2024 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots’ Bill Belichick gets QB, Caleb Williams falls to unexpected team outside top 5

After the Fields trade, the Bears have their sights set on the quarterback market in the draft and land on Maye, a polished, multiple-year starter with mobility and a strong arm.

Surprise! The Patriots go with Daniels over Caleb Williams as the second quarterback off the board. Daniels is an athletic marvel with two years of high-caliber passing productivity in the SEC.

The Cardinals would have quite the conundrum here: in this mock, they stay with Murray and get him the premier weapon in the class.

The Commanders would have a major decision to make here: go Caleb Williams, pick a stellar offensive tackle prospect, or trade down. In this mock, they go with the brick-wall blocker from Penn State who boasts All-Pro upside.

Lati is the most ready-to-go, off-the-bus outside rusher in the class, which is precisely what this surprisingly surging Bears defense needs.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht is never one to back away from a splash move in the offseason. Here, he swings a deal with the Jets to stop Williams’ fall.

While I’d be surprised if the Giants don’t go quarterback here, with three already off the board and Daniel Jones’ $35 million fully guaranteed 2024 salary on the books, they actually may go in a different direction inside the top 10.

Alt may not have All-Pro upside, but he’s pro-ready, which is exactly what the Titans should be looking for at tackle entering 2024.

The Saints could use more weaponry for Derek Carr, and Bowers is as complete as they come at the tight end position.

No one will fault the Jets for getting a nasty blocker with brute strength to protect Aaron Rodgers.

McKinstry is the exact cornerback the Raiders need in the secondary. Physical, alpha mentality on the perimeter.

The most sought after interior rusher goes to the team with the biggest need on the inside of its defensive front.

Odunze is an intimidating, sculpted presence on the perimeter. Fun addition to Buffalo’s offense.

Fuaga’s a masher who’d fit well at right tackle in Denver.

Leave it to the Seahawks to make a surprise Round 1 selection every year. Check their draft history. Kinchens here would feel a touch early, but he’s arguably the finest safety prospect in the class.

HIghway robbery here for the Rams, who add the ultra-athletic rusher with rubber-band bend at No. 16 overall.

If Tee Higgins isn’t re-signed, Coleman would the natural replacement. Similar frame and skill set.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon came up in the Philadelphia organization, where the pass rush was relentless, and an onus was put on the defensive line in the first round.

With Justin Fields in the mix, the Falcons go back to the offensive side of the ball in Round 1. Mims has monstrous upside and can eventually replace Kaleb McGary at right tackle.

The Packers are kinda-sorta in best-player-available mode here, and DeJean’s playmaking instincts get him selected this high to a team that hasn’t shied away from defensive backs early in the draft.

A springy, experienced, productive quarterback this late in the first round represents a bargain for the Vikings. Easy choice at this stage of Kirk Cousins’ career.

While not quite as eye-poppingly disruptive as he was in 2022, Taylor is still a strong, athletic, physical specimen at defensive tackle, who’d represent the future inside for the Colts defensive front.

It’s a Penn State reunion in the Steelers secondary. Joey Porter Jr. and King usher in a new, lockdown era at cornerback in Pittsburgh.

Trice is an ultra-refined pass-rush move karate master with his hands who’d generate a fun pairing with Will Anderson Jr. on the edge in Houston.

Morgan is a sizable, athletic pass-pro specialist who’d be a sensible pick in Kansas City, especially with the long-term future in mind.

More reinforcement up front in front of Trevor Lawrence with the polished guard-tackle prospect from Duke.

Nubin is a do-everything safety prospect who has pieced together another fine season at Minnesota.

More cornerback help on the perimeter with the twitchy defender from Clemson.

Legette is the gritty YAC monster the 49ers would adore to incorporate into their offense.

Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy have been tremendous adds for the Ravens in 2023. This pick is made with the future in mind.

Cooper was a star in another disappointing year at Texas A&M, and the Dolphins would like more long-term stability at that second-level position.

Elliss is an emerging edge rusher in this class, and the Eagles will want to continue to prepare for the future at that position.