2024 NFL Mock Draft: Record-Tying QB Class Dominates 1st-Round Forecast

The latest first-round projections for the 2024 NFL Draft are loaded with talented quarterback prospects.

Luke Easterling | Nov 28, 2023

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Record-Tying QB Class Dominates 1st-Round Forecast /

Not since the legendary 1983 class have we seen six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, but this year's group of top passers could give them a run for their money.

That talent and depth is reflected in the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The 33rd Team, which has a record-tying six signal-callers coming off the board among the top 32 picks.

USC's Caleb Williams leads the pack (No. 1, Chicago Bears), followed by North Carolina's Drake Maye (No. 3, New England Patriots). LSU's Jayden Daniels (No. 6, New York Giants) also lands in the top 10, followed by Washington's Michael Penix Jr. (No. 11, Las Vegas Raiders), Michigan's J.J. McCarthy (No. 19, Atlanta Falcons), and Oregon's Bo Nix (No. 21, Minnesota Vikings).

USC quarterback Caleb Williams — Caleb Williams headlines a deep and talented quarterback class in 2024 / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

It's hard to argue with any of those picks, as all six prospects have displayed first-round talent throughout the 2024 college football season. Daniels, Penix and Nix are in a three-way race for the Heisman Trophy, and while Williams and Maye may not have lived up to their lofty preseason expectations, their talent and potential should still see them come off the board in the top five. If Michigan can make a run at the national title game, McCarthy's draft stock could also continue to improve.

While six quarterbacks is a big number, it's still not the most plentiful position group in this mock draft, as eight offensive tackles are selected in the first round here. Penn State's Olu Fashanu (No. 4, Chicago Bears) and Notre Dame's Joe Alt (No. 8, New York Jets) headline a loaded class at a premium position.

To check out the full first-round projection from The 33rd Team, click here.

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Published Nov 28, 2023

LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more. Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com