Bucky Brooks 2024 NFL mock draft 4.0: DT Byron Murphy II is first defender taken; Bengals select WR

The Bears are all in on the spectacular playmaker from USC. Williams has been the odds-on favorite to land in Chicago since the beginning of the process. General manager Ryan Poles makes it official on Thursday evening.

Despite a reportedly bumpy start to their relationship, the Commanders and Daniels come together at No. 2, with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner bringing plenty of excitement to the nation’s capital.

Eliot Wolf secures the quarterback, possessing the ideal size, athleticism, and arm skill. Despite Maye’s inconsistent final season at North Carolina, the Patriots are undeterred in putting their trust in the 21-year-old player.

The silky smooth pass catcher is the WR1 Kyler Murray needs to take the Cardinals’ offense to another level.

The dedication of Jim Harbaugh to the running game might prioritize the offensive line in the draft. Alt, with his technical skills, toughness, and tenacity, embodies the qualities that the Chargers’ new coach values in his primary players.

If the Giants remain committed to quarterback Daniel Jones, they must add more explosive playmakers to the lineup with big-play potential. Nabers is a catch-and-run specialist who can score from anywhere on the field.

The sturdy edge blocker brings in some resilience and strength to a front that aims to intimidate opponents at the point of confrontation.

Raheem Morris, the new head coach, introduces a dynamic interior defender to the rotation to enhance the Falcons’ pass rush.

As a physical playmaker with a high IQ and positional flexibility, Odunze is a perfect complement to veteran studs DJ Moore and Keenan Allen in the receiving corps. Caleb Williams has quite the arsenal to work with.

Operating in win-now mode with Aaron Rodgers at age 40, the Jets snag a big-bodied pass catcher with the capacity to dominate the middle of the field.

Kevin O’Connell secures his quarterback without resorting to a blockbuster trade up the board. While McCarthy excelled in a managerial position at Michigan, he has the potential to develop into a key player in the professional league.

Sean Payton is essentially starting from the ground up with the Broncos, and a top-notch pass rusher is a vital requirement. Verse, being a vigorous quarterback chaser, has the capacity to accumulate sacks in the NFL in double figures.

Improving the offensive line is crucial for a team aiming to dominate the field. Latham, with his size, strength, and power, is an aggressive player at the beginning of the play and could be highly effective as a hard-hitting player on the flanks.

The Saints must upgrade their bookend protection to help Derek Carr flourish as a passer. Fashanu is a work in progress, especially as a run blocker, but his natural talent and tools could help him develop into an elite player down the road.

Chris Ballard, the General Manager, prioritizes drafting prospects who exemplify talent, prototypical traits, and athleticism. Mitchell stands out as the draft’s most extraordinary cover corner, his dynamic gameplay perfectly aligning with his exceptional abilities.

The highly adaptable blocker is reuniting with his college offensive coordinator, the new Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb. This provides Seattle with a ready-to-go option for multiple positions.

The Jaguars could improve their match-up against the increasingly powerful offenses in the AFC South by incorporating a cover corner with a high IQ and positional adaptability.

Thomas is an athletic playmaker with the size, speed and ball skills to thrive as a WR3 playing alongside Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Rams could use more juice off the edge to help replace the sack production lost via Aaron Donald‘s retirement.

The exceptionally large edge blocker, measuring 6-foot-7 3/4 and weighing 340 pounds, with 36 1/8-inch arms and 11 1/4-inch hands, would be beneficial for the Steelers in controlling the trenches. This is particularly relevant as they are transitioning to a ground-and-pound team under the guidance of their new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith.

Enhancing the line might assist the Dolphins in improving an offense that had difficulties against sturdy defensive fronts the previous season.

The Eagles need to add a man-to-man corner capable of handling matchups against the opponent’s No. 1 wide receiver, with Vic Fangio stepping in as the defensive coordinator.

A dynamic defender with explosive edge skills could be beneficial to Brian Flores’ aggressive scheme. This year’s draft class features Latu as the most refined pass rusher, whose game is well-suited for the NFL.

Barton’s five-position flexibility provides the Cowboys with the option to reorganize their offensive line for optimal performance. His ability to seamlessly start in multiple positions allows them to put their top five blockers on the field.

After bringing in a new defensive coordinator (Jeff Hafley) and high-priced safety (Xavier McKinney), Green Bay adds another big defensive piece in DeJean, who supplies athleticism and versatility to the rotation. The Iowa standout is a Swiss Army Knife with the instincts and ball skills to thrive in a “see ball, get ball” system.

Todd Bowles finds it impossible to pass on a dynamic defender with exceptional speed, agility, and explosiveness. Despite Robinson’s less than impressive pass rushing stats at Penn State, he holds the qualities that scouts look for in top-tier pass rushers.

Adding a disruptive pass rusher is a top priority for the Cardinals. Robinson provides inside/outside versatility with a game that could see him evolve into a Cam Jordan-like playmaker at the point of attack.

Despite bringing DaQuan Jones back on a two-year deal, the Bills need to plan for the future on the defensive interior. Newton is a versatile one-gap penetrator with a nonstop motor and exceptional first-step quickness.

The Lions need to improve their secondary to counteract leading quarterbacks in the NFC. McKinstry is a tenacious bump-and-run corner with exceptional instincts, awareness, and ball handling skills.

General manager Eric DeCosta needs to address the edges with Morgan Moses traded away and Ronnie Stanley struggling with injuries. Guyton is an intriguing option as a potential Day 1 starter at right tackle, yet he has enough athleticism to eventually make a move to the left side of the line.

With Trent Williams entering the twilight of his career, the 49ers have to find an eventual replacement on the edge. Morgan is a sound blocker at the point of attack with diverse skills that could enable him to play on either side of the offensive line.

The loss of L’Jarius Sneed could prompt the Chiefs to seek CB help at the bottom of Round 1. Rakestraw is a rock-solid cover corner with superb tackling skills.