2024 NFL Mock Draft: Trades for QBs shake up Round 1; Ravens retool offensive line
We’re looking at an updated three round NFL mock draft for all 32 teams after the first wave of free agency
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We’re looking at an updated three round NFL mock draft for all 32 teams after the first wave of free agency
The Packers need linebackers. The best avenue for adding at this point? The 2024 draft.
Brian Gutekunst went to the market to sign a veteran linebacker to pair with Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie. Unfortunately, Green Bay’s general manager discovered that the linebacker aisle was picked over, like the toy aisle the day before Christmas.
With the linebacker market barren, the Packers will likely need to trade for a veteran or use the draft to bolster the linebacker room at 1265 Lombardi Avenue. Let’s take a look at some linebackers that the Packers could target in the 2024 NFL draft.
Cooper is an explosive mover and a true difference-maker. He can impact the game as a run defender, as a blitzer, or in coverage. If Cooper were to land in Green Bay he’d be the best linebacker on the roster, and no that’s not a shot at Walker. It’s a credit to Cooper.
Edgerrin Cooper has explosive movement skills and flies all over the football field.
Get the Texas A&M LB to 1265 Lombardi Avenue for Jeff Hafley. pic.twitter.com/nkx98ApD14
— Brennen Rupp (@Brennen_Rupp) February 2, 2024
Cooper may be viewed as a bit of a reach in the first round, but the same thing can be said about Eric Stokes, Quay Walker, etc. Cooper would be a home run pick at 41, but Gutekunst may see the value in taking the impactful linebacker with the 25th overall pick.
Gray was all over the field this past season for the Tar Heels. He recorded 121 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks. The UNC linebacker works his way through the trash against the run and has the movement skills to hold up in coverage.
Get depth after that run fake!
cc: LB Cedric Gray pic.twitter.com/AQKcgRHyPY
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) February 20, 2024
Mr. Always in the Right Place at the Right Time, Colson would be a steady presence in the middle of Green Bay’s defense. Colson is comfortable dropping in space and does a good job of reading the quarterback’s eyes. He has the range as a run defender to shut-down outside runs and is a reliable tackler. He is quick to diagnose and beats blockers to the spot.
Every team could use a Payton Wilson. If he had a clean bill of health (two leg injuries), he’d be in the Potential Target at 25 tier with Cooper. The NC State product is the complete package at linebacker. He’s a physical, downhill defender against the run and he has the movement skills to hold up in coverage.
From walk-on to captain, Ulofoshio had quite the journey during his time at Washington. The Alaska native is all heart and his motor is always running. He trusts his eyes and is quick to react to meet ball carriers in the hole. The Husky linebacker shows good instincts in coverage.
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 98 Edefuan Ulofoshio
Check out why the UW LB could be a day three target for the Green Bay Packers
https://t.co/khAsjBsVuJ pic.twitter.com/NdY8lCf5Fh— Brennen Rupp (@Brennen_Rupp) January 9, 2024
Magee isn’t a hulking linebacker, but he has the functional strength to destroy blocks and disrupt the action. He’s a smart player that is quick to read and react. The Temple linebacker gets good depth on his drops and looks comfortable moving laterally. Magee logged 307 snaps on special teams during his collegiate career and could carve out a role in that regard immediately as a rookie.
Finishing up LB’s & really enjoyed watching Temple’s Jordan Magee. His name hasn’t come up one time in my talks with GM’s/personnel directors. What am I missing? He’s instinctive, twitchy and tough. pic.twitter.com/G5PTXzMDlM
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) February 22, 2024
Liufau plays like his hair is on fire and is relentless in his pursuit of the ball carrier. He has the sideline-to-sideline quickness and is comfortable dropping into space.
Wallace is an outstanding athlete with the sideline-to-sideline range to chase down ball carriers. A former track athlete, Wallace is the type of prospect that Gutekunst has a history of targeting. If his instincts ever catch up to his athletic traits, Wallace could develop into quite the difference-maker at the next level.
Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace – just 1 of 3 junior off ball LBs to declare (Trotter, Colson)
Physical, athletic LB w/ some serious finishing power. Wrangling long limbs. Good speed/start-stop. Can get stuck on blocks & guilty of eye violations. Covers ton of ground. Special teams. pic.twitter.com/edCW01zqHD
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) January 20, 2024
A team will roll the dice on the Penn State linebacker’s athletic traits. With his quickness and his experience on special teams, it’s a safe bet that he could develop into a core player on special teams. Jacobs is a twitched-up athlete with the movement skills to hold up on coverage.
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 92 Curtis Jacobs
"Jacobs provides athleticism and versatility at the linebacker spot that plays in the modern NFL." @danieljtgallen
Check out why the Penn State LB could be a target for the Green Bay Packers.
https://t.co/jLfYxnI3e3— Brennen Rupp (@Brennen_Rupp) January 29, 2024
Bertrand is a cerebral player who trusts his eyes and is quick to read the action. He’s a downhill player, who does a good job of sifting through the trash to locate the ball carrier. With his instincts, relentless motor and special teams experience, Bertrand would be a solid addition to Green Bay’s linebacker room.
With his instincts, motor, play speed and special teams experience, JD Bertrand would be a solid addition to Green Bay’s linebacker room.
Check out my latest on the Notre Dame LB. https://t.co/cQLjIOa2Mx pic.twitter.com/NamY7EE0Rh
— Brennen Rupp (@Brennen_Rupp) February 29, 2024
We’re looking at an updated first round 2024 NFL mock draft after the first day of the legal tampering period that saw Kirk Cousins to Falcons, Brian Burns to Giants, and Saquon Barkley to Eagles
The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and five of the top free agents in the NFL.
Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh have started the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set to see significant changes at offensive tackle, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and cornerback, among other positions.
Justin Madubuike’s contract allows the Ravens to approach the draft from the best player available approach.
Baltimore lost five players during Day 1 of the legal tampering period, and with a massive week of free agency discussions set to begin, we’re projecting the first round of April’s NFL draft for all 32 teams.
We’re looking at an updated first round 2024 NFL mock draft after the first day of the legal tampering period that saw Kirk Cousins to Falcons, Brian Burns to Giants, and Saquon Barkley to Eagles
The Eagles are set for wholesale changes after finishing the 2023 season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.
The dominos started to fall as All-Pro center Jason Kelce and star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced their retirements.
Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is returning for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.
The first day of the legal tampering period offered a glimpse into the future after Saquon Barkley agreed to a 3-year, $37.75 million deal with Philadelphia, Kirk Cousins signed a $100 million contract with the Falcons, and the New York Giants acquired Brian Burns.
We’re looking at a two round 2024 NFL mock draft projection for all 32 teams ahead of the new league year and NFL free agency
The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and five of the top free agents in the NFL.
Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh have started the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set to see significant changes at offensive tackle, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and cornerback, among other positions.
Justin Madubuike’s contract allows the Ravens to approach the draft from the best player available approach.
With a massive week of free agency discussions set to begin, we’re projecting the first and second rounds of April’s NFL draft for all 32 teams.
We’re looking at a two round 2024 NFL mock draft projection for all 32 teams ahead of the new league year and NFL free agency
The Eagles are set for wholesale changes after finishing the 2023 season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.
The dominos are starting to fall as All-Pro center Jason Kelce and star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox have announced their retirements.
Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is returning for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.
With free agency set to get off to a roaring start, we’re looking at the latest two-round mock draft for all 32 teams.
The Steelers see a familiar face on the first round of this new mock draft.
Our friends over at Touchdown Wire have a new post-combine mock draft out going a full two rounds. There was plenty of news coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine and that has created a lot of movement between picks in the first two rounds.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, however, it is business as usual, especially in the first round. TD Wire has the Steelers picking former Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson. This is easily the most popular choice for the Steelers and for good reason. The Steelers released Mason Cole and have no viable starting center on the roster, Powers-Johnson is a huge mauler with quick feet and a plug-and-play starter for 10 years.
Moving to the next round things go a little off script but probably not in a good way. TD Wire has the Steelers selecting Michigan linebacker Junior Colson. Colson is a guy I actually like but after last year’s success in building the inside linebacker depth chart via veterans, we expect that to continue and the Steelers will look elsewhere in the second.
Just looking over the players selected after Coulson, there are several names that jump out. With two defensive tackles eyeing free agency, the Steelers would seriously consider defensive tackle Braden Fiske and if the team is planning to move Broderick Jones to left tackle, we love BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia.
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The Baltimore Ravens are retooling and we’ve unveiled are third Ravens Wire 2024 NFL Mock draft of the offseason and after the scouting combine
The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and six of the top free agents in the NFL.
Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh will head to Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and start the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set to see significant changes at offensive tackle, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and cornerback among others.
With the NFL Combine complete and pre-free agency discussions set to begin, we’re projecting all seven rounds of April’s NFL draft for the Ravens via PFF.
Would be our second choice, to be honest. #GoBlue
Junior Colson has seen the field a great deal in his three years as a Michigan Wolverine, and he’s played in numerous big games.
From his three appearances (and three wins) vs. Ohio State, the College Football Playoff semifinals and the national championship game, there are numerous options to choose from when it comes to picking his favorite ever game where he wore a winged helmet.
Given the emotional ties to playing the rival Buckeyes, one would think that Colson would chose one of the three wins against OSU as his favorite game that he played in, but when asked at the NFL combine which one sticks out the most of his 43 career experiences, it was something else entirely: this past year’s Rose Bowl win over Alabama.
“The game sticking out is probably Bama,” Colson said. “I think just the atmosphere and just being in that and the Rose Bowl atmosphere just elevates everything. To be able to play in that game was phenomenal, something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.”
Perhaps that’s not too surprising given the gravitas of that game. It propelled Michigan to the national championship, which it won a week later. It was officially getting over the hump. But it’s still somewhat surprising given the onus placed on Ohio State every single day in Ann Arbor.
Colson also feels that that game against the Crimson Tide was a good highlight reel, a game where he was able to show what he could do. But he really thinks back fondly on the famed setting in Pasadena set in front of a majestic backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountain Range. And because of that, his performance on Jan. 1, 2024 will stand out as his most cherished memory wearing maize and blue.
“Oh, yeah, it was able to show off everything,” Colson said. “You know, they are a great team. So it was it was a great battle against somebody — just like playing the atmosphere (it) just like, elevated everybody’s game to a whole new level. And it was something worthwhile to see.”
We’re looking at the first-round 2024 NFL mock draft projection for all 32 teams ahead of the Scouting Combine
Philadelphia made significant changes to the coaching staff following a historic collapse that saw the Eagles lose 6 of their final seven games.
The positive vibes are back around the NovaCare Complex following the additions of Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC).
It’s never too early to look ahead at the NFL draft, and with so many holes on defense, Howie Roseman has the assets to retool the roster.
With a massive week of scouting and pre-free agency discussions set to begin, we’re projecting the first round of April’s NFL draft for all 32 teams.