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Green Bay Packers select QB Michael Pratt in 7th round of NFL draft

Pratt joins Jordan Love in Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers picked Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt with the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft on Saturday.

Pratt (6-2, 217 pounds) spent four years with the Green Wave, completing 60.6% of his passes for 9,611 yards with 90 touchdowns against 26 interceptions. He also rushed for 28 touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass in college, giving him 119 total scores.

Pratt had the best season of his college career as a junior in 2022 when he threw for 3,009 yards and 27 touchdowns and rushed for 478 yards and 10 scores. Last year, his passing totals dipped to 2,406/22 and his rushing numbers fell to 286/5 (Tulane played two fewer games in 2023 than in 2022).

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein projected Pratt as a fourth-round pick. Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon had Pratt ranked as the eighth-best QB in this year’s class behind Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix, Drake Maye, Michael Penix and Spencer Rattler.

After earning first-team All-AAC recognition as a senior last fall, Pratt now enters the NFL as a 22-year-old rookie set to turn 23 in September.

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Saints select Spencer Rattler in 5th round of NFL draft

Spencer Rattler enters the NFL as a 23-year-old rookie with four years of starting experience in college.

The New Orleans Saints selected quarterback Spencer Rattler with the 150th pick in the NFL draft. Rattler ended a drought of quarterbacks picked in the draft; at pick 150, the most recent quarterback before him was Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, taken with the 12th overall pick.

Rattler (6-0, 211 pounds) was a star quarterback at the University of Oklahoma, before being benched during the 2021 season in favor of this year’s number one overall pick, Caleb Williams.

After OU head coach Lincoln Riley left for the head coaching position at USC in 2022, taking Williams with him, Rattler entered the NCAA transfer portal, where he landed at the University of South Carolina. Rattler ended up playing more games for South Carolina (25) than at Oklahoma (23).

In 2023, Rattler passed for 3,186 yards, had a 68.9 completion percentage, and accounted for 23 total touchdowns (19 passing, four rushing) to only eight interceptions.

Draft Wire’s Natalie Miller had regarded Rattler at the lower end of the NFL draft’s top 75 players, where she placed him 67th out of 75.

Rattler was widely considered a mid-round quarterback prospect leading up to the draft. Rattler would be well-suited to being a developmental quarterback, learning from a veteran presence.

Eagles select Cooper DeJean in 2nd round of NFL draft

The Eagles picked cornerback Cooper DeJean in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Friday night.

DeJean (6-1, 203 pounds) emerged as a starting cornerback in his second season at Iowa and earned second-team All-Big Ten recognition after breaking up eight passes and grabbing five interceptions (three of which he returned for touchdowns).

DeJean had a decorated final season in 2023, earning first-team All-American recognition, Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year honors and the Return Specialist of the Year award. He broke up five passes and recorded five interceptions while also returning 21 punts for 241 yards and one score.

Some draft pundits project DeJean to play as a safety in the NFL. Regardless of what his primary position ends up being, DeJean’s positional flexibility should help him win playing time. The 21-year-old prospect has played outside cornerback, slot cornerback and nickel safety. He will also contribute on special teams.

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Lions select Terrion Arnold at No. 24 in NFL draft

The Lions picked cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 24 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Arnold (6-0, 189 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds and a 10-yard split in 1.54 seconds at the combine. After a redshirt season in 2021, Arnold made the Freshman All-SEC team in 2022 and then earned first-team All-SEC recognition in 2023.

In 14 starts with the Crimson Tide, Arnold broke up 12 passes and totaled five interceptions last fall. He now enters the NFL as a 21-year-old rookie.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Arnold to Marshon Lattimore, a four-time Pro Bowler who was a first-round pick out of Ohio State with the New Orleans Saints in 2017.

Many draft pundits had Arnold ranked as the No. 1 cornerback in this year’s class. Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon has Arnold ranked No. 2 among cornerbacks behind Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and above Iowa’s Cooper DeJean.

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Eagles select Quinyon Mitchell at pick No. 22 in NFL draft

The Eagles picked cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toldeo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Mitchell (6-0, 195 pounds) turned heads at the NFL combine when he ran a 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 20 times. He had a breakout season in 2022 with 20 pass breakups and five interceptions, earning third-team All-American recognition and first-team All-MAC honors.

Last fall, Mitchell broke up 18 passes and grabbed another interception to bring his college totals to 46 career breakups and six interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Mitchell to Steven Nelson, who was a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon ranked Michell as the seventh-best player in this year’s class, above fellow cornerbacks Terrion Arnold (No. 11), Cooper DeJean (No. 15), Mike Sainristil (No. 22), Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 26) and Nate Wiggins (No. 28).

Mitchell will turn 23 this summer ahead of his first NFL training camp.

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Rams select Jared Verse with pick No. 19 in NFL draft

The Rams picked FSU pass rusher Jared Verse in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Los Angeles Rams picked FSU pass rusher Jared Verse with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Verse (6-4, 254 pounds) ran a 40-yard dash in 4.58 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 31 times at the NFL combine earlier this offseason. He spent the first three years of his college career at Albany before transferring to FSU ahead of the 2022 season.

Over the last two years, Verse totaled 29.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 18 sacks with the Seminoles.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Verse to LaMarr Woodley, who was a second-round pick out of Michigan in the 2007 NFL draft.

Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon had Verse ranked as the third-best pass rusher in this year’s class (No. 17 overall), below Alabama’s Dallas Turner (No. 12) and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu (No. 13).

Following five years at the college level, Verse enters the NFL as a 23-year-old rookie set to turn 24 in November.

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Vikings select Dallas Turner at pick No. 17 in NFL draft

The Vikings added pass rusher Dallas Turner in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday evening.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Alabama edge defender Dallas Turner with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Turner (6-3, 247 pounds) was widely considered the best pass rushers in this year’s class. He ran a 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and a 10-yard split in 1.54 seconds at the NFL combine earlier this offseason.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Turner to Brian Burns, who was a first-round pick out of FSU in the 2019 NFL draft.

Turner made an immediate impact in his first season with the Crimson Tide, totaling 10 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 8.5 sacks in 2021, earning recognition on the Freshman All-SEC squad.

Turner played in 38 games at Alabama over the last three seasons, recording 120 tackles (32.5 behind the line), 22.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown.

After being named a first-team All-American and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, Turner now enters the NFL as a 21-year-old rookie.

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Broncos select QB Bo Nix in 2024 NFL draft

The Broncos have their new quarterback! Denver lands Bo Nix at No. 12.

The Denver Broncos selected Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Nix (6-2, 214 pounds) was considered by most pundits to be the fifth-best quarterback in this year’s class behind Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy. Those four QBs and Michael Penix were picked above Nix on Thursday.

Nix spent the first three years of his college career at Auburn, completing 59.4% of his passes for 7,251 yards with 39 touchdowns against 16 interceptions. He transferred to Oregon ahead of the 2022 season and went on to complete 74.9% of his passes for 8,101 yards with 74 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in two seasons (27 games) with the Ducks.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Nix to Tony Romo, who went undrafted out of Eastern Illinois in 2003 and went on to reach four Pro Bowls during his 13-year career in the NFL (11 years as a starter).

After five years in college, Nix now enters the NFL as a 24-year-old rookie.

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Patriots select QB Drake Maye with 3rd pick in NFL draft

UNC quarterback Drake Maye was picked by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL draft.

The New England Patriots selected University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Maye (6-4, 230 pounds) was widely considered the third-best quarterback in this year’s class, only behind USC’s Caleb Williams. Maye spent three years with the Tar Heels, starting in two seasons.

Maye had a breakout season as a redshirt freshman in 2022. He earned first-team All-ACC recognition, ACC Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors in his first season as a starter.

Maye completed 66.2% of his passes for 4,321 yards with 38 touchdowns against seven interceptions in 2022. Last year, he went 63.3% for 3,608 yards with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Maye also made plays on the ground in college, rushing for 1,209 yards and 16 touchdowns in 30 games at UNC. He now enters the NFL as a 21-year-old rookie.

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Commanders select QB Jayden Daniels with 2nd pick in NFL draft

The Washington Commanders selected LSU QB Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Washington Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.

Daniels (6-4, 210 pounds) was widely considered a top-three quarterback in this year’s class. Behind Caleb Williams, Daniels and UNC’s Drake Maye were considered the second- and third-best QBs in 2024.

Daniels spent the first three years of his career at Arizona State, completing 62.4% of his passes for 6,025 yards with 32 touchdowns against 13 interceptions in 29 games.

After transferring to LSU, Daniels completed 68.6% of his passes for 2,913 yards with 17 touchdowns in 2022 while adding 885 yards and 11 scores on the ground. Last fall, Daniels had a huge season as a fifth-year senior with 3,812 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, 1,134 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.

Daniels won the Heisman Trophy — given to college football’s best player — and a host of other awards in 2023 after leading LSU to a 9-3 record. He’s now set to enter the NFL as a 23-year-old rookie.

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