2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears take Drake Maye at No. 1 overall, Falcons reset at QB with J.J. McCarthy

Maye has looked like a future top-five pick since his first season as a starter at North Carolina. He’s trending toward being the safest quarterback selection in the class.

The Giants are more than just pleased to land Williams at No. 2 after him spending many months as the penciled-in No. 1 overall selection.

This would go against Bill Belichick’s drafting history, but are we positive Belichick will be on the sidelines in New England next season?

Latu looks like the most NFL-ready outside pass rusher in the class, and he’d fill a hole on Arizona’s defense.

If Newton tests how it looks like he should, the Illinois star could be selected this high. His skill set is through the roof.

Fashanu has prodigious strength and plays balanced in pass pro. He’s what the Packers need at tackle.

Robinson has the dynamic bend and burst to be selected this high. The Rams need more of a serious presence on the edge.

Bowers would give Will Levis an elite physical specimen at the tight end position.

McCarthy has plenty of experience making key plays on a run-heavy team, making him the perfect fit in Atlanta with Arthur Smith.

Alt is as clean as they come at tackle, and the Commanders make a prudent decision entering the second full season with Sam Howell at quarterback.

Daniels is going to continue to ascend boards as he repeatedly demonstrates his multidimensional capabilities in the SEC.

Fuaga is a people-mover inside with quality feet in pass protection. Smart investment here for New York.

Nabers would give Russell Wilson another young, talented wideout who can win at all three levels.

Taylor is a disruptive force with burst, power, and pass-rush moves. The Chargers have to get sturdier inside.

The Colts have to continue to add to the offense at the outset of Year 2 of the Anthony Richardson era.

McKinstry would be the shutdown outside cornerback the Raiders have needed for a long time.

Coleman is a sizable perimeter monster who’d work well as a possession target for Josh Allen who can win in traffic.

Egbuka is a crafty, route-running specialist with quality hands. He’s exactly what the Bengals may need if Tee Higgins bolts in free agency.

Latham would provide the Saints with stability at either tackle or guard and he’s very close to being “NFL strong” already.

Wiggins is trending toward being a first-round pick at cornerback, and the Cardinals need more playmakers in their secondary.

Nix’s athleticism and suddenly smart decision making would be accentuated in Kevin O’Connell’s scheme.

Given Tyron Smith’s age and impending free agency, the Cowboys may ultimately need to move Tyler Smith back to left tackle, which would leave a hole at the guard spot opposite Zack Martin.

It’s a Penn State reunion in the Steelers secondary. Joey Porter Jr. and King usher in a new, lockdown era at cornerback in Pittsburgh.

Turner reunites with his Alabama teammate, Will Anderson, as the two become the bookend rushers on Houston’s defense.

Paul is entering the first-round conversation at tackle, and the Dolphins may have to restock the shelves up front in 2024.

The Seahawks get a freaky specimen at the linebacker spot next to Jordyn Brooks.

Verse would give the Jaguars another serious outside pass-rush threat even if Josh Allen is signed to an extension.

Kinchens and Tal Hufanga next to each other would be a blast of a safety tandem.

The Ravens get a versatile chess piece to add to their secondary. Fits what Baltimore has historically liked in the defensive backfield.

Trice is an advanced butt-kicker on the outside with an NFL-caliber frame and refined pass-rush moves.

The Chiefs scare everyone by selecting a small and super-speedy wideout near the end of the first round.

Elliss is an emerging edge rusher in this class and the Eagles will want to continue to prepare for the future at that position.