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Debating biggest team need vs. best value in Round 1: We made two draft picks at all 32 slots
Fill a need? Best player available? We played out both strategies for all 32 first-round slots in the 2024 NFL draft.
GMs love to trade up, but it's often a mistake: Why their reasoning doesn't match reality
NFL general managers often pat themselves on the back for draft trade-ups, but they're usually wrong.
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MORE DRAFT DISCUSSION
What we're hearing on the NFL draft one week out: Nabers over Harrison? First round for Penix?
Our experts have the latest buzz, including potential surprises in Round 1, late risers to watch and intel on the QB and WR classes.
Why the Cardinals, Marvin Harrison Jr. could be a perfect match
The Biletnikoff winner out of Ohio State could be the first wide receiver taken in the 2024 NFL draft.
DETROIT ROLLS OUT NEW JERSEYS
Detroit Lions' new threads include return of black uniform
Included with the new digs will be an alternate black jersey.
WILL HE COACH AGAIN?
Inside Bill Belichick's failed offseason job hunt
As the NFL has moved on from this year's firing-and-hiring cycle, two questions remain: Why is Bill Belichick suddenly and seemingly unemployable? And will he coach again?
Bill Belichick reveals to McAfee he's still studying film
'I DIDN'T WANT TO BE A HAS-BEEN AT AGE 35'
Meet Fred Zirkle, the 1969 Mr. Irrelevant who passed on the NFL to become a CEO
Zirkle was drafted in 1969 by the New York Jets with the 442nd pick, but he never showed up for training camp.
COMPARING CHECKS
UFL salaries vs. NFL stars' game checks: How fast 10 players make $54,000 on the field
UFL players make $50K per season, plus a $400 per week housing stipend. How long does it take NFL players to make that salary? We picked 10.
NFL NATION
A 'premium' proposition: Will Ravens allow another team to make a Lamar Jackson-like draft move?
Baltimore owns the No. 30 overall pick, and with two QB prospects projected to be taken late in the first round, the team could leverage for more draft capital.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Ideal landing spots for this year's top rookies
Liz Loza lists the ideal (and realistic) team fits in fantasy for some of her favorite rookies, like Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr.
BETTING ON FOOTBALL
2024 NFL draft betting: ESPN predictor props, picks, more
Seth Walder dives into the best betting props and picks to make using ESPN's Draft Day Predictor.
Top Headlines
- NFL: 'Insufficient evidence' to punish WR Flowers
- Bills' Allen: Diggs trade 'hard' but thankful for WR
- Chargers want 'attractive' offer for No. 5 pick
- NFL reinstates five players from gambling bans
- Broncos keep QB options open, won't 'force' pick
- Pats open to trading No. 3 pick but like QBs, too
- Commanders GM content staying with No. 2 pick
- Officiating chief Anderson steps aside in reorg
- Assessing the draft's quarterback class
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2024 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid's top 400 prospects
Jordan Reid finalized his ranking of the best 2024 draft prospects, going 400 players deep. Who makes the list?
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Three-round 2024 NFL mock draft: Kiper, Yates predict top 100 picks
Mel and Field trade pick projections across Days 1 and 2 of the draft, finding perfect fits for 100 of the best prospects in the class.
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2024 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 474 prospects
Matt Miller goes super deep with his final ranking of the top prospects in the 2024 class -- and lists a comp for the early-rounders.
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2024 NFL draft: Matching quarterbacks to teams in Round 1
Pick your NFL team and your quarterback prospects, and we will grade the fit -- and give the chances each pick could happen.
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Why don't more NFL prospects try to dictate landing spots?
In this era of athlete empowerment, why don't more top NFL prospects try to dictate where they go?
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NFL mock draft 2024 simulator: ESPN Analytics tool for 2024
ESPN Analytics has released the NFL Draft Day Predictor, which powers the 2024 mock draft simulator tool. Play GM of your favorite team now.
