Caleb Harris
The 2024 NFL Draft It’s in the books. Months of speculation gave way to projections of next season and beyond. Instead of evaluating prospects, attention turns to evaluating the situations they are in, as well as how they could impact the overall regular season and postseason prospects.
CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Chris Trapasso and I respond to the general conclusions of this previous draft and look into our crystal ball in an effort to predict NFL tributes and much more.
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1. Who was most successful during 2024 NFL Draft?
thieves
“Chicago may have had the more impactful draft with quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, but for the second year in a row, I thought the Steelers did very well on a larger scale. on the offensive line. They have two bigger running backs, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, hired offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and signed quarterback Russell Wilson. — Josh Edwards
Commanders
“This is a layup, but we have to get the open lane to the basket. The top five selections – Jayden Daniels, Johnny Newton, Mike Sainristil, Ben Sinnott and Luke McCaffrey – will all be key contributors to Washington’s rebuild.” — Chris Trapasso
2. Who had the worst/most underwhelming draft class?
Titans
“Carolina took chances on project-type prospects, but its strategy was clear: add offensive talent to support Bryce Young. Tennessee’s draft was harder to understand. It selected two offensive players to support second-year quarterback Will Levis .He missed Notre Dame’s Joe Alt and picked off JC Latham, who played right tackle for Alabama. 100 overall after his arrest for DWI. The rest of the draft didn’t really move me.” — Edward
Cowboys
“They picked two types of projects with the top two selections in what is supposedly an “all-in” year for the Cowboys. Perhaps that slogan shouldn’t be uttered again by anyone at the top of the organization for a while. advantage, but he is a completely inconsistent defender and needs to improve in coverage. My two favorite picks were Ryan Flournoy in the 6th round and Nathan Thomas in the 7th round. selections.” — Trapasso
3. Who will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year?
Caleb Williams, QB, USC (Bears)
“Low-hanging fruit here, but Offensive Rookie of the Year is a quarterback award. Williams is entering a situation where he is throwing to wide receivers DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, as well as tight end Cole Kmet. The the offensive line is probably average or above average. It’s a great set of circumstances for a rookie quarterback.” — Edward
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU (Giants)
“From blazing speed downfield to over-the-shoulder grabs and ridiculous YAC scammers, Nabers will ignite the Giants’ offense with his complete skill set on the way to winning this award.” — Trapasso
4. Who will be the Defensive Rookie of the Year?
Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama (Lions)
“The decision came down to Colts pass rusher Laiatu Latu and Arnold. I knew Trapasso was choosing 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 be ready to contribute from Week 1. Arnold plays for a Detroit team that is expected to compete in the playoffs. He also has a frontcourt, which should allow him to capitalize on the back end. Edward
Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA (Colts)
“Latu may not have immense potential because of his age, but he is as ready to play as any defensive prospect in this class, and the Colts had a huge need at edge rusher. With Anthony Richardson back for Year 2, this Indianapolis team should be more competitive, which means more pass-rush opportunities for UCLA’s super-diverse rusher.” — Trapasso
5. Which rookie is most likely to be a Pro Bowl selection in Year 1?
Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama (Vikings)
“Caleb Williams and Terrion Arnold are certainly in the conversation as to whether I believe they will win the Rookie of the Year award. However, to confuse things, I will say Turner. When looking at the NFC outside linebackers who have been selected to the Pro Bowl in the last season, two of the three (Danielle Hunter and Haason Reddick) transferred to the AFC –. Edward
Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State (Santos)
“He’s an instant impact forward on a team that badly needs that type of player. Size, balance, athleticism, length – it’s all there with Fuaga.” — Trapasso
6. Who will be the most impactful team outside the first phase?
Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia (chargers)
“Keenan Allen? Gone. Mike Williams? Gone. Austin Ekeler? Gone. Gerald Everett? Gone. Justin Herbert returns just 33.7% of last year’s receptions, and that was probably higher than anticipated because Williams was limited to just three games. The Chargers will need someone to take on that workload. Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston are the primary pass catchers. McConkey is a player positioned to thrive early by necessity. Edward
Trey Benson, RB, Florida State (Cardinals)
“A lot of attention will be paid to fellow rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and current running back James Conner. This will lead to Benson eventually working his way up to the No. 1 running back role with the Cardinals, which will provide considerable running lanes. He’s big, fast and elusive – the combination every team wants in their primary ball carrier.” — Trapasso
7. Which team in the top 10 is most likely to compete for a playoff spot?
Falcons
“Atlanta is the original top 10 overall draft team that stands out because of the division they play in. The NFC South is wide open and the offense has the talent to hit the ground running with veteran Kirk Cousins under center. the Falcons can avoid the locker room drama, they can take a big leap.” — Edward
Vikings
“I didn’t start with a top-10 pick, but I traded up to get one. Even if JJ McCarthy doesn’t play from Week 1 onwards – I think he’ll start sooner rather than later – this is a smart rebuilding lineup, even on the side defensive And Brian Flores is one of the most aggressive and effective planners on that side of the ball. Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison in Year 2, and TJ Hockenson and Brian O’Neill slowly but surely coming back from injury? playoff caliber in Minnesota — Trapasso
8. Who will be the No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft?
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
“Georgia should have one of the college football best teams once again, so talent evaluators will have the opportunity to see him play in high-stakes moments. Beck has shown a lot of growth throughout the 2023 season, so if he’s able to continue on this trajectory, there’s no reason to think Beck won’t be in contention for first place overall.” — Edward
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
“While the 2025 quarterback class currently lacks the Caleb Williams type, a passer already enrolled in this spot, ultimately Beck’s experience, arm talent and production will earn him the No. 1 spot next year. sketch.” — Trapasso
