NFL Draft 2024: Day 3 picks, live instant grades, trades, tracker, updates
The 2024 NFL Draft continues on Saturday in Detroit with rounds 4 through 7 in Day 3.
Thursday's first round included 19 offensive players in 32 picks. led by USC quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall selected by the Bears.
The Tennessee Titans selected Alabama's JC Latham with the No. 7 pick. Latham, who played at right tackle at Alabama, is expected to start out at left tackle to fill a years-long hole dating back to Taylor Lewan's departure.
The Titans then selected Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat with their lone pick in Day 2, at No. 38 overall in the second round.
Tennessee currently owns five picks in Day 3.
The third round begins at 11 a.m. CT Saturday. Follow along with our 2024 NFL Draft tracker and instant grades.
GENTRY ESTES: Tennessee Titans drafted a project in JC Latham because of trust in Bill Callahan
DAY 3 TARGETS: Who should Titans take on Day 3 of NFL draft 2024? Here are players to watch
2024 NFL Draft pick tracker
Day 3
Round 4
101. Carolina Panthers | Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
102. Denver Broncos (from Washington via Seattle) | Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
103. New England Patriots | Layden Robinson, OL, Texas A&M
104. Arizona Cardinals | Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, DB, Texas Tech
105. Los Angeles Chargers | Justin Eboigbe, DL, Alabama
106. Tennessee Titans | Cedric Gray, LB, UNC
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Cedric Gray at No. 106 in 2024 NFL Draft
107. New York Giants | Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
108. Minnesota Vikings | Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
109. Atlanta Falcons | Brandon Dorlus, DL, Oregon
110. New England Patriots (from Chicago via LA Chargers) | Javon Baker, WR, UCF
111. Green Bay Packers (from NY Jets) | Evan Williams, DB, Oregon
112. Las Vegas Raiders | Decamerion Richardson, DB, Mississippi State
113. Baltimore Ravens (from Denver via NY Jets) | Tez Walker, WR, UNC
114. Jacksonville Jaguars | Javon Foster, OL, Missouri
115. Cincinnati Bengals | Erick All, TE, Iowa
116. Jacksonville Jaguars (from New Orleans) | Jordan Jefferson, DT, LSU
117. Indianapolis Colts | Tanor Bortolini, OL, Wisconsin
118. Seattle Seahawks | Tyrice Knight, LB, UTEP
119. Pittsburgh Steelers | Mason McCormick, OL, South Dakota State
120. Miami Dolphins (from LA Rams via Pittsburgh and Philadelphia) | Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee
121. Seattle Seahawks (from Miami via Denver) | AJ Barner, TE, Michigan
122. Chicago Bears (from Philadelphia) | Tory Taylor, P, Iowa
123. Houston Texans (from Cleveland via Houston and Philadelphia) | Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
124. San Francisco 49ers (from Dallas) | Malik Mustapha, DB, Wake Forest
125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon
126. Detroit Lions (from Green Bay) | Giovanni Manu, OL, British Columbia
127. Philadelphia Eagles (from Houston) | Will Shipley, RB, Clemson
128. Buffalo Bills | Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky
129. San Francisco 49ers (from Detroit via Minnesota and NY Jets) | Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville
130. Baltimore Ravens | T.J. Tampa, DB, Iowa State
131. Kansas City Chiefs | Jared Wiley, TE, TCU
132. Detroit Lions (compensatory; from San Francisco via Philadelphia) | Sione Vaki, RB, Utah
133. Kansas City Chiefs (compensatory; from Buffalo) | Jaden Hicks, DB, Washington State
134. New York Jets (compensatory; from Baltimore) | Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
135. San Francisco 49ers | Jacob Cowing, WR, Arizona
Round 5
136. Seattle Seahawks (from Carolina via Cleveland and Denver) | Nehemiah Pritchett, DB, Auburn
137. Los Angeles Chargers (from New England) | Tarheeb Still, DB, Maryland
138. Arizona Cardinals | Xavier Thomas, EDGE, Clemson
139. Washington Commanders | Jordan Magee, LB, Temple
140. Los Angeles Chargers | Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
141. Buffalo Bills (from NY Giants via Carolina) | Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, C, Georgia
142. Indianapolis Colts (from Tennessee via Carolina) | Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State
143. Atlanta Falcons | JD Bertrand, LB, Notre Dame
144. Chicago Bears (from Chicago via Buffalo) | Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas
145. Denver Broncos (from NY Jets) | Kris Abrams-Draine, DB, Missouri
146. Tennessee Titans (from Minnesota via Philadelphia) | Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB, Louisville
147. Denver Broncos | Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame
148. Las Vegas Raiders | Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State
149. Cincinnati Bengals | Josh Newton, DB, TCU
150. New Orleans Saints | Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
151. Indianapolis Colts | Jaylon Carlies, DB, Missouri
152. Philadelphia Eagles (from Seattle via Washington) | Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
153. Jacksonville Jaguars | Deantre Prince, CB, Ole Miss
154. Los Angeles Rams | Brennan Jackson, EDGE, Washington State
155. Philadelphia Eagles (from Pittsburgh via LA Rams, Carolina and Indianapolis) | Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
156. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia via Arizona) | Jamari Thrash, WR, Louisville
157. Carolina Panthers (from Cleveland via Minnesota and NY Jets) | Chau Smith-Wade, DB, Washington State
158. Miami Dolphins | Mohamed Kamara, EDGE, Colorado State
159. Kansas City Chiefs (from Dallas) | Hunter Nourzad, C, Penn State
160. Buffalo Bills (from Green Bay) | Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB, Washington
161. Washington Commanders (from Tampa Bay via Philadelphia) | Dominique Hampton, DB, Washington
162. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston) | Christian Jones, OL, Texas
163. Green Bay Packers (from Buffalo) | Jacob Monk, OL, Duke
164. Indianapolis Cols (from Detroit) | Jaylin Simpson, DB, Auburn
165. Baltimore Ravens | Rasheen Ali, RB, Marshall
166. New York Giants (from San Francisco via Carolina) | Tyrone Tracy, RB, Purdue
167. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Kansas City via Minnesota) | Keilan Robinson, RB, Texas
168. Buffalo Bills (compensatory; from New Orleans via Green Bay) | Javon Solomon, EDGE, Troy
169. Green Bay Packers (compensatory) | Kitan Oladapo, DB, Oregon State
170. New Orleans Saints (compensatory) | Bub Means, WR, Pitt
171. New York Jets (compensatory; from Philadelphia) | Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State
172. Philadelphia Eagles (compensatory) | Trevor Keegan, OL, Michigan
173. New York Jets (compensatory; from Kansas City via San Francisco) | Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
174. Dallas Cowboys (compensatory) | Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
175. New Orleans Saints (compensatory) | Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas
176. New York Jets (compensatory; from San Francisco) | Qwan'tez Stiggers, CB
Round 6
177. Minnesota Vikings (from Carolina via Jacksonville) | Walter Rouse, OT, Oklahoma
178. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Arizona via Carolina) | Logan Lee, DT, Iowa
179. Seattle Seahawks (from Washington) | Sataoa Laumea, OL, Utah
180. New England Patriots | Marcellas Dial, DB, South Carolina
181. Los Angeles Chargers | Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy
182. Tennessee Titans (from Tennessee via Philadelphia) | Jha'Quan Jackson, WR, Tulane
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Jha'Quan Jackson at No. 182 in 2024 NFL Draft
183. New York Giants | Darius Muasau, LB, UCLA
184. Miami Dolphins (from Chicago) | Malik Washington, WR, Virginia
185. Philadelphia Eagles (from NY Jets) | Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
186. Atlanta Falcons (from Minnesota via Arizona) | Jase McClellan, RB, Alabama
187. Atlanta Falcons | Casey Washington, WR, Illinois
188. Houston Texans (from Las Vegas via New England and Minnesota) | Jamal Hill, LB, Oregon
189. Detroit Lions (from Denver via LA Rams, Buffalo and Houston) | Mekhi Wingo, DL, LSU
190. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans via Green Bay and NY Jets) | Dylan McMahon, OL, NC State
191. Arizona Cardinals (from Indianapolis) | Tejhaun Palmer, WR, UAB
192. Seattle Seahawks | DJ James, DB, Auburn
193. New England Patriots (from Jacksonville) | Joe Milton III, QB, Tennessee
194. Cincinnati Bengals | Tanner McLaughlin, TE, Arizona
195. Pittsburgh Steelers | Ryan Watts, DB, Texas
196. Los Angeles Rams | Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
197. Atlanta Falcons (from Cleveland) | Zion Logue, DL, Georgia
198. Miami Dolphins | Patrick McMorris, DB, Cal
199. New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia) | Khristian Boyd, DL, Northern Iowa
200. Carolina Panthers (from Dallas via Buffalo and Houston) | Jaden Crumedy, DL, Mississippi State
201. Indianapolis Colts (from Tampa Bay via Detroit and Philadelphia) | Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall
202. Green Bay Packers | Travis Glover, OL, Georgia State
203. Minnesota Vikings (from Houston via NY Jets, Cleveland and Denver) | Will Reichard, K, Alabama
204. Buffalo Bills | Tylan Grable, OL, UCF
205. Houston Texans (from Detroit) | Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville
206. Cleveland Browns (from Baltimore) | Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State
207. Seattle Seahawks (from San Francisco via Denver) | Michael Jerrell, OL, Findlay
208. Las Vegas Raiders (from Kansas City) | Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire
209. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Joshua Karty, K, Stanford
210. Detroit Lions (compensatory; from Philadelphia) | Christian Mahogany, OL, Boston College
211. Kansas City Chiefs (compensatory; from San Francisco) | Kamal Hadden, DB, Tennessee
212. Jacksonville Jaguars (compensatory) | Cam Little, K, Arkansas
213. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Jordan Whittington, WR, Texas
214. Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory) | Cedric Johnson, EDGE, Ole Miss
215. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory) | Jarrett Kingston, OL, USC
216. Dallas Cowboys (compensatory) | Ryan Flournoy, WR, Southeast Missouri State
217. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Beaux Limmer, OL, Arkansas
218. Baltimore Ravens (compensatory; from NY Jets) | Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky
219. Buffalo Bills (compensatory; from Green Bay) | Daequan Hardy, DB, Penn State
220. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (compensatory) | Elijah Klein, OL, UTEP
Round 7
221. Buffalo Bills (from Carolina via Tennessee and Kansas City) | Travis Clayton, OL, England
222. Washington Commanders | Javontae Jean-Baptiste, EDGE, Notre Dame
223. Las Vegas Raiders (from New England) | Trey Taylor, DB, Air Force
224. Cincinnati Bengals (from Arizona via Houston) | Daijahn Anthony, DB, Ole Miss
225. Los Angeles Chargers | Brendan Rice, WR, USC
226. Arizona Cardinals (from NY Giants) | Jaden Davis, CB, Miami (Fla.)
227. Cleveland Browns (from Tennessee) | Myles Harden, DB, South Dakota
228. Baltimore Ravens (from NY Jets) | Nick Samac, OL, Michigan State
229. Las Vegas Raiders (from Minnesota) | MJ Devonshire, DB, Pitt
230. Minnesota Vikings (from Atlanta via Cleveland and Arizona) | Michael Jurgens, OL, Wake Forest
231. New England Patriots (from Chicago) | Jaheim Bell, TE, Florida State
232. Minnesota Vikings (from Denver via San Francisco and Houston) | Levi Drake Rodriguez, DL, Texas A&M-Commerce
233. Dallas Cowboys (from Las Vegas) | Nathan Thomas, OL, Louisiana
234. Indianapolis Colts | Jonah Laulu, DL, Oklahoma
235. Denver Broncos (from Seattle) | Devaughn Vele, WR, Utah
236. Jacksonville Jaguars | Myles Cole, EDGE, Texas Tech
237. Cincinnati Bengals | Matt Lee, OL, Oregon
238. Houston Texans (from New Orleans) | Solomon Byrd, EDGE, USC
239. New Orleans Saints (from LA Rams via Denver) | Josiah Ezirim, OL, Eastern Kentucky
240. Carolina Panthers (from Pittsburgh) | Michael Barrett, LB, Michigan
241. Miami Dolphins | Tahj Washington, WR, USC
242. Tennessee Titans (from Philadelphia) | James Williams, DB/LB, Miami (Fla.)
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of James Williams at No. 242 in 2024 NFL Draft
243. Cleveland Browns | Jowon Briggs, DL, Cincinnati
244. Dallas Cowboys | Justin Rogers, DL, Auburn
245. Green Bay Packers | Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane
246. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Devin Culp, TE, Washington
247. Houston Texans | Marcus Harris, DT, Auburn
248. Kansas City Chiefs (from Buffalo) | C.J. Hanson, OL, Holy Cross
249. Houston Texans (from Detroit) | LaDarius Henderson, OL, Michigan
250. Baltimore Ravens | Sanoussi Kane, DB, Purdue
251. San Francisco 49ers | Tatum Bethune, LB, Florida State
252. Tennessee Titans (from Kansas City) | Jaylen Harrell, EDGE, Michigan
OUR GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of Jaylen Harrell at No. 252 in 2024 NFL Draft
253. Los Angeles Chargers (compensatory) | Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan
254. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | KT Leveston, OL, Kansas State
255. Green Bay Packers (compensatory) | Kalen King, CB, Penn State
256. Denver Broncos (compensatory; from NY Jets) | Nick Gargiulo, OL, South Carolina
257. New York Jets (compensatory) | Jaylen Key, DB, Alabama
Day 1
Round 1
1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina) | Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: I don't think Williams is a slam-dunk, sure-thing QB at No. 1 overall, but he is the clear top quarterback in this class. Williams' creativity in the modern NFL is so important, and his ability to layer and work in the pocket will improve because he'll get the coaching and experience. This won't be another Justin Fields, mainly because Williams will have better players around him.
2. Washington Commanders | Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: There is a path to Daniels becoming a top-10 quarterback if he learns to trust his eyes and arm over his legs, because every QB has to do that no matter the athlete. Washington had to get a QB, but it's a tough draft to be forced to go quarterback with the elite receivers and offensive linemen on the board.
3. New England Patriots | Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
Instant grade: B
Analysis: There is a lot of footwork refinement to be done, but from an arm talent standpoint, he compares favorably to the two quarterbacks selected ahead of him. We'll see if he starts from Day 1.
4. Arizona Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
Instant grade: A-plus
Analysis: The son of a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, Harrison is such a productive player who can get open when needed and can win at a high point. When it comes to the top three receivers, Harrison is the most well-rounded at this moment, and I really like the fit at Arizona and with Kyler Murray.
5. Los Angeles Chargers | Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Alt is going to be a very good player as he learns how to use his size to his advantage while also adding play strength. But who will play wide receiver for the Chargers? Two WR1s are left on the board.
6. New York Giants | Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Instant grade: A-plus
Analysis: In most drafts, Nabers would be the top receiver drafted. His YAC ability is as good as anyone in the league not named Tyreek Hill, and he has improved as a route runner.
7. Tennessee Titans | JC Latham, OT, Alabama
The grade: B-plus
Why? Latham is a road-grader offensive tackle that can move people in the run game and should fit the Titans' new offense. He played right tackle the last two seasons, and while some might complain about left vs. right, the Titans needed a right tackle and a left tackle. He needs to improve his angle and leverage awareness in pass protection, but once he's blocked a defender, that defender is blocked. A need was met here.
8. Atlanta Falcons | Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Penix, who will turn 24 next month, throws a nice ball and has some good film. I have some concerns about his off-script playmaking and durability. The value here is hard to explain; the pick is high value if it works out. Kirk Cousins is in Atlanta, so when will he play?
9. Chicago Bears | Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Instant grade: A-plus
Analysis: The draft has fallen perfectly for the Bears. Odunze is the superior 1-on-1 player of the top three receivers but can do anything asked of him. It's a very good fit with Caleb Williams, who now has Odunze, DJ Moore and Keenan Allen at receiver.
10. Minnesota Vikings (from NY Jets) | JJ McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: McCarthy will have to shoulder more of a load once he does play for the Vikings, but I do like that he will be playing for Kevin O'Connell. He's not going to wow with his arm strength and off-script plays, but he's got some ability there. Just how much, we'll find out.
TRADE: Minnesota traded the No. 11 overall pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Jets for No. 10 and No. 203 overall, per ESPN.
11. New York Jets (from Minnesota) | Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: From a potential standpoint, Fashanu has the highest ceiling. He's got elite size, but does not have great hand usage or a punch. Fashanu is an excellent athlete, but may need some time to sit and improve. We will see if he is allowed that time or learns on the job. My bet is the latter.
12. Denver Broncos | Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Instant grade: D
Analysis: The Broncos do not have the win-now type of roster that commands a value reach like this for the No. 6 QB in the draft. Nix is not a first-round prospect, struggling with consistency and accuracy. Sean Payton has a lot of work to do.
13. Las Vegas Raiders | Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Instant grade: A
Analysis: The Raiders get an elite prospect at No. 13 overall. Michael Mayer and Bowers is a good combination, and that is solidifying a strength. No QBs were available, and the Raiders opted against an offensive lineman among their needs.
14. New Orleans Saints | Taliese Fuaga, OL, Oregon State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Fuaga is another physical offensive lineman who can move defenders off the ball. Is he an NFL tackle? It's not likely to be his best position as a rookie.
15. Indianapolis Colts | Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Latu was a professional pass rusher playing in the Pac-12 the last two seasons with 300-level hand usage and a legitimate pass-rushing plan. He's a very good edge athlete too. He also returned from a medical retirement after a neck injury at Washington. Presuming there are no long-term issues, I really like this pick.
16. Seattle Seahawks | Byron Murphy, DT, Texas
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Murphy's tape was some of the most fun to watch during the pre-draft process. Murphy fires off the ball and refuses to be blocked. Watching Big 12 offensive lines against him was a lopsided affair. He is a pure disruptor from his first day as a pro.
17. Minnesota Vikings (from Jacksonville) | Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
Instant grade: A
Analysis: I thought Turner being a top-10 pick was a reach, and this point in the first round makes a lot more sense. Turner can turn speed to power off the edge very effectively, but he needs to add more pass-rush moves to be a complete game-wrecker. He has big-money potential.
TRADE: Jacksonville traded the No. 17 overall pick to Minnesota for the No. 23 overall pick, a 2024 fifth-round pick, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick, per ESPN.
18. Cincinnati Bengals | Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Mims is a massive human being who is capable of playing tackle at a good level in the NFL. It may take a season or two of good coaching and work to get Mims there, but he is a prototypical franchise tackle from a length, size and athleticism standpoint.
19. Los Angeles Rams | Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Verse is considered by most as a high-floor player but with a lower ceiling due to his size and athleticism. I don't care. He is a consistent game wrecker who plays heavier than he is and is very active. If he continues to improve his hand usage and pass-rush understanding, he will reach 10+ sacks in a season soon.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers | Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Fautanu has the footwork to be a capable offensive tackle in the NFL. I grew to like him more the more I watched his 2023 film. He wasn't my favorite tackle prospect or interior lineman available though.
21. Miami Dolphins | Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Robinson's elite 40 time shows up off the edge on film. But he doesn't have many pass-rush moves available right now, and he spends too many plays getting off the ground when a move doesn't work out. There is a lot of work to do, but he has good tools you can't teach. Cliché, I know.
22. Philadelphia Eagles | Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Mitchell had a good pre-draft process and is a great athlete with good build for a cornerback. He also has good ball skills. But I don't think Mitchell has the coverage ability to be a first-round pick, and there were better cornerback options on the board.
23. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Cleveland via Houston and Minnesota) | Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Thomas is a speedy receiver that is an underrated route runner and a very good athlete. He'll fit well in Jacksonville, where he and Christian Kirk should fit together.
24. Detroit Lions (from Dallas) | Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Instant grade: A
Analysis: My CB1 in this draft, Arnold is an aggressive man-coverage corner whose performance against LSU in 2023 was fun to watch. Arnold ran a little slower than the other top corners in the class, but it doesn't show on film.
25. Green Bay Packers | Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Green Bay needed to add on the offensive line, and I like Jordan Morgan more than most as a versatile player. I like his balance and technique blocking off the edge, and my money is on him being able to play tackle in the NFL. Get him on the field anywhere on the offensive line, Packers.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Graham Barton, OL, Duke
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Tampa Bay needed an interior lineman and drafted my favorite iOL in this draft. Tampa announced Barton as a center, though he played at left tackle in 2023. He can move to the second level as good as anyone in the draft, and he's another lineman who puts people on the ground with regularity. Once Barton engages with a defender, that defender is blocked.
27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston) | Darius Robinson, DL, Missouri
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Robinson lacked consistency and top-level athleticism to pinpoint a role in which he would thrive in the NFL as a rookie at 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds. But if the consistency improves, he can find the field at Arizona soon enough.
28. Kansas City Chiefs (from Buffalo) | Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: On one hand, Worthy should get a very good opportunity to play a lot. But Worthy shouldn't be pigeon-holed as a Mecole Hardman or Kadarius Toney type. He can do more than that as an improving route runner, though he'll be able to work in the Chiefs' short-passing and screen game too. The Bills allowed the Chiefs to trade up and select the fastest player in NFL Combine history at 4.21 seconds.
TRADE: The Bills traded No. 28, No. 133 (fourth round) and No. 248 overall (seventh round) to the Chiefs for picks No. 32, No. 95 (third round) and No. 221 overall (seventh round).
29. Dallas Cowboys (from Detroit) | Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Guyton is another prototypical tackle, but he needs to add play strength and experience. Dallas needed an offensive tackle, and Guyton is the last available in the second tier.
30. Baltimore Ravens | Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: From a traits standpoint, Wiggins can wow with speed and athleticism. He's a willing and aggressive cover corner who fits Baltimore's defense.
31. San Francisco 49ers | Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Pearsall is an inside-out receiver that should help the 49ers own the middle of the field with speed and precise route running.
32. Carolina Panthers (from Kansas City via Buffalo) | Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Legette was a one-season contributor at South Carolina, where he broke out for a 1,000-yard season on a South Carolina offense that otherwise struggled to move the ball. Legette has some refinement needed, and there were other receivers available that are more developed as route runners. But receiver was a clear need in Carolina.
TRADE: The Bills traded No. 32 and No. 200 overall (sixth round) to the Panthers for the No. 33 and No. 141 overall picks.
Day 2
Round 2
33. Buffalo Bills (from Carolina) | Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Coleman is not a receiver that can work in every offense, and we'll see if Buffalo is a place for Coleman to thrive. He's going to be better when able to work through the middle of the field. He'll be able to work in a phone booth on jump balls too, but there will be more consistency in middle-of-the-field YAC at his size. Florida State didn't always feature him like that.
34. Los Angeles Chargers (from New England) | Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: McConkey won't wow getting off the bus, but he has excellent speed and underrated YAC ability. We'll see if he can work all across the formation at LA, who needed receivers after losing Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
35. Atlanta Falcons (from Arizona) | Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Orhorhoro is a solid defensive tackle and a likely 3-technique who can use his hands and provides some pass rush. But he wasn't the best option on the board and needs to be more consistent.
36. Washington Commanders | Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Newton has some of the best film among defensive linemen. He was able to ease his way through some snaps at Illinois, something he won't be able to do in the NFL, but he can also turn it on and wreck plays. High ceiling player.
37. New England Patriots (from LA Chargers) | Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Instant grade: C
Analysis: This is early for Polk, who is not explosive enough to be an effective player against man coverage on the outside.
38. Tennessee Titans | T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
THE GRADE: Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of T'Vondre Sweat at No. 38 in 2024 NFL Draft
39. Los Angeles Rams (from NY Giants via Carolina) | Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: I think Fiske will be solid, steady defensive tackle with good energy and effort. But to trade a 2025 second round pick up to get him? That's not good value at all.
40. Philadelphia Eagles (from Chicago via Washington) | Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Instant grade: A
Analysis: If the health checks out, this is a tremendous fit of value, team and player. DeJean will be able to be a flexible defensive back all across the Eagles defense as they regain some of the complexity in their defense after an ugly 2023 for the secondary. DeJean has very good instincts and should be able to run with most receivers, though we'll see how many 1-on-1 physical battles he'll be able to win.
41. New Orleans Saints (from NY Jets via Green Bay) | Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: McKinstry's medicals are a question mark, but his talent is not. How healthy was he in 2023? It was not a step forward for him after a very good 2022 season. But if he can get healthy, he should be able to fit nicely in New Orleans' aggressive defense.
42. Houston Texans (from Minnesota) | Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Instant grade: C
Analysis: I worry Lassiter isn't technically refined enough to make up for his speed and athleticism. Is he a cornerback in the NFL?
43. Arizona Cardinals (from Atlanta) | Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
Instant grade: B
Analysis: He'll need to improve his instincts in a phone booth, but he should be able to grow into a solid NFL cornerback with good physical tools.
44. Las Vegas Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Powers-Johnson's athleticism and ability to move up to the second level are top-notch among the linemen in this draft. If he shows good play strength, he will be one of the best centers in the league very soon.
45. Green Bay Packers (from Denver via New Orleans) | Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Cooper has very good athleticism for a linebacker and is good playing downhill (17 TFL last season). He'll need to improve some instinctual aspects of his game to be a true centerpiece of the defense, but I trust that he'll get there for the Packers. I like the pick.
46. Carolina Panthers (from Indianapolis) | Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Carolina picks Brooks, a good runner who plays bigger than his size but is coming off a torn ACL last November. Presume the Panthers liked his medicals six months out of that injury, but this is more about the needs across the roster not being met in the second round.
47. New York Giants (from Seattle) | Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Nubin has some good traits, but the lack of straight-line speed probably limits Nubin to non-high safety responsibilities.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars | Maason Smith, DT, LSU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Smith is a first-round talent but didn't show a lot of consistency on film and struggled to stay on the field at LSU with injuries. If his body allows and his motor runs all the time, Smith could be a Pro Bowl-level player. But that's a big if.
49. Cincinnati Bengals | Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Jenkins isn't the overwhelming force that his father, the former All-Pro nose tackle for the Panthers and Jets, was as a pro. He's a solid technical player with good strength. Can he provide any pass rush in the NFL?
50. Washington Commanders (from New Orleans via Philadelphia) | Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Sainristil shows good awareness and should be a very good slot defender despite his size.
51. Pittsburgh Steelers | Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Frazier is another "once he's blocked you, you're blocked" interior lineman. He'll struggle on film with diagnosing rushes and picking them up, but this is a very Steelers pick. They've made out well in improving the offensive line this week.
52. Indianapolis Colts (from LA Rams) | AD Mitchell, WR, Texas
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Mitchell slipped from being a borderline first-round player to a mid second-rounder amid reports questioning his coachability. Mitchell might be the best high-point receiver in the draft who will need to work on route running. The Colts need him to be an outside receiver.
53. Washington Commanders (from Philadelphia) | Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Sinnott is the TE2 and could command 50+ catches early in his career as a solid route-runner and a physical YAC player. I like this for Jayden Daniels.
54. Cleveland Browns | Michael Hall, DT, Ohio State
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: The highlights for Hall are as good as any top-50 player, but the production and the consistency is not there. He had a good pre-draft process, but the production needs to show up. He has shown good explosion off the ball and hand usage, but it comes and goes.
55. Miami Dolphins | Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Paul will struggle with speed off the edge and counter moves in pass protection given his lack of balance early in his career. He can adequately move defenders in the run game, but edge protection is a question mark.
56. Dallas Cowboys | Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: For an edge rusher in the MAC to be selected in the top two rounds, there needed to be more production and dominance for a guy that relies on physicality over athleticism. How Dallas uses him will dictate whether this pick can work out for team and player. There is still more progression for Kneeland, but his ceiling is limited by the athleticism.
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: I'll stop short of calling Braswell a project, but it's going to take time to turn his burst and length into a three-down defender.
58. Green Bay Packers | Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Bullard shouldn't be in position to handle speedy vertical routes but can be an interesting piece in the middle of the Packers defense and as a big nickel. A good downhill defensive player.
59. Houston Texans | Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: I liked Fisher more than most of the other possible Day 2 tackles. He's not a finished product, but Fisher shows the capability to handle edge speed and counters. Some of the hand placement and hand-eye coordination needs refining, but second-round picks at tackle shouldn't be expected to play Day 1.
60. Buffalo Bills | Cole Bishop, S, Utah
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Bishop fits the kind of physical, productive safety type that Sean McDermott has implemented in Buffalo. Bishop could play Year 1.
61. Detroit Lions | Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: If you love physical corners, you'll like Rakestraw. The Mizzou corner will be a problem for receivers on most non-vertical routes. It's a battle, one he usually wins when not flagged.
62. Baltimore Ravens | Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Rosengarten's eventual NFL home should be at guard, where his good punch and physical ability will give him a better opportunity to play for a while.
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco) | Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: The Chiefs again use draft capital to try and find a tackle for the future. Suamataia is very much like Blake Fisher, a guy with good traits and good film at times but will need to improve consistency and technique before he plays in front of Patrick Mahomes.
64. San Francisco 49ers (from Kansas City) | Renardo Green, CB, Florida State
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Green plays best in man coverage and will be similarly physical as Rakestraw. Among outside corners still available, this makes sense.
Round 3
65. New York Jets (from Carolina) | Malachi Corley, WR, WKU
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Corley rose during the pre-draft process and will be dynamic in space.
66. Arizona Cardinals | Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Benson will be a fine ball-carrier but doesn't bring a ton of explosiveness to the next level.
67. Washington Commanders | Brandon Coleman, OL, TCU
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Coleman waits and absorbs too often in pass protection but shows solid hand punch and physical push when engaged. He just needs to get it all together.
68. New England Patriots | Caedan Wallace, OT, Penn State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Wallace absorbs too much on the edge as the right tackle at Penn State, but is otherwise technically solid.
69. Los Angeles Chargers | Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
Instant grade: A
Analysis: Speed and instincts show up on film, and Colson is going to play a long time for his college coach as an off-ball middle linebacker.
70. New York Giants | Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Phillips will likely be a primary slot corner at the next level, but shows physical play and route awareness. A solid pick.
71. Arizona Cardinals (from Tennessee) | Isaiah Adams, OL, Illinois
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Adams struggled often with his feet and upper body working in sync, but should fare OK as a guard with some work.
72. Carolina Panthers (from NY Jets) | Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: I can see Wallace filling into the Frankie Luvu role as a playmaking, downhill linebacker with the height-weight-speed he brings to the table. Maybe not Year 1, but eventually.
73. Dallas Cowboys (from Minnesota via Detroit) | Cooper Beebe, OL, Kansas State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Beebe might struggle inside against longer defenders in pass protection, but is a physical guard.
74. Atlanta Falcons | Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Trice is an effort over athleticism player who will need to be an excellent technician to play a while in the NFL.
75. Chicago Bears | Kiran Amegadjie, OL, Yale
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Amegadjie is a pick for 2026, not for next season. He has good physical traits but needs coaching and time.
76. Denver Broncos | Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: It's hard to watch how active Elliss is on film and not think that he can't carve out a role despite his lack of prototypical height-weight-speed. I get the bet here.
77. Las Vegas Raiders | Delmar Glaze, OT, Maryland
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Can Glaze play across the OL? That's how he will stay on the roster with some durability and athleticism questions. He'll need to be versatile.
78. Houston Texans (from Seattle via Washington and Philadelphia) | Calen Bullock, S, USC
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Bullock has the look at 6-foot-2, and it'll be interesting to see how Houston uses him. He is a likely downhill safety who will need to cover tight ends at this level.
79. Indianapolis Colts (from Jacksonville via Atlanta and Arizona) | Matt Goncalves, OL, Pitt
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Goncalves' versatility should help him on a Cots OL that needs it.
80. Cincinnati Bengals | Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Some metrics-based analysts loved Burton as a route runner and producer on the field. There were reports of off-field concerns from teams during the pre-draft process.
81. Seattle Seahawks (from New Orleans via Denver) | Christian Haynes, OL, UConn
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: If Mike Vrabel was a head coach in the NFL right now, this is the kind of player I think he'd pound the table for in the third round. Haynes isn't the prototype, but he's a physical blocker who is better than given credit for as a second-level blocker. Good production at UConn.
82. Arizona Cardinals (from Indianapolis) | Tip Reiman, TE, Illinois
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Reiman is a height-weight-speed pick that will need time to contribute as a catcher and blocker.
83. Los Angeles Rams | Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Corum's production and toughness is obvious, but he had a lot of used mileage at Michigan and is a limited athlete. He won't be a home-run hitter, but can fit a role.
84. Pittsburgh Steelers | Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: I wanted to like Wilson more than I did while watching his senior season. and maybe that's a function of being at Michigan. He'll work fine in the slot for the Steelers. This is good value at 84.
85. Cleveland Browns | Zak Zinter, OL, Michigan
Instant grade: C-plus
Analysis: Zinter is resigned to interior lineman versatility, and he'll need to be technically proficient as a pro.
86. San Francisco 49ers (from Philadelphia via Houston, Indianapolis and Philadelphia) | Dominick Puni, OL, Kansas
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: If Puni shows he can handle NFL-level pass rushers, this could be a great value. At worst, he's a physical and versatile offensive lineman. He loves to hit.
87. Dallas Cowboys | Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
Instant grade: C-minus
Analysis: Liufau was a five-year college player with OK production in 2023. Special teams is his likely rookie-year contribution.
88. Green Bay Packers | MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Lloyd will need to be more consistent in the NFL, and there is an injury history. But it's hard to bet against his talent with the ability to make tacklers miss.
89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tykee Smith, DB, Georgia
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Versatility and playmaking. I know that's short and sweet, but that's Smith's game and it's what Tampa usually values in the secondary.
90. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston) | Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: I'm surprised Jones, with the good length and speed, lasted this long. As a zone outside corner, Jones is a good fit with some coaching.
91. Green Bay Packers (from Buffalo) | Ty'Ron Hopper, LB, Missouri
Instant grade: B-minus
Analysis: Hopper's pre-draft saw him move into Day 2, but I'm not sure what his role is in the NFL. He should contribute in all special teams as a rookie.
92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Detroit) | Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: I'm not sure why McMillan hasn't gotten the benefit of the doubt by being in Washington's spread system. McMillan should be able to play inside-out for Tampa. A good depth add.
93. Baltimore Ravens | Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: The Ravens like picking traits in Day 2, and Isaac qualifies.
94. Philadelphia Eagles (from San Francisco) | Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
Instant grade: C
Analysis: Can't say I watched too much Southland Conference football, but Hunt's potential exceeds his college production.
95. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City) | DeWayne Carter, DL, Duke
Instant grade: A-minus
Analysis: Carter has long been Duke's best defensive lineman. He's the opposite of the previous pick, where his production speaks for his game as a viable interior pass rusher.
96. Jacksonville Jaguars (compensatory) | Jarrian Jones, DB, Florida State
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Jones is likely more suited as a slot defender.
97. Cincinnati Bengals (compensatory) | McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Jackson fills a role as a two-down defensive tackle.
98. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory; from Philadelphia) | Payton Wilson, LB, NC State
Instant grade: B-plus
Analysis: Wilson was asked to do a lot in NC State's defense last year and made a lot of plays. The Butkus Award winner has a lengthy injury history and a lengthy on-field track record as an off-ball. downhill linebacker.
99. Los Angeles Rams (compensatory) | Kamren Kinchens, DB, Miami (Fla.)
Instant grade: B
Analysis: The Rams have gone four-for-four on valuing college production. Kinchens can play safety or inside slot.
100. Washington Commanders (compensatory; from San Francisco) | Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
Instant grade: B
Analysis: Christian's brother did well in the pre-draft workouts, and the production was solid despite playing the position for only two seasons. Good size too. A potential good value with special teams ability too.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NFL Draft tracker: Live Day 3 results, grades of picks so far