The Athletic is grading all picks in Spherical 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Welcome to The Athletic’s pick-by-pick grades for Spherical 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. We broke down each choice because the drama unfolded all through Thursday evening. Which groups discovered the prospect (or prospects) they wanted? Who would possibly remorse their resolution down the road?
In fact, we gained’t have full, correct solutions to these questions for just a few seasons, so our grades tried to take every little thing under consideration — choose worth, commerce prices, what the board seemed like on the time of the choice and so forth.
Right here’s how everybody did:
(Observe: Scott Dochterman supplied grades for odd-numbered picks, Nick Baumgardner for even-numbered picks.)
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There was just one rational path for the Bears to take, they usually took it. With the highest choose and a shot at Williams in hand, the Bears virtually gave away well-liked former first-rounder Justin Fields earlier this offseason. This choice is the best selection on the proper time for a franchise that hasn’t had a beginning Professional Bowl quarterback since Sid Luckman in 1942. In brief order, Williams (6-foot-1, 214 kilos) could possibly be simply the third Professional Bowl QB total for the Bears within the Tremendous Bowl period.
The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner can lead in a number of methods and make each throw from any place, together with on the run. He didn’t throw an interception on third or fourth down throughout his USC profession and is seemingly in management in tight conditions. He does must work on fumbling points (33 total and 16 misplaced throughout his school profession, counting his first season at Oklahoma).
Grade: A

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It’s a brand new day in Washington D.C., now full with a brand new QB. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, Daniels threw for 57 touchdowns to simply seven picks in two years with the Tigers. He was probably the most improved gamers within the nation throughout that stretch, too. An electrical dual-threat passer with elite pace and short-area quicks in house, Daniels is exclusive and constructed for the trendy sport.
Some had Daniels a bit behind Drake Maye, although Daniels was worthy of a top-five selection this 12 months. He must be higher towards strain and present he can throw contained in the numbers, however he’s a critical playmaker who is aware of the right way to lead and brings with him a terrific work ethic.
Grade: A
The Patriots had choices to commerce down and maybe stockpile expertise at different positions, however their want at quarterback was better. It’s a danger for New England, which couldn’t flip Mac Jones into a hit, nevertheless it’s the best one.
When one seems at Maye (6-4, 223), they will see a carbon copy of the prototypical quarterback. There’s no query he has each tangible high quality NFL personnel search on the place, and his intangible presents are apparent, as nicely. However his profession trajectory will tilt upward if he can decelerate a bit and make all the performs. That’s going to require endurance from the Patriots’ entrance workplace, coaches and gamers — and from Maye himself.
Contemplating his potential, Maye could have essentially the most upside of any quarterback within the draft. That’s price betting on.
Grade: A
The Cardinals have extra capital to work with on this draft than another crew, and GM Monti Ossenfort will get issues began with a bang by including an amazing new pal for Kyler Murray. Harrison is arguably essentially the most full receiver prospect we’ve seen in a decade, with no true holes in his sport. His skill to regulate to off-target throws — deep and beneath — is unmatched on this class.
A commerce down positively may’ve made Arizona’s draft haul even better, however the Cardinals wanted a large receiver. There’s nothing incorrect with sticking and taking one of the best participant at an space of want. Nice choose, and presumably an elite one.
Grade: A
Jim Harbaugh constructed Michigan right into a nationwide champion by fortifying its offensive line. He now will try and do the identical with the Chargers. Harbaugh had loads of alternatives to commerce down, however beginning his tenure with an elite left sort out was an excessive amount of to discard.
After starting his profession as a decent finish, Alt slid to left sort out halfway by his freshman 12 months at Notre Dame and by no means vacated the place, making 33 consecutive begins. He has the requisite arm size (34 1/4 inches), quickness (1.73-second 10-yard break up), power and pure skill to play left sort out for a decade-plus within the NFL. His father, John Alt, was a stalwart left sort out with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs within the Eighties and Nineties.
Grade: A-minus
Nabers is an electrical playmaker and arguably this class’ most harmful ball provider in house. An extremely clean and explosive athlete with nice ball abilities, Nabers was an prompt contributor within the SEC for LSU and made 161 catches (enjoying with Jayden Daniels) the final two seasons. There have been some scouts who had Nabers ranked forward of Harrison — he’s that good.
The Giants have questions on Daniel Jones, to make sure. However they nonetheless have a lot work to try this bringing a first-round QB in to compete for the job wouldn’t have made a lot sense. Nabers is an superior expertise and can immediately make one of many slowest offenses quicker. It is a smart, environment friendly and probably explosive draft choose.
Grade: A
Most receptions of 20+ yards over the past 5 years in CFB:
34 – Malik Nabers (2023), Ja’Marr Chase (2019)
33 – Jordan Addison (2021)
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Tennessee completely wanted a sort out as a part of its offensive line reconstruction, and Latham has the potential to grow to be an anchor for a decade. However is that this the best spot for him? He was a proper sort out at Alabama, and the Titans have a obvious want at left sort out. If Latham could make that transfer, it’s excellent. If not, this turns into a query mark.
Maybe essentially the most highly effective participant within the draft, Latham caves in defenses when run blocking. He’s huge (6-5 1/2, 342) with an 85-inch wingspan and 35-inch arms. A second-team All-American final fall, Latham didn’t miss a sport and made 27 consecutive begins at Alabama.
Grade: B
And we’ve discovered our first stunner. Months after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal price as much as $180 million, the Falcons go quarterback — and never J.J. McCarthy. As an alternative, it’s Penix, the practically 24-year-old lefty. That is past attention-grabbing and, for Cousins, maybe seems like a little bit of deja vu from his days alongside Robert Griffin III.
Penix is a gifted passer, to make sure. However there are questions right here: his age, his well being (he’s had a number of leg accidents), his consistency as an correct passer and the actual fact Cousins is making a fortune. Penix doesn’t throw the ball over the center with practically the identical confidence he reveals outdoors the numbers. He’s going to have to determine higher solutions versus strain.
However his arm expertise is excellent, and it’s laborious to guess towards his perseverance. At No. 8, although? This feels a attain. Time will inform.
Grade: C
The Falcons took Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 total choose.
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9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
The Bears have remade their offense in two quick years, and by deciding on Odunze after getting Williams at No. 1, Chicago could have modified the trajectory of its franchise for maybe the subsequent decade. With Odunze, Keenan Allen and DJ Moore working with Williams, the Bears have a probably explosive offense. (Sure, let that sink in.)
The FBS chief in receiving yards final 12 months (1,640), Odunze (6-3, 212) has nice dimension and size that ultimately ought to result in him enjoying X receiver. He’s quick and explosive (32 catches of 20-plus yards final 12 months). With superb pace (4.45-second 40-yard sprint) and a large catch radius, Odunze could make large performs down the sector in contested conditions.
In most drafts, he’d be the highest receiver chosen and among the many favorites for Offensive Rookie of the 12 months.
Grade: A-plus
What an offseason for the Vikings. After making a giant pre-draft transfer, Minnesota was in a position to land a quarterback (and climb one spot) with out surrendering its different first-round choose. (The Vikings despatched Nos. 11, 129 and 157 to the Jets for this spot and No. 203.) All this mere months after Minnesota misplaced Cousins, its earlier franchise QB.
McCarthy’s ability set has had NFL evaluators on alert for 3 years, although his work inside Michigan’s run-heavy offense made it very tough to completely undertaking what he’ll be instantly within the NFL. A really powerful, aggressive passer within the mould of his former coach (Harbaugh), McCarthy’s an unquestioned winner (63-3 document since highschool).
He could must be taught behind Sam Darnold for a minute, however this can be a nice long-term match with Kevin O’Connell — and he could possibly be extra prepared early on than some imagine.
Grade: A
11. New York Jets (from MIN): Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Within the debate between want and wish, the Jets went with the latter, and in doing so laid a basis for the longer term up entrance. Fashanu seemingly will get thrown in as a rookie and will grow to be an anchor for the subsequent decade. As tempting as tight finish Brock Bowers needed to be right here, the Jets made the best transfer. Fashanu is a left sort out, and that’s essential for the Jets’ future.
Large and explosive, Fashanu was a pressure for the Penn State offensive line the final two seasons. He thought-about leaving for the NFL after the 2022 season however selected to return and have become a consensus All-American, the Huge Ten’s Offensive Lineman of the 12 months and a finalist for the Campbell Trophy (the “Tutorial Heisman”).
Grade: A
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This one, one way or the other, didn’t really feel as surprising because the Penix choose — partially as a result of that already occurred. There’s rather a lot to love about Nix. In reality, the dialog surrounding the previous Oregon passer is similar to the one about Penix: He’s older and comes with bodily limitations. In contrast to Penix, although, Nix performed in a really college-style offense at Oregon.
However Sean Payton is aware of quarterbacks, and Denver can’t go anyplace with out one. The match right here does work, as Nix’s fast launch and poise ought to match fairly nicely with Payton’s scheme. Nonetheless, as with the Penix choose, it certain seems like Denver may’ve gotten extra worth right here. It’s a daring transfer, if nothing else.
Grade: C-plus
To justify this choose, it’s a must to consider Bowers as a cross catcher, not strictly as a decent finish. When you think about that his versatility will enable him to play alongside final 12 months’s second-round tight finish, Michael Mayer, then it could possibly be a significant coup. The Raiders might want to work closely out of 12 personnel to make this match. It’s an amazing worth, however did Bowers fill a necessity?
That stated, Bowers is a steal at this level. The primary two-time Mackey Award winner because the nation’s high tight finish, Bowers is a mismatch wherever he traces up — inline, slot, backfield or out extensive. Few cross catchers discover a technique to get open like he does, and his 8.5 yards-after-catch common over his three seasons at Georgia is a uncommon quantity for his place. He was one of the best participant on the sector each time he stepped on it.
Grade: B-plus
The push on quarterbacks actually helped out a variety of groups within the again half of Spherical 1. It helped the Saints right here, in a giant manner. Fuaga was a top-two sort out on some NFL boards, top-three on a number of extra. And there wasn’t a crew within the league extra in want of sort out assist than the Saints, who simply landed a street grader.
Fuaga (6-5, 324) was dominant at instances on the Beavers’ proper facet final season, as arguably one of the best run blocker within the nation. It is a tradition choose as a lot as anything, too — Fuaga will assist enhance the crew’s total toughness up entrance. Nice worth for the Saints in the midst of the primary spherical.
Grade: A
It took 15 picks, however Indianapolis lastly chosen this draft’s first defensive participant. And the Colts bought a very good one in Latu, who may need been one of the best defensive participant in school soccer final season (13.0 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss). Indianapolis, in the meantime, ranked twenty eighth in scoring protection, twenty fourth in run protection and allowed 22 dashing touchdowns.
Latu ought to assist in each space, and he’ll additionally entere the NFL as one in all its finest tales. His NFL dream practically was derailed by a neck harm in 2020, which induced him to overlook two seasons and led him to medically retire whereas at Washington; he was cleared to play once more after surgical procedure, then transferred to UCLA in 2022.
The one query is whether or not a cornerback may need been a extra impactful choose, however Latu is a keeper.
Grade: B-plus

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Good issues come to those that wait? Certain, we’ll go along with that. The Seahawks have had a necessity proper in the midst of their protection for what looks like a number of years now. And after early runs on quarterbacks and tackles pushed the highest defenders down, Seattle hit a whopper by touchdown the highest inside defensive lineman on this draft.
Murphy, who can play nostril or three-tech, is extraordinarily highly effective and explosive with a deadly punch on the level of assault. A smaller physique within the Aaron Donald mould, Murphy is all gasoline off the road of scrimmage, and his pure leverage makes him a bear to cope with inside. Some groups valued him as a top-10 prospect on this draft. That is terrific worth for brand spanking new Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald.
Grade: A
17. Minnesota Vikings (from JAX): Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
After dropping Danielle Hunter in free company, the Vikings wanted some pass-rush punch. So, Minnesota jumped up six spots (sending Nos. 23 and 167 plus third- and fourth-round picks in 2025 to Jacksonville) and grabbed maybe the draft’s most athletic cross rusher. Turner was thought-about by many to be a attainable top-10 choose. Edge was a necessity for the Vikings, too, in all probability equal to cornerback.
Turner (6-2, 247) was a consensus first-team All-American final season after posting 11.0 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss and two pressured fumbles. He solidified his first-round standing with a formidable mix (4.46 40-yard sprint, 40 1/2-inch vertical, 34 3/8-inch arms). He ought to exchange Hunter fairly properly.
Grade: A
Mims may be the freakiest athlete in the whole draft. The 6-7, 340-pounder has 36 1/8-inch arms, a close to 87-inch wingspan and 11 1/4-inch fingers. He’s merely a large human. He additionally runs like a decent finish and may ship a punch that can decleat anyone. His ceiling is kind of out of this world.
His flooring, nonetheless? That’s one other dialog. Mims began simply eight video games over three years at Georgia, lacking six final 12 months with an ankle harm. A proper sort out solely in school, Mims nonetheless makes a ton of youthful errors together with his eyes and toes and can fall off blocks far too simply. Nevertheless, with time in an NFL system and the best offensive line coach, he may turn into a real star.
Grade: B-plus
The Rams misplaced Aaron Donald, one of many best defensive linemen in NFL historical past, and wanted to seek out some technique to exchange him. Verse seemingly gained’t equal what Donald introduced (nor would anybody else), however he was a pleasant selection for a crew that hadn’t made a first-round choose since 2016. Chop Robinson may be extra explosive with a better upside, however Verse was extra productive in school.
A workmanlike technician with a motor, Verse (6-4, 254) grew to become an All-American after starting his profession at Albany as a no-star recruit. He performed three seasons within the FCS (together with one as a redshirt), then transferred to Florida State and posted back-to-back nine-sack seasons. Though he could not wow observers bodily, Verse boasts one in all this class’ high work ethics, which can serve him nicely within the NFL.
Grade: B
FSU’s Jared Verse simply had one of the best two-game stretch of his profession the final two weeks vs. Florida and Louisville. Dominated each video games.
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Some of the versatile linemen on this draft, Fautanu is bit oddly formed for his place — in a great way. At 6-3, 317, Fautanu performs low to the bottom but in addition has nice size (34 1/2-inch arms). A left sort out at Washington, Fautanu is athletic and a attainable five-position prospect. The Steelers introduced him as a sort out, however he additionally may play guard and perhaps even middle.
The Steelers need assistance in the midst of their offensive line, so it gained’t be a shock if he will get a shot there. If that doesn’t work out, although, he may play reverse Broderick Jones or inside at guard. It is a nice choose and an excellent worth.
Grade: A
With each of its beginning edge rushers (Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb) getting back from season-ending accidents, Miami wanted reinforcements, even when simply to rotate. The Dolphins picked up maybe one of the best participant obtainable, and one with loads of upside. They may have used an offensive lineman, however an earlier run at that place helped nudge them towards Robinson.
Some of the feared cross rushers within the Huge Ten, Robinson commanded consideration final 12 months on Penn State’s elite protection. He picked up simply 4 sacks and seven.5 tackles for loss in 10 video games, however he was repeatedly double teamed in passing conditions. The 6-3, 254-pounder has elite get-off on the line of scrimmage, which was validated by his 4.48 40 on the mix.
Grade: B-plus
Many questioned if Philadelphia would possibly transfer as much as tackle its apparent want at nook. As an alternative, with six quarterbacks going within the high 12, the corners fell to the Eagles.
One of many humblest gamers within the draft, Mitchell turned down large NIL cash provided by SEC colleges to remain at Toledo and end his diploma. As a participant, he’s large, lengthy and very quick — Mitchell burned a 4.33 on the mix, posted a 38-inch vertical and a broad soar of 10 toes, 2 inches, and was downright dominant on the Senior Bowl. He improved daily at Toledo and wound up with a whopping 52 passes defended over three years.
For Philadelphia, this couldn’t have gone higher.
Grade: A

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After dropping receiver Calvin Ridley in free company, the Jaguars wanted a alternative who may stretch the sector and develop right into a No. 1 possibility for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Thomas would possibly cowl each wants. He’s bought large athletic skill and is able to catching double-digit landing passes as a rookie.
At LSU, enjoying alongside Nabers, Thomas (6-3, 209) was a third-team All-American and led the nation in landing catches (17) final season, whereas posting 68 receptions for 1,177 yards (17.3 yards per catch). On the mix, he ran a 4.33 40, the second-fastest time amongst all receivers.
Grade: A-minus
The hometown followers had been involved that the Lions would possibly commerce out of the primary spherical. However because the corners began falling Thursday evening, GM Brad Holmes couldn’t assist however choose up the cellphone. Detroit moved up 5 spots (sending Nos. 29 and 73 to Dallas for No. 24 and a 2025 seventh-round choose) and crammed a giant want.
Just like the Eagles, the Lions landed excellent worth within the 20s — Arnold and Mitchell had been fairly clearly the highest two corners on this draft. For Detroit, this was additionally an ideal match for the crew’s established tradition. Arnold is a assured nook who performs with swagger, likes to work, loves powerful teaching and likes to win. Arnold will reunite with former Alabama teammate Brian Department in a new-look Detroit secondary. One other nice worth choose.
Grade: A
The Packers had wants each alongside their offensive line and within the secondary. They opted for Morgan relatively than addressing that secondary, which intercepted a league-low seven passes final season. Morgan actually is a first-round prospect, however Inexperienced Bay missed an opportunity to enhance at its most weak spot.
Largely thought-about a guard, Morgan (6-5, 311) began 37 video games over 5 seasons at Arizona. His arm size (32 7/8 inches) in all probability will hold him inside, however he may kick outdoors, if obligatory. He ought to be capable to begin straight away at proper guard.
Grade: C
Up there with Fautanu among the many most versatile linemen on this class, Barton gained school beginning expertise at each middle and sort out. He’ll most certainly get a shot inside with the Buccaneers, who introduced him as a middle (and are in want of a middle) but in addition may use a lift at guard.
Some of the highly effective linemen within the class, Barton doesn’t have very best size to play outdoors within the NFL. His energy and IQ (alongside together with his toes) are greater than sufficient to be terrific inside, although.. He’s in all probability an interior-only lineman within the NFL, however he has an opportunity to be superb for a very long time.
Grade: A-minus
27. Arizona Cardinals: Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
The Cardinals ranked final in run protection, thirty first in scoring protection and allowed 4.7 yards per carry final season. They wanted a expertise infusion alongside their defensive position, and Robinson ought to present it, seemingly as a 3-4 defensive finish.
One of the best phrase to explain Robinson is “huge.” With a body that would lead him to an edge or inside position, Robinson (6-5, 285) has positional flexibility up and down the road. He additionally boasts a rare wingspan (84 3/8 inches) and unimaginable hand dimension (10 5/8 inches). At Missouri, Robinson was productive (8.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss) and earned first-team All-SEC honors. He additionally was thought-about the chief on a crew that beat Ohio State within the Cotton Bowl, and he was voted the follow participant of the week on the Senior Bowl.
Grade: A-minus
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28. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (from BUF): Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Patrick Mahomes has but to fulfill a participant he can overthrow. We’ll see if Worthy provides him a run for his cash.
The Chiefs moved up from the top of Spherical 1 — sending picks 32, 95 and 221 to Buffalo for Nos. 28, 133 and 248 — and snagged the quickest participant on this draft. (Worthy set the mix document with a 4.21-second 40 earlier this spring.) This seems like an excellent match for Kansas Metropolis’s offense, and for Mahomes particularly, as Worthy is dynamic with the ball in his fingers.
Nevertheless, he’s additionally very small, at simply 165 kilos. Whether or not or not he’ll be capable to maintain up with a excessive catch quantity deep right into a season is a good query. Worthy could be inconsistent together with his fingers, too, and his play power will restrict a few of what he can do a the subsequent degree. Was he a first-round prospect on this draft, particularly with a number of the expertise nonetheless on the board? Perhaps. But it surely’s powerful to hate the match.
Grade: B
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Dallas had large holes at two spots, middle and proper sort out, and crammed the one on the skin right here. It’s an upside transfer, as Guyton may begin at proper sort out and maybe flip to left sort out in time. If he reaches his potential, he may kind a stable tandem with Tyler Smith.
Nonetheless uncooked and growing, Guyton began 14 video games at Oklahoma — 13 at proper sort out, one at left sort out — earlier than declaring for the draft. He additionally began one sport as a decent finish at TCU in 2021. Guyton (6-7 1/2, 322) has the requisite physique for an NFL sort out (34 1/8-inch arms). It’d take him a while, however his upside is immense.
Grade: B
One of many quickest gamers on the board (4.28 40 on the mix), Wiggins is fast off the road of scrimmage and in addition possesses wonderful second-level pace — a mix that makes him extremely tough to beat vertically. Wiggins’ size (6-1 with virtually 31-inch arms) can also be a plus. He bought his fingers on a mixed 25 passes over the past two seasons at Clemson.
The query marks listed below are dimension and energy. Wiggins weighed 173 kilos on the mix, earlier than checking in at a reported 182 kilos at his professional day. He was primarily an outside-only nook in school, and it stays to be seen how a lot he can provide the Ravens towards the run. He’s a first-round expertise on this draft, although, to make sure.
Grade: A-minus
This seems like both a attain or an insurance coverage coverage, in case Brandon Aiyuk finally ends up getting dealt. Pearsall will make some powerful catches and will wind up working loads of inside routes alongside tight finish George Kittle.
A five-year veteran who spent three seasons at Arizona State and two at Florida, Pearsall (6-1, 189) constructed a status for his toughness and talent to haul in tough catches. Final 12 months with the Gators, Pearsall caught 65 balls for 965 yards (14.8 yards per catch) and 4 scores. As a junior, Pearsall averaged 20.0 yards per catch (33-661) with 5 scores. He additionally ran a 4.41 40 on the mix and had a 42-inch vertical soar.
Grade: B-minus
The Panthers moved up one spot (picks 33 and 141 to Buffalo for Nos. 32 and 200) to snag assist for QB Bryce Younger. A 6-1, 221-pounder with a 40-inch vertical, Legette is a strong mix of pace (4.39 40) and explosion. He seems and runs rather a lot like Seattle star DK Metcalf.
There are considerations, nonetheless. Earlier than his breakout 2023 season (71 catches for 1,255 yards and 7 touchdowns), Legette had a mixed 42 receptions over his earlier 4 years. He’s additionally 23 years previous and never but a constant route runner. However he’s a reputable deep risk who will present assist as a returner. Would Texas’ Adonai Mitchell or Georgia’s Ladd McConkey have been a greater possibility right here?
Grade: C-plus
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