2024 NFL Mock Draft; Post Super Bowl (TWO ROUNDS!)
By Hayden Shapiro
The NFL season is all said and done, and yet again, the Kansas City Chiefs are your super bowl champs. Winning three out of the last five super bowls, the only question that comes to my mind is: who can they add in the draft to keep them dangerous? Well, in this mock, with the updated FINAL draft order, I answer that question and many more. As always, if you like what you read, hit that follow button and stay tuned for much more draft content as we enter the offseason! Much love, stay cool, and enjoy.
- CHI — Caleb Williams, QB USC
Keeping Eberflus and his staff was a big indicator of the Bears not wanting to deal the number one selection. Fields has shown flashes of potential, but I truly believe that Chicago cannot pass up on Williams. He is a generational talent and an opportunity like this, picking number one in the NFL draft, does not arise often. He has the ability to throw from multiple arm slots and can extend plays like I have never seen from a prospect.
2. WSH — Jayden Daniels, QB LSU
At first, I had this as a bit of a “shake-up”, but I think this pick may come into fruition. Daniels is a really unique player and Washington might surprise some people taking him over Maye here at two. He can run like Lamar Jackson and has the accuracy of Joe Burrow. Daniels’ Heisman campaign was unbelievable and I think he can make an impact from the get-go in the league.
3. NE — Marvin Harrison Jr, WR Ohio St
You may be thinking, “Woah! No QB here?” but hear me out. Later in this mock I have the Pats trading back up into the first round, so why not use your draft capital wisely and take the best player in the class here at three? Harrison Jr’s elite body control and uncanny ability to haul in contested catches is special. He is going to be an all-pro caliber player right off the bat. He’s got a lanky frame and long strides, it’s like he was made in a lab to play wide receiver.
4. ATL (Trade w/ ARI) — Drake Maye, QB UNC
Atlanta ships off a couple firsts and maybe a defensive back to move up to four. They do this because of Drake Maye’s unexpected slip. Maye has the pocket presence of a seasoned veteran and he’s a completely underrated athlete. He is going to test extremely well at the combine and if the draft does go something like this, I have no doubt in my mind that Atlanta will jump all over Maye.
5. LAC — Brock Bowers, TE Georgia
The Chargers need help in a lot of areas. In a deep EDGE class and one with a lot of talent in the secondary, they opt for a shiny new offensive weapon here at five. Bowers can block, he can line up outside, in the slot, and on the line. He’s listed at TE, but he’s truly just an athlete. He is going to make noise right away in LA and is going to quickly become one of Herbert’s favorite targets. Positional value goes out the window when a prospect like Bowers enters the conversation. Not to mention, the Chargers signing Jim harbaugh means a lot here because of how difficult Brock Bowers was to gameplan for while Harbaugh was at Michigan. I also could see a Jer’Zhan Newton pick here at five (Big 10 Player).
6. NYG — Malik Nabers, WR LSU
Nabers’ explosiveness after the catch combined with his strong hands and chiseled frame lead to him being the second wideout off the board. The Giants need help at almost every skill position, and Nabers is the wideout they go with, for good reason. It looks like we might get one more season of Daniel Jones trying to prove that he deserves to be the QB long-term, so why not surround him with weapons?
7. TEN — Joe Alt, OT Notre Dame
The Titans need help at WR but given how deep this class is at the position, they opt for Alt here at seven. Alt is a great pass blocker but needs to develop some more in the run game. He can start from day one and will provide Will Levis with some more protection in Nashville.
8. ARI (Trade w/ ATL) — Olu Fashanu, OT Penn St
Arizona gains draft compensation from ATL and gets the best tackle in the class at eight. Fashanu is so strong and plays with heavy hands. He won’t be beat by smaller rushers and excels in the run game, paving paths for his backs. He is a mauler and also allows the Cardinals to get off of DJ Humpries’ awful contract.
9. CHI — Rome Odunze, WR Washington
This is fun, man. Pairing Odunze with DJ Moore, two guys who have such different skill sets, is just a recipe for success in an offense run by the now number one pick in Caleb Williams. This surrounds Williams with dynamic playmakers and gives him a lot of firepower on the perimeter. Odunze can stretch the field, but is also sneakily good after the ball is in his hands. Given his size, I compare him to Cooper Kupp. he doesn;t have blazing speed or dazzling agility, but he is so smart and has great vision after the catch. He can be used on screens, but also has the tenacity to bring in contested catches. I really am starting to like this pick here at nine, as I’ve mocked it two times in a row.
10. NYJ — Taliese Fuaga, OT Oregon St
Fuaga might be the biggest riser from the senior bowl. He had an amazing week, and for lack of better word, the Jets have an abysmal offensive line. Fuaga brings a gigantic frame and is quite a polished run blocker. He can play either tackle spot and can start from day one. He is going to bolster up this unit and help protect Aaron Rodgers as well as pave paths for Breece Hall. I really like this fit.
11. MIN — Laiatu Latu, EDGE UCLA
Latu is arguably the best defensive player in this class. His high motor and uber-explosive play-style is out of this world for someone who hasn’t even stepped onto an NFL field. He has the positional versatility to line up with his hand in the dirt or play standing. This Brian Flores defense blitzes a ton and Latu would be a picture-perfect fit for the scheme.
12. DEN — Terrion Arnold, CB Alabama
Arnold is a long corner with amazing ball skills. His feisty attitude is not a fun matchup for any wideout and his speed allows him to close down on wideouts if he happens to get beat. He takes very calculated risks and would be yet another lockdown corner in Denver. A tandem of Pat Surtain II and Terrion Arnold would be extremely difficult to gameplan for.
13. LV — Bo Nix, QB Oregon
Nix’s super-senior-bowl performance absolutely shoots him up my board. He is a pro-ready prospect and can start from day one. He simply does not turn the ball over and will be a vocal leader for this Vegas offense. His pocket presence is uncanny and his arm strength is completely underrated. I really am growing to like this fit, as Nix slots in as the QB4 in this class.
14. NO — Jer’Zhan Newton, DL Illinois
I would absolutely hate to see my favorite prospect end up in New Orleans, but it just makes too much sense. On an aging defense, Newton brings positional versatility and an extremely high motor. He plays with his hair on fire and splits double teams better than any interior D-Line prospect I’ve seen in quite some time. Newton can stop the run, take on multiple blocks at once, and has a plethora of pass rush moves in his arsenal. He could end up being the best defensive player taken in this class.
15. IND — Brian Thomas Jr, WR LSU
Brian Thomas Jr was often in the shadow of Tiger teammate Malik Nabers, but don’t let that take away from his special route running and strong hands. Thomas Jr is a great red-zone threat and will be a sure-handed possession receiver in the league. If Indy is unable to re-sign Michael Pittman Jr, this LSU Tiger would fill that void rather quickly.
16. SEA — Dallas Turner, EDGE Alabama
Turner is a pro-ready edge rusher and can start from day one. His high motor combined with his many pass rush moves makes him a special player. He seems to be involved on every play and he had an absolutely insane pass-rush win rate in 2023. He was the heart and soul of this Bama defense and will make an impact right away in a struggling Seattle front seven.
17. JAX — Keon Coleman, WR Florida St
Coleman’s strong hands make him a solid day one pick. He is a great route runner, but also possesses the ability to stretch the field. He is a long wideout and can bring down contested balls with the best of them.
18. CIN — Jared Verse, EDGE Florida St
Verse is an unbelievable run stopper and fits this Cincinnati scheme to a T. Him and Trey Hendrickson would be so difficult to prepare for and would quickly become one of the best EDGE tandems in the league. Verse has recorded 15+ TFL’s in each of his two seasons at Florida State and his play will translate to the next level given his ability to set a strong edge and play with heavy hands.
19. NE (Trade w/ LAR) — JJ McCarthy, QB Michigan
Here we go, a Patriots trade up! The Patriots select Mac Jones’ successor in JJ McCarthy here in the middle of the first after a trade up with the Rams. I think McCarthy is a very safe quarterback who is a proven winner. His arm strength is questionable, but he is very accurate and is a very under-the-radar athlete. He can extend plays and will become a fan favorite fast in New England.
20. PIT — JC Latham, OT Alabama
This pick allows Broderick Jones to move back to left tackle and surrounds Kenny Pickett with protection. Latham is a very good run blocker and plays very physically. This just makes so much sense as Pittsburgh ran the ball more than anyone else in the league last year. The Bama product paves paths for his RB’s and has the ability to play inside or out. Najee and Jaylen Warren would be big fans of this selection.
21. MIA — Jackson Powers-Johnson, C Oregon
Miami needs to keep Tua healthy. WHen he has been 100%, he has looked good. The Dolphins bolster up the interior of their line here with a polished run + pass blocker in Powers-Johnson. He started for some time at Oregon and should be ready from day one.
22. PHI — Kamren Kinchens, S Miami (FLA)
Kinchens is an absolute ballhawk. When doing these mocks, I often debate whether to throw positional value out the window. That’s how much I like this guy. He can read QB’s eyes from way down the field and lurks over the middle using his incredible instincts to detect slants/drags. Kinchens is ready to go from the start, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was taken even in the top 14 picks.
23. HOU — Chop Robinson, EDGE Penn St
Chop has the talent to be a top 10 pick, but size and injury concerns lead to a slide. Houston is getting a guy who might have the highest motor in this class. He just seems to be involved in every play. He can set the edge and rush the passer. A pass rush duo of Will Anderson Jr and Chop Robinson will give teams nightmares for many years to come.
24. DAL — Kool-Aid Mckinstry, CB Alabama
Kool-Aid was my cornerback number one not too long ago, but his unwillingness to tackle and CFP play has him slipping down my board a bit. He is a pure man-to-man corner, a guy who takes risks, but he’s got the speed to get back into coverage. He needs to improve in press coverage, as he is often knocked around by bigger wideouts, but the Tuscaloosa product has all the tools to succeed in the league. He has great instincts and is very smart down the field. If Dallas is unable to get Stephon Gilmore back, I really am a fan of this selection. I could also see McKinstry play safety in certain packages.
25. GB — Patrick Paul, OT Houston
Very simple: David Bakhtiari just can’t stay on the field. It’s looking like his time in green Bay is coming to a close, so the Packers opt for a younger option with a boatload of potential. Paul is raw, but with some sanding of the edges, I could totally see him being a solid starting tackle in the league. This pick also allows him to learn from two great tackles and a great coach in Matt LaFleur. Adding some depth to a rather complete GB squad.
26. TB — Ladd McConkey, WR Georgia
McConkey was one of the highest risers from the senior bowl. He can stretch the field, but is also a phenomenal route runner. He will quickly become one of Baker’s favorite targets in Tampa. He is going to test very well at the combine with his long strides and strong hands.
27. ARI — Cooper DeJean, DB Iowa
DeJean is one of the most unique players in this class. He can line up all over the field and is a more than willing tackler. He struggles against faster wideouts but has the football IQ to call out plays before the snap, allowing him to switch coverage. He would be a nice fit in this young Arizona defense. I suspect a wide range of positions will be played by DeJean at the next level because he is so versatile.
28. BUF — Kamari Lassiter, CB Georgia
Lassiter plays with more tenacity than any other player in this draft. He literally plays like he’s 6’5, 250. This translates to his uber-athletic coverage and versatility in the secondary. He is an amazing tackler and has the instincts to break up passes over the middle + down the field. He is sticky in press but uses his football IQ to take calculated risks and jump routes in zone.
29. DET — Nate Wiggins, CB Clemson
Wiggins has long arms and great press skills. His speed worries me, but on the perimeter, he would be a perfect get for Detroit. He was matched up against some of the best wideouts in the country during his time at Clemson and did not disappoint. He is a safe selection wherever he ends up. What I’m trying to say is that you know what you’re getting with Wiggins.
30. BAL — Adonai Mitchell, WR Texas
Mitchell has a wide frame and very good body control. He’s a great red zone threat and also possesses the ability to stretch the field. Strong hands and above average route running will make him a day one target for MVP Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, with their eyes set on the super bowl and nothing less.
31. SF — Amarius Mims, OT Georgia
Mims is a mammoth of a human being. He uses his size and strength to plow through defenders in the run game. He could benefit from sitting a year, learning from one of the best tackles to ever do it, Trent Williams. I really like this selection for the 49ers, but if Mims has a good combine, which he will, given his insane athleticism for his size, he may end up going earlier than this.
32. KC — Roman Wilson, WR Michigan
Wilson just has Chiefs written all over him. He’s an unbelievable route runner, he’s got strong hands, and is sneakily dangerous after the catch. Very deceptive in the slot and Mahomes is going to appreciate his presence right away. Ready to start from day, is Wilson.
33. CAR — Xavier Worthy, WR Texas
Carolina just needs weapons. As a proud Panthers fan, I would be absolutely ecstatic if the Cats selected Worthy here to kick off round two. he can be used all over the field and reminds me a lot of Rashee Rice, a guy who really brokeout in his rookie campain in Kansas City. Worthy has been unbeleivably consistant in college, never dropping below 900 yards in a season. Worthy is a dynamic playmaker and would give a struggling Bryce Young a shiny new offensive tool, attempting to make some plays in Charlotte.
34. NE — Darius Robinson, EDGE/DL Missouri
At 6’5″, 291 pounds, with 35″ metal arms, Robinson is a game-wrecker. He can line up all over the line and gives New England another young defensive project to play with. Robinson was one of the standouts at the senior bowl and I like the idea of him in New England alongside Keion White, whom the Pats took last year early in round two. Robinson is a mammoth of a human being and possesses all the tools to be an impact player in the league.
35. ARI — Mo Kamara, EDGE Colorado St
Coming in as, dare I say it, my favorite player in this class, Kamarais one of those guys who simply is involved on every single play. He lacks the ideal size of an NFL EDGE, but his explosiveness and quick first step allows him to enter the backfield and disrupt plays. He was so efficient in college, LEADING THE FBS (YES! THE ENTIRE COUNTRY!) in pressures as well as anchoring a somewhat surprisingly great Colorado St Rams defense. Kamara has the quickness and drive to be an impact player at the next level, even if it takes a bit for him to adjust to the NFL. A pairing of two young guns on the outside of the line in BJ Ojulari, who tested very well at the combine in ’22 and had an above average rookie season, and Mo Kamara is making me salivate. These two uber-athletic rushers play with an extremely high motor, blowing up outside runs as well as hurrying the QB.
36. WSH — Troy Fautanu, OL Washington
A polished run blocker who will come in and immediately help this shaky line. Gives new signal caller, Jayden Daniels, some good interior protection and excels in paving paths for his RB’s.
37. LAC — Quinyon Mitchell, CB Toledo
This is insane value. Mitchell is first round talent, but the way this mock shaped up he fell to round two. Great ball skills and takes very calculated risks. Immediate help in an abysmal Chargers secondary.
38. TEN — Troy Franklin, WR Oregon
39. NYG — Tyler Nubin, S Minnesota
40. WSH — Bralen Trice, EDGE Washington
41. GB — Ennis Rakestraw Jr, CB Missouri
42. MIN — TJ Tampa, CB Iowa St
43. ATL — Byron Murphy II, DL Texas
44. LV — T’Vondre Sweat, NT Texas
45. NO — Jordan Morgan, OT Arizona
46. IND — Kalen King, CB Penn St
47. NYG — Jeremiah Trotter Jr
48. JAX — Graham Barton, OG Duke
49. CIN — Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE Texas
50. PHI — Xavier Legette, WR South Carolina
51. PIT — Jonah Elliss, EDGE Utah
52. LAR — Chris Braswell, EDGE Alabama
53. PHI — Renardo Green, CB Florida St
54. CLE — Malik Washington, WR Virgina
55. MIA — Peyton Wilson, LB North Carolina St
56. DAL — Tyler Guyton, OT Oklahoma
57. TB — Christian Haynes, IOL UConn
58. GB — Adissa Issaac, EDGE Penn St
59. HOU — Kiran Amegadjie, OT Yale
60. BUF — Edgerrin Cooper, LB Texas A&M
61. DET — Jay’Lynn Polk, WR Washington
62. BAL — Kingsley Suamataia, OT BYU
63. SF — Sedrick Van Penn, IOL Georgia
64. KC — Kris Jenkins, DT Michigan
