2024 NFL Mock Draft Highlights Offensive Talent Surge
With the NFL Draft approaching, mock drafts predict a heavy focus on offensive players, including a record number of quarterbacks and wide receivers in the first round.
- Eric Edholm's mock draft sees the Chargers picking TE Brock Bowers at No. 5 and QB J.J. McCarthy going to the Rams.
- USA TODAY's Nate Davis predicts five quarterbacks will be taken in the top 12 picks, showcasing a potential first-round frenzy.
- Offensive players dominate the latest mock drafts, with 19 offensive talents predicted in the first round, including 10 in the first 12 selections.
- Notable predictions include QB Bo Nix to the Broncos at No. 12 and wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze among the top six picks.
- The draft's focus on offense reflects a trend towards bolstering offensive lines and skill positions, with seven offensive linemen also predicted in the first round.