Jaime Eisner recently dropped an exciting two-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft. With draft weekend swiftly approaching, Eisner decided to expand his projections to 64 selections. I’ve been chosen to dissect the latest mock.
March’s TDN100 update has served as a reference point for both Eisner’s mock draft and my analysis. I've identified my favorite selections, scheme fits, and the best prospect not selected. I also have some question marks. Let’s dive into Eisner’s latest 2024 NFL mock draft.
Favorite pick: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Los Angeles Chargers (No. 5 overall)
Are you kidding me? With steam picking up that the four quarterbacks could go picks 1-4, the Chargers land the best overall talent at No. 5 overall in Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Head coach Jim Harbaugh would be elated if quarterbacks dominate the opening four selections.
Pairing Harrison Jr. with franchise quarterback Justin Herbert would be electric. The Chargers just lost two high-caliber receivers in Mike Williams and Keenan Allen due to difficulties against the salary cap. I'm sorry, but it's significantly more exciting to picture Harrison Jr. playing for the Chargers as opposed to the Cardinals or Patriots. This should be Harrison Jr.'s preferred outcome.
Biggest Question Mark: Brock Bowers, TE, Denver Broncos (No. 12 overall)
I expect Broncos head coach Sean Payton to try like hell to move up from No. 12 for Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, or Jayden Daniels. If the Broncos fail to position themselves for a quarterback, I'd expect them to stick and pick a prospect that plays a premium position.
Brock Bowers may legitimately be the best player available, but if the quarterback issue isn't to be solved, Payton and general manager George Paton need to start rostering ascending talents at wide receiver, edge, and cornerback. The Jerry Jeudy trade left Courtland Sutton and not much else at receiver. There also isn't a legitimate CB2 opposite Pat Surtain II. If it's not a QB, I'll be stunned if it's a tight end.
Best Scheme Fit: Zach Frazier, C, Arizona Cardinals (No. 35 overall)
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort is slated to enter the 2024 NFL Draft with seven selections in the opening 104 picks. That provides Ossenfort with an opportunity to address several holes on the roster. The Cardinals have a particularly glaring need at the center position.
Hjalte Froholdt is currently penciled in as the starter for a second consecutive season. West Virginia's Zach Frazier would be a sizable upgrade. As the Cardinals prepare to ramp up their offense around franchise quarterback Kyler Murray and whichever receiver they draft in the top 10 (it's Rome Odunze via a double-trade in this scenario), they'll need a center like Frazier to spearhead the charge.
Best Value: Jordan Morgan, OT, Washington Commanders (No. 36 overall)
Eisner has the Commanders choosing Daniels over Maye and McCarthy at quarterback with the No. 2 pick. The goal for general manager Adam Peters is to land a starting-caliber offensive linemen with his second-round choice. Eisner envisions that hope coming to fruition with the selection of Jordan Morgan at No. 36.
The Commanders allowed Sam Howell to be sacked on 65 occasions last season. They must better protect the next franchise quarterback. While the interior of their offensive line has been improved through the signings of Tyler Biadasz and Nick Allegretti in free agency, the offensive tackle position has gone unaddressed.
Morgan may be the most underrated tackle in the draft. He's going somewhat underappreciated due to the depth of the class. Morgan isn't a sexy athlete. He's simply an extremely technically sound and savvy plug-and-play prospect.
Best Player Not Selected: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington
The No. 61 overall prospect in our latest TDN100 update, Bralen Trice didn’t crack Eisner’s top 64. Eisner has just three EDGE rushers in his second round with the likes of Marshawn Kneeland and Chris Braswell being drafted ahead of Trice.
Trice elevated his pre-draft stock during the College Football Playoff. He was unstoppable against Texas in the Sugar Bowl, sacking Quinn Ewers twice. Trice also ran an outstanding 4.72 40 at the NFL Combine at nearly 250 pounds. It'd be a minor surprise if Trice is omitted from the opening 64.
