2024 NFL Draft reaction: Predicting Rookies of the Year, bounce-back teams, 2025 No. 1 overall pick and more

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. Months of speculation have given way to projecting the upcoming season and beyond. Rather than evaluating the prospects, attention turns to evaluating the situations they are walking into, as well as how they could impact the overall outlook of the regular and postseasons.

CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Chris Trapasso and I answered general takeaways from this past draft and gazed into our crystal ball in an effort to predict NFL honors and more. 

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1. Who had the most success during the 2024 NFL Draft?

Steelers

“Chicago may have had the most impactful draft with quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, but for the second consecutive year, I thought the Steelers did really well on a grander scale. They likely walked away with at least five starters, including three on the offensive line. They have two bigger running backs in Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, hired offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and signed quarterback Russell Wilson. They are built to run the ball downhill and then strategically target George Pickens on downfield attempts.” — Josh Edwards

Commanders

“This is a layup, but have to take the open lane to the basket on this one. The first five selections — Jayden Daniels, Johnny Newton, Mike Sainristil, Ben Sinnott and Luke McCaffrey — will all be major contributors to the rebuild in Washington.” — Chris Trapasso

2. Who had the worst/most underwhelming draft class?

Titans

“Carolina took some chances on project-type prospects, but its strategy was clear: Add offensive skill talent to support Bryce Young. Tennessee’s draft was more difficult to understand. It selected two…


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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2024-05-07 19:26:52

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