As we enter midseason of the football season, both team needs and draft boards are becoming clearly. Here’s a look at our latest first round NFL mock draft as of October 31, 2024.
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The Patriots have needs all across the field, including corner and wideout. Hunter continues to prove he has a chance to be a two-way player, with 604 yards and six scores on offense through seven games, along with dominant cornerback play.
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With Bryce Young‘s early benching, the Panthers are all but certain to address quarterback again. Sanders has helped his already high stock this season, completing over 72% of his passes through seven games.
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Milroe continues to answer the questions about his passing with a strong season for the Crimson Tide. He’s completed over 68% of his passes through seven games and is also on pace for another 500-yard season on the ground. Quarterback will be in play for Cleveland between Deshaun Watson‘s poor play and Achilles injury.
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The Titans need help on defense, while a quarterback addition is also possible due to Will Levis‘ struggles. Graham is a viable defensive addition, with 3.5 sacks through seven games as a dominant interior player.
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The offensive line remains an issue for the Jets, who rely on veteran left tackle Tyron Smith this year. The 6-foot-6 Campbell could be a plug-and-play on the left side of the line.
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The tandem of Carl Granderson and Chase Young have done a nice job early this season, but the Saints could use more youth at edge rusher. Scourton is continuing to produce after tallying 10 sacks at Purdue last year, with 4.5 sacks in seven games for the Aggies.
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The mix-and-match Jaguars secondary could be in for a rebuild during the offseason. Johnson is a proven playmaker with nine sacks in three years at Michigan, with a 6-foot-2 frame to play on the outside.
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Beck has struggled to start the season, but beggars can’t be choosers for a Raiders team without a viable quarterback. His accuracy has regressed this year, though Beck have nearly 4,000 yards passing and 24 touchdowns last season with strong physical passing tools.
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The Giants paid Daniel Jones, but missing the playoffs again would likely put them in the quarterback draft market. The versatile Ward is off to an electrifying start for the Canes, passing for over 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns in seven games. While he doesn’t have elite mobility, Ward has shown an ability to run with the ball, as well.
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The Dolphins signed multiple veterans as patchwork on defense, leaving them with potential holes next season. Carter has been a formidable edge rusher at Penn State with 15 sacks in three seasons, including four sacks in six games last year.
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Injuries to Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have exposed depth issues at wideout for the Rams, and Kupp has been mentioned in trade rumors. After producing over 1,400 yards receiving last season, the 6-foot-5 is having another huge year with 780 yards in seven games. He has a chance to be an elite deep threat at the next level.
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The lanky Pearce has elite edge rusher traits for the next level, and finished with 10 sacks last season. He could add a much-needed pass rusher to the Cardinals defense.
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The possible departure of Tee Higgins would leave Cincinnati with a huge void next season. Burden would make quite a tandem with Ja’Marr Chase for the Bengals, showing elite ability after the catch. He had over 1,200 yards receiving last season and is off to another strong start.
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All-Pro Trent Williams is signed for two more years, but the 49ers still have to think beyond him. Banks has spent his time at left tackle in college, but could swing to guard until the 49ers need him on the outside.
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After rushing for over 1,300 yards last season, Jeanty has taken his game to another level with over 200 yards per contest through six games and an incredible 9.9 yards per carry. He’s also shown plus receiving ability in the past. After failing to add an impact running back last offseason, Dallas could be in line to add one in 2025.
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The speed Bond transferred from Alabama to Texas, filling a major void for the Longhorns The Broncos also have a need at the position as they try to help Bo Nix‘s development.
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Walker is a sizable force on the interior, and finished last season with 7.5 sacks. He’d be a welcome long-term replacement for Falcons veterans like Grady Jarrett and Eddie Goldman.
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Morrison proved to be a playmaker in his first two years for the Fighting Irish with nine picks, and opposing teams have thrown away from him more this year. Philly drafted Quinyon Mitchell in the first round this year but could still be looking to replace Darius Slay down the line.
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Seattle has heavily invested in the defensive line, signing Leonard Williams and drafting Byron Murphy, but could still look to add more depth. Tuimoloau is a possible fit with 14 sacks in four seasons for the Buckeyes.
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Starks has been a playmaker for the Bulldogs defense, with six interceptions over three seasons. He could add more depth to a secondary that’s been in need this season.
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The Chargers focused on the offense in this year’s draft, but could turn to defense next year. Grant is a stout run defender, listed at 339 pounds, and also has 5.5 sacks since the start of last season.
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The Bucs have continuously added to their front seven, and Walker would be another strong addition. He’s been a potent pass rusher for Georgia with 9.5 sacks since last season.
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The Bears have ample offensive weapons, but blocking remains an issue. Jones has been a consistent right tackle for the Tigers, and would add more depth on top of recent draftees Darnell Wright and Kiran Amegadjie.
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The Ravens drafted Roger Rosengarten early this season, though another young tackle could be useful. The 6-foot-6 Ersery is experienced on the left side as a three-year starter and could be Ronnie Stanley’s long-term replacement.
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The Bills secondary has seen major turnover recently. That could continue into next year, and Burke has proven to be a strong man-to-man playmaker.
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Adding more weapons for the promising Jayden Daniels will likely be a priority next offseason. Loveland has been an excellent receiving tight end over three seasons at Michigan, including 45 receptions last season.
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Williams has big potential at defensive end, producing 11 sacks in three seasons at Georgia. Pittsburgh is in good hands with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith but could add more pass-rushing depth.
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Green Bay has done well drafting on offense in recent seasons, with several late-round picks filling their offensive lien. Williams could fill-in at either tackle or guard as a potential upgrade.
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A productive interior rusher for the Buckeyes, Williams has 10.5 sacks in four seasons. Houston is set on the edges with Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, but could use help on the interior.
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Perkins was a tackling and pass rushing machine for the LSU prior to this season, but he will miss most of this season due to a knee injury. He could drop in the draft despite top 10 upside, and the Vikings would do well to add him to their linebacking corps.
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The loss of Aidan Hutchinson is beginning to expose Detroit’s lack of edge rusher depth. Sawyer would be a fine addition, holding the edge while producing 16.5 sacks in four seasons in Columbus.
Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications. He’s a University of Missouri alum and long-suffering turned spoiled Kansas City Chiefs fan. Seth doesn’t often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter/X @sethroto.
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