Caleb Williams was selected first overall by the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft was held in Detroit this year and contained no major surprises. As expected, the quarterback, passed by the USC Trojans, Caleb Williams was taken in the first position by the Chicago Bears.

Two other QBs were selected after him: Jayden Daniels (LSU) of the Washington Commanders) and Drake Maye (North Carolina) of the New England Patriots beginning the post-Bill Belichik era.

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (whose father had a successful career with the Indianapolis Colts at the same position) was the first non-quarterback selected, fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals. The main surprise came from the Atlanta Falcons. They made a trade to move up to eighth in this first round and take a quarterback, Michael Penix Jr (Washington). In a surprising decision since the Georgia franchise has already signed a quarterback during the offseason, Kirk Cousins ​​has signed a four-year contract with $100 million guaranteed. The latter would also be quite annoyed by this pick when an offensive reinforcement (lineman, receiver, etc.) could have been recruited instead.

Two other quarterbacks, 6 overall, were taken in the first round and in the first 12 picks since JJ McCarthy (Michigan), joins the Minnesota Vikings (10th pick) and Bo Nix (Oregon) will go to the Denver Broncos (12th pick ).

Finally, note that the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, have regained receiver Xavier Worthy who has the distinction of setting a new record during the “scout combine” (the physical tests of future drafteers) on the 40-yard dash starting covered about 4”21.