Snap grades: Day 3 Day 2 Day 1 Instant draft grades lay the groundwork for subsequent evaluations. Failing to account for initial perceptions when assessing draft classes after three years often results in a distorted historical view. These 2024 NFL Draft quick-snap grades reflect the value I think each pick (or set of picks) has,…
In a new episode of Move the Sticks, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis review the action from the 2024 NFL Draft’s second and third rounds. They start by discussing their favorite overall picks from Day 2 (:55) and the teams they believe performed best (4:10). They then talk about how the first linebacker, running back,…
Top value picks: Day 1 Day 2 The Next Gen Stats Team uses its draft model to identify the five best value picks from Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) of the 2024 NFL Draft. Rank 1 Jer'Zhan Newton Illinois · DT · Senior Washington Commanders Round 2 · No. 36 overall Production Score: 88 Athleticism Score:…
Adam Peters was part of the San Francisco 49ers front office that traded to acquire Christian McCaffrey. In his first draft as the Washington Commanders general manager, Peters brought another McCaffrey on board. The Commanders selected Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey with the No. 100 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night…
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, televised last night, attracted an average of 12.1 million viewers across platforms like ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN Deportes and various digital channels. This represents a 6% increase compared to the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, which had 11.4 million viewers. It has…
The Cincinnati Bengals helped fill the D.J. Reader-sized hole on their defensive line in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bengals selected Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins with the No. 49 overall pick on Friday night. After losing Reader to the Lions in free agency, the Bengals have added Sheldon Rankins, Jenkins…
The Carolina Panthers made another move up in the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round on Thursday night, securing an additional skill position pick. The Panthers traded up to select the first running back of the draft, Texas running back Jonathon Brooks, with the No. 46 overall pick on Friday in Detroit after completing a deal…
Drake Maye has his new No. 1 receiver. The New England Patriots selected Washington wideout Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night. New England initially traded back from No. 34, sending the pick and a fifth-rounder (No. 137) to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for Nos. 37…
The Los Angeles Chargers took steps to incorporate a playmaker into their wide receiver group. The Chargers pulled off a trade with the New England Patriots to select Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey with the No. 34 overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night. L.A. traded the No. 37 pick and the…
Round 1 Rounds 2-3 Rounds 4-5 Rounds 6-7 Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. Eric Edholm provides analysis for every player selected in Rounds 2 and 3 below. NOTE: Only trades agreed to after Day 1 began are reflected below. ROUND 2 Pick 33 Buffalo Bills (from CAR) TRADE Keon…
