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2024 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks, wide receivers dominate first five picks

Mock draft season is in full swing, and with Top 30 visits starting to increase, we’re looking at an updated first round mock for all 32 NFL teams.

The 2024 salary cap is set at $255.4 million.

The Ravens will look drastically different on both sides of the football field after undergoing massive changes in player personnel and the coaching staff.

Eric DeCosta started the off-season with urgency, signing Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension. After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore landed Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million.

However, the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere. Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move.

With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we’re reviewing an updated first-round mock draft.

2024 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks, wide receivers dominate first five picks

Mock draft season is in full swing, and with Top 30 visits starting to increase, we’re looking at an updated two round mock for all 32 NFL teams.

With the first wave of NFL free agency over, all eyes around the league will turn toward pro days and one final month-long push toward April’s NFL draft.

Philadelphia has needs, but after a solid start to the free agency process, the first-round pick (No. 22) could be about nagging the best player available or a potential building block in the trenches.

Mock draft season is in full swing, and with Top 30 visits starting to increase, we’re looking at an updated two-round mock for all 32 NFL teams.

2024 Eagles mock draft roundup: Philadelphia reloads at cornerback position

With Top 30 visits starting to increase, we’re looking at an updated mock draft roundup for Philadelphia at pick No. 22.

With the first wave of NFL free agency over, all eyes around the league will turn toward pro days and one final month-long push toward April’s NFL draft.

Philadelphia has needs, but after a strong start to the free agency process, the first-round pick (No. 22) could be about nagging the best player available or a potential building block in the trenches.

Mock draft season is in full swing, and most draft experts and pundits believe the Eagles will reshape the secondary by targeting a cornerback.

With Top 30 visits starting to increase, we’re looking at an updated mock draft roundup for Philadelphia at pick No. 22.

2024 Ravens mock draft roundup: Baltimore reloads at offensive tackle

We’re looking at the updated mock draft roundup for Baltimore as the Ravens rebuild the offensive line

With the first wave of NFL free agency over, all eyes around the league will turn toward pro days and one final month-long push toward April’s NFL draft.

Baltimore has needs, but after a solid start to the free agency process, the first-round pick (No. 30) could be about nagging the best player available or a potential building block in the trenches.

Mock draft season is in full swing, and most draft experts and pundits believe the Ravens are set for a rebuild in the trenches.

With the Top 30 visits increasing, we’re looking for updated options for Baltimore at pick No. 30.

Chargers offensive line coach works out Alabama OT JC Latham

Mike Devlin traveled to Tuscaloosa, where he got a closer look at one of the top offensive line prospects.

Chargers offensive line coach Mike Devlin traveled to Tuscaloosa, AL, where he got a closer look at one of the top offensive line prospects.

On Wednesday, Devlin was spotted at Alabama’s Pro Day working out tackle JC Latham.

Hulking at 6-foot-6 and 360 pounds, Latham is a force in pass protection and the run game with a great combination of size, strength, physicality and agility, projecting as a starter from Day 1.

It’s no surprise that the Chargers are focused on Latham as they look to beef up the offensive line to bolster the running game. Latham would likely replace Trey Pipkins at right tackle if they drafted him.

Latham would most likely be an option in a trade-down scenario. And that’s a possibility with the Vikings, who currently own the No. 11 overall selection, looking to move up to draft their quarterback of the future.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst attends Alabama pro day

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was at Alabama’s pro day on Wednesday.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was in Tuscaloosa for Alabama’s pro day on Wednesday, according to Jim Nagy of the Senior Bowl.

The Crimson Tide had plenty of draft prospects to showcase, including several at positions of need for the Packers. Pro Football Focus lists 10 Alabama players in their top 350 players, including six in the top 100.

Among the top prospects:

CB Terrion Arnold (PFF rank: 15)
Edge Dallas Turner (PFF rank: 16)
OT JC Latham (PFF rank: 21)
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (PFF rank: 34)
Edge Chris Braswell (PFF rank: 37)
WR Jermaine Burton (PFF rank: 52)
Edge Justin Eboigbe (PFF rank: 124)
RB Jase McClellan (PFF rank: 210)

The Packers hold 11 picks in the 2024 draft, including five in the top 100. The team has needs of varying degrees at cornerback, offensive tackle and even edge rusher.

The last and only time Gutekunst has drafted an Alabama prospect? Punter JK Scott in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, Gutekunst’s first in charge of the Packers. He did just sign safety Xavier McKinney and running back Josh Jacobs, two former Alabama standouts.

Tony Vitello recaps series finale at Alabama

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps the series finale at Alabama.

No. 12 Alabama (16-3, 1-1 SEC) defeated No. 6 Tennessee (18-2, 1-1 SEC), 7-6, on Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Tennessee-Alabama series opened Southeastern Conference play in 2024.

Tennessee’s home SEC schedule in 2024 consists of series against Ole Miss, Georgia, LSU, Missouri and South Carolina.

The Vols have SEC road series in the regular-season at Alabama (L, 2-1), Auburn, Kentucky, Florida and Vanderbilt.

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball schedule

READ: 2024 Tennessee Vols baseball roster

Following the series finale between Tennessee and Alabama, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame media availability can be watched below.


Alabama wins series against Tennessee to open SEC play

Alabama baseball wins series against Tennessee to open SEC play.

No. 12 Alabama (16-3, 1-1 SEC) defeated No. 6 Tennessee (18-2, 1-1 SEC), 7-6, on Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Alabama won the opening series of Southeastern Conference play, 2-1, against the Vols.

AJ Russell started for the Vols and pitched two innings and recorded two strikeouts. He totaled 40 pitches, including 28 strikes, against eight batters.

Nate Snead (4-1) pitched 5.1 innings in relief for Tennessee and recorded two strikeouts.

The Vols totaled 10 hits to Alabama’s 11. Tennessee did not hit a home run in the contest. Dylan Dreiling led the Vols with four RBIs.

Tennessee will next play Xavier on Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.

Alabama ends Tennessee’s 17-game win streak

Alabama ends Tennessee’s 17-game win streak.

No. 12 Alabama (16-3, 1-1 SEC) defeated No. 6 Tennessee (18-2, 1-1 SEC), 6-3, Saturday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama tied the series and ended the Vols’ 17-game win streak.

Tennessee left the bases loaded in the first inning and stranded nine runners on base in the contest.

Christian Moore went 4-for-5 and hit one home run and one double, while Robin Villeneuve went 1-for-4 and hit one home run for the Vols.

Blake Burke went 2-for-5 and recorded one double.

Drew Beam pitched a complete game for the Vols. He pitched eight innings and allowed six runs (five earned), eight hits and two walks, while recording six strikeouts.

Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ series opening win at Alabama

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s series opening win at Alabama.

No. 6 Tennessee (18-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated No. 12 Alabama (15-3, 0-1 SEC), 11-3, Friday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to open Southeastern Conference play.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Friday’s win is Tennessee’s 17th consecutive, the second-longest streak in program history. The Vols’ program record for a win streak is 23 games during the 2022 season.

Game No. 2 between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 8 p.m. EDT on Saturday and will be televised by SEC Network. Sunday’s series finale is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT (SEC Network).

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Following Tennessee’s win at Alabama on Friday, seventh-year head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s postgame media availability can be watched below.