2024 NFL Mock Draft – Round 1 (17-32) – Charlie Campbell

The Jaguars would like to add help at wide receiver, at cornerback, and on the offensive line. Here’s a No. 1 corner who could help them in matchups against C.J. Stroud.

Wiggins has height to go along with serious speed and athleticism. The 6-foot-1, 173-pounder is fast and fluid to run the route and prevent separation. He needs to add some strength to tackle as a pro, but he is the most talented cover corner in the 2024 NFL Draft in terms of keeping receivers from getting open. In 2023, he recorded 28 tackles, six passes broken up, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack. Wiggins broke into the starting lineup in 2022 with 39 tackles, an interception and 11 passes defended.

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Cincinnati must keep Joe Burrow healthy to have any shot at getting back to the Super Bowl. Here’s an upgrade at guard with a player who could also move to right tackle because Trent Brown has a huge lack of durability.

The 6-foot-6, 324-pound Fuaga was a starter and solid player for the Beavers over the last couple of seasons. He played right tackle at Oregon State, but he has the body type that could allow him to kick inside to guard as well. Multiple NFL team sources said they felt Fuaga was a second-day guard for the 2024 NFL Draft, but others stated they thought he could stay at right tackle and was worthy of being a late first-rounder. Fuaga is a force as a run blocker, but he could have problems with pro edge rushers. Hence, some teams are projecting him to guard in their schemes.

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The Rams could use an upgrade at safety, and DeJean could also help them at nickel corner.

DeJean recorded 41 tackles, two interceptions and five passes batted in 2023 before his season ended early. He was all over the field for Iowa in 2022, making big plays while totaling 75 tackles, five interceptions and eight passes defended. The 6-foot-1, 209-pound DeJean is a gritty and instinctive defender. While he can play outside cornerback, some team sources feel DeJean would be best as a hybrid safety and nickel corner in the NFL, similar to a C.J. Gardner-Johnson or Brian Branch. That would allow DeJean the freedom to use his instincts to make plays. Teams love DeJean’s versatility because he has starting ability at three positions in the secondary. Sources have also raved about DeJean’s character and intangibles, and I think he is a top-20 talent in the 2024 NFL Draft class.

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The Steelers add more offensive line talent. Dan Moore could then kick inside to guard and improve the line at two spots.

In my 2024 NFL Draft Big Board, I note Mims is one of the best top talents in the entire 2024 NFL Draft. Mims is a giant monster who manned right tackle for Georgia in 2023. He has very little body fat and is a unique physical specimen with size, speed and athleticism. Team sources raved about Mims 11.2-inch hands, 36-inch arms, as well as quickness – his arms came in at the combine at 36.13 inches. They said his body is similar to that of Tyron Smith. Mims was playing dominant football before being sidelined for a while by a lower leg injury. While Mims has durability issues, he has one of the best skill sets in the 2024 NFL Draft and I have him higher than other tackles who will get drafted ahead of him.

Some sources have said that while Mims could be in the running for the best skill set of any player in the 2024 NFL Draft, he probable will slide to late in the first round because of his lack of durability and experience, which was hindered by missing games to injury in 2023. Mims’ draft stock also was dealt a serious blow when he got injured during the combine workout and could not finish it. Previously, the 6-foot-8, 340-pound Mims was a backup and rotational player for Georgia. He dominated Ohio State to close out the 2022 season and looked like he was toying with the highly touted Buckeyes defensive ends. Mims has an all-world skill set and could become a monster if he lands with the right team and stays healthy.

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The Dolphins need help on the offensive line. Fashanu could help them at guard immediately while also providing an option at tackle if Terron Armstead or Austin Jackson gets injured.

For the next level, Fashanu (6-6, 312) has the size and length to make it tough for defenders to get by him. However, he is not an elite athlete on the edge with rare movement skills or quickness. He can move defenders up front in the ground game, but he is not all that nasty in his style of play. Fashanu looks like a future NFL starter at left tackle, but not an elite one. He does not look like a top-10 prospect like a Penei Sewell. As a pro, Fashanu might be more similar to an adequate starting tackle like Russell Okung rather an elite tackle like Sewell.

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In Walt’s mock, he has the Eagles taking a different cornerback, and they could clearly use multiple young talents at corner and safety. Here’s a big upside corner who could compete quickly.

Sources felt Mitchell played himself into being a potential first-round pick for the 2024 NFL Draft during his final season, and Mitchell only affirmed that with a dominant Senior Bowl and an excellent performance at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. In 2023, Mitchell recorded 41 tackles, an interception and 18 passes defended. He was one of the most dynamic ball hawks in college football during 2022, when he racked up 42 tackles, five interceptions and 19 passes defended. The 6-foot, 195-pound Mitchell has an excellent skill set of size, speed and athleticism. Team evaluators noted Mitchell is raw and needs development, but there is no doubt that Mitchell could be a good pro corner with coaching.

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The Vikings will probably trade this pick in an effort to move up for J.J. McCarthy. If they are able to keep it, they could consider adding more talent on the defensive line. Murphy could help provide some interior pass rush.

Murphy impressed team sources in 2023, showing the ability to defend the run and contribute to the pass rush. On the year, he totaled 29 tackles and five sacks. Murphy has good speed, functional size, and is tough at the point of attack. The 6-foot, 297-pounder is shorter and lacks some length, but he possesses some quickness and athleticism with developed strength.

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The Cowboys lost a number of veteran defensive ends in free agency. Demarcus Lawrence is aging, declining, and in the last year of his contract. Sam Williams has not established himself as a starter either. Here’s an edge rusher to pair with Micah Parsons.

Latu totaled 49 tackles, 13 sacks, two interceptions, two passes batted and two forced fumbles in 2023. He recorded 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2022. Latu was a dangerous quarterback hunter with the Bruins. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder has very good instincts, motor, and hand usage. At Washington, Latu had injury issues that cost him the 2020 and 2021 seasons. A serious neck injury caused former Huskies coach Jimmy Lake to say that Latu’s career was over, but he transferred to UCLA after Lake and his staff were let go. Latu then received medical clearance from UCLA before resuming his career.

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David Bakhtiari was released, and it would make sense for the Packers to invest in better blocking for Jordan Love. Rasheed Walker improved during the course of 2023, but Walker is still a liability when it comes to blocking Aidan Hutchinson, Montez Sweat and Jon Greenard. Zach Tom is in the last year of his contract, but Tom also is versatile where he could start on the inside. This a loaded draft of offensive tackle talent as you can see in the prospect rankings by position, so the Packers could have an excellent value fall into their lap at pick No. 25. With two second-round picks, they could be aggressive to move up if they want.

The 6-foot-7, 328-pound Guyton is said to be an athletic freak with a special combination of size, speed and length. He started five games in 2022 for the Sooners after starting out his career at TCU. In 2021, he played offensive tackle and h-back with the Horned Frogs. Team sources say Guyton has all the ability, although needs to get more consistent. They have said Guyton is a good kid, but immature. Guyton possesses a lot of upside to grow as he gains experience. Multiple team sources said Guyton has first-round potential and think he could be a riser for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Tampa Bay released Shaq Barrett, while Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Logan Hall have been big disappointments in terms of pass-rush production. Here’s an edge rusher to go with YaYa Diaby.

Robinson (6-3, 250) played defensive end for Penn State, but for the NFL, he may have to move to outside linebacker given his size. In 2023, Robinson totaled 15 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass batted over seven games. He recorded 5.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, two passes batted, one forced fumble and 26 tackle in 2022. Playing for Maryland in 2021, he had 19 tackles and two sacks.

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The Cardinals could use more talent in the secondary. McKinstry could be a plug-and-play upgrade for Arizona.

In 2023, McKinstry recorded 32 tackles, zero interceptions and seven passes broken up. Most freshmen didn’t play immediately for Nick Saban, but McKinstry was an anomaly, notching 26 tackles, an interception, a pass broken up and a sack in 2021. In 2022, McKinstry recorded 35 tackles, a sack, an interception and 15 passes broken up. The 5-foot-11, 199-pounder possesses, size, length, straight-line speed, and physicality. However, he is a press-man corner only and does not look like a good fit for a zone or off-man scheme.

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The Bills could stand to add more receiving playmakers for Josh Allen.

In terms of size, speed, athleticism and upside, Thomas is probably second only to Marvin Harrison Jr. among the wide receiver prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 209-pound Thomas has mismatch size and is a fast wideout with the ability to challenge teams vertically. In 2023, he totaled 68 catches for 1,177 yards and 17 touchdowns. Thomas has a great skill set with a ton of upside to develop. There is some rawness to his game, as he plays small. He needs to play to his size.

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The Lions lost left guard Jonah Jackson in free agency, while center Frank Ragnow is aging and has a chronic foot ailment. Kevin Zeitler is also a temporary stop-gap addition. Powers-Johnson could start out competing with Graham Glasgow at guard and replace Ragnow in a year or two at center.

It took some time with an odd journey, but eventually Powers-Johnson turned himself into an impactful player for the Ducks. Powers-Johnson was a backup in 2021 before playing defensive line in an emergency role to close out that season. He was back to being a backup in 2022, but took over as the starting center in 2023 and had a superb season. The 6-foot-3, 334-pound Powers-Johnson is a heavy center who looks like a safe pick to be a solid pro starter. He is strong, nasty, and can blast open holes in the ground game. Powers-Johnson could be a starter at guard or center.

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The Ravens seem poised to lose Odell Beckham Jr. in free agency. Here’s a young replacement to go with Zay Flowers.

Worthy totaled 75 receptions in 2023 for 1,014 yards and five touchdowns. The 6-foot, 169-pounder is a quick, shifty, undersized playmaker who can get open vertically and is a threat to score on any reception. Worthy had an impressive debut in 2021 with 62 catches for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2022, he turned 60 receptions for 760 yards and nine scores.

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The 49ers might be trading Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk. Here’s a big-play receiver to go with the remaining veteran.

Mitchell notched 55 catches in 2023 for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns. For the NFL, Mitchell has a big-time skill set and a ton of upside to develop. The 6-foot-4, 196-pounder has mismatch size and length, including a large catch radius. Mitchell possesses some straight-line speed, but lacks quick explosion and change-of-direction juice. He also needs to get stronger for the NFL. One can see why Mitchell was a top recruit at Georgia, and he was wise to transfer to Texas, which finally put him in an offense that features a passing attack and gets the receivers more involved. Mitchell looks like a potential first-round pick for the 2024 NFL Draft.

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The Chiefs could use a long-term left tackle to protect Patrick Mahomes.

The cousin of Lions All-Pro Penei Sewell, Suamataia was a top recruit who landed at Oregon and redshirted. In 2022, Suamataia transferred to BYU and broke out, including not allowing a sack all season. The 6-foot-4, 329-pounder has shocking speed and athleticism for an edge blocker of his size. He is a physical and powerful run blocker who has the quickness and athleticism to be a capable pass protector. Suamataia could stand to add some lower body strength, and he was inconsistent in the back half of his final season, especially in pass protection. With a great skill set, Suamataia has a lot of upside and could be a very good starter at left tackle, right tackle, or guard in the NFL.

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