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Writer's pictureWill Tondo

Knee Jerk Reactions to the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Fourteen straight offensive players selected, six quarterbacks in the top twelve, some teams traded up to make a splash - this is the NFL Draft baby! For football lovers, nerds, and true fans; this is what it's all about. A solid first night with tons of talent heading to new teams, and lots of excellent players to still be drafted. I am here to bring you my instant one sentence and honest reactions to each of the teams first round selections.

 

No 1. Chicago Bears | Caleb Williams (QB - USC)

The most obvious selection, there was no need to take the full ten minutes to select him.


No 2. Washington Commanders|Jayden Daniels (QB - LSU)

My favorite QB prospect of the draft, I hope he doesn't haunt the NFC East for years to come.


No. 3 New England Patriots |Drake Maye (QB - UNC)

A new era in New England, hopefully this isn't a Mac Jones 2.0.



No 4. Arizona Cardinals |Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR - Ohio State)

Kyler gets an elite weapon, they are lucky he fell to four.


No 5. Los Angeles Chargers | Joe Alt (OT - Notre Dame)

No brainer pick and excellent protection for Herbert, but not getting a WR1 may haunt them, I also think they should have traded Herbert and double dipped with top ten first round picks.


No. 6 New York Giants | Malik Nabers (WR - LSU)

Beautiful pick for the Giants who finally get their WR1, but who is going to be throwing him the ball?



No 7. Tennessee Titans | JC Latham (OT - Alabama)

Massive boost and support for Will Levis, excellent addition.


No. 8 Atlanta Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. (QB - Washington)

Damn... I don't hate the pick but why sign Kirk Cousins to this massive contract?



No. 9 Chicago Bears |Rome Odunze (WR - Washington)

A+ Draft from Chicago thus far, Caleb Williams gets his WR1


No. 10 Minnesota Vikings | JJ McCarthy (QB - Michigan)

They played it smart and landed their guy, hopefully it works out for them.


No. 11 New York Jets |Olumuyiwa Fashanu (OT - Penn State)

Trading down and not getting Brock Bowers, damn, but they bolster the protection for Aaron Rodgers and provide insurance with Tyron Smith.


No. 12 Denver Broncos|Bo Nix (QB - Oregon)

Reach pick, but they need a quarterback desperately to keep Sean Payton's reputation afloat.


No. 13 Las Vegas Raiders | Brock Bowers (TE - Georgia)

Best available player at this point that I am surprised fell this far, will be a great addition for Aidan O'Connell and Antonio Pierce.



No. 14 New Orleans Saints | Talise Fuaga (OT - Oregon State)

The Saints love first round O-Lineman, and they fill their tackle need.


No. 15 Indianapolis Colts | Laiatu Latu (EDGE - UCLA)

Kwity Paye, DeForest Buckner, Raekwon Davis, and now Laiatu Latu - now that's a pass rush.


No. 16 Seattle Seahawks | Byron Murphy II (DT - Texas)

Ultra explosive with great skill, nice pick for Seattle to boost their defense.


No. 17 Minnesota Vikings | Dallas Turner (EDGE - Alabama)

Steal of the draft, surprised he fell to 17.


No. 18 Cincinatti Bengals | Amarius Mims (OT - Georgia)

A 6-foot-8 340 pound mammoth, that is exactly what Joe Burrow needed.


No. 19 Los Angeles Rams | Jared Verse (EDGE - Florida State

The Rams FINALLY make a first round selection, and they land their Aaron Donald replacement - tough shoes to fill, but excellent player to do so.




No. 20 Pittsburgh Steelers | Troy Fautanu (OT - Washington)

Excellent blocker who should help create more opportunities for Najee Harris.


No. 21 Miami Dolphins | Chop Robinson (EDGE - Penn State)

Will be a fun project for the Dolphins defense to develop.


No. 22 Philadelphia Eagles | Quinyon Mitchell (CB - Toledo)

The perfect fit for Vic Fangio's defense, has potential to be a CB1.


No. 23 Jacksonville Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. (WR - LSU)

Swapping Calvin Ridley for Brian Thomas Jr. is going to be great for Trevor Lawrence.


No. 24 Detroit Lions | Terrion Arnold (CB - Alabama)

The Lions defense adds another young and athletic playmaker, this was an excellent selection.


No. 25 Green Bay Packers | Jordan Morgan (OT - Arizona)

Smart move investing in Jordan Love's protection.


No. 26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Graham Barton (C - Duke)

Ryan Jensen's replacement, I love it.


No. 27 Arizona Cardinals | Darius Robinson (DE - Missouri)

Talented player, but surprise pick.


No. 28 Kansas City Chiefs | Xavier Worthy (WR - Texas)

The rich get richer, and Patrick Mahomes gets another speedy receiver, but I am surprised the Bills traded them this pick.



No. 29 Dallas Cowboys | Tyler Guyton (OT - Oklahoma)

Standard move from Dallas, they bolster the O-Line which is never a bad thing to do.


No. 30 Baltimore Ravens | Nate Wiggins (CB - Clemson)

Perfect pick for Baltimore's defense.


No. 31 San Francisco 49ers | Ricky Pearsall (WR - Florida)

Weird pick, great route runner, but does this mean they are trading Deebo or Aiyuk?



No. 32 Carolina Panthers | Xavier Legette (WR - South Carolina)

They traded up to get Bryce Young some help, I love the move, and still can't believe the Bills traded back again.





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