2024 NFL Mock Draft with free agency twist: How making one move for all 32 teams would impact the first round

Mock drafts are a staple of NFL coverage this time of year, but the reality is that free agency must occur first, and that will impact how these teams design their respective draft strategies. In today’s thought exercise, we explore one free agency move for each NFL team and how that could impact its first-round strategy. 

AFC East

AFC West

AFC North

AFC South

NFC East

NFC West

NFC North

NFC South

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.