The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. After months of speculation, we have been able to predict what will happen next season and beyond. Rather than evaluating prospects, it’s about evaluating the situation they’re facing and how that could impact their overall outlook for the regular season and postseason. It is attracting attention.
CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso and I answered common takeaways from past drafts, stared into the crystal ball to predict NFL honors and more.
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1. Who will be the most successful in the 2024 NFL Draft?
steelers
“Chicago may have had the most impactful draft in quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Roma Odunze, but I think for the second year in a row the Steelers did really well on a larger scale. They probably made three They would have left with at least five starters, including “The offensive line has two big running backs in Najee Harris and Jalen Warren, hired offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Signed quarterback Russell Wilson. They are built to move the ball downhill and target strategically with downfield attacks. ”– Josh Edwards
Commander
“It’s a layup, but it requires you to go to the basket from the open lane. The first five, Jaden Daniels, Johnny Newton, Mike Sainristil, Ben Sinnott, Luke McCaffrey, all… “He will be a big part of the rebuilding effort” in Washington. ”– Chris Trapasso
2. Who had the worst/most underwhelming draft class?
titans
“Carolina took some chances on project-type prospects, but the strategy was clear: add offensive skill personnel to support Bryce Young. Tennessee’s draft is even more understandable. It was difficult to draft two offensive players to support second-year quarterback Will Revis. They took away JC Latham who was right tackle, but I don’t understand why they moved Latham to left tackle when they should have taken Olu Fashanu.May decline and fall out of the overall top 100 After a DWI arrest. The rest of the draft didn’t move much for me. ” edwards
cowboys
“They selected two project types with their first two selections in what was probably an ‘all-in’ year for the Cowboys. Perhaps this slogan should not be uttered again by anyone at the top of the organization for a while. Marist Liufau has these positives, but he is a very inconsistent tackler and needs to improve in coverage. My two favorites were Ryan Flournoy in round 6 and Nathan Thomas in round 7. Other than that, I saw the Cowboys’ draft as pretty much reaching their goals. choice. ”– Trapasso
3. Who will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year?
Caleb Williams, QB, USC (Bears)
“As easily as it could, Offensive Rookie of the Year is a quarterback award. Williams is entering a situation where he will throw to wide receivers DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, as well as tight end Cole Kmet. The offensive line is probably average or above average. It’s a great situation for a rookie quarterback.” edwards
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU (Giants)
“From his incredible downfield speed to his over-the-shoulder grabs to his outrageous YAC runner, Nabers will ignite the Giants offense with his complete skill set on his way to winning this award.” — Trapasso
4. Who will be the Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama (Lions)
“The crux of the decision was Colts pass rusher Laiatu Latu and Arnold. I knew Trapasso was going to steal Latu, so I wanted to provide a different perspective. When it comes to Rookie of the Year honors. , you’re looking for an impact performer who’s ready to go.”Arnold is playing on a team in Detroit that should be in the playoffs and also has an offensive front that could take advantage of the back end. It should be.” — edwards
Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA (Colts)
“Latu may not have immense potential due to his age, but he is as ready as any defensive prospect in this class, and the Colts had a big need at the edge rusher spot. Anthony With Richardson back for a second year, this means the Indianapolis team should be more competitive, which means more pass-rushing opportunities for the ultra-versatile rusher from UCLA. do.” — Trapasso
5. Which rookie is most likely to be selected to the Pro Bowl in his first year?
Alabama Edge, Dallas Turner (Vikings)
“If you believe they’re going to win Rookie of the Year, Caleb Williams and Terrion Arnold are certainly in the conversation. But to confuse things, I’ll say Turner. If you look at the linebackers, two of the three (Daniel Hunter and Haason Reddick) went to the AFC in the bowl last season. edwards
Taliace Fuaga, Oregon State, Oregon State (Saints)
“He makes an immediate impact right tackle for a team that desperately needs that type of player. Size, balance, athleticism, length, Fuaga has it all.” – – Trapasso
6. Who are the most influential selections outside of the first round?
Ladd McConkie, WR, Georgia (Chargers)
“Keenan Allen? Gone. Mike Williams? Gone. Austin Ekeler? Gone. Gerald Everett? Gone. Justin Herbert returned just 33.7% of his receptions last year. Williams was limited to just three games. Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston are players who are in position to step in early if needed. ”– edwards
Trey Benson, RB, Florida State (Cardinals)
“There’s going to be a lot of attention on fellow rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and incumbent starting running back James Conner. That’s why Benson could end up being a number one player with the Cardinals, who could provide significant rushing lanes. He’s going to inch his way to being a one-runner.” He’s big, fast and elusive — the combination every team wants in a primary ball carrier. ”– Trapasso
7. Which teams in the top 10 are most likely to compete for a playoff spot?
falcons
“Atlanta was a team originally drafted in the top 10 overall and is a team that jumped out because of the division they play in. The NFC South is wide open, and the offense has veteran Kirk Cousins under center who is ready to hit the ground running. The Falcons could make a big jump if they can avoid locker room drama. edwards
vikings
“We didn’t start with a top-10 pick, we traded up to get a top-10 pick. Even if JJ McCarthy doesn’t play in Week 1 — I think he’ll start sooner rather than later. I think — this is a smart move.” Defensively, they’ve rebuilt the roster as well, with Brian Flores one of the most offensive and effective schemers on that side, second-year forward Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockenson. and Brian O’Neill are slowly but surely joining the team. Have you recovered from injury? Yes, this is a playoff-level team in Minnesota. ”– Trapasso
8. Who will be selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
“Georgia State should once again be one of the best teams in college football, so talent evaluators will have a chance to see him play in high-stakes situations. Beck will be available throughout the 2023 season. He’s shown a lot of growth, so if he can do that, there’s no reason to think Beck won’t be a No. 1 overall candidate if he continues on this trajectory.” — edwards
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
“Currently, we don’t have a Caleb Williams-type player in the 2025 quarterback class, but we already have a passer in this slot, but at the end of the day, Beck’s experience, arm talent, and production make him a great choice. will take the top spot in next year’s quarterback class.” Draft. ” — Trapasso