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2024 NFL draft: 2-round mock draft update – Conference championship edition

The Kansas City Chiefs knocked off the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl for the second straight year where they will face the San Francisco 49ers, who came back to stun the Detroit Lions in the NFC title game.

The top 30 picks in the 2024 NFL draft are locked in and we decided it was time to give a gift to the fans of all the teams who aren’t going to be playing in the Super Bowl with a new two-round mock draft.

1 - Chicago Bears - WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

It sounds like the Bears are willing to deal quarterback Justin Fields but until they do, we will continue to go with Marvin Harrison here as an elite weapon for Fields.

2 - Washington Commanders - QB Drake Maye, North Caroline

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It will be interesting to see which quarterback the Commanders grade out as tops here. We went with Drake Maye as something of a balance between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels and the most pro-ready prospect.

3 - New England Patriots - QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

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New England has to shake things up after the head coaching change and no player has the upside of Jayden Daniels at quarterback.

4 - Arizona Cardinals - WR Malik Nabers, LSU

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The Cardinals are in so deep with Kyler Murray in terms of money, that we want to see them invest him him and wide receiver Malik Nabers is the next great NFL wide out from LSU.

5 - Los Angeles Chargers - WR Rome Odunze, Washington

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The Chargers are one of the teams with a new head coach who already has a franchise quarterback in place but don’t have the weapons around him. Rome Odunze at wide receiver gives Justin Herbert an all-around weapon.

6 - New York Giants - OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

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With three wide receivers already off the board, the Giants opt for the top offensive tackle in the draft in Notre Dame’s Joe Alt.

7 - Tennessee Titans - OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State

The Titans would probably love to land Alt here but with him off the board, Olu Fashanu is a nice option despite taking a step back in 2023.

8 - Atlanta Falcons - QB Caleb Williams, USC

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The Falcons probably think they won the lottery if they can pick one of the top three quarterbacks with the No. 8 overall pick. Caleb Williams has all the tools to be an elite player and just needs to show he can beat top competition.

9 - Chicago Bears - DL Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois

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After adding a star on offense with the No. 1 so they come back and add the best defensive lineman in the draft with the No. 9 overall selection. Jer’Zhan Newton is a scary interior pass rusher who eats up double teams.

10 - New York Jets - OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

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The Jets are in no-man’s land with the No. 10 overall pick. They’d love one of the top offensive tackles or wide receivers to fall but instead, go with our third-best OT in Taliese Fuaga.

11 - Minnesota Vikings - DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

Assuming he’s fully healthy, Cooper DeJean is the best top defensive back in this draft and an immediate starter at either cornerback or safety for the Vikings.

12 - Denver Broncos - EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

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We almost went with a quarterback here but edge rusher Dallas Turner is our top-rated player on the board and fills a definite need.

13 - Las Vegas Raiders - CB Nate Wiggins, Clemaon

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The Raiders are another team in the fold to select one of the next tier of quarterbacks here but we feel like Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins makes more sense this high in the first round.

14 - New Orleans Saints - QB Bo Nix, Oregon

The Saints opt for Bo Nix here and get their quarterback of the future and allows them to advance a struggling New Orleans offense with his athleticism.

15 - Indianapolis Colts - CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama

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The Colts could go for a wide receiver here to help out Anthony Richardson but Terrion Arnold is too good and fills too big of a need to pass up.

16 - Seattle Seahawks - EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

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The Seahawks love playmakers on defense and Jared Verse is a disruptive force coming off the edge.

17 - Jacksonville Jaguars - EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

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The run on edge rushers continues here as the Jaguars get the last top-tier guy with Laiatu Latu.

18 - Cincinnati Bengals - TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

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We keep seeing Brock Bowers fall to the Bengals and if this happens, the Cincinnati offense gets much more explosive even if Tyler Boyd leaves.

19 - Los Angeles Rams - OT JC Latham, Alabama

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The Rams have several positions they can upgrade here but Latham and his dominant run-blocking makes him the top option.

20 - Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri

The addition of Joey Porter Jr. gave the Steelers a man-coverage option so adding Ennis Rakestraw would double up and free up the defense with more scheme versatility.

21 - Miami Dolphins - OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

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Injuries decimated the Dolphins offensive line last season so they added Amarius Mims to give Miami a starter-quality tackle to can line up on either side.

22 - Philadelphia Eagles - CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

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Philadelphia needs help in the secondary and McKinstry is a steal here with his experience and confidence.

23 - Houston Texans - WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

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Houston makes a strong offense stronger with perhaps the best deep threat in the draft in Brian Thomas.

24 - Dallas Cowboys - CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

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25 - Green Bay Packers - OL Troy Fautanu, Washington

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Troy Fautanu sneaks into the first round thanks to his potential to be an elite guard at the next level.

26 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - EDGE Chris Braswell, Alabama

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Chris Braswell is another sneaky pick late in the first round and fills a need for the Bucs.

27 - Arizona Cardinals - OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

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The Cardinals are in rebuild mode and Jordan Morgan has the upside to developed into a quality starting left tackle.

28 - Buffalo Bills - OL Graham Barton, Duke

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Another versatile inside/outside offensive lineman sneaks into the end of the first round.

29 - Detroit Lions - CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

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Quinyon Mitchell isn’t a household name but he embodies the hard-working, physical style the Lions want.

30 - Baltimore Ravens - WR Keon Coleman, Florida State

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The Ravens never have enough wide receivers and Keon Coleman is a huge target for Lamar Jackson.

31 - Kansas City Chiefs - WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

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The Chiefs need another outside receiver to pair up with Rashee Rice and Troy Franklin has excellent deep speed.

32 - San Francisco 49ers - OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

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The Niners don’t have any major needs so Tyler Guyton is more of a best player available type of pick.

33 - Carolina Panthers - WR Tez Walker, North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 14: Devontez Walker #9 of the North Carolina Tar Heels breaks away from Kamren Kinchens #5 of the Miami Hurricanes for a touchdown during the second half of their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 41-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

34 - New England Patriots - WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the SEC Championship NCAA college football game between LSU and Georgia in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

35 - Arizona Cardinals - QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) takes the field before action against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

36 - Washington Commanders - EDGE Bralen Trice, Washington

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Bralen Trice #8 of the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

37 - Los Angeles Chargers - DL Byron Murphy II, Texas

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) celebrates sacking Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht (3) during the game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2023 in Ames, Iowa.

38 - Tennessee Titans - WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) catches a touchdown pass against Washington Huskies running back Ryder Bumgarner (25) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

39 - New York Giants - S Kamren Kinchens, Miami

Oct 21, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens (5) celebrates with teammates after catching a interception against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

40 - Washington Commanders - OT Patrick Paul, Houston

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 21: Patrick Paul #76 of the Houston Cougars congratulates Matthew Golden #2 after a touchdown reception in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at TDECU Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

41 - Green Bay Packers - S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

Aug 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates a stop against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

42 - Minnesota Vikings - QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington

Sep 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) rushes against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

43 - Atlanta Falcons - WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) makes a touchdown reception over Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky

44 - Las Vegas Raiders - DL Leonard Taylor III, Miami

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Leonard Taylor III #56 of the Miami Hurricanes pressures E.J. Warner #3 of the Temple Owls in the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Temple Owls 41-7. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

45 - New Orleans Saints - OT Kiran Amegadjia, Yale

Oct 16, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Yale Bulldogs offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie (72) blocks Connecticut Huskies defensive lineman Lwal Uguak (98) during the first half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

46 - Indianapolis Colts - WR Jermaine Burton, Alabama

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports

47 - New York Giants - EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 30: Chop Robinson #44 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes the quarterback against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field on September 30, 2023 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

48 - Jacksonville Jaguars - CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State

Sep 16, 2023; Athens, Ohio, USA; Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Sam Wiglusz (12) takes a hit from Iowa State Cyclones defensive back T.J. Tampa (2) during the second quarter at Peden Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Lunsford-USA TODAY Sports

49 - Cincinnati Bengals - OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78) prepares to block against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

50 - Philadelphia Eagles - WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) reaches for a touchdown catch against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

51 - Los Angeles Rams - CB Kalen King, Penn State

Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King (4) intercepts a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

52 - Pittsburgh Steelers - C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) signals against the Washington State Cougars in the 4th quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports

53 - Miami Dolphins - TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

Apr 15, 2023; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (0) reaches for a pass during the first half of the Texas Spring Game at DKR- Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

54 - Philadelphia Eagles - LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M

Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

55 - Cleveland Browns - WR Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington

Oct 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk (2) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the first half at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

56 - Dallas Cowboys - RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas

Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) runs for the first down against TCU Horned Frogs in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, November. 11, 2023, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

57 - Green Bay Packers - DT Kris Jenkins, Michigan

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) celebrates a sack against UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

58 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - C Zach Frazier, West Virginia

Sep 17, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) during the first quarter against the Towson Tigers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

59 - Houston Texans - DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon

Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) celebrates after a defensive stop against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won the game 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

60 - Buffalo Bills - S Calen Bullock, USC

Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Calen Bullock (7) runs the ball after an interception against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

61 - Detroit Lions - G Christian Mahogany, Boston College

Nov 28, 2020; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) celebrates a touchdown pass with offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

62 - Baltimore Ravens - CB D.J. James, Auburn

Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) is stopped by Auburn Tigers linebacker Cam Riley (13), cornerback Jaylin Simpson (36), and cornerback D.J. James (4) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

63 - Kansas City Chiefs - G Christian Haynes, UConn

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 04: Christian Haynes #64 of the Connecticut Huskies goes head to head against Kurott Garland #99 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 59-3. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

64 - San Francicsco 49ers - CB Josh Newton, TCU

Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Josh Newton (24) and safety Mark Perry (3) break up a pass intended for Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Phillip Brooks (8) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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