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

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North Carolina

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 230 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

2nd

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.

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LSU

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 210 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

3rd

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.

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Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

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

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Penn State

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 317 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

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.

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UCLA

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 265 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

1st

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.

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USC

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

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.

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LSU

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

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.

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Notre Dame

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 322 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

2nd

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.

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Georgia

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 240 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st

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

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Alabama

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 360 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

3rd

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

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Alabama

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 195 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

1st

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

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Illinois

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 295 lbs

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

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Washington

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

5th

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

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Oregon State

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 334 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

5th

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

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Miami (FL)

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

34th

POSITION RNK

1st

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.

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Penn State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 254 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

5th

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

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Florida State

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

3rd

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

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Florida State

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 260 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

2nd

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.

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Georgia

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 340 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

4th

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.

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Iowa

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 207 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th

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.

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Oregon

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 217 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

39th

POSITION RNK

7th

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.

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Miami (FL)

• Soph

• 6’3″

/ 305 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

2nd

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.

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Penn State

• Jr

• 5’11”

/ 190 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

3rd

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.

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Washington

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 274 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

6th

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.

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Arizona

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 325 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

43rd

POSITION RNK

7th

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.

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Duke

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 314 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

38th

POSITION RNK

6th

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

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Minnesota

• Sr

• 6’2″

/ 210 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

45th

POSITION RNK

3rd

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

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Clemson

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

2nd

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

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South Carolina

• Sr

• 6’3″

/ 227 lbs

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

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Alabama

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 252 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

3rd

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

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Texas A&M

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 230 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

75th

POSITION RNK

5th

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.

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Utah

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 246 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

111th

POSITION RNK

14th

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

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