NFL Nation reporters from around the league took on the role of general manager for their respective teams in a first-round mock draft on Tuesday night. The mock draft saw some surprising moves, including four quarterbacks being taken in the first five picks after a trade by the Minnesota Vikings.
With the No. 1 overall pick, the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams, a highly touted quarterback prospect. The Los Angeles Chargers then traded down with the Vikings and picked JC Latham, an offensive tackle from Alabama. The Dallas Cowboys followed up by selecting Cooper DeJean, a cornerback from Iowa, while the Detroit Lions picked Kool-Aid McKinstry, another cornerback from Alabama.
The Baltimore Ravens chose Amarius Mims, an offensive tackle from Georgia, and the Kansas City Chiefs took Adonai Mitchell, a wide receiver from Texas. The full mock draft can be watched on ESPN for those who want to see how their favorite team fared in the simulation.
Looking ahead, the 2024 NFL draft is set to take place on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on ESPN, ABC, and the ESPN App. Fans can expect plenty of excitement and surprises as teams look to add talent and improve their roster for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on Bio Prep Watch as we cover all things related to the NFL draft and beyond.
