The Minnesota Vikings made a big statement this week with their trade to acquire the 23rd pick in the 2024 NFL draft. It signaled a likely plan to move up in the first round to acquire a quarterback to replace Kirk Cousins, who left to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
In this mock draft, the Vikings and Denver Broncos both move up to get a quarterback, while the New England Patriots wait on a quarterback until later in the first round.
This is a no-brainer. Justin Fields has been traded. Williams is the guy.
The Commanders land a young, mobile QB like Kyler Murray for new OC Kliff Kingsbury, who coached Murray in Arizona.
The Vikings trade the 11th and 23rd picks, plus a 2025 third-round pick to the Patriots for the third overall pick.
They then get their quarterback in Maye. So much for Sam Darnold being the starter.
The Cardinals need three quarterbacks to go in the first three picks and that is what happens. Harrison is the obvious choice because the receiver position is still a mess for the Cardinals.
The Chargers need a receiver as they traded Keenan Allen and released Mike Williams. Nabers would be unquestionably the No. 1 receiver in any draft class that didn’t include Harrison.
The Giants make a surprising move to get the best tight end in the class.
Alt is the first tackle off the board as the Titans give Will Levis protection.
The Broncos move up from No. 12 to No. 8, giving Atlanta the No. 76 pick and a 2024 third-round pick. They get their quarterback in McCarthy to replace Russell Wilson.
With their second pick in the top 10, they give Caleb Williams a top target, adding Odunze to the WR group that includes D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen.
Aaron Rodgers gets a tackle who was impossible to get past in the Senior Bowl.
No quarterback for the Pats, who signed Jacoby Brissett? Not yet. They get a tackle and Fautanu is great.
The Falcons add defensive help to make things easier for their offense.
Mitchell wowed at the Senior Bowl and showed elite athleticism at the combine. The Raiders make him the first cornerback drafted.
The Saints get big help in the interior on defense.
DeJean is one of the most athletic guys in the draft. He might be a cornerback or a safety at the next level, but the Colts need him.
The Seahawks take the first edge rusher in the draft. They have Leonard Williams inside and now Turner on the outside.
The Jags used the franchise tag on Josh Allen. Verse will now line up opposite him. Now Allen can test free agency if the Jags want and let Verse replace him.
Jonah Williams left to Arizona in free agency. Enter a new tackle in Fashanu.
The Rams add young protection for Matthew Stafford.
The Steelers cut Mason Cole, their former starting center. They have Russell Wilson at quarterback and now a guy who could be one of the best centers in the league as a rookie.
The Dolphins add help in the secondary to add to Jalen Ramsey and replace Xavien Howard.
The Eagles need youth in the secondary. Wiggins is young and athletic.
The Pats get their quarterback. This pick started as the Browns’ and was traded to the Texans, then traded to the Vikings, who traded it to the Pats. But the Pats can let Nix wait behind Brissett to start the season.
Dallas retools the tackle position with this pick.
Barton has positional versatility and will likely give the Packers interior help.
Todd Bowles gets one of the most productive pass rushers in the draft.
The Cardinals drafted two corners last year and signed Sean Murphy-Bunting in free agency. Adding McKinstry gives head coach Jonathan Gannon more secondary help.
Josh Allen will love having Thomas to throw to in addition to Stefon Diggs.
The Lions get one of their local stars from the championship Wolverine team to add to the secondary.
The Niners would like to upgrade at right tackle from Colton McKivitz. They can do that with Guyton.
Fiske was nearly unblockable at the Senior Bowl and proved to be an athletic freak at the combine. Pairing him with Chris Jones on the defensive line will add havoc to a very good defense.