The 2024 NFL draft is hurtling towards reality and while teams are conveying calm, there are a bunch of anxious coaching staffs right now. None more so than the group in Dallas, who are all on the final year of their contracts amidst a business season that say attrition with little gains to the roster.
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1: Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams
Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) scrambles during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
2: Washington Commanders – QB Jayden Daniels
Quarterback Jayden Daniels 5 as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 25, 2023.
3: New England Patriots – QB Drake Maye
Nov 25, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
4: Arizona Cardinals – WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
4. Arizona Cardinals – Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
5: Los Angeles Chargers – OT Joe Alt
Sep 9, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle Joe Alt (76) during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
6: New York Giants – WR Malik Nabers
Sep 25, 2021; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
7: Tennessee Titans – OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) stands on the sidelines during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
8: Atlanta Falcons – Edge Dallas Turner
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
9: Chicago Bears – WR Rome Odunze
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) warms up before playing against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
10: New York Jets – OT Taliese Fuaga
Oct 8, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (75) blocks during the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
11: Minnesota Vikings – QB JJ McCarthy
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates after the 34-13 win over Washington to win the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
12: Denver Broncos – Edge Jared Verse
Oct 14, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jared Verse (5) against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
13: Oakland Raiders – OT JC Latham
Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman JC Latham (65) celebrates with a cow bell in Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State University. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 40-17. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
14: New Orleans Saints – TE Brock Bowers
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the third quarter as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
15: Indianapolis Colts – CB Quinyon Mitchell
Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) breaks up a pass intended for Miami (OH) Redhawks wide receiver Gage Larvadain (10) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
16: Seattle Seahawks – Safety Cooper DeJean
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) catches a punt at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Iowa City. DeJean returned the punt for a touchdown and it was later called back after review ruled he fair-caught the punt.
17: Jacksonville Jaguars – CB Terrion Arnold
Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) breaks up a pass intended for LSU Tigers wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
18: Cincinnati Bengals – OT Troy Fautanu
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
19: Los Angeles Rams – Edge Laiatu Latu
Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) after defeating the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
20: Pittsburgh Steelers – OC Jackson Powers-Johnson
Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports
21: Miami Dolphins – WR Brian Thomas Jr.
Brian Thomas Jr (11) pick six and scores a touchdown as the LSU Tigers take on the the Army Black Knights in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October. 21, 2023.
22: Philadelphia Eagles – Edge Chop Robinson
31. San Francisco 49ers – Chop Robinson, DE, Penn State
23: Minnesota Vikings – CB Nate Wiggins
Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) smiles after breaking up a pass to South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Clemson won 16-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
24: Dallas Cowboys – OL Graham Barton
Nov 27, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils offensive tackle Graham Barton (62) celebrates a point during the first half of the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Wallace Wade Stadium. at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
With the predicament Dallas finds themselves in, they should thank their lucky stars someone like Duke OL Graham Barton could make it to 24. Not only is he a powerhouse, he’s technically sound and can play any of the five OL spots. He may not be the biggest or strongest but this type of versatility doesn’t grow on trees. With how little depth Dallas has at every spot, Barton brings as much insurance and talent as a single prospect possibly could. His short-term role would be anywhere from center, left guard or left tackle and long-term he could be the heir to Zack Martin as the leader of this offensive line.
25: Green Bay Packers – OT Amarius Mims
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
26: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR Xavier Worthy
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semi-finals at the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 1, 2024. The Huskies won the game 37-31.
27: Arizona Cardinals – DT Johnny Newton
Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton (94) reacts to a missed stop in the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
28: Buffalo Bills – WR Adonai Mitchell
Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) catches a touchdown pass against Washington Huskies running back Ryder Bumgarner (25) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
29: Detroit Lions – DT Byron Murphy II
Dec 2, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat (93) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
30: Baltimore Ravens – OT Tyler Guyton
Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton (60) is pictured at OU media day in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
31:San Francisco 49ers – OT Jordan Morgan
Nov 25, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
32: Kansas City Chiefs – WR Keon Coleman
Nov 18, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) catches a ball in the endzone to score a touchdown against the North Alabama Lions during the third quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports
Picks 33 through 43
Tennessee wide receiver Kaleb Webb (84) reaches for the ball while defended by Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during a football game between Tennessee and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
33: Carolina Panthers – Edge Adisa Isaac
34: New England Patriots – Safety Tyler Nubin
35: Arizona Cardinals – CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
36: Washington Commanders – OT Patrick Paul
37: Los Angeles Chargers – CB T.J. Tampa
38: Tennessee Titans – OT Kingsley Suamataia
39: Carolina Panthers – WR Xavier Legette
40: Washington Commanders – RB Trey Benson
41: Green Bay Packers – CB Max Melton
42: Houston Texans – Edge Marshawn Kneeland
Picks 43 through 55
43: Atlanta Falcons – WR Ja’Lynn Polk
44: Oakland Raiders – QB Bo Nix
45: New Orleans Saints – DT Michael Hall Jr.
46: Indianapolis Colts – Edge Darius Robinson
47: New York Giants: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
48: Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Troy Franklin
49: Cincinnati Bengals – WR Ladd McConkey
50: Philadelphia Eagles – LB Edgerrin Cooper
51: Pittsburgh Steelers – OG Cooper Beebe
52: Los Angeles Rams – CB Mike Sainristil
53: Philadelphia Eagles – Safety Kamren Kinchens
54: Cleveland Browns – Edge Chris Braswell
55: Miami Dolphins – QB Michael Penix Jr.
56: Dallas Cowboys – LB Payton Wilson
Oct 7, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) runs the ball after recovering a fumble during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Wolfpack alum Payton Wilson would likely be the consensus LB1 if it wasn’t for his lengthy injury history, which includes dual ACL tears in just a couple years dating back to his high school days. This awful luck did not stop him from competing however as he proved himself as one of the best linebackers in this class.
He has true three-level impact as one of the only prospects that can shoot a gap in the run game and drop back into coverage comfortably. The injury history is certainly a concern but what’s NFL draft season without the Cowboys taking a flyer in the second round?
Picks 57 through 64
58: Green Bay Packers – LB Cedric Gray
59: Houston Texans – OG Christian Haynes
60: Buffalo Bills – DT Kris Jenkins
61: Detroit Lions – WR Ricky Pearsall
62: Baltimore Ravens – OT Roger Rosengarten
63: San Francisco 49ers – Edge Brandon Dorlus
64: Kansas City Chiefs – TE Ben Sinnot
Round 3: Picks 65-75
65: Carolina Panthers – CB Kamari Lassiter
66: Arizona Cardinals – LB Junior Colson
67: Washington Commanders – Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
68: New England Patriots – WR Roman Wilson
69: Los Angeles Chargers – WR Devontez Walker
70: New York Giants – WR Malachi Corley
71: Arizona Cardinals – Safety Javon Bullard
72: New York Jets – WR Jalen McMillan
73: Detroit Lions – CB Kris Abrams-Draine
74: Atlanta Falcons – Safety Cole Bishop
75: Chicago Bears – TE Ja’Tavion Sanders
Picks 76-86
76: Denver Broncos – CB Caelen Carson
77: Oakland Raiders – CB Andru Phillips
78: Washington Commanders – Edge Bralen Trice
79: Atlanta Falcons – OG Christian Mahogany
80: Cincinnati Bengals – DT Ruke Orhorhoro
81: Seattle Seahawks – QB Spencer Rattler
82: Indianapolis Colts – OT Kiran Amegadjie
83: Los Angeles Rams – LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
84: Pittsburg Steelers – DT Braden Fiske
85: Cleveland Browns – RB Jonathon Brooks
86: Houston Texans – RB Will Shipley
87: Dallas Cowboys – DT T’Vondre Sweat
Dec 2, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat (93) catches a touchdown pass in front of Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Trey Rucker (9) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas chose not to address nose tackle in free agency so it gets added to the list of positions they must address this weekend. While it may seem redundant considering 2023 first round selection Mazi Smith, the combo of a new and improved Smith with the monstrous T’Vondre Sweat would make for a terrifying rotation of run stoppers.
Sweat dominated with the Longhorns but provides little upside as a pass rush so his role settles as a potential elite nose tackle given his size and strength. New DC Mike Zimmer has a long history of elite nose tackle play and Sweat could very easily add to that list.
Pick 88 through 100
88: Green Bay Packers – S Jaden Hicks
89: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Maason Smith
90: Arizona Cardinals – OG Dominick Puni
91: Green Bay Packers – RB Blake Corum
92: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB DeCamerion Richardson
93: Baltimore Ravens – CB D.J. James
94: San Francisco 49ers – CB Renardo Green
95: Kansas City Chiefs – LB Trevin Wallace
96: Jacksonville Jaguars – OT Delmar Glaze
97: Cincinnati Bengals – Edge Austin Booker
98: Pittsburgh Steelers – OT Blake Fisher
99: Los Angeles Rams – WR Johnny Wilson
100: Washington Commanders – CB Josh Newton
