Williams is the prohibitive favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick. The most complete quarterback prospect in the 2024 class, he remains the consensus pick for the Bears to kick off the draft.

Maye could be an immediate difference-maker for the Commanders, who shipped 2023 starter Sam Howell off to the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month. While this might not be the perfect situation for Maye, he is as close as Washington is likely to get to finding a franchise quarterback.

This pick just makes too much sense. McCarthy has flaws but is the spiritual successor to Tom Brady as a Michigan signal caller who managed to win a bunch of games while remaining underrated in the eyes of many college football fans. Maybe the Patriots pass on him in April, but for now, he stays put at No. 3.

The No. 4 selection should be either Malik Nabers or Marvin Harrison Jr., and in this iteration of the Chiefs Wire mock we’re sending Arizona the latter. Harrison could become a star in the Cardinals’ offense with Kyler Murray throwing him the ball and has all the tools scouts look for in a wide receiver prospect.

Jim Harbaugh is known to be a bit of a wild card, and this selection with the No. 5 pick would be the ultimate wild card move. Justin Herbert could use an elite safety valve in the passing game, and the Chargers are no strangers to having an elite tight end. Bowers is far and away the best player at the position in the draft, and while he may not warrant a selection this early, Harbaugh may be willing to take a risk to bring him to Los Angeles.

New York needs a talented wide receiver to get its offense afloat, and Nabers is the best player on the board in this scenario. While it may be prudent for the Giants to look into a trade up for one of the top three quarterbacks, the asking price to move up from No. 6 may be too high, and Daniel Jones is functionally un-cuttable.

After trading for Chiefs defensive back L’Jarius Sneed this week and signing wide receiver Calvin Ridley to a massive contract in free agency, the Titans are officially all-in on the 2024 season. By selecting Odunze here, Tennessee helps itself find a new identity in the passing game, pivoting from the run-heavy brand of football that the Titans were known for with Derrick Henry in their backfield.

Atlanta shifts its focus to the defensive side of the ball here, taking Alabama standout Dallas Turner to shore up its pass rush. While several other prospects could make sense here, Turner is as close to a blue-chip prospect as the Falcons will get and should be an impact player as a rookie.

This pick is a bit of a reach, but as with McCarthy and the Patriots earlier in the first round, it just makes too much sense. Chicago desperately needs help on its defensive front, and Newton is already an established star as a University of Illinois product. Maybe the Bears could trade back and still land him, but for now, Newton stays put at No. 9.

Alt is the best lineman in this class and would be a steal for the Jets at No. 10. While New York has other needs, there is never a bad time to get better on the offensive line, and with Aaron Rodgers set to return from injury, Alt could be a key asset for the Jets as they look to compete in the AFC East.

Daniels links up with Justin Jefferson to form the best combination of LSU quarterback and receiver since Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. After Kirk Cousins landed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, Minnesota has a clear need at quarterback, and Daniels is a perfect pick to help revitalize the Vikings franchise.

Denver reaches for Nix in this scenario, and would probably be better served with a trade-down if a suitor is available. Nix is a flawed prospect, and would only be selected here out of desperation due to the Broncos’ abysmal quarterback situation.

Mitchell has the raw tools that the Raiders seem to look for in the draft, and would be a boom-or-bust prospect for Las Vegas at No. 13. While he is regarded as the top cornerback in the class by some analysts, this pick may be a reach given the Raiders’ other needs.

Latham is an excellent offensive line prospect and could be an immediate contributor for the Saints as a rookie. While this isn’t a sexy pick by any means, it fills a need with blue-chip talent and nets New Orleans a player who might develop into a cornerstone piece of its front five for years to come.

Verse is a dynamic pass rusher who could be the second coming of Dwight Freeney for the Colts. His athleticism on the line should prove to be too tempting for Indianapolis to pass on this late in the first round if he manages to fall this far in April.

Another ultra-athletic edge rusher, Latu stays put on the West Coast in this scenario with a chance to become the Seahawks’ next great sack master. He might be available in a trade-down scenario, but if Seattle decides to use the No. 16 pick, Latu would be an excellent choice to bolster its defensive front.

After losing Darious Williams and Rayshawn Jenkins early in the offseason, Jacksonville has a clear need in its defensive backfield. Wiggins would be a great pick here and may blossom into an every-down starter for the Jaguars early in his rookie season.

Fautanu would be an excellent pick for the Bengals as they look to ensure that Joe Burrow doesn’t miss more time due to injuries in the future. An established tackle with plenty of room to grow, Fautanu could fill the hole left by Jonah Williams’ departure on Cincinnati’s depth chart.

Aaron Donald’s abrupt retirement last week left a gaping hole on Los Angeles’ depth chart, and the Rams are given a no-brainer pick here with Murphy on the board. Regarded as one of the top interior defenders in the class, he might not be able to outright replace Donald but would be the logical choice to ensure that the defensive line doesn’t become a weakness in Los Angeles.

As the second LSU wide receiver off the board, Thomas would join a Steelers offense that could benefit from an elite playmaker to pair with George Pickens for whoever takes over under center in Pittsburgh to start the regular season. With Russell Wilson and Justin Fields set to duke it out for the starting quarterback spot, Thomas’ selection here would ensure that the Steelers have plenty of talent for their signal-caller to utilize.

Fuaga might not last this long on draft day and would be an excellent pick for the Dolphins as they look to re-tool for a deeper playoff run next season. Miami has plenty of talented skill position players on its roster but could stand to add more beef to its front five.

Powers-Johnson is the best center in the 2024 draft class and would be an immediate starter after Jason Kelce’s retirement earlier this month. While it wouldn’t be the most exciting pick for Philadelphia’s fans, Powers-Johnson would fill a serious need for the Eagles and may develop into one of the best players at his position in short order.

Arnold is the best defensive back on the board here and could help Minnesota’s defense as a surefire rookie starter. While the Vikings have several other needs they could address with this pick, Arnold’s selection ensures that Minnesota has the depth it needs in the defensive backfield after the team selected Jayden Daniels earlier in the first round.

The release and retirement of Leighton Vander Esch created a serious need for Dallas to take a linebacker with this pick, and Wilson is regarded as the top player at the position in the 2024 class. Maybe the Cowboys could trade down and take him later, but for now, Wilson makes the most sense here at pick No. 24.

Fashanu is an exceptionally talented tackle prospect who could help Green Bay keep Jordan Love safe in the pocket for years to come. While other lineman were taken earlier in this mock, Fashanu might be the best value pick of the bunch, and makes too much sense for the Packers to pass on in this scenario.

DeJean could be a star in Tampa Bay’s secondary and might be the best steal of the first round if he falls this far. The Buccaneers could stand to add a cornerback and with a talent like DeJean available this late on day one, this pick should be a no-brainer for Tampa Bay.

Frazier is a far less exciting pick at No. 27 than Marvin Harrison Jr. was at No. 4 but would fill a need that could pay dividends for the Cardinals as they look to compete seriously in 2024. He projects best as a center and might be the anchor Arizona needs up front to keep Kyler Murray from needing to constantly improvise to keep the Cardinals’ offense in gear.

Nubin is the best pick for Buffalo at No. 28, given the Bills’ need for a safety. It isn’t the sexiest pick with other elite talents available this late in the first round, but if Buffalo intends to compete for an AFC championship in 2024, the Bills will need to ensure that they don’t have a glaring defensive weakness.

This pick has been a constant through our first two mock drafts and remains our most out-of-the-box selection in the first round. In a year where the Lions need a cornerback, the draft is set to be held in Detroit, and the University of Michigan just won a national championship, Sainristil’s selection here just makes too much sense, even if it is unlikely to happen in April.

In this scenario, the Ravens decide to add Worthy instead of Adonai Mitchell to give Lamar Jackson the best deep threat in the 2024 draft class. Baltimore might not have a glaring need at receiver, but the prospect of adding worthy to the Ravens’ offense could prove to be too tempting to pass up.

If not for the 49ers selecting him with the No. 32 pick, McKinstry would have been my selection for the Chiefs to end the first round. Injury concerns may help McKinstry fall to Kansas City, but in this scenario, San Francisco adds him to its already talented secondary before Brett Veach can get his hands on him.

Mitchell is the best player on the board here and would be an exceptional insurance policy on Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who Kansas City signed to a one-year deal in free agency. Regarded as one of the top receivers in the 2024 class, Mitchell only falls to the Chiefs because of the run on offensive lineman earlier in the round, and the Ravens’ decision to take his running mate in Worthy with the No. 30 pick.