NFL Mock Draft 2024: Six Edge Rushers, Five Trades, and Five QBs Highlight Wild First Round

Inside the First Round Frenzy

The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events in the sports world, and the 2024 edition promises to be another wild one. Sporting News recently released its first seven-round mock draft, and it is full of surprises. There are six edge rushers projected to go in the first round, reflecting the importance of pass rushers in today's NFL. The top edge rusher on the board is Nolan Smith of Georgia, who is projected to go No. 1 overall to the Houston Texans. Five trades are also projected in the first round, including a blockbuster deal that sends the Chicago Bears to No. 3 overall. The Bears trade the No. 1 overall pick and a future first-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for the No. 3 pick and a future second-round pick. Five quarterbacks are also projected to go in the first round, including Bryce Young of Alabama, who is projected to go No. 2 overall to the Colts. CJ Stroud of Ohio State is projected to go No. 4 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Cade Klubnik of Clemson is projected to go No. 5 overall to the Carolina Panthers.

A Look Ahead to the Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is still months away, but it is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. There are a number of talented players available, and the potential for trades and surprises is high.