Cat Scratch Reader
A weekly projection on what all 32 teams will do with their picks at the 2024 NFL Draft
CSR Mock Draft 3.0 is now upon us. This time with even more twists along the way, which the NFL Draft is always good for.
For this mock draft, I once again used the NFL Mock Draft Database simulator and took control of all 32 teams for two rounds. I had fun with some interesting trades, using Drafttek’s draft pick trade value chart to make the trades as even as possible. This time around,
Without further ado, here it is, this week’s CSR Mock Draft:
1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
This is pretty much guaranteed at this point.
2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
There is a TON of smoke about Daniels to the Commanders. LSU Head Coach Brian Kelley even mentioned how well Daniels will do with the Commanders, leading to speculation that he might have some inside info.
3. New York Giants (via NE): Drake Maye, QB, UNC
The Patriots are much more than a quarterback away, so they move back to pick up more draft capital. Meanwhile the Giants decide that Daniel Jones is not the answer and avoid getting jumped by another QB needy team. In this scenario, they would trade Daniel Jones. Here are the details of the trade:
Giants Receive: Pick 3
Patriots Receive: Picks 6 and 47
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison, Jr, WR, Ohio St
Come on, Arizona. Be smart.
5. Las Vegas Raiders (via LAC): J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Former Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh helps his former quarterback get drafted higher. The Raiders are panicking about missing out on one of the top quarterbacks, especially after the Giants surprise trade-up. Here are the details of the trade:
Raiders Receive: Pick 5
Chargers Receive: Picks 13 and 44
6. New England Patriots (via NYG): Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The Patriots drop three spots, but McCarthy is gone. This is too rich for the next tier of quarterbacks, so they decide to get a dynamic weapon on the outside.
7. Tennessee Titans: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Alt is the consensus top left tackle in this draft, but the Titans could take whichever top tackle prospect they prefer here.
8. Atlanta Falcons: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
The Falcons are in a great position to improve their defense. This version of the Draft has them taking the speedy corner from Toledo.
9. Chicago Bears: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
They got their QB, so now they look toward the defense. Turner across from Sweat could be a lethal pass rush.
10. New York Jets: Brock Bowers, TE, UGA
The Jets stand pat at 10 and one of the top offensive weapons falls in their laps.
11. Minnesota Vikings: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
The Vikings were unable to work a trade for one of the top quarterbacks, so they stay put and take the quarterback of the next tier who is...
