The 2024 NFL Draft is almost here, and while it's a big crock of uncertainty, there are some obvious things that will surely come true. Now yes, we don't know for 100% certainty, but we'd all be shocked if these three things, at least, did not come true. The aggression for teams to find their franchise QB comes to a boil during the NFL Draft, and with this draft being deep on offense, we'll also see a ton of other offensive talent come off the board early.
Nothing is set in stone, and things can change between now and then, but I believe that these are three of the worst kept secrets approaching the 2024 NFL Draft.
3 worst kept secrets approaching the 2024 NFL Draft
1. Chicago Bears drafting Caleb Williams
Need I say more? As soon as the Chicago Bears clinched the No. 1 overall pick by way of the Carolina Panthers, the Bears surely knew that Caleb Williams would be the selection. A rare and perhaps generational prospect, I have personally seen and read comparisons to Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Kyler Murray in regards to Williams prospect profile.
It'd be a huge disappointment if he didn't pan out in the NFL, as he's got very few weaknesses, perhaps the biggest being that he's 6'1".
2. New England Patriots surely taking a top prospect on offense in the first round
Yeah, I don't see how this doesn't happen. The New England Patriots have been mocked a quarterback with their third overall pick for months now, but they could go in a different direction. With no indication that they plan on trading out, they'll have two of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, or JJ McCarthy available to them with the third overall pick.
And Marvin Harrison Jr will likely be there with that pick as well. Sure, New England can trade down, but their three most urgent needs are quarterback, left tackle, and wide receiver. It's hard to envision them coming away with a different position in the first round.
3. Tennessee Titans likely drafting a tackle
The Tennessee Titans have invested a ton of financial resources this offseason into their offense, notably signing Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard, and Lloyd Cushenberry. They also cut Andre Dillard, so their vacancy at left tackle is clear. To me, it's no secret that Titans GM Ran Carthon is likely eyeing a top tackle with his first round pick.
Now where that picks takes place is up for debate. Tennessee might be able to trade down and still land a top tackle, but with their seventh overall pick, they could also just stay put and very likely get one of Joe Alt or Olu Fashanu, two franchise-caliber tackles that could really be the finishing touches on the offense.
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