Guide to Watching Top Prospects, Team Draft Order, and More

The 2024 NFL Draft is set to kick off on Thursday at 8 p.m. in Detroit, with the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots holding the top three picks. The focus is on quarterbacks, with USC’s Caleb Williams expected to go first overall to the Bears.

Williams, a standout signal-caller, is coming off an impressive college career and is seen as a franchise-changing player. The Commanders, picking second, are also in the market for a quarterback, with LSU’s Jayden Daniels and UNC’s Drake Maye among the top prospects.

The Patriots, looking to fill the void left by Tom Brady, could opt to trade down and accumulate more picks to address their roster needs. The draft is also expected to feature top wide receiver prospects like Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU’s Malik Nabers, and Washington’s Rome Odunze.

While offensive players are expected to dominate the early rounds, defensive standouts like Dallas Turner, Jared Verse, and Byron Murphy III are also poised to make an impact. Unfortunately for the Carolina Panthers, who finished with the worst record last season, they do not have a first-round pick to address their needs.

As the anticipation builds for the draft, football fans are eager to see how the top prospects will fare in the NFL and which teams will make bold moves to secure their future. Stay tuned for all the action on ABC, ESPN, or the NFL Network.