A weekly projection on what all 32 teams will do with their picks at the 2024 NFL Draft
CSR Mock Draft 4.0 is now upon us. I decided to really spice things up this time around to keep you on your toes!
For this mock draft, I once again used the NFL Mock Draft Database simulator and took control of all 32 teams for two rounds. I had fun with some interesting trades, using Drafttek’s draft pick trade value chart to make the trades as even as possible.
Without further ado, here it is, this week’s CSR Mock Draft:
First Round
1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
This is pretty much guaranteed at this point.
2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
There is a TON of smoke about Daniels to the Commanders. LSU Head Coach Brian Kelley even mentioned how well Daniels will do with the Commanders, leading to speculation that he might have some inside info.
3. Minnesota Vikings (via NE): J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
The Patriots are much more than a quarterback away, so they move back to pick up more draft capital. The Vikings trade up like everyone expects, but they swerve from consensus on whom they select. McCarthy has a lot of Kirk Cousins to his game, so the Vikings take him over Maye. Here are the details of the trade:
Vikings Receive: Pick 3
Patriots Receive: Picks 11, 23, and a 2025 first round pick
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison, Jr, WR, Ohio St
Come on, Arizona. Be smart.
5. Denver Broncos (via LAC): Drake Maye, QB, UNC
WIth the surprise slipping of Drake Maye, Denver pounces to grab the talented but inconsistent signal caller. Sean Payton paid Russell Wilson to go away because he wants a different style of quarterback. Time will tell if the problem was Payton or Wilson. Here are the details of the trade:
Broncos Receive: Pick 5
Chargers Receive: Picks 12, 76, and a 2025 second round pick
6. New York Giants: Rome Odunze, WR, LSU
The Giants need offensive weapons, and four of the first five picks being quarterbacks allows them their choice of wide receivers not named Marvin Harrison Jr. Odunze doesn’t have the explosive acceleration Malik Nabers does, but Odunze is a fluid route runner with more than enough top end speed to be a deep threat for Daniel Jones.
7. Tennessee Titans: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Alt is the consensus top left tackle in this draft, but the Titans could take whichever top tackle prospect they prefer here.
8. New York Jets (via ATL): Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The Falcons decide to drop back a couple spots to pick up draft capital. The Jets knew the Bears would take Nabers if he was there, so they spend some picks to jump ahead of Chicago. Here are the details of the trade:
Jets Receive: Pick 8
Falcons Receive: Picks 10, 111, and 134
9. Chicago Bears: Brock Bowers, TE, UGA
With the Caleb Williams era starting in Chicago, the Bears improve on their already impressive set of offensive weapons. Bowers brings a whole different element to their offense.
10. Atlanta Falcons (via NYJ): Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
The Falcons decide to improve their pass rush by taking the best technical rusher in the Draft. Latu’s only knock is the medical history, but the Falcons are comfortable enough to make him the first defender off the board.
11. New England Patriots (via MIN): Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn St
The Patriots know they’re more than a quarterback away, so they start to build a supporting cast with one of the top tackles in the Draft.
12. Los Angeles Chargers (via DEN): Amarius Mims, OT, UGA
The Chargers traded down and use one of those picks to take a massive mauler they can plug in at right tackle in Jim Harbaugh’s run-heavy scheme.
13. Las Vegas Raiders: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
The Raiders feel this is a little too rich for the next tier of quarterbacks, and there are too many top corners and offensive tackles for them to find a trade back partner. They decide to go corner here, taking the insanely athletic Mitchell.
14. New Orleans Saints: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
The Saints have to be concerned that Ryan Ramzcyk won’t be able to play this season, so they take one of the more plug and play tackles in the Draft.
15. Indianapolis Colts: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
The Colts desperately need a corner and they get one of the best in the Draft here.
16. Seattle Seahawks: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
Turner has all the tools to be an elite rusher, but he is not as refined as Latu. If Mike Macdonald can coach him up, this could be a steal for Seattle.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers (via JAX): Brian Thomas Jr, WR, LSU
The Steelers add a deep threat to go with their new quarterbacks’ biggest strength (regardless of which one starts). Thomas might not have made it past the Bengals, so Pittsburgh jumps their division rivals to steal him. Here are the details of the trade:
Steelers Receive: Pick 17
Jaguars Receive: Picks 20 and 98
18. Cincinnati Bengals: Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
Joe Burrow was hurt again last season. The Bengals add to their offensive line to help prevent that from happening yet again.
19. Los Angeles Rams: Byron Murphy, DL, Texas
The retirement of Aaron Donald means the Rams’ defensive line has to improve. Murphy is not Donald by any means, but his addition would definitely help.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (via PIT): Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
The Jags trade down works out because they would have been comfortable taking any of the three guys they missed out on. They still land a very good cover corner to help out the back end.
21. Miami Dolphins: Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
The Dolphins are another team that knows the importance of the offensive line. Barton’s positional versatility makes him the selection here over some of the higher upside players.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida St
The Eagles traded away Haason Reddick, so they try to replace some of that edge talent here.
23. New England Patriots (via MIN): Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
The Patriots already improved their offensive line with the first first-rounder they had. Now they add a dynamic but inconsistent outside threat. Mitchell shows flashes of being as good as the top three receivers in the Draft.
24. Dallas Cowboys: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon St
The Cowboys lost the aging Tyron Smith in free agency, so they look to fill at least some of that void.
25. Green Bay Packers: Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
One of the few weaknesses on the Packers roster is the interior of the offensive line. Here they add a mean, powerful blocker inside.
26. Tampa Bay Bucs: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Tampa Bay missed out on the top two interior offensive lineman in the Draft, so they turn their attention to the defense. They add a very good corner to the back end.
27. Arizona Cardinals: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn St
The Cardinals desperately need help getting to the quarterback. Though Robinson’s sack production was low in college, he has the tools and ability to be a solid pass rusher.
28. Buffalo Bills: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida St
The Bills traded away Stephon Diggs, so they will absolutely be taking a wide receiver in the first round. Coleman isn’t the most fluid route-runner, but he wins on contested balls.
29. Detroit Lions: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
There might not be a more perfect personality fit than DeJean in Detroit. Regardless of whether he plays corner or safety, DeJean will definitely be biting some kneecaps.
30. Baltimore Ravens: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Troy Franklin is a little on the thin side for the NFL, but the Ravens take a chance on an excellent route runner and deep threat.
31. San Francisco 49ers: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Outside of Trent Williams, the 9ers offensive line is inconsistent at best. Adding Guyton here would definitely help.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Leggette, WR, South Carolina
Leggette is viewed as a major “boom or bust” type of prospect on the outside, and who better to get the boom out of him than Patrick Mahomes. Leggette is a height/weight/speed specimen who Andy Reid could find ways to get the ball to.
Second Round
33. Las Vegas Raiders (via CAR): Michael Penix Jr, QB, Washington
The Raiders are worried that the Patriots will take one of those second tier quarterbacks, so they jump in front of them to take their pick. Penix has limitations, but would fit well with the weapons the Raiders have. Here are the details of the trade:
Raiders Receive: Pick 33
Panthers Receive: Picks 44, 112, and a 2025 third round pick
34. New England Patriots: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
The Patriots added to their offense and now feel comfortable taking a quarterback. Nix might not set the world on fire as a rookie, but his experience and play style would make the Patriots competitive in the AFC East.
35. Arizona Cardinals: Johnny Newton, DL, Illinois
The Cardinals continue overhauling their defensive line with Newton. His ability to push the interior of the pocket will help Chop Robinson on the outside.
36. Washington Commanders: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
The Commanders need to protect their new thinly-framed quarterback. Suamataia is raw, but has the tools to be elite with proper coaching.
37. Los Angeles Chargers: Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Polk is considered more NFL ready than most other outside receivers at this point. His route running is very advanced, and he consistently wins 50-50 balls. So the Chargers add this weapon to Justin Herbert’s arsenal.
38. Washington Commanders (via TEN): Ladd McConkey, WR, UGA
With the top players on the board right now being wide receivers, the Titans move back a couple spots. The Commanders know the Panthers will likely target a receiver at 39, so they jump ahead to take their top choice of who is left. McConkey would be a great security blanket for Jayden Daniels. Here are the details of the trade:
Commanders Receive: Pick 38
Titans Receive: Picks 40 and 152
39. Carolina Panthers: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
The Panthers are finally on the clock for the first time after trading down! With many of the top names off the board at wide receiver, the Panthers decide to jump on the fastest player in NFL Combine history. Watching tape proves that Worthy is more than just a track star. He has some solid route running and YAC ability. He weighed in at 165 pounds at the Combine, so there are some durability and strength concerns. Still, the Panthers decide to take the chance.
40. Tennessee Titans (via WAS): Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri
The Titans were comfortable with their wide receiver room, so they dropped a couple spots and still took the player they would have at 38.
41. Green Bay Packers: Kamari Lassiter, CB, UGA
Lassiter dropped a bit due to his slow 40 time at the combine, but he’s still a very good cover corner. The Packers need help on the back end, and Lassiter fits what they want to do.
42. Houston Texans: Braden Fiske, DL, Florida St
The Texans did not have a first round pick because of the Will Anderson trade last year, so this is their first pick of the Draft. Demeco Ryans will love Fiske’s motor, so he jumps at the chance to pair Fiske with Anderson.
43. Atlanta Falcons: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
The Falcons have a ton of offensive weapons, but Wilson fits well into what they already have. Wilson is likely a slot player in the NFL, so he wouldn’t be stepping on the toes of Pitts, London, or Robinson.
44. Carolina Panthers (via LV): Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
The Panthers are counting on Austin Corbett coming off an injury to man the center position this season. Even if he does stay healthy and play well, this could be a good move for the future. The Panthers have not drafted a center since Ryan Kalil, so hopefully this second round pick can have a similar career arc.
45. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO): Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
The Eagles have two second round picks, so they use some ammunition to move up and grab an offensive lineman. Morgan could turn out to be a solid tackle or might be a better fit at guard. If he does slide inside, the Eagles need help there as well. Here are the details of the trade:
Eagles Receive: Pick 45
Saints Receive: Picks 50 and 120
46. Indianapolis Colts: Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
The Colts pick up a very good route runner for Anthony Richardson to throw to. He might be more of a security blanket than a field stretcher, but Pearsall will help the young quarterback out regardless.
47. New York Giants: Jonathan Brooks, RB, Texas
Brooks is coming off a major injury, so there is some risk. But most pundits agree that Brooks is the top runningback in the Draft this year. With Saquon Barkley now in Philadelphia, the Giants offense will need a solid contributor in the backfield.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
Calvin Ridley left in free agency, so the Jags need to get Trevor Lawrence some weapons. The YAC King would be a nice security blanket for Lawrence.
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
Tee Higgins is on his way out, Tyler Boyd already left. The Bengals need to refill the coffers at wide receiver.
50. New Orleans Saints (via PHI): Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
The Saints need more talent on the defensive line, so they add Alabama’s “other” edge rusher.
51. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ennis Rakestraw Jr, CB, Mizzou
Defense has been the calling card for the Steelers forever, so they add a solid corner to the back end here.
52. Los Angeles Rams: TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa St
Tampa was another good cover corner who ran slow at the combine, so he falls into the Rams’ laps.
53. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Sainristil is a former wide receiver still learning how to play corner, and he’s already one of the better nickel corners in the Draft.
54. Cleveland Browns : Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
The Deshaun Watson trade made it so this was Cleveland’s first pick in this Draft, and they use it to beef up their defensive line. The son of the former Panthers great of the same name has all the tools to succeed in the NFL.
55. Miami Dolphins: T’Vondre Sweat, DL, Texas
The Dolphins need to fill the hole left by Christian Wilkins. Sweat was recently arrested for DWI, but the Dolphins seem willing to give players second chances after off-field issues (see: Hill, Tyreek).
56. Dallas Cowboys: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
The Cowboys need a solid linebacker after Leighton Vander Esch medically retired. They have their pick of the top backers and go with Cooper.
57. Tamba Bay Bucs: Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
Lavonte David is on a one year deal, so the Bucs need to add to the linebacker room.
58. Green Bay Packers: Peyton Wilson, LB, NC State
The Packers take a chance on Wilson, ending the run on linebackers. When Wilson has been healthy, the production and tape has been fantastic.
59. Houston Texans: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
With former top picks Derek Stingly Jr and Jeff Okudah on the outside, the Texans add a third corner to the group.
60. Buffalo Bills: Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
The Bills gave Josh Allen some help in round one, now they help an anemic pass rush. Kneeland can learn from Von Miller as he works on improving his game.
61. Detroit Lions: Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas St
The Lions add an interior lineman after seeing some line injuries hinder their run last season.
62. Baltimore Ravens: Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Mark Andrews seems to always be hurt and isn’t a spring chicken anymore. Isaiah Likely has played well in limited snaps, but the Ravens love 12 and 22 personnel.
63. San Francisco 49ers: Christian Haynes, IOL, UConn
The 49ers’ offensive line was a very clear weakness last season, so they continue to pour resources into it.
64. Kansas City Chiefs: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington
With all of the top corners off the board, the Chiefs elect to improve their pass rush.
There you have it. What do you think, Panthers fans? Sound off in the comments!
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