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2024 NFL draft: 2-round mock draft update at the start of the season

It is finally Week 1 of the NFL regular season. As a football appetizer, there was a full slate of college football games this past weekend, so everyone got a first look at some of the top prospects in the 2024 NFL draft.

With the season just days away, we decided to update our 2024 mock draft and go a full two rounds this time. With the huge debut of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, does he find himself in the mix to go in the first round? If you want to find out, you have to read on.

1 - Arizona Cardinals - QB Caleb Williams, USC

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The Cardinals find a way to move on from Kyler Murray for the best quarterback in the draft.

2 - Arizona Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

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The Cardinals are back on the clock and get their new franchise quarterback a generational talent at wide receiver.

3 - Indianapolis Colts - OT Olumyiwa Fashanu, Penn State

The Colts go for an elite player to protect their new franchise quarterback.

4 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

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The hype is real and Shedeur Sanders is just going to keep climbing.

5 - Las Vegas Raiders - QB Drake Maye, North Carolina

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Las Vegas invests in the eventual replacement for Jimmy Garopolo.

6 - Chicago Bears - EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

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Jared Verse is the best all-around defensive player in this draft and an impact playmaker for the Bears.

7 - Los Angeles Rams - EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

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After missing on Verse, the Rams have to “settle” for Alabama’s Dallas Turner.

8 - Tennessee Titans - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

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The Titans are transitioning to Will Levis at quarterback and Emeka Eguka is a perfect option to help him along.

9 - Green Bay Packers - OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

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Alt at No. 9 for a team with a young quarterback is a bargain.

10 - New England Patriots - EDGE J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State

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Patriots land a top-notch pass rusher who can do a little of everything.

11 - Washington Commanders - CB Kool-Aid mcKinstry, Alabama

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McKinstry is the top cornerback in this draft class as of now and a bargain at the 11th overall pick.

12 - New York Giants - LB Barrett Carter, Clemson

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Barrett Carter is a sideline-to-sideline off-ball linebacker with explosive athleticism.

13 - Atlanta Falcons - DT Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State

The Falcons land a powerful interior defensive lineman with explosion and low center of gravity.

14 - Chicago Bears - WR Rome Odunze, Washington

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Justin Fields gets an impressive all-around playmaker with ideal NFL size and impressive athleticism.

15 - Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Kalen King, Penn State

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The Steelers go back to Penn State for another elite cornerback.

16 - Denver Broncos - TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

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Tight end isn’t a top need but Brock Bowers is too good to fall any further in the round.

17 - Houston Texans - OT JC Latham, Alabama

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JC Latham is the best pure right tackle prospect in the draft and a day-one starter for the Texans.

18 - Los Angeles Chargers - CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

Cooper DeJean is an amazing athlete who could start at cornerback or safety.

19 - Minnesota Vikings - QB Quinn Ewers, Texas

Quinn Ewers is a great fit for the Vikings as a guy to groom to replace Kirk Cousins.

20 - New Orleans Saints - OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

Massive run-blocking guard with tons of experience at a high level.

21 - Jacksonville Jaguars - DT Maason Smith, LSU

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Explosive interior pass rusher with an impressive closing burst.

22 - Seattle Seahawks - CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State

The Seahawks get a long, rangy coverage player with elite ball skills.

23 - Miami Dolphins - LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson

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Miami lands a high-motor, productive inside linebacker and an NFL legacy.

24 - BaltimoreRavens - DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois

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The Ravens are great at targeting defensive line and Newton is an interior play who converts speed to power as a pass rusher.

25 - Detroit Lions - S Andrew Mukuba, Clemson

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Andrew Mukuba is a ballhawk and natural single-high coverage safety.

26 - New York Jets - OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

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The Jets get a massive blindside protector who plays with excellent agility and footwork.

27 - Dallas Cowboys - WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

The Cowboys stay in state and land a true deep threat in Xavier Worthy.

28 - Cincinnati Bengals - EDGE Bralen Trice, Washington

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Strong side edge rusher who can stuff the run and shows a solid burst to rush the passer.

29 - San Francisco 49ers - G Cooper Beebe, Kansas State

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Niners get a powerful drive blocker who can pull and operate at the second level.

30 - Buffalo Bills - WR Malik Nabers, LSU

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Josh Allen gets a hard-working receiver who runs great routes and shows excellent body control.

31 - Philadelphia Eagles - CB Jason Marshall Jr., Florida

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Strong, physical boundary cornerback with strong hands and solid speed.

32 - Kansas City Chiefs - DT Leonard Taylor, Miami

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Explosive interior pass rusher with an excellent first step and strength to finish plays.

33 - Arizona Cardinals - DT Ruke Orhorhoro

34 - Houston Texans - WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

35 - Indianapolis Colts - RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

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36 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - S Kamren Kinchens, Miami

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37 - Las Vegas Raiders - EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State

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38 - Carolina Panthers - TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

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39 - Los Angeles Rams - LB Omar Speights, LSU

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40 - Tennessee Titans - C Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia

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41 - Green Bay Packers - QB Bo Nix, Oregon

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42 - New England Patriots - LB Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State

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43 - Washington Commanders - EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

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44 - New York Giants - RB Raheim Sanders, Arkansas

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45 - Atlanta Falcons - CB Kris Abrams-Draine

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46 - Chicago Bears - S James Williams, Miami

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47 - Pittsburgh Steelers - OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

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48 - New Orleans Saints - EDGE Princely Umanmielen, Florida

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49 - Cleveland Browns - WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky

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50 - Los Angeles Chargers - OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

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51 - Minnesota Vikings - RB Will Shipley, Clemson

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52 - Philadelphia Eagles - RB Blake Corum, Michigan

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53 - Jacksonville Jaguars - CB Decorian Patterson, UCF

54 - Seattle Seahawks - S Rod Moore, Michigan

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55 - Miami Dolphins - OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

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56 - Baltimore Ravens - CB Tahveon Nicholson, Illinois

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57 - Detroit Lions - QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

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58 - Green Bay Packers - S Cole Bishop, Utah

58 - Dallas Cowboys - DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State

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60 - Cincinnati Bengals - CB Ja'quan Sheppard, Maryland

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61 - San Francisco 49ers - CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest

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62 - Buffalo Bills - CB Darian Chetnut, LSU

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63 - Philadelphia Eagles - EDGE Brandon Dorlus, Oregon

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64 - Kansas City Chiefs - Wr Jalen McMillan, Washington

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