2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Vikings trade up for Kirk Cousins’ replacement, Chargers land big haul

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USC

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

3328

RUYDS

185

INTS

5

TDS

36

The trade of Justin Fields all but seals this pick for the Bears, not that it wasn’t already locked in before that.

North Carolina

• Soph

• 6’4″

/ 230 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st

Washington could move out of the second spot if someone offers it a haul, but the feeling is new ownership wants to get “their guy” at quarterback to ignite a passionate fanbase.

LSU

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 210 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

The Patriots are a trade-out candidate here as well, but like the Commanders, they want to grab their guy in this QB-rich draft, and they do so with the Heisman winner, who pairs nicely with the sneakily unathletic Jacoby Brissett.

Ohio State

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

4th

The Cardinals have to get a wide receiver here, and they might view Harrison as a franchise-altering WR to pair with Kyler Murray.

Michigan

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 202 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Vikings’ intent is very clear with their weekend move, acquiring an additional first-round pick: They are preparing to move up for a quarterback. If three quarterbacks are off the board to start, J.J. McCarthy is probably their guy. He’s widely regarded in NFL circles and the Vikings move up here with the Chargers, who are happy to drop back for a pair of firsts (11 and 23).

LSU

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 200 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

3rd

The Giants would probably like to upgrade at quarterback for the long haul, and I wouldn’t count them out in the McCarthy hunt, but if they stand pat, they’ll be thrilled with a blue-chip receiver.

Notre Dame

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 322 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Titans have to focus on improving Will Levis protection, and with Brian/Bill Callahan on board grabbing a stud OL makes a ton of sense.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 252 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st

A great example of how free agency shapes the draft: The Falcons were players for a QB or a WR before going big on the open market. Now they can focus on the defensive side of the ball with all their additions.

Florida State

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 260 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Chicago could certainly go WR or OL here to help Williams, but the Bears grabbed Keenan Allen and have to feel adding another EDGE could push this defense into really compelling territory.

Washington

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 215 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

3rd

The Jets should be doing backflips here being able to add a player like Odunze as another weapon for Aaron Rodgers after improving the OL in free agency.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 240 lbs

The Chargers are able to trade down and scoop up a weapon for Justin Herbert. Bowers fits perfectly with what Jim Harbaugh wants to do on offense.

Texas

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 308 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

4th

The Broncos have plenty of holes and getting better on the defensive line should certainly be a priority.

Alabama

• Soph

• 6’0″

/ 196 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

33rd

POSITION RNK

5th

Hearing Arnold talk, he sure does sound like the type of guy Antonio Pierce would love to have on his defense.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 360 lbs

The Chargers have enough ammo to move back up in the draft and grab a mauling offensive lineman in Latham, who can start on the right side for them from jump street.

Toledo

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 196 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

2nd

The Colts could use a few more quality pieces in their secondary.

UCLA

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 265 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

4th

Very curious to see what Seattle does without Pete Carroll’s influence on the drafting philosophy. I would GUESS the Seahawks are more likely to trade back, but for now they can take Latu here.

LSU

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 205 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

1st

The Jags missed out on Calvin Ridley and that could end up making receiver a priority for them in the draft.

Texas

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 196 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

3rd

Offensive line could be a priority, but with Tee Higgins set to leave after a tag year the Bengals could certainly end up going receiver here.

Texas

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 362 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

3rd

The Aaron Donald retirement makes this a little easier to project, although suggesting we know what the Rams will do with a first-round pick is silly since it’s the first since 2016.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’7″

/ 340 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

1st

We know this won’t be a quarterback! But the Steelers could certainly use some help protecting their two new quarterbacks, and we’ve seen the Steelers willing to dip their toe in the UGA pool.

Penn State

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 317 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st

The Dolphins could look to boost their pass rush with injuries a problem on that side of the ball. I’m going to give them some OL depth knowing they’ll need to protect Tua long term.

Georgia

• Jr

• 6’0″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

1st

If there’s a quality UGA prospect available you can bet Howie Roseman will consider drafting him.

Penn State

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 254 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

3rd

This pick has been actually traded twice and now mock traded twice! Dizzying! The Saints just signed Chase Young, but it’s just a one-year deal so depth should be important.

Duke

• Sr

• 6’5″

/ 314 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

4th

The Cowboys have seen some serious attrition on the offensive line, and they’ve been more than willing to grab their guys in the draft.

Washington

• Jr

• 6’4″

/ 317 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

35th

POSITION RNK

6th

Offensive line isn’t a pressing need, but there’s nothing wrong with building out some depth after the departure of David Bahktiari.

Oregon State

• Jr

• 6’6″

/ 334 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

54th

POSITION RNK

4th

This offensive line class is deep and will offer teams on the back end of the draft a chance to create a run.

Clemson

• Jr

• 6’2″

/ 185 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

38th

POSITION RNK

2nd

Was tempted to double dip at WR here, but getting a stud defensive prospect for Jonathan Gannon is probably a priority.

Alabama

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 195 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

22nd

POSITION RNK

1st

The Bills lost a ton of players in the secondary and I can’t not see Sean McDermott trying to restock things via the draft.

Iowa

• Jr

• 6’1″

/ 207 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

57th

POSITION RNK

9th

Brad Holmes loves defensive backs, and DeJean fits with a Dan Campbell-style team.

Kansas State

• Sr

• 6’4″

/ 335 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

32nd

POSITION RNK

6th

The Ravens have the running back, but who is blocking for Derrick Henry? I think they trust their draft picks, but may continue drafting and developing.

Oregon

• Jr

• 6’3″

/ 187 lbs

YAC production is something the Niners love and we don’t know what will happen with Brandon Aiyuk for the long haul.

Florida

• Sr

• 6’1″

/ 190 lbs

The Chiefs added Hollywood Brown in free agency, but could keep improving the WR depth chart in the draft without putting too much pressure on a young player.

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