Two-time Huddle Report Top 100 board scoring champion Xavier Cromartie has released his second 1st-round mock drafts.
Xavier’s mock drafts are based upon his draft research and what his sources are communicating to him at this time -- and are not based on his personal scouting preferences. Xavier will have several Mock Drafts throughout the draft season as he works his way to the final mock draft submission for the national competition of mock draft analysts right before the 2024 NFL Draft.
2024 NFL Mock Draft by Xavier Cromartie (FFM) v2.0
- Chicago Bears (via CAR): QB Caleb Williams (Southern Cal)* Last = 1
Top 100 picks: 1, 9, 75
Top needs: QB, DE, DT, G
The pick: The Bears address their most pressing need at quarterback, bringing a top-tier talent to rejuvenate their offense. Williams’ proven leadership and playmaking abilities make him the ideal choice to lead the team’s future.
- Washington: QB Jayden Daniels (LSU) Last = 2
Top 100 picks: 2, 36, 40, 67, 78, 100
Top needs: QB, DE, WR, CB, OT, TE, G
The pick: Washington makes a strategic move that fills their critical quarterback vacancy with a dynamic leader. Daniels’ agility and strong arm promise to elevate Washington’s offensive game.
- New England Patriots: QB Drake Maye (North Carolina)* Last = 3
Top 100 picks: 3, 34, 68
Top needs: QB, DE, WR, OT
The pick: The Patriots address their most pressing need by selecting a quarterback out of North Carolina. He brings a strong arm and a high football IQ to the team, hoping to revitalize the Patriots’ offense.
- Arizona Cardinals: WR Marvin Harrison (Ohio State)* Last = 4
Top 100 picks: 4, 27, 35, 66, 71, 90
Top needs: OLB, WR, WR, CB, DT, LB, G
The pick: The Birds bolster their receiving corps by selecting the standout wide receiver. His exceptional route-running skills and ability to make contested catches will provide an immediate upgrade.
- Los Angeles Chargers: WR Malik Nabers (LSU)* Last = (+) 6
Top 100 picks: 5, 37, 69
Top needs: WR, CB, DT, RB
The pick: The Chargers get a dynamic playmaker, addressing their need at wide receiver. His explosive playmaking skills will be a significant asset.
- New York Giants: WR Rome Odunze (Washington) Last = (+) 13
Top 100 picks: 6, 47, 70
Top needs: QB, WR, CB, S
The pick: The Giants strengthen their receiving corps, snagging a receiver who’s known for his explosive speed and reliable hands. This move addresses a critical need, providing their quarterback with a formidable target on the field.
- Tennessee Titans: OT Joe Alt (Notre Dame)* Last = 7
Top 100 picks: 7, 38
Top needs: OLB, OT, S
The pick: The Titans secure a formidable protector for their quarterback whose exceptional ability and relentless work ethic on the field will pave the way to a stronger, more dynamic offense.
- Atlanta Falcons: OLB Dallas Turner (Alabama)* Last = 8
Top 100 picks: 8, 43, 74, 79
Top needs: OLB, WR, CB, DT, S
The pick: The Falcons swoop in to fortify their defense with an edge rusher whose explosive speed and ferocious tackling are set to send shockwaves through the league.
- Chicago Bears: DE Laiatu Latu (UCLA) Last = 9
Top 100 picks: 1, 9, 75
Top needs: QB, DE, DT, G
The pick: The Bears boost their defensive line, selecting a powerhouse defensive end whose relentless pursuit and formidable presence at the line of scrimmage promise to revitalize their pass rush.
- New York Jets: TE Brock Bowers (Georgia)* Last = (-) 5
Top 100 picks: 10, 72
Top needs: WR, S, TE
The pick: The Jets secure a dynamic tight end, a true game-changer who brings versatility and a competitive edge to the offense. His exceptional ability to outmaneuver defenders and make pivotal plays will undoubtedly elevate the team’s aerial attack.
- Minnesota Vikings: QB JJ McCarthy (Michigan)* Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 11, 23
Top needs: QB, DT, G
The pick: The Vikings take the plunge on a promising quarterback, a move that addresses their most pressing need and signals a fresh direction for the franchise’s offense. His collegiate success and dynamic playmaking abilities make him an exciting prospect to watch as he transitions to the professional stage.
- Denver Broncos: QB Bo Nix (Oregon) Last = (+) 20
Top 100 picks: 12, 76
Top needs: QB, CB, C
The pick: The Broncos go with a quarterback who stands out for his remarkable arm strength and mobility, traits that could revitalize their aerial attack. His knack for making big plays under pressure is poised to bring a new level of excitement to Denver’s offense.
- Las Vegas Raiders: QB Michael Penix (Washington) Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 13, 44, 77
Top needs: QB, CB, LB, G
The pick: The Raiders secure a promising quarterback who brings a dynamic edge to their offense, showcasing a strong arm and a keen football intellect that could redefine their aerial attack. This pick signals a bold new direction for the team, aiming to fortify their presence in the league with a leader capable of turning potential into victories.
- New Orleans Saints: OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu (Penn State) Last = (+) 16
Top 100 picks: 14, 45
Top needs: WR, OT, DT
The pick: The Saints shore-up their offensive line, securing a top-tier tackle whose prowess in both pass protection and run blocking will be a cornerstone for the team’s future. This selection addresses a critical need, ensuring the quarterback has the protection necessary to make game-winning plays.
- Indianapolis Colts: CB Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo) Last = (+) 25
Top 100 picks: 15, 46, 82
Top needs: CB, DT, LB, TE
The pick: The Colts pick a promising talent to enhance their secondary. His exceptional agility and keen field vision make him an asset that could transform the team’s defensive lineup.
- Seattle Seahawks: OT Troy Fautanu (Washington) Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 16, 81
Top needs: OT, G, C
The pick: The Seahawks focus on fortifying their offensive line. This player’s robust skill set and versatility on the field promise to elevate the team’s offensive prowess and provide their quarterback with the much-needed shield against the league’s fiercest pass rushers.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: WR Brian Thomas (LSU)* Last = (-) 14
Top 100 picks: 17, 48, 96
Top needs: OLB, WR, CB, DT
The pick: The Jaguars snag a dynamic wide receiver, adding a game-changing talent to their offensive arsenal. His exceptional ability to stretch the field and make contested catches will be a significant boost to the Jaguars’ aerial attack.
- Cincinnati Bengals: WR Xavier Worthy (Texas) Last = (+) 32
Top 100 picks: 18, 49, 80, 97
Top needs: WR, CB, DT, LB, RB
The pick: The Bengals select a wide receiver whose speed and route-running precision promise to electrify their offense. This player’s knack for turning short passes into long gains will undoubtedly add a new layer of depth to the Bengals’ playbook.
- Los Angeles Rams: DE Jared Verse (Florida State) Last = (+) 19
Top 100 picks: 19, 52, 83, 99
Top needs: OLB, CB, DT, S, C
The pick: The Rams add to their defensive line with a powerhouse defensive end, whose explosive first step and relentless pursuit of the quarterback will terrorize opposing offenses. This addition ensures that their front line becomes a no-go zone for runners and a trap for passers.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: OT JC Latham (Alabama)* Last = (-) 10
Top 100 picks: 20, 51, 84, 98
Top needs: WR, CB, OT, DT, C
The pick: The Steelers secure a powerhouse tackle known for his formidable presence and ability to protect the quarterback. This selection addresses a critical need, ensuring the team’s offensive core is solidified for future battles in the trenches.
- Miami Dolphins: DT Byron Murphy (Texas) Last = (+) 29
Top 100 picks: 21, 55
Top needs: DT, S, G
The pick: The Dolphins snag a defensive tackle who brings a blend of agility and strength that’s rare at the position. This choice fills a critical need, promising to elevate the team’s interior defense and disrupt opposing offenses.
- Philadelphia Eagles: CB Terrion Arnold (Alabama)* Last = (-) 15
Top 100 picks: 22, 50, 53
Top needs: DE, CB, LB, C
The pick: The Eagles grab a cornerback who’s a veritable Houdini on the field, escaping receivers with a magician’s flair and a hawk’s eye for the ball. This wily move by Philly patches up their defensive quilt with a swatch of pure talent, ready to blanket the opposition’s aerial threats.
- Minnesota Vikings (via CLE & HOU): G Taliese Fuaga (Oregon St) Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 11, 23
Top needs: QB, DT, G
The pick: The Vikings pick a guard whose presence is like a fortress wall, providing their new quarterback with the much-needed protection and stability. He infuses the team with a blend of raw power and refined technique that promises to elevate their ground game to new heights.
- Dallas Cowboys: OT Amarius Mims (Georgia)* Last = (-) 18
Top 100 picks: 24, 56, 87
Top needs: WR, OT, RB, C
The pick: The Cowboys take a titan of the trenches, a player whose blocking is akin to an unyielding bulwark against the league’s fiercest pass rushers. This savvy move not only fortifies their offensive line but also carves out new avenues for their running backs to charge through, heralding a new era of dominance in the run game.
- Green Bay Packers: CB Nate Wiggins (Clemson)* Last = (-) 11
Top 100 picks: 25, 41, 58, 88, 91
Top needs: CB, OT, DT, LB, S, G
The pick: The Pack improve their defensive backfield with a cornerback whose speed and field vision promise to transform their secondary into an opposing quarterback’s nightmare. His knack for reading the game and making pivotal plays will be a cornerstone for the Packers’ defense, as they craft a no-fly zone over Lambeau Field.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OLB Chop Robinson (Penn State)* Last = (+) 30
Top 100 picks: 26, 57, 89, 92
Top needs: OLB, WR, DT, LB, RB
The pick: The Buccaneers get a dynamic force on the edge, a player who brings a tempest of speed and power to the linebacker corps. His knack for slicing through offensive lines and disrupting plays in the backfield will inject a new level of ferocity to the Bucs’ defense.
- Arizona Cardinals (via HOU): CB Cooper DeJean (Iowa)* Last = (-) 12
Top 100 picks: 4, 27, 35, 66, 71, 90
Top needs: OLB, WR, WR, CB, DT, LB, G
The pick: The Cardinals sync with a versatile cornerback, a true maestro in the secondary who brings a symphony of defensive prowess to the field. His knack for reading the game and intercepting plays makes him a formidable guardian of the gridiron, ready to elevate the team’s defensive harmony.
- Buffalo Bills: WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas)* Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 28, 60
Top needs: WR, S, RB
The pick: The Bills acquire a receiver who brings a blend of agility and acrobatics to the gridiron. His knack for spectacular catches and game-changing plays will infuse the offense with a new level of excitement.
- Detroit Lions: CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (Alabama)* Last = (-) 21
Top 100 picks: 29, 61, 73 Top needs: DE, WR, CB, S
The pick: The Lions find a cornerback who brings mayhem to the field, a defensive virtuoso whose hands snatch victory from the air like a hawk seizing its prey. This pick is a strategic chess move, fortifying the Lions’ secondary with a player whose gridiron IQ is matched only by his lightning-quick reflexes.
- Baltimore Ravens: DT Darius Robinson (Missouri) Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 30, 62, 93
Top needs: WR, CB, DT, G
The pick: The Ravens take a master of disruption who brings a blend of agility and strength that’s tailor-made for the trenches. This player will fortify the heart of the defense and inject a new level of tenacity against both the run and the pass.
- San Francisco 49ers: DT Jer'Zhan Newton (Illinois) Last = (+) NR
Top 100 picks: 31, 63, 94
Top needs: DE, WR, OT, DT
The pick: The 49ers get a player who transforms potential energy into relentless kinetic force on the field. This selection anchors the team’s core with a dynamic presence that promises to disrupt opposing offenses and solidify the trenches.
- Kansas City Chiefs: OT Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) Last = (-) 24
Top 100 picks: 32, 64, 95
Top needs: DE, WR, OT, DT
The pick: The Chiefs select a towering sentinel whose arms eclipse the sun and feet shuffle with the deceptive quickness of a shadow. This colossus of the gridiron not only anchors the line but also promises to be the bastion against the tempests unleashed by rival defenses.
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Mock draft scoring: 5-YR AVG (Huddle Report) 41.6
2023 35
2022 41
2021 52
2020 43
2019 37
2018 40
2017 37
2016 37
