The 2024 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and anticipation is building as teams prepare to make their selections. With only 10 days left until the event kicks off in Detroit, CBS Sports recently published a special mock draft that offered a unique look at how the first round could unfold.
Experts Josh Edwards and Chris Trapasso went through the entire first round in real-time, allowing for trades to shake up the order. One of the most surprising picks in the mock draft was the Chicago Bears selecting QB Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. Other notable selections included the Washington Commanders taking QB Drake Maye at No. 2 and the Arizona Cardinals selecting WR Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4.
Several trades were made in the mock draft, with the Minnesota Vikings acquiring QB Jayden Daniels and the Denver Broncos trading up to select QB J.J. McCarthy. The mock draft also featured top talents like WR Malik Nabers, OT Joe Alt, and EDGE Dallas Turner going in the top 10 picks.
The New England Patriots were active in the mock draft, making multiple trades to acquire players like OT Olu Fashanu and WR Brian Thomas Jr. Overall, the mock draft provided an interesting look at the potential surprises and trades that could occur in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
As teams finalize their draft boards and make their final preparations, football fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the draft to see which players their favorite teams will select. Stay tuned to KP INSIDER for more updates and analysis as the 2024 NFL Draft approaches.
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