Cat Scratch Reader
A weekly projection on what all 32 teams will do with their picks at the 2024 NFL Draft
CSR Mock Draft 4.0 is now upon us. I decided to really spice things up this time around to keep you on your toes!
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.
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. Minnesota Vikings (via NE): J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
The Patriots are much more than a quarterback away, so they move back to pick up more draft capital. The Vikings trade up like everyone expects, but they swerve from consensus on whom they select. McCarthy has a lot of Kirk Cousins to his game, so the Vikings take him over Maye. Here are the details of the trade:
Vikings Receive: Pick 3
Patriots Receive: Picks 11, 23, and a 2025 first round pick
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison, Jr, WR, Ohio St
Come on, Arizona. Be smart.
5. Denver Broncos (via LAC): Drake Maye, QB, UNC
WIth the surprise slipping of Drake Maye, Denver pounces to grab the talented but inconsistent signal caller. Sean Payton paid Russell Wilson to go away because he wants a different style of quarterback. Time will tell if the problem was Payton or Wilson. Here are the details of the trade:
Broncos Receive: Pick 5
Chargers Receive: Picks 12, 76, and a 2025 second round pick
6. New York Giants: Rome Odunze, WR, LSU
The Giants need offensive weapons, and four of the first five picks being quarterbacks allows them their choice of wide receivers not named Marvin Harrison Jr. Odunze doesn’t have the explosive acceleration Malik Nabers does, but Odunze is a fluid route runner with more than enough top end speed to be a deep threat for Daniel Jones.
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. New York Jets (via ATL): Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The Falcons decide to drop back a couple spots to pick up draft capital. The Jets knew the Bears would take Nabers if he was there, so they spend some picks to jump ahead of Chicago. Here are the details of the trade:
Jets Receive: Pick 8
Falcons Receive: Picks 10, 111, and 134
9. Chicago Bears: Brock Bowers, TE, UGA
With the Caleb...
