As the dust settles on the 2024 NFL Draft, football enthusiasts and analysts alike find themselves amidst a whirlwind of anticipation and speculation. With each franchise meticulously selecting its future stars, the draft served as a pivotal moment, shaping the landscape of the league for years to come. From highly touted prospects fulfilling lifelong dreams to unexpected trades and bold franchise moves, this year's draft was nothing short of captivating.
Which Teams had a Good Draft?
Arizona Cardinals - The Cardinals finally moved the needle for themselves with a splendid draft. Marvin Harrison Jr. is the perfect pick for Kyler Murray and the Arizona offense. They also added Florida State RB Trey Benson, along with multiple CB's to help their secondary.
Baltimore Ravens - The Ravens have always historically drafted well. This year they drafted potentially the best CB in the draft in Nate Wiggins, a Day 1 starter in OT Roger Rosengarten, WR Tez Walker (faced eligibility issues in College), and TJ Tampa.
Chicago Bears - Chicago definitely had the best draft. Not only did they get their franchise QB in Caleb Williams (pictured above) they also paired Caleb with their WR of the future in Rome Odunze. Not to mention the Bears also acquired Keenan Allen and DeAndre Swift to pair with DJ Moore.
Which Teams had a Bad Draft?
Atlanta Falcons - What in the world were the Falcons thinking, selecting QB Michael Penix with the 8th pick? How does that help the team become better under newly signed QB Kirk Cousins whom they just gave $180 million guaranteed to.
Cleveland Browns - The Dawg Pound did nothing to improve the team for the upcoming season. They didn't own a first round pick, used their second round pick on a DT, and drafted an injured offensive lineman. They better hope DeShaun Watson picks it up this year.
Denver Broncos - Bo Nix is not the pick. This is Paxton Lynch all over again, the Broncos reached here. They could've taken the best defensive player on the board (not one defensive player had been drafted yet!). The Broncos are basically rolling out the same offense from last year (minus Russell Wilson and Jerry Jeudy) with a rookie QB. Bo Nix is being thrown to the wolves with little to no preparation and no playmakers. This situation has Mac Jones & New England written all over it.
Steals of the Draft
Los Angeles Rams - Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State. (Pick 39)
Indianapolis Colts - Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas. (Pick 52)
Pittsburgh Steelers - Payton Wilson, LB, NC State. (Pick 98)
Baltimore Ravens - TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa State. (Pick 140)
Cincinnati Bengals - Cedric Johnson, DE, Ole Miss. (Pick 214)
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