2024 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32

Last update: Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Changes in both rounds.
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The order of this 2024 NFL Mock Draft is based on the 2023 NFL Season Previews.

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    17. Miami Dolphins: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
        Tua Tagovailoa can’t stay healthy. The Dolphins need to improve their offensive line.
        
        Donovan Jackson is a tough blocker with upside.
        
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    18. Houston Texans: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
        The Texans have a dreadful receiving corps, where the No. 1 receiver is either Robert Woods or Tank Dell unless John Metchie is fully recovered.
        
        Johnny Wilson is a massive receiver who might have to become a tight end in the NFL.
        
        

17. 17. Atlanta Falcons: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
        The Falcons may realize that Desmond Ridder can only take them so far. They could be interested in a quarterback with this pick.
        
        Quinn Ewers has a big arm, but must improve his accuracy.
        
        
    18. New York Giants: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
        I’m not breaking any news here by telling you that the Giants need help at receiver.
        
        Xavier Worthy is a shifty receiver with good length.
        
        

17. 17. Minnesota Vikings: Calean Carson, CB, Wake Forest
        I’m not breaking any news here by telling you that Minnesota’s secondary is a mess. The team will have to address cornerback soon. Back-to-back first-round picks on cornerbacks is possible.
        
        Calean Carson has plus speed, size, and movement skills.
        
        Pick change; previously Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB
        
        
    18. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maason Smith, DT, LSU
        The Jaguars have needed defensive tackle help ever since Calais Campbell left the team.
        
        Maason Smith has a big and lengthy frame and great athleticism, but he missed most of the ’22 season with a torn ACL.
        
        Pick change; previously T’Vondre Sweat, NT
        
        

17. 17. Baltimore Ravens: T’Vondre Sweat, NT, Texas
        The Ravens have to find someone to replace Calais Campbell, who signed with the Falcons.
        
        T’Vondre Sweat is a massive player and a great athlete for a player his size. He has drawn comparisons to Jordan Davis.
        
        Pick change; previously Maason Smith, DT
        
        
    18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chico Bennett Jr., DE, Virginia
        The Steelers were 8-2 with T.J. Watt on the field last year, but 1-6 without him. They need another pass rusher to make sure that doesn’t happen again.
        
        Chico Bennett Jr. has great upside, though he needs to get stronger for the NFL.
        
        

17. 17. Dallas Cowboys: Javion Cohen, G, Miami
        The Cowboys will move Tyler Smith to left tackle soon, as Tyron Smith looks like a shell of his former self. When that happens, Dallas will need a new guard.
        
        Javion Cohen showed great ability as a pass protector and run blocker.
        
        
    18. San Francisco 49ers: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
        The 49ers’ great pass rush has masked the poor cornerback situation for quite some time. Perhaps the front office will finally address that issue.
        
        Kamari Lassiter has the upside to be a cover cornerback in the NFL.
        
        Pick change; previously Terrion Arnold, CB
        
        

17. 17. New York Jets: Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
        The Jets could stand to add another play-maker for whomever they find to play quarterback this offseason.
        
        Ja’Tavion Sanders has mismatch athleticism and speed.
        
        
    18. Kansas City Chiefs: Leonard Taylor, DT, Miami
        The Chiefs could stand to get better against the run, and they can will want to improve their pass rush so they don’t blitz as much.
        
        Leonard Taylor took a step back during the ’22 season, but he has upside to be a solid starter in the NFL.
        
        

17. 17. Philadelphia Eagles: Javon Bullard, CB/S, Georgia
        The Eagles could use some young defensive backs who can eventually replace the two aging cornerbacks or one of the safeties.
        
        Javon Bullard is a safety or a nickel cornerback who projects similarly to Chauncey Gardner-Johnson.
        
        Pick change; previously Malachi Moore, CB/S
        
        
    18. Buffalo Bills: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
        The Bills drafted a second tight end, but they still need a better second wide receiver.
        
        Emeka Egbuka was a big-time producer with C.J. Stroud during the ’22 season.
        
        
    19. Detroit Lions: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
        The Lions wanted Devon Witherspoon at No. 6, so perhaps they’ll obtain a cornerback with this pick.
        
        Max Melton is a terrific athlete who is incredibly fast that receivers can’t outrun him.
        
        

17. 17. 17. Cincinnati Bengals: Zion Nelson, OT, Miami
            The Bengals may be looking for a new right tackle if Jonah Williams goes through with his trade demands.
            
            Zion Nelson was inconsistent this past season, but he has the potential to break out eventually.
            
            

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