

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You can never have too many talented pass rushers, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Eagles took another one here. Robinson may not be the most well-rounded edge defender in this draft (his run defense needs some work), but he might have the most explosive first step of any prospect in this year's class.

23. Los Angeles Chargers (from CLE via HOU, MIN)*

Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas

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Cutting Mike Williams and trading away Keenan Allen saves the Chargers a ton of salary cap space, but now they're missing Justin Herbert's top two targets. With the additional first-rounder they got for trading out of the top 10, they'd be wise to dip into this year's loaded receiver class to land an explosive big-play threat like Mitchell.

24. Denver Broncos (from DAL)*

Bo Nix | QB | Oregon

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Trading down from the No. 12 spot netted Denver a much-needed second-round pick, and in this scenario, they're still able to land their quarterback of the future without reaching quite as much. Nix might not have the elite upside of this year's top passers, but his combination of experience and efficiency would be a great fit for Sean Payton.

25. Green Bay Packers

Cooper DeJean | DB | Iowa

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Signing Xavier McKinney in free agency was a huge win for the Green Bay secondary, but they still need more playmakers across that unit. DeJean has the athleticism and versatility to line up anywhere in the defensive backfield, and his big-play ability in the return game gives him even more value at the next level.

26. Kansas City Chiefs (from TB)*

Amarius Mims | OT | Georgia

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The Marquise Brown signing should allow the Chiefs to be patient and wait for value at receiver on Day 2 thanks to an extremely deep class. The most glaring need at this point is a long-term solution at left tackle, and while Mims hasn't played a ton of snaps, his physical tools and upside are worth sending a late third-round pick to Tampa Bay to jump up and secure his bright future.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from HOU)

Nate Wiggins | CB | Clemson

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Arizona landed the best player in the draft and filled their biggest need on offense with Harrison, and now they have a chance to make add another playmaker for the other side of the ball here. Wiggins has ideal height and speed for the position, and his ball skills would give the Cardinals a playmaking presence they haven't had on the outside since Patrick Peterson.

28. Buffalo Bills

Xavier Worthy | WR | Texas

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The loss of Gabe Davis has left the Bills in need of a No. 2 receiver who can make opposing defenses pay for rolling coverages to Stefon Diggs. Worthy's speed was well-known even before his record-breaking 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but his route-running skills and instincts after the catch don't get enough credit.

29. Detroit Lions

Laiatu Latu | EDGE | UCLA

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Aidan Hutchinson is already one of the most dominant edge defenders in the NFL, but the Lions need an upgrade on the other side of the defensive front. Medical concerns could keep Latu on the board longer than his pure talent might suggest, but if he's able to stay healthy, he could be a massive steal for Detroit at this point.

30. Las Vegas Raiders (from BAL)*

Michael Penix Jr. | QB | Washington

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Speaking of prospects with injury concerns who could end up being huge steals, Penix has elite arm talent, and wins from the pocket as well as any passer in this class. It would take at least their third-round pick to jump back into the first round, but if Penix is able to avoid injury at the next level, he could take the Raiders' offense to a level Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell can't touch.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama

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Offensive line is a strong possibility here, but don't be surprised if the 49ers opt for some defensive help here instead. A deep corner class should give them some strong options here, and McKinstry's combination of size, length, athleticism and big-play ability would make him a fantastic fit, as well as a solid value pick.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from KC)*

Graham Barton | OL | Duke

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Tampa Bay drops back six spots in this scenario, adding an extra third-rounder and still ending up with the guy they probably would have taken at their original slot. Barton has the ability to play all five positions along the offensive line, and since the Bucs need upgrades at both left guard and center, they could try him out at both spots and see where he fits best.

SECOND ROUND

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33. Carolina Panthers

Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon

34. New England Patriots

Ladd McConkey | WR | Georgia

35. Arizona Cardinals

Darius Robinson | DL | Missouri

36. Washington Commanders

Tyler Guyton | OT | Oklahoma

37. Los Angeles Chargers

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | CB | Missouri

38. Tennessee Titans

Kamari Lassiter | CB | Georgia

39. Carolina Panthers (from NYG)

Zach Frazier | OL | West Virginia

40. Washington Commanders (from CHI)

Chris Braswell | EDGE | Alabama

41. Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)

Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M

42. Houston Texans (from MIN)

Braden Fiske | DL | Florida State

43. Atlanta Falcons

Renardo Green | CB | Florida State

44. Baltimore Ravens (from LV)*

Jordan Morgan | OL | Arizona

45. New Orleans Saints (from DEN)

Brandon Dorlus | EDGE | Oregon

46. Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Nubin | S | Minnesota

47. New York Giants (from SEA)

Kris Jenkins | DL | Michigan

48. Jacksonville Jaguars

Cooper Beebe | OL | Kansas State

49. Cincinnati Bengals

Keon Coleman | WR | Florida State

50. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)

Kalen King | CB | Penn State

51. Pittsburgh Steelers

Xavier Legette | WR | South Carolina

52. Los Angeles Rams

Michael Hall Jr. | DL | Ohio State

53. Philadelphia Eagles

Tez Walker | WR | North Carolina

54. Cleveland Browns

T'Vondre Sweat | DL | Texas

55. Miami Dolphins

Patrick Paul | OT | Houston

56. Denver Broncos (from DAL)*

T.J. Tampa | CB | Iowa State

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bralen Trice | EDGE | Washington

58. Green Bay Packers

Christian Haynes | OL | Connecticut

59. Houston Texans

Roman Wilson | WR | Michigan

60. Buffalo Bills

Javon Bullard | S | Georgia

61. Detroit Lions

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | CB | Louisville

62. Baltimore Ravens

Andru Phillips | CB | Kentucky

63. San Francisco 49ers

Ruke Orhorhoro | DL | Clemson

64. Kansas City Chiefs

Malachi Corley | WR | Western Michigan

THIRD ROUND

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65. Carolina Panthers

Adisa Isaac | EDGE | Penn State

66. Arizona Cardinals

Trey Benson | RB | Florida State

67. Washington Commanders

Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | Texas

68. New England Patriots

Kingsley Suamataia | OT | BYU

69. Los Angeles Chargers

Theo Johnson | TE | Penn State

70. New York Giants

Josh Newton | CB | TCU

71. Arizona Cardinals (from TEN)

Christian Mahogany | OL | Boston College

72. New York Jets

Jaden Hicks | S | Washington State

73. Detroit Lions (from MIN)

Ricky Pearsall Jr. | WR | Florida

74. Atlanta Falcons

Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | Washington

75. Chicago Bears

Marshawn Kneeland | EDGE | Western Michigan

76. Denver Broncos

Leonard Taylor III | DL | Miami (FL)

77. Baltimore Ravens (from LV)*

Johnny Wilson | WR | Florida State

78. Washington Commanders (from SEA)

Caelen Carson | CB | Wake Forest

79. Atlanta Falcons (from JAX)

Mekhi Wingo | DL | LSU

80. Cincinnati Bengals

Dominick Puni | OL | Kansas

81. Seattle Seahawks (from NO)

Payton Wilson | LB | North Carolina State

82. Indianapolis Colts

Ben Sinnott | TE | Kansas State

83. Los Angeles Rams

Spencer Rattler | QB | South Carolina

84. Pittsburgh Steelers

McKinnley Jackson | DL | Texas A&M

85. Cleveland Browns

Austin Booker | EDGE | Kansas

86. Houston Texans (from PHI)

D.J. James | CB | Auburn

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)

Jonah Elliss | EDGE | Utah

91. Green Bay Packers (from BUF)

Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL)

92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from DET)

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | LB | Clemson

93. Baltimore Ravens

Junior Colson | LB | Michigan

94. San Francisco 49ers

Brenden Rice | WR | USC

95. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from KC)*

Max Melton | CB | Rutgers

*96. Jacksonville Jaguars

Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri

*97. Cincinnati Bengals

Cade Stover | TE | Ohio State

*98. Pittsburgh Steelers (from PHI)

Kiran Amegadjie | OT | Yale

*99. Los Angeles Rams

Mohamed Kamara | EDGE | Colorado State

*100. Washington Commanders (from SF)

Christian Jones | OT | Texas

FOURTH ROUND

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101. Carolina Panthers

Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State

102. Seattle Seahawks (from WAS)

Calen Bullock | S | USC

103. New England Patriots

Gabriel Murphy | EDGE | UCLA

104. Arizona Cardinals

Ainias Smith | WR | Texas A&M

105. Los Angeles Chargers

Blake Corum | RB | Michigan

106. Tennessee Titans

Zak Zinter | OL | Michigan

107. New York Giants

Michael Pratt | QB | Tulane

108. Minnesota Vikings

Cam Hart | CB | Notre Dame

109. Atlanta Falcons

Cedric Gray | LB | North Carolina

110. Los Angeles Chargers (from CHI)

Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan

111. New York Jets

Jermaine Burton | WR | Alabama

112. Las Vegas Raiders

Javon Foster | OT | Missouri

113. Baltimore Ravens (from DEN via NYJ)

Gabe Hall | DL | Baylor

114. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaylen Harrell | EDGE | Michigan

115. Cincinnati Bengals

M.J. Devonshire | CB | Pitt

116. Jacksonville Jaguars (from NO)

DeWayne Carter | DL | Duke

117. Indianapolis Colts

Elijah Jones | CB | Boston College

118. Seattle Seahawks

Jalen McMillan | WR | Washington

119. Pittsburgh Steelers

Dylan McMahon | OL | North Carolina State

120. Philadelphia Eagles (from LAR via PIT)

Jaylan Ford | LB | Texas

121. Denver Broncos (from MIA)

Xavier Thomas | EDGE | Clemson

122. Chicago Bears (from PHI)

Tyler Davis | DL | Clemson

123. Houston Texans (from CLE)

Trevin Wallace | LB | Kentucky

124. San Francisco 49ers (from DAL)

Blake Fisher | OT | Notre Dame

125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Beau Brade | S | Maryland

126. Green Bay Packers

Roger Rosengarten | OT | Washington

127. Houston Texans

Cole Bishop | S | Utah

128. Buffalo Bills

Khyree Jackson | CB | Oregon

129. Minnesota Vikings (from DET)

Marshawn Lloyd | RB | USC

130. Baltimore Ravens

Myles Cole | EDGE | Texas Tech

131. Kansas City Chiefs

Kamal Hadden | CB | Tennessee

*132. San Francisco 49ers

Javon Cohen | OL | Miami (FL)

*133. Buffalo Bills

Jaylen Wright | RB | Tennessee

*134. New York Jets (from BAL)

Mason McCormick | OL | South Dakota State

*135. San Francisco 49ers

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | S | Texas Tech

*=projected compensatory selection

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