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And here’s a reminder of tonight’s draft order. The fun and games will really begin with the second pick, with the Bears expected to take Caleb Williams with the No 1 overall pick. From there, based on all reports, it’s going to be trade bedlam. Who will trade up for JJ McCarthy? Will the Patriots deal away the third pick? How many teams will leap up for this crop of offensive linemen? It won’t be long until we find out.
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1) Chicago Bears (from Carolina)
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2) Washington Commanders
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3) New England Patriots
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4) Arizona Cardinals
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5) Los Angeles Chargers
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6) New York Giants
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7) Tennessee Titans
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8) Atlanta Falcons
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9) Chicago Bears
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10) New York Jets
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11) Minnesota Vikings
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12) Denver Broncos
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13) Las Vegas Raiders
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14) New Orleans Saints
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15) Indianapolis Colts
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16) Seattle Seahawks
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17) Jacksonville Jaguars
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18) Cincinnati Bengals
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19) Los Angeles Rams
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20) Pittsburgh Steelers
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21) Miami Dolphins
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22) Philadelphia Eagles
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23) Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland)
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24) Dallas Cowboys
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25) Green Bay Packers
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26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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27) Arizona Cardinals (from Houston)
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28) Buffalo Bills
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29) Detroit Lions
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30) Baltimore Ravens
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31) San Francisco 49ers
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32) Kansas City Chiefs
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You can view the order for all seven rounds here.
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important events
Washington’s pick is set. That means the Patriots’ days are numbered. Will they draft Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy, or trade picks?
Profile: Caleb Williams, quarterback, University of Southern California. Williams has long been considered the Bears’ top pick. Although he is known for his timeless creativity, he is a cleaner pocket passer than the typical freelance artist. His ability to extend plays and rotate magic with his arms and legs has led to constant comparisons to Patrick Mahomes for two years. GM 1 person I recently compared Williams to Prince., this was meant as a criticism, but it sounds like an outrageous compliment. Williams has been the top quarterback in college football for the second straight season. After the Heisman Trophy-winning 2022 season, 2023 was thought to be a down year for Williams, but despite USC’s struggles, Williams showed improvement as a passer. In Chicago, he would land on a team that could make the playoffs right away, an unusual situation for a No. 1 overall pick.
Caleb Williams selected first overall in 2024 NFL Draft
With the No. 1 overall pick, the Bears, as expected, selected a quarterback at the top of the draft.Time to pop the champagne, Chicago.
And the Chicago Bears have officially arrived! The only question is, will they drive a pickup to the podium or will they sprint for 10 minutes?
Roger Goodell is ejected to a chorus of boos – thank you, Detroit, for upholding the league’s most joyful tradition. He brought in Eminem, Calvin Johnson, Aidan Hutchinson, and Jared Goff, so that helped a little bit.
Also, Calvin Johnson still looks like he’s going to be the best receiver in the league.
bill belichick is do not have Instead, he’s with Pat McAfee in denim, tearing up draft boards. It’s worth noting (maybe?) that Belichick’s top QBs are Caleb Williams, Jaden Daniels, and Drake Maye, in that order. Would New England agree?
This is real life. pic.twitter.com/LSehT88hOe
— Ali Maylov (@MySportsUpdate) April 25, 2024
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prediction
Understood. Let’s make a last minute prediction. Here are the top five developments:
1) Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, QB, USC
2) Washington Commanders, Jaden Daniels, QB, LSU
3) New England Patriots, Drake Maye, QB, UNC
4) Arizona Cardinals, Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State University
5) Los Angeles Chargers, JC Latham, OT, Alabama
(Note: Chargers should We will auction this pick to the highest bidder willing to trade for JJ McCarthy. )
Have any thoughts, questions or comments? Email oliver.connolly@guardian.com or tweet us. @OllieConnolly
This is where the elegance lies. There was a fun performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Angela Davis. 9.5/10. There were tears and cheers and only a few people chugging beers (good luck, Detroit).
The drama is about to begin. Well, not exactly. The Bears will start playing soon and Caleb Williams will be heading to Chicago.
Don’t tell this Vikings fan, but Minnesota plans to acquire an additional first-round pick in March in hopes of giving him the ammunition he needs to emerge as one of this year’s top quarterbacks. Bold strategies may yield no results.
ESPN’s Jeff Darlingon reported that things are “tense” within Minnesota’s war room as they plot to move up the draft board.
Oops. It’s odd in some ways that Minnesota felt the need to make a deal with the Texans so early in the process instead of waiting until draft night to see what the board would do.
It’s finally the beginning. There is one subplot worth noting. Will Roger Goodell be a notorious bear? ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the commissioner underwent back surgery three weeks ago, putting the typical “Welcome to the NFL” moment in jeopardy. Ta.
Remember when Goodell ended up running the draft? lounge chair in his basement? It was fun (and a little weird).? He should be able to draft picks every year from the comfort of his recliner.
This is the first time Detroit will host the league’s annual carnival. And they’re doing things in typical Detroit style. What about Dan Campbell as a fortune teller in “Guts and Glory”?
The Lions created a “Grit and Glory” soothsayer in Dan Campbell with his NFL Draft experience.
"I can feel the wind under my wings, dude." pic.twitter.com/AlxFxzne0b
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 25, 2024
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The Lions created a “Grit and Glory” soothsayer in Dan Campbell with his NFL Draft experience.
“I feel the wind beneath my wings, dude.” pic.twitter.com/AlxFxzne0b
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 25, 2024
If you can’t make it to Detroit to meet Campbell, you can check out the draft here.
Caleb Williams will almost certainly be the first player to go to the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick. Who will be chosen for second place? We writers (myself included) think this way.
Congratulations to Kliff Kingsbury, Washington’s offensive coordinator is going to have a blast. LSU’s Jayden Daniels is coming off a great year with the Tigers. His explosive playmaking is evident, but his play inside the pocket has improved significantly. This kid is just getting started. melissa jacobs
North Carolina’s Drake Maye has more upside, but Washington needs a winning quarterback after more than two decades of underachievement. Daniels is on the fast track to fame. A speedy, mobile and creative force at LSU, he scored 10 touchdowns last season and threw with deadly accuracy. david rangeel
I feel like it’s a lock that it would be Daniels, and I thought he had to be more than a commander to fall in love with Michigan’s JJ McCarthy. Daniels is a funky prospect. He was a star dueling threat at LSU, but it’s hard to see if the best elements of his game – his running, deep ball – will translate smoothly to the NFL. He doesn’t have Lamar Jackson’s breakaway speed and has a fragile frame. As a pitcher who throws from the pocket, he has an agile pitch but struggles to transition into second and third reads. There are some elements of RGIII in his game. Does Washington want to go down that path again? Oliver Connolly
This is Drake May. The buzz suggests Washington is in love with Jaden Daniels, but when head coach Dan Quinn probes his feelings, Maye surprisingly falls in love with former Atlanta QB Matt Ryan. You will notice that they are similar. UNC’s star has a cannon for his arm (which is both a blessing and a curse, leading to accuracy issues) and is the unwavering franchise leader a manager needs. Graham Searles
You can also find out more about the draft preview here.
1st round draft order
And here’s an announcement regarding tonight’s draft order. Fun things and games Really The Bears are expected to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick and start with the No. 2 pick. According to all reports, it’s going to be a trade frenzy from there. Who would trade for JJ McCarthy? Will the Patriots give up the No. 3 pick? How many teams will make the leap to acquire this bunch of offensive linemen? It won’t be long until we find out.
1) Chicago Bears (from Carolina)
2) Commander in Washington
3) New England Patriots
4) Arizona Cardinals
5) Los Angeles Chargers
6) New York Giants
7) Tennessee Titans
8) Atlanta Falcons
9) Chicago Bears
10) New York Jets
11) Minnesota Vikings
12) Denver Broncos
13) Las Vegas Raiders
14) New Orleans Saints
15) Indianapolis Colts
16) Seattle Seahawks
17) Jacksonville Jaguars
18) Cincinnati Bengals
19) Los Angeles Rams
20) Pittsburgh Steelers
21) Miami Dolphins
22) Philadelphia Eagles
23) Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland)
24) Dallas Cowboys
25) Green Bay Packers
26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
27) Arizona Cardinals (from Houston)
28) Buffalo Bills
29) Detroit Lions
30) Baltimore Ravens
31) San Francisco 49ers
32) Kansas City Chiefs
Oliver will be here soon. In the meantime, take a look at the forecast for tonight and the next few days.
