The 2024 NFL Draft is six weeks from today. With NFL free agency in full bloom, teams now have a more clear understanding of their needs, both present and future. The draft is the next opportunity to fill any of the remaining glaring needs.
In today’s thought exercise, we explore how runs on a few position groups and desperation can impact decision-making with not one, not two, but three trades in the first round. Minnesota has already expressed some of that urgency by acquiring a second pick in the first round, presumably to trade up even farther.
Without further ado, let’s kick this off!
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Teams without a first-round pick
34. Panthers – WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
Carolina needs to continue investing in Bryce Young. They need to build his confidence back up and the only way to do that is surrounding him with players capable of making a difference.
54. Browns – DT Braden Fiske, Florida State
Defensive tackles Jordan Elliott, Maurice Hurst and Shelby Harris are all free agents. Cleveland will need to find more depth at the position.
The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27 in Detroit. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly updated draft order and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.
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Author: Josh Edwards
March 15, 2024 | 11:11 am
