There are plenty of questions to be answered about the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round with less than two weeks to go. What will be the succession of quarterbacks selected after Caleb Williams? Will the Giants draft a quarterback? Will the Vikings and Broncos find trade partners in order to move up to select a quarterback? These are just a few of the questions that remain mysteries with the draft slated to kick off on Thursday, April 25.

To gain some clarity, we decided to take a look at 12 mock drafts from analysts at CBS Sports, ESPN and NFL.com. We then created our own mock draft, listing each player who was mocked the most times at each specific spot in the first round. While some of the results were somewhat predictable, there were a few surprises. One of the biggest surprises was the Raiders and Broncos passing on Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. despite their obvious questions at quarterback.

Here’s a look at which positions were selected most in the first round. No running backs, inside linebackers or safeties were picked.

OT: 8
WR: 7
EDGE: 5
QB: 4
CB: 4
DL: 2
TE: 1
IOL: 1

Let’s take a look at our consensus mock draft, with the real draft taking place next Thursday night from Detroit.

ROUND 1
2024 NFL Mock Draft

   From Carolina Panthers
Round 1, Pick 1

Caleb Williams QB
USC • JR • 6’1″ / 215 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

PAYDS

3633

RUYDS

121

INTS

5

TDS

41

No surprise here. The Bears replace Justin Fields with the top-rated QB prospect in the draft. Williams’ glittering college career included 93 touchdowns against just 14 picks. He’ll look to take full advantage of a restocked Bears offense.

Round 1, Pick 2

Jayden Daniels QB
LSU • SR • 6’4″ / 210 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

3608

RUYDS

449

INTS

9

TDS

33

It was close, but more experts have Daniels going to Washington over Maye. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Daniels put up video game-like numbers during his final season at LSU. He tossed 40 TDs, completed over 72% of his passes and also ran for 1,134 yards and 10 scores.

Round 1, Pick 3

Drake Maye QB
NORTH CAROLINA • SOPH • 6’4″ / 230 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

New England

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PAYDS

3812

RUYDS

1134

INTS

4

TDS

50

Maye lands in New England after lighting up the ACC during his two years as North Carolina’s starting QB.

Round 1, Pick 4

Marvin Harrison Jr. WR
OHIO STATE • JR • 6’4″ / 205 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

67

REYDS

1211

YDS/REC

18.1

TDS

15

The first non-quarterback selected is the draft’s top-ranked wide receiver prospect. Harrison rewrote the Buckeyes’ career receiving record book despite playing with multiple quarterbacks during his Ohio State career.

   From Los Angeles Chargers
Round 1, Pick 5

J.J. McCarthy QB
MICHIGAN • JR • 6’3″ / 202 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

4th

PAYDS

2991

RUYDS

202

INTS

4

TDS

25

The Vikings trade up to acquire McCarthy, who will look to take advantage of a Minnesota offense that features wideouts Justin Jefferson and 2023 first-round pick Jordan Addison.

Round 1, Pick 6

Malik Nabers WR
LSU • JR • 6’0″ / 200 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

2nd

REC

89

REYDS

1569

YDS/REC

17.6

TDS

14

Instead of a QB, Big Blue gives Daniel Jones a talented wideout to throw to.

Round 1, Pick 7

Joe Alt OT
NOTRE DAME • JR • 6’7″ / 322 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Titans beef up their offensive line by adding Alt, who is hoping to duplicate his father’s career as a Pro Bowl offensive tackle.

Round 1, Pick 8

Dallas Turner EDGE
ALABAMA • JR • 6’4″ / 252 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st

Atlanta addresses its pass-rush issues by selecting Turner, who racked up 10 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss last fall.

Round 1, Pick 9

Rome Odunze WR
WASHINGTON • JR • 6’3″ / 215 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

3rd

REC

92

REYDS

1640

YDS/REC

17.8

TDS

15

Chicago immediately gives Williams another weapon to throw to. Odunze joins a Bears receiving crops that already includes Keenan Allen and DJ Moore.

Round 1, Pick 10

Brock Bowers TE
GEORGIA • JR • 6’4″ / 240 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

56

REYDS

714

YDS/REC

12.8

TDS

7

The experts feel that the Jets will select either a tight end or offensive tackle with this pick. The slight edge went to tight end and Bowers, who could bring another dimension to the Jets’ passing attack.

   From Minnesota Vikings
Round 1, Pick 11

JC Latham OT
ALABAMA • JR • 6’6″ / 360 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

5th

The majority of the experts feel that this pick will come down to either tackles Latham or Taliese Fuaga despite the Chargers’ obvious needs at receiver.

Round 1, Pick 12

Quinyon Mitchell CB
TOLEDO • JR • 6’0″ / 196 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

1st

Just about every expert considered the Broncos taking QB Bo Nix, but few actually pulled the trigger. Instead, a small majority have the Broncos taking a CB with the pick. It just so happens that the top-rated prospect fell to them in this scenario.

Round 1, Pick 13

Taliese Fuaga OT
OREGON STATE • JR • 6’6″ / 334 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

1st

Like the Broncos and Nix, multiple experts have the Raiders taking a QB: Michael Penix Jr. But more experts have Las Vegas using this pick to help shore up a offensive line that needs help.

Round 1, Pick 14

Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT
PENN STATE • JR • 6’6″ / 317 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Saints get an offensive lineman who didn’t allow a sack in 365 pass-blocking snaps in 2023.

Round 1, Pick 15

Terrion Arnold CB
ALABAMA • SOPH • 6’0″ / 196 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Arnold goes to Indianapolis after a highly productive college career at Alabama. Last year, he picked off five passes and batted down 12 more for the SEC champs.

Round 1, Pick 16

Troy Fautanu IOL
WASHINGTON • JR • 6’4″ / 317 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

1st

Fautanu won’t have to travel far to continue his football career. He’s a Pro Bowl-caliber player who saw time at both tackle and guard in college.

Round 1, Pick 17

Byron Murphy II DL
TEXAS • JR • 6’1″ / 308 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

1st

If Arnold isn’t selected by now, rest assured that the Jaguars will take him with this pick. If he’s gone, it’s expected that the Jaguars will use the pick on either a wideout or defensive lineman.

Round 1, Pick 18

Johnny Newton DL
ILLINOIS • JR • 6’2″ / 295 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Murphy was a popular pick here, but if he’s off the board, and the Bengals are still thinking IDL, several experts have them taking Newton, the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

Round 1, Pick 19

Laiatu Latu EDGE
UCLA • SR • 6’5″ / 265 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The majority of experts have the Rams taking Latu, who had 23.5 sacks, 34 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles during his two seasons at UCLA.

Round 1, Pick 20

Graham Barton OT
DUKE • SR • 6’5″ / 314 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

4th

Pittsburgh gets an experienced college lineman who made 38 starts at Duke. Barton has experience at both tackle and center.

Round 1, Pick 21

Jared Verse EDGE
FLORIDA STATE • JR • 6’4″ / 260 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

33rd

POSITION RNK

2nd

Miami bolsters its pass rush by acquiring Verse, who racked up 18 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss in two years at FSU.

Round 1, Pick 22

Cooper DeJean CB
IOWA • JR • 6’1″ / 207 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Most experts have the Eagles selecting DeJean, who had a whopping three interception returns for scores in 2022.

Round 1, Pick 23

Brian Thomas Jr. WR
LSU • JR • 6’4″ / 205 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

4th

REC

68

REYDS

1177

YDS/REC

17.3

TDS

17

The Chargers get their coveted receiver with this pick. Experts were split between Thomas and Texas wideout Adonai Mitchell.

Round 1, Pick 24

Amarius Mims OT
GEORGIA • JR • 6’7″ / 340 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

4th

Mims falls to the Cowboys, who don’t pass up the chance to select him despite their other needs at receiver and cornerback. Mims’ addition should bolster Dallas’ running game.

Round 1, Pick 25

Tyler Guyton OT
OKLAHOMA • JR • 6’7″ / 328 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

5th

Expect the Packers to take either an OT or CB here, depending on how things shake up.

Round 1, Pick 26

Chop Robinson EDGE
PENN STATE • JR • 6’3″ / 254 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

51st

POSITION RNK

8th

Darius Robinson also got some consideration, but Chop Robinson was ultimately the pick. He has a high motor and should help increase Tampa’s pass rush in ’24.

Round 1, Pick 27

Darius Robinson EDGE
MISSOURI • SR • 6’5″ / 296 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

3rd

After not getting selected by Tampa Bay, Robinson takes his talents to Arizona. Last fall, Robinson was the anchor of a talented Missouri defense that led the Tigers to an 11-2 record.

Round 1, Pick 28

Adonai Mitchell WR
TEXAS • JR • 6’4″ / 196 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

6th

REC

30

REYDS

478

YDS/REC

15.9

TDS

3

Buffalo finds a wideout who can help replace Stefon Diggs, and they didn’t have to trade up to acquire him.

Round 1, Pick 29

Kool-Aid McKinstry CB
ALABAMA • JR • 6’1″ / 195 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

5th

A few experts have the Lions going either OL or WR with this pick, but the majority think Detroit will select one of the top available corners.

Round 1, Pick 30

Jordan Morgan OT
ARIZONA • SR • 6’5″ / 325 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

38th

POSITION RNK

6th

Quite a few experts have the 49ers going with a CB, but if the Lions take Kool-Aid, Baltimore might decide to address its other pressing need at OT.

Round 1, Pick 31

Ladd McConkey WR
GEORGIA • JR • 6’0″ / 185 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

San Francisco

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

6th

REC

30

REYDS

478

YDS/REC

15.9

TDS

3

Speaking of Morgan, he was a popular pick for the 49ers here. But if he’s gone, McConkey might be the pick if he’s still on the board, especially if the 49ers decide to trade Brandon Aiyuk.

Round 1, Pick 32

Ja’Lynn Polk WR
WASHINGTON • SOPH • 6’2″ / 204 LBS

PROJECTED TEAM

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

24th

POSITION RNK

5th

REC

55

REYDS

845

YDS/REC

15.4

TDS

11

Corner and receiver are the two biggest positions experts feel the Chiefs will pick from. Most think that Kansas City will select Polk, who put up solid numbers during his final year at Washington.