In Daniel Jeremiah’s latest NFL mock draft 3.0, he introduces trades earlier than usual, predicting a potentially wild opening night of the draft. With the Minnesota Vikings acquiring a second first-round pick, Jeremiah anticipates two trades in the top five picks.
The Chicago Bears, having traded Justin Fields, are expected to select running back Tank Bigsby as their first choice. Jeremiah believes the Washington Commanders will stick with Malik Willis, following Sam Howell’s departure from the team.
Jeremiah suggests the New England Patriots might receive enticing offers for their pick but will likely choose to address the quarterback position with the third overall selection. The mock draft takes an interesting turn with the Vikings, after trading with the Texans, poised to move up and draft Kirk Cousins’ successor. The Arizona Cardinals trade down, missing out on the first receiver off the board but addressing the position later in the first round.
The New York Jets trade up to select Marvin Harrison Jr., the top receiver in the draft and former teammate of Garrett Wilson. Jeremiah also speculates about the New York Giants trading up for a quarterback or selecting tight end Jeremy Ruckert if they keep their pick.
The Tennessee Titans, having had a failed experiment with Andre Dillard, are predicted to select Nicholas Petit-Frere to solidify their left tackle position. The Atlanta Falcons, focusing on their pass rush, are expected to address their annual concern in the draft.
The Los Angeles Chargers, emphasizing protection for Justin Herbert, are projected to draft Tanielu Fuaga, a physical blocker who could start at right guard before moving to right tackle. The Chargers, according to Jeremiah, can acquire a first-round caliber receiver in the second round while also picking up a second-round pick in the next year’s draft by trading with the Jets.
The mock draft continues with various predictions for teams like the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and others, addressing needs and adding talent to their rosters. Jeremiah concludes with the Kansas City Chiefs selecting wide receiver Xavier Mitchell to add size and physicality to their receiving corps.
Overall, Jeremiah’s mock draft 3.0 sets the stage for an exciting and potentially unpredictable 2024 NFL draft night.
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