The 2024 NFL Draft is officially less than one month away. That may feel like a long time for some draft nerds out there, but as the saying goes, sometimes it’s about the journey, not the destination.
Part of the NFL Draft journey from an outside perspective is the joy of the mock draft. Today, we at LoneStarLive.com and GulfLive.com unveil our first mock draft.
In order to get a realistic simulation, we divided each pick of the first two rounds amongst six panelists: Cowboys beat reporter Joseph Hoyt, Gulf Live pro sports reporter Maura Carey, sports editor John Roach, Texas Longhorns beat reporter Josh Newman, college sports reporter Jacob Richman, and pro sports trending reporter Joey Aliberti. Each of the panelists have a different perspective, which means a lot of different takes on player selection.
Without further ado, let’s dive in. And for more on the Draft, see our 2024 NFL Draft Central.
First Round
1. Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams, USC
“Yeah no, there’s no shock. Even before [Justin Fields] had gotten traded to the Steelers I think things were headed at least towards drafting Caleb Williams and then figuring out the Justin Fields thing.... Caleb Williams was asked about the Bears, asked about Bears brass, said nothing but positive things. So we’re not going to sugarcoat it. The Bears are going to take Caleb Williams number one overall.” - Newman
2. Washington Commanders: QB Drake Maye, UNC
“I saw Jayden Daniels just completely take over a game against Texas A&M this season when LSU’s defense was really letting him down, still came up with a big victory. But I see Drake Maye as two years younger than Jayden Daniels, clearly has everything that it takes to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. And maybe the Commanders pick Jayden Daniels because he might fit a system run by Kliff Kingsbury a little bit closer, but Drake Maye just feels like the can’t-miss quarterback at number two.” - Richman
3. New England Patriots: QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
“My favorite little tidbit is something that Todd McShay always says and how he talked to Brian Kelly, the Tigers head coach, I think it was last year. And he was just like, ‘Jayden Daniels is really good, the one thing that he needs to work on is throwing guys open and trusting his gut and like being able to make those throws.’ And it seems like he kind of gradually got that and is now doing that with flying colors. IHe’s a player who’s so dynamic, obviously, both with his arm and his legs.” - Aliberti
4. Arizona Cardinals: WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
“They will not be taking a quarterback, but they’re going to make their quarterback very happy. Kyler Murray’s going to get Marvin Harrison, Jr. If he doesn’t make it in the NFL, I’ll be stunned. He’s got the [genes] from his Hall of Fame dad and he looked phenomenal at Ohio State. Kyler Murray is doing somersaults when he sees what this guy can do for him.” - Roach
5. Minnesota Vikings (via trade): QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
“McCarthy put up career highs in 2023, leading Michigan to a national championship with a 72.3 completion rating, 2,991 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and just four interceptions. So it’s a new era in Minnesota, and it’s under J.J. McCarthy.... They’ve had their eyes set on him for a while now. and I think it’s the guy that they want.” - Carey
6. New York Giants: WR Malik Nabers, LSU
“Does New York say, ‘You know what? Now’s our time. We move off. Let’s go get another quarterback.’ As tempting as that is for me picking for the New York Giants. I don’t think they make that move.... Malik Nabers arguably is the most talented receiver in this draft. He’s a guy who we already saw his connection with Jayden Daniels and what they could do. LSU has kind of a history of putting out really talented wide receivers. The only thing that tempts me also here is Rome Odunze as someone who is a fantastic wide receiver. He’s not long for the green room at this rate.” - Hoyt
7. Tennessee Titans: OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
“You’re not going to have Derrick Henry anymore. Your offensive line is going to need to step up a level to keep Tony Pollard and Will Levis safe to try and get the most out of them as possible. That starts with building out that offensive line. Joe Alt’s tape is fantastic. He is far and away the best offensive tackle in this draft. In another position that feels pretty deep, but when you watch him and what he did at Notre Dame, he needs to be the first one off the board, and Tennessee is the perfect place to land.” - Richman
8. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
“They need an elite edge rusher; both of their top edge rushers, Calais Campbell and Bud Dupree, are both over 30. Turner has the best combination of college tape/production and athleticism and size; he’s 6-3, 240. Really put up some good numbers at the Combine. Not that Laiatu Latu and Jared Verse aren’t athletic. But the way Turner puts it all together makes him the most sought-after edge rusher in this year’s draft.” - Aliberti
9. Chicago Bears: EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State
“They got Keenan Allen, so they don’t necessarily have the same need at wide receiver that they did before that trade. They definitely have needs on defense. They only had 30 sacks last year, which was 31st in the NFL. So this is a guy who gets after the quarterback and that’s what this team needs most.” - Roach
10. New York Jets: TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
“Two-time winner of the Mackey Award as the nation’s best tight end, Bowers is a hulking figure who can move, obviously a tremendous pass-catching option. If you’re trying to put pieces around Aaron Rodgers, tight end is a gaping hole on the offense. I don’t think Tyler Conklin is the answer. You have to go for a talented, big pass-catching tight end like Brock Bowers.” - Newman
11. Los Angeles Chargers (via trade): WR Rome Odunze, Washington
“This offseason, the receiving room took a hit with the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, so acquiring targets becomes the number one priority. Brock Bowers would have been a good get for them, but they do have Rome Odunze on the clock here, and that is who they’re going to take. He had 1,640 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s going to be a great weapon for L.A., so that’s who they’re going to go with here.” - Carey
12. Denver Broncos: QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington
“This is a team that could also trade up and go get a guy like J.J. McCarthy, maybe ahead of Minnesota. That could be funny to see the negotiations that go there. I go Michael Penix, though I also think Bo Nix would be a good pick.... Penix’s deep ball is fantastic. You still have Courtland Sutton there. You got Marvin Mims, who’s a speedster, ready to go. They need some juice, they need some excitement. Why not get a guy who went to the national championship this past season with Washington?” - Hoyt
13. Las Vegas Raiders: OT JC Latham, Alabama
“A high-quality offensive lineman, especially at a position of need -- that’s not something you want to pass up. Latham was very good last year for Alabama. Now that they’re moving away from Texas’ Byron Murphy II (because of the Christian Wilkins signing), you’re looking at a different position of need, offensive tackle, you go with JC Latham.” - Newman
14. New Orleans Saints: OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
“You could go either offensive tackle or wide receiver here. I’m going to bulk up the offensive line with [offensive coordinator] Klint Kubiak getting his start with the Shanahan scheme. He probably wants that Trent Williams-type. And Olu Fashanu out of Penn State would be that guy.... I don’t know the exact amount of sacks he allowed, but it’s like one or two in his entire college career. He just has the traits and has everything you need to be that franchise cornerstone at left tackle.... And left tackle is probably the most important position that they need to deal with this offseason.” - Aliberti
15. Indianapolis Colts: CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
“They’ve talked a lot about wanting athletic players, players who can really get all around the field on defense, and Quinyon Mitchell is just that. He has a 38-inch vertical, he is as athletic as they come and obviously his game tape is more than impressive at Toledo. This’ll be a really solid pick and I believe the first defensive back off the board.” - Richman
16. Seattle Seahawks: OL Troy Fautanu, Washington
“Seattle hasn’t really filled their needs as far as what they needed to do with free agency on the offensive line. So this is a perfect fit with so many quarterbacks and so many skill position guys going in the draft.” - Roach
17. Jacksonville Jaguars: WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
“Now that the Calvin Ridley charade is all figured out, they make another play for receiver here.... At this point, the team could use a real true number one receiver and LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr. is that guy.... He was still able to get 1,117 receiving yards and a nation-leading 17 touchdowns playing alongside Nabors. So that really speaks to his ability. He could be a deep threat for the Jags, which is exactly what they need, especially after losing out on Ridley.” - Carey
18. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Byron Murphy II, Texas
“If you hear that gasp, that’s the war room in Cincinnati up next, because that’s exactly who they were targeting. They wanted to get some leverage in the Tee Higgins situation. Tyler Boyd’s gone. They wanted to load up with weapons and they wanted Brian Thomas bad.... They had Geno Atkins forever. It was a guy who can wreak havoc in the interior D line.... He’s a guy who could be a game-wrecker for Cincinnati for years.” - Hoyt
19. Los Angeles Rams: CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
“They don’t have enough pieces on offense, but I do think that they need to address some things on defense.... Wiggins is an outstanding cornerback who played a lot of Power-5 football at a very high level. I don’t know that that’s the best fit on the board for the Rams, but he might be the best player available, at least to me, the best player available based on who has been taken so far.” - Newman
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
“My favorite play from JPJ last year was they ran a screen pass. I forget if it was Bucky Irving or another running back. But JPJ blocked a guy, got him out of the way and then was running stride for stride with the running back and then did like a sprinter-like finish through the end zone before the touchdown even happened. Not only is he really, really good, he’s just really, really fun. He’s a guy who Steelers fans are gonna love.” - Hoyt
21. Miami Dolphins: OL Graham Barton, Duke
“His greatest gift and selling point is how versatile he is.... He could play center. He could play tackle. He will probably end up as a guard. The Dolphins just lost Robert Hunt, which was another big loss for them. So Barton’s going to move right into that spot. He’s going to do an excellent job protecting Tua and he’s gonna clear lanes for running back Raheem Mostert. It’s a no-brainer.” - Carey
22. Philadelphia Eagles: CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
“Their defense was pathetic last year. James Bradberry, I don’t know what happened one year to the next. He is a terrible defensive back. He’s still on the roster. I don’t see that happening by the time the season starts. So they need a cornerback.” - Roach
23. Los Angeles Chargers (via trade): OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
“He’s fallen a lot in our draft; there have been projections of him going top-10, number 10 to the Jets was a common place. He mauled people at the Senior Bowl. He mauled people at Oregon State. He seems like one of the safest, most sure-fire players in this draft. I don’t know entirely about ceiling, but I would say just rock-solid person you can just plug and play instantly at that right tackle spot. Fuaga would be perfect for the start of coach Jim Harbaugh’s tenure.” - Aliberti
24. Dallas Cowboys: EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA
“There’s a guy on the board who would just be very fun for Dallas and I’m just going to do it because I’m the Cowboys in this situation and I feel like it. Dallas has Micah Parsons, who’s one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. So they’re going to add the best pass rusher in this NFL draft. They’ll go Latu and he’s just going to get after the quarterback.... There’s going to be a lot of cool blitz packages.” - Hoyt
25. Green Bay Packers: OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
“If you’re the Packers, I don’t think there’s like a super-obvious need at number 25. I would have taken Latu; Latu’s off the board.... Jordan Love had this really strong breakthrough season last year for the Packers, they went to the playoffs, they beat the Cowboys and it seems like they’re on the way up and Jordan love is on the way up. So why not get him some more protection so we go with Tyler Guyton at 25.” - Newman
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DL Darius Robinson, Missouri
“Last year, rookie Yaya Diaby had a standout year for the Bucs. He led the team with 7.5 sacks. But I do think they need some spark on their defense still. The Bucs were able to retain Lavonte David, but Shaq Barrett and Devin White moved on in free agency. At this point, the Bucs need to focus on making life difficult for opposing quarterbacks. Robinson could be the guy for the job. He recorded 43 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2023.” - Carey
27. Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State
“He didn’t have the best production, he dealt with injuries at Penn State, but proved it at the Combine. He is an athletic freak. And Jonathan Gannon would just love to be able to have that young edge rusher who he can mold into a beast. Gannon obviously had that crazy-good defensive line in Philadelphia; he’s going to want to get those guys on the defensive line early and just get those studs who he can compile and build up.” - Aliberti
28. Buffalo Bills: CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
“They have holes in the secondary. It’s a natural fill. Tempting as it may be to get a guy like Xavier Worthy ... you’ve got to go with filling a need and that’s a cornerback like DeJean.” - Roach
29. Detroit Lions: CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
“Let’s put Kool-Aid in Detroit, and everyone’s going to be drinking out of what they’re doing. Bad pun that I had to orchestrate on the fly, but guess what? The Lions are good, and they’re just going to keep adding more talent.” - Hoyt
30. Baltimore Ravens: WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
“The Ravens have spent a lot of draft picks on wide receivers in recent years. Not every single one has panned out, but Zay Flowers is really starting to cook with something. They certainly need another wide receiver and Mitchell is a fantastic prospect. He is still in that kind of potential elite level of pretty much NFL-ready. Imagine having Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers and Adonai Mitchell. That’s a really nice recipe.” - Richman
31. Francisco 49ers: OT Armarius Mims, Georgia
“Big, big offensive tackle and they’re jumping for joy at the fact that they’re able to get him at 31. This is a guy who will solidify that right side in the meantime and then be the heir apparent to Trent Williams when that day finally comes. And they feel good about their offensive line heading into a potential run in a Super Bowl next year. ” - Hoyt
32. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
“There were all kinds of receiver problems. It’s sort of fascinating how they won the Super Bowl with Kadarius Toney at wide receiver. I know he didn’t play in the Super Bowl, but the point stands. Xavier Worthy throughout most of January and February was sort of this fringe first-round pick, the projection was sort of ranging from like the mid 20s into early in the second round. But then he goes to the Combine, runs a 4.21 and now, I wouldn’t call him a fringe first-round pick. I don’t know that he’s a slam dunk lock first-round pick But I think the performance at the Combine certainly helped his cause and again, I think 32 makes sense.” - Newman
Second Round
33. Carolina Panthers: WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
The Panthers are light at wide receiver, and Keon Coleman is a big target, measured at 6-foot-3, 213 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. Coleman was productive over his final two seasons of college – one at Michigan State and one at Florida State – registering 108 catches for 1,456 yards and 18 touchdowns across 24 games in that span. - Newman
34. New England Patriots: OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
The Patriots got their new quarterback, time to get him some help. New England just lost left tackle Trent Brown in free agency and BYU tackle Kingsley Suamataia could be an easy pick to replace him. Suamataia is ultra-athletic and looks like a first-round talent who could fall into the second due to depth at tackle this year. - Richman
35. Arizona Cardinals: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
He has a first-round grade from NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah. Rakestraw Jr. isn’t a ballhawk by any means, he had one interception in four years at Missouri. He’s physical and high energy and would be a great addition to a Cardinals cornerback room that needs help. - Aliberti
36. Washington Commanders: OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington
Rosengarten, a 6-foot-6 bruiser, is part of the plan to help No. 2 overall pick QB Drake Maye. He’s an aggressive run blocker who is also very good in pass protection. He allowed no sacks the last two years at right tackle. - Roach
37. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina
The Chargers aren’t done rebuilding their offense yet. After losing Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason, restocking the receiver room becomes a top priority. Legette out of South Carolina joins first-rounder Rome Odunze in Los Angeles. Legette comes off a breakout season, recording 1,255 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 71 receptions. Legette uses size to his advantage with a knack for grabbing contested catches and making big plays downfield. Justin Herbert will have no problems connecting with Legette in 2024. - Carey
38. Tennessee Titans: WR Troy Franklin, Oregon
In this scenario, the Titans addressed their offensive line in Round 1. Now let’s get new head coach Brian Callahan a receiver with No. 1 potential. Callahan had plenty of good ones in Cincinnati. Now he gets to pair Troy Franklin with Treylon Burks and DeAndre Hopkins. - Hoyt
39. Carolina Panthers: CB Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State
The Panthers traded away CB Donte Jackson as part of the Dionte Johnson trade earlier this month, so Chau Smith-Wade could replace Jackson. This draft position may be optimistically high, but he does fill an obvious positional need, not to mention he fared well at the NFL Scouting Combine last month. NFL Next Gen Stats graded out Smith-Wade with a midrange production score after he competed in all the drills, including running 4.54 40-yard dash. - Newman
40. Washington Commanders: OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona
The Commanders’ offensive line seems pretty much wide open except for Sam Cosmi at right guard, so grabbing multiple strong tackle options in the draft is not a bad way to go. Washington is reportedly hosting Jordan Morgan on a top-30 visit and getting the well-experienced former Wildcat here would be another solid pickup. - Richman
41. Green Bay Packers: G Christian Haynes, UConn
Christian Haynes allowed only one sack the last two years; that’s more than 775 pass-block snaps in 25 games. - Roach
42. Houston Texans: DT Braden Fiske, Florida State
Former Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske was one of the most impressive defensive tackles at the NFL Combine. He had the best 40-yard dash (4.78), vertical (33.5″) and broad jump (9′9″) of any defensive tackle. He also had six sacks each of the past two seasons and would build on a nasty group of Texans pass-rushers. - Aliberti
44. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Bo Nix, Oregon
Bo Nix could end up being a top-15 pick in the draft. If not there, he could be a target for a team looking to trade back into the first round and get a quarterback. In this case, he slides to Las Vegas, who’s more than thrilled to take the most experienced college starting quarterback of all time. - Hoyt
45. New Orleans Saints: DE Bralen Trice, Washington
The Saints had the fourth-lowest sack total in the NFL last season, so here comes Bralen Trice, who had seven sacks in 15 games last season for the Huskies. Over his last two seasons, Trice tallied 16 sacks, 87 total tackles, and 23.5 tackles for a loss. - Newman
46. Indianapolis Colts: S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
The Colts will want to keep adding to their secondary after taking Quinyon Mitchell in the first round. Taking Tyler Nubin arguably nets them the top cornerback and safety in the class. Nubin is extremely versatile and has some of the best instincts of any defensive back on the board. - Richman
47. New York Giants: WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida
Ricky Pearsall had 65 catches for 965 yards and four touchdowns along with two rushing touchdowns at Florida this season. The 6-foot-1 wideout impressed at the NFL Combine with at 42-inch vertical and impressed at the Senior Bowl. Daniel Jones needs help and Pearsall would join Malik Nabers and immediately contribute. - Aliberti
48. Jacksonville Jaguars: CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State
After finding Calvin Ridley’s replacement in round one, the Jaguars shift their focus to cornerback where they add T.J. Tampa to the roster. Tampa was a standout for Iowa State, accumulating 44 tackles, seven passes defended, and two interceptions in 2023. It’s no secret that new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen is eager to bolster the secondary, and Tampa is the guy for the job. - Carey
49. Cincinnati Bengals: DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan
Jenkins is regarded as one of the strongest players in this draft class. He’s a natural run-stopper and is a force along the line, even though his sack totals (two each of the last two seasons) are unimpressive. - Roach
50. Philadelphia Eagles: LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
The first linebacker finally comes off the board, and he’s a good one. Edgerrin Cooper is a do-it all linebacker who ran a 4.51 40-yard dash at the combine. The speed shows up not only when he’s moving from sideline-to-sideline, but also with the sheer force he uses to crush opposing ballcarriers. The Eagles need linebacker help and they get the best one in the draft. - Hoyt
51. Pittsburgh Steelers: WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
The Steelers need some new production at WR after Diontae Johnson was traded to the Panthers earlier this month. Malachi Corley certainly produced in 49 games across four seasons at Western Kentucky (259 receptions, 3,035 yards, 29 touchdowns), but the level of competition he faced in Conference USA does make one wonder if it will translate to the NFL. - Newman
52. Los Angeles Rams: DT Jer’Zhan ‘Johnny’ Newton, Illinois
There’s no replacing Aaron Donald, but Johnny Newton is certainly one of the strongest interior defensive lineman available this year. Newton could be a first-round pick, so if he falls all the way down here, this will look like an early candidate for steal of the draft. - Richman
No. 53 Philadelphia Eagles: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
The Eagles already drafted Terrion Arnold in this mock draft but they need all the help they can at cornerback. Lassiter had eight passes defended out of the slot and is best known for his abilty and willingness to defend the run. How could Philadelphia pass up the chance for another Georgia defensive player? - Aliberti
54. Cleveland Browns: WR Roman Wilson, Michigan
Roman Wilson may be overlooked in this deep wide receiver class, but he has elite speed and is a big-play producer. He scored a touchdown on 25% of his receptions last season, collecting 48 receptions for 789 yards and 12 scores. - Roach
No. 55 Miami Dolphins: DT T’Vondre Sweat, Texas
It’s time for the Dolphins to address the loss of Christian Wilkins. Who better to fill the void than former University of Texas defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat? After a strong 2023 season with the Longhorns recording 45 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, and seven quarterback hits, Sweat established himself as one of the top tackles in the 2024 draft class. With Byron Murphy II long gone at this point, Sweat is a great value pick who can have an immediate impact on the Dolphins’ defense. - Carey
56. Dallas Cowboys: Zach Frazier, West Virginia C
The Cowboys need to replace starting center Tyler Biadasz. Brock Hoffman has earned rave reviews from teammates and coaches. He could be in line to win the job. Let’s add a little competition, shall we? Zach Frazier is a four-time high school state wrestling champion who plays like it. He should be healed from a broken leg in November by the time offseason practice begins. - Hoyt
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington
One way or another, Mike Evans’ time with the Bucs is likely coming to an end sooner than later, so the Bucs need a new WR. Rome Odunze got the headlines at Washington in 2023, but that receiving corps was actually a three-headed monster with Rome Odunze, Ja’Lynn Polk, and Jalen McMillan. In 2023, Polk had career highs across the board with 69 receptions, 1,159 yards, and nine touchdowns. - Newman
58. Green Bay Packers: OG Zak Zinter, Michigan
After securing an elite tackle in the first, helping the interior is the move for the Packers. Green Bay’s O-line was seriously depleted in free agency, so grabbing a veteran guard who just won a national championship in Zak Zinter would do wonders for getting competitive in the trenches for years to come. - Richman
No. 59 Houston Texans: WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia
I don’t think he falls here in April, but Houston would be psyched if he did. McConkey ran a 4.39 40 and was one of the best players at the Senior Bowl. His production wasn’t eye-popping at Georgia, but he has all the tools and skills to play immediately alongside Nico Collins and Tank Dell. - Aliberti
60. Buffalo Bills: TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, Texas
At 6-foot-4, 243 pounds, Sanders is a big, reliable target who is the consensus second-best tight end behind Brock Bowers. He put up consecutive 600-plus-yard seasons—and would have done more if not surrounded by other Longhorn threats on offense. - Roach
61. Detroit Lions: DT Adisa Isaac, Penn State
The Lions continue to focus on their defense. Isaac put up career-high numbers in his fifth and final year with the Nittany Lions, recording 37 tackles, 7.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Life gets even more challenging for opposing quarterbacks after adding Isaac to a defense headlined by Aidan Hutchinson. - Carey
62. Baltimore Ravens: OT Patrick Paul, Houston
The Ravens need a starting right tackle, and though they have some internal options, they could use some more competition. Enter Patrick Paul, a 6-foot-7 tackle who allowed one sack last season. - Hoyt
63. San Francisco 49ers: CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon
The 49ers could use another corner with high-end talent opposite of Charvarius Ward. Jackson, a 6-foot-4 prospec with a a ton of potential, could fill that need. This would also allow the 49ers to keep Deommodore Lenoir in the slot. - Hoyt
64. Kansas City Chiefs: DE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
Kneeland slips into the second round after impressive performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. The Western Michigan defensive end accumulated 57 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 2023. He is exactly the type of player who defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is looking to put in the rotation at edge rusher. - Carey