NFL draft picks 2024: Tracker, analysis for every pick from second and third rounds
The first round of the 2024 NFL draft provided a wild night, quarterbacks and offensive players flying off the board at an unprecedented clip – no selection more stunning than the Falcons' decision to take Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick.
Such theatrics were hard to top Friday, when Rounds 2 and 3 were conducted in downtown Detroit, but more surprises were most definitely in store – especially with teams like the Bills, Texans and Browns finally getting to choose their first players of this draft.
USA TODAY Sports tracked and analyzed every selection from No. 33 overall to 100, which marked the conclusion of Day 2:
2024 NFL draft tracker: Second-round picks
33. Buffalo Bills (from Carolina Panthers): WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
If not for a 4.6 40 time at the scouting combine, the All-ACC selection probably would have easily been a first-rounder. But his game speed seems to belie his timed speed, and his size (6-3, 213) is also an asset – particularly with contested catches. And with the departures of WRs Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, Coleman could quickly emerge as WR1, albeit for a passing game that could be dominated by tight ends.
34. Los Angeles Chargers (from New England Patriots): WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia
The Bolts trade up to address the departures of starting WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. McConkey should provide QB Justin Herbert with a reliable option either outside or from the slot, where he could maybe best complement 2023 first-rounder Quentin Johnston, who struggled as a rookie. On the small side (6-0, 186), McConkey offers sub-4.4 speed and quickness and is a plus route runner with return ability. Back and ankle injuries limited him to nine games last season. He is not related to former Giants WR Phil McConkey.
35. Atlanta Falcons (from Arizona Cardinals): DT Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
He had nine sacks and 16 tackles for loss over the past two years for the Tigers. Orhorhoro could succeed Grady Jarrett in a year while playing behind him and David Onyemata and refining his craft in the interim for a defense that needs to generate more pressure. A bit unpolished, Orhorhoro is definitely a good athlete, the 6-4, 294-pounder running a sub-4.9 40 at the combine.
36. Washington Commanders: DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
The Big Ten’s 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, who's 6-2 and 304 pounds, is strong, tough, twitchy and certainly disruptive enough to make an impact right away. Does his arrival signal Jonathan Allen or Daron Payne could be moving on?
37. Patriots (from Chargers): WR Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington
Rome Odunze’s wingman with the Huskies, Polk is more than Robin – accumulating 69 grabs for 1,159 yards and nine TDs for the national champion runners-up. The size (6-1, 203) and 4.5 speed should make him a fixture in three-receiver sets ... and maybe even rookie QB Drake Maye's primary target in Foxborough.
38. Tennessee Titans: DT T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
The Big 12 defensive player of the year, they don't come much bigger than the 6-5, 366-pounder. His weight and a recent DWI arrest didn't help Sweat during the pre-draft process, but the man can still plug a hole. And he'll likely help Pro Bowl DT Jeffery Simmons penetrate even more effectively. Not much of a pass rusher himself, Sweat had five sacks in five years with the Longhorns.
39. Los Angeles Rams (from New York Giants via Panthers): DT Braden Fiske, Florida State
A highly athletic interior disruptor − no, he's not Aaron Donald – Fiske should help fellow rookie and ex-Seminoles DE Jared Verse plug that sizable void on LA's line. Fiske was one of the combine's stars, running a 4.78 40 at 6-4, 292 pounds. He had six sacks in his only season with FSU after transferring from Western Michigan.
40. Philadelphia Eagles (from Chicago Bears via Commanders): DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
A souped-up athlete and 2023 All-American who was named the Big Ten's top defensive back last season, DeJean can play pretty much anywhere in the secondary and can also help as a punt returner. He ran a 4.43 40 at a personal workout earlier this month, apparently nicely recovered from last November's broken leg. Could play a lot of slot and safety in Philly.
41. New Orleans Saints (from New York Jets via Green Bay Packers): CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
A two-time All-SEC selection who went through his pro day paces on a broken foot – running a sub-4.5 40 in the process – he's got first-round ability and, certainly, toughness. Doesn't turn the ball over much with just two INTs in three seasons for Bama. Over three seasons, he only surrendered three TD passes.
42. Houston Texans (from Minnesota Vikings): CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
Could be a nickel in what's shaping up as a deep secondary in Houston, though didn't play much in the slot for the Dawgs. A 4.65 40 time at his pro day is a red flag, but his grittiness is not.
43. Cardinals (from Falcons): CB Max Melton, Rutgers
Picked off eight passes in three years for the Scarlet Knights. With 4.39 speed, the 5-11, 187-pounder could show up in Arizona as the Cards' top corner, and his aggressiveness should translate well to a young defense.
44. Las Vegas Raiders: OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
The 2023 Rimington Trophy winner as the country’s best college center, "JPJ" – he excels as a run and pass blocker – might shift to guard for Vegas. He only allowed three pressures in three years with the Ducks.
45. Packers (from Denver Broncos via Saints): LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
An All-American in 2023, the do-it-all off-ball linebacker should be quite a chess piece for a new-look Green Bay defense. Cooper had eight sacks and 17 TFLs last season but is just as comfortable in coverage or stopping the run.
46. Panthers (from Indianapolis Colts): RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas
Explosive runner who had 1,425 yards and 11 TDs from scrimmage in 2023, averaging 6.7 yards per touch. Might have been a first-round pick had he not torn an ACL last November. Relatively low usage (266 touches in three seasons) could be a boon moving forward. Could unseat Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders atop Carolina's depth chart.
47. Giants (from Seattle Seahawks): S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota
A team that lost Xavier McKinney in free agency gets perhaps this draft's best safety. Nubin had 12 INTs over the past three years. Usually a center fielder, he can also defend from the slot.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars: DT Maason Smith, LSU
Could reach estimable potential as he joins a Jags line that also just welcomed veteran DT Arik Armstead and has Josh Allen and Travon Walker on the edges. Smith should be another who can slice through the gaps and disrupt a pocket.
49. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Kris Jenkins, Michigan
One of the leaders of the Wolverines' championship season, the son of the former NFL star of the same name gets a chance to spotlight his own in Cincy. With B.J. Hill and Joseph Ossai, pretty good rotation forming here.
50. Commanders (from Saints via Eagles): DB Mike Sainristil, Michigan
Could be this year's premier nickel, the converted receiver picking off six passes in 2023. The All-American's reputation as a leader should be a nice fit for a rebooting defense in D.C.
51. Pittsburgh Steelers: C Zach Frazier, West Virginia
They continue to remake their offensive line with an All-Big 12 performer and former wrestler from just across the border. Frazier and fellow rookie Troy Fautanu join a front five that added OT Broderick Jones last year. Expect this team to run more and more effectively in 2023.
52. Colts (from Rams via Panthers): WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
He should immediately form a nice tandem with Michael Pittman Jr. as reliable targets for second-year QB Anthony Richardson. Mitchell has Velcro hands, postseason bona fides, size (6-2, 205) and exceptional speed (4.34 40 time). A Georgia transfer, Mitchell found the end zone 11 times during his only season with the Longhorns.
53. Commanders (from Eagles): TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
The two-time All-Big 12 stud had 49 catches for 676 yards last year, but is also an effective blocker – a nice suite of traits when you're charged with helping a fellow rookie (Jayden Daniels) at quarterback.
54. Cleveland Browns: DT Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State
They're finally on the board after paying off their Deshaun Watson debt. And Cleveland adds a plus athlete who could capture his potential on an elite defense featuring 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Hall's 6-3, 290-pound frame and quickness could make him a terror in DC Jim Schwartz's scheme.
55. Miami Dolphins: OT Patrick Paul, Houston
The first-team All-Big 12 blocker could be the successor to veteran LT Terron Armstead and might need a year to prepare for that job. At 6-8 and 331 pounds, Paul's specialty in three years on the left side for the Cougars was pass protection.
56. Dallas Cowboys: DE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
Dallas continues to invest in the trenches after getting raided there during free agency. Kneeland displays the athleticism of a former tight end if also the inexperience of a relative newcomer to the D-line. He averaged 3½ sacks and 9.3 TFLs over the past three seasons.
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OLB Chris Braswell, Alabama
A nice addition to the pass rush following the departure of Shaq Barrett. Braswell had eight sacks and 10½ TFLs last season. The 6-3, 251-pounder posted a 4.6 40 at the combine.
58. Packers: DB Javon Bullard, Georgia
Picked off four passes the past two seasons but can also make a mess in the backfield. Can line up anywhere in the secondary.
59. Texans: OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame
A right tackle for the Irish opposite Joe Alt, the 6-6, 310-pounder could displace struggling vet Tytus Howard in H-Town given the priority to protect QB C.J. Stroud.
60. Bills: S Cole Bishop, Utah
Buffalo goes to the back line after breaking up its Jordan Poyer/Micah Hyde tandem. Bishop can be a disruptor whether defending the pass or run.
61. Detroit Lions: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
The NFC North champs continue to load up at corner after drafting Terrion Arnold on Thursday and trading for Carlton Davis III. Rakestraw's physical style should play nicely in Motown.
62. Baltimore Ravens: OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington
Another Husky off the board, this one could be ticketed for right tackle in Baltimore following the trade of Morgan Moses to the Jets. Rosengarten grades much better in pass pro than as a run blocker.
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers): OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
Could get a shot at what's essentially a vacant left tackle job with 2023 starter Donovan Smith unsigned. Suamataia (6-5, 326), who surrendered just two sacks in two years with the Cougars, might also be a valuable swing option given the struggles of RT Jawaan Taylor last season.
64. 49ers (from Chiefs): CB Renardo Green, Florida State
He mostly plays wide but could compete for snaps in nickel packages after breaking up 14 passes last season. Big (6-0, 186) and tenacious with sub-4.5 speed, he could be a fixture here for some time.
2024 NFL draft tracker: Third-round picks
65. Jets (from Panthers): WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
The NYJ trade up to the top of Round 3 for the two-time All-Conference USA star and "YAC King," who has been widely compared to Deebo Samuel – both due to his size (5-11, 215) and ability to make huge plays after the catch. Corley averaged 90 receptions, 11 TDs and more than 1,100 yards as a receiver over the past two seasons and, like Samuel, occasionally takes direct handoffs. Corley will probably have to expand his route-running prowess, but little question he can make things happen right away, especially between WRs Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams.
66. Cardinals: RB Trey Benson, Florida State
Big (6-0, 216), fast (4.39 40 time) and productive (2,267 yards and 24 TDs from scrimmage over past two seasons). While at Oregon, he tore his ACL, MCL, lateral meniscus, medial meniscus and hamstring in practice late in the 2020 season. Should immediately take some load off James Conner.
67. Commanders: OL Brandon Coleman, TCU
Whether at guard or tackle, the 6-5, 313-pounder should upgrade the blocking in front of Daniels in 2024. Yet another team captain as Washington seems to be loading up on character.
68. Patriots: OT Caedan Wallace, Penn State
New England has an opening on the left side following the departure of Trent Brown, though Wallace played on the right side for the Nittany Lions.
69. Chargers: LB Junior Colson, Michigan
The Wolverine backer reunites with HC Jim Harbaugh in LA. A multi-tooled defender, the 6-2, 238-pounder should immediately compete for a starting role in this defense while spreading Harbaugh's philosophy.
70. Giants: CB Andru Phillips, Kentucky
Good athlete and a confident one, who will compete out wide or inside. He'll also take on assignments from slot receivers to tight ends.
71. Cardinals (from Titans): G Isaiah Adams, Illinois
Could compete for starting job straight away given suspect blocking in front of QB Kyler Murray. He gave up nine sacks mostly as a tackle last year for the Illini and seems destined to go inside in the NFL. Good run blocker.
72. Panthers (from Jets): LB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky
Could be a replacement for Frankie Luvu in Charlotte given his superior athleticism but needs to bring a lot of refinement to his game.
73. Cowboys (from Lions through Vikings): G Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
More reinforcements for an offensive line that needs them. Beebe could play guard or center depending on how things shake out here, especially if first-rounder Tyler Guyton isn't ready to play.
74. Falcons: DE Bralen Trice, Washington
He had 18 sacks and 28½ TFLs in three years with the Huskies, production that would be welcome given Atlanta's perennial deficiency there. High-effort defender if not the best athlete.
75. Bears: OT Kiran Amegadjie, Yale
Don't count the Ivy League background against him. He's got the athleticism to play in the NFL but may need a redshirt year in order to calibrate to the competition.
76. Broncos: LB Jonah Elliss, Utah
If he can stay healthy, should juice a pass rush that hasn't been the same since OLB Von Miller's departure. Elliss had a dozen sacks in 2023.
77. Raiders: OT Delmar Glaze, Maryland
The 6-4, 315-pounder could get a shot at right tackle but must improve his run blocking as Las Vegas continues to build up its front line.
78. Texans (from Seahawks via Commanders and Eagles): DB Calen Bullock, USC
Houston continues to stock its secondary with versatile players. Bullock split his time between the slot and safety and picked off nine passes in three seasons.
79. Colts (from Jaguars via Falcons and Cardinals): OT Matt Goncalves, Pittsburgh
Could be a swing tackle here, though his strength might also signal a move inside. Didn't surrender a sack the past two seasons.
80. Bengals: WR Jermaine Burton, Alabama
Cincinnati brings in a pass catcher with Tee Higgins demanding a trade and Tyler Boyd no longer on the roster. Fifteen of Burton's 79 catches over the past two years produced a TD. Ran a 4.45 40 in Indy.
81. Seahawks (from Saints via Broncos): G Christian Haynes, Connecticut
A 6-3, 317-pounder should immediately compete for a starting post amid a Seattle line in shambles.
82. Cardinals (from Colts): TE Tip Reiman, Illinois
Versatile player who might be destined for dirty work behind emergent TE Trey McBride.
83. Rams: RB Blake Corum, Michigan
A two-time All-American and Wolverines legend with a school record 58 rushing TDs (27 in 2023). He’s not big (5-8, 205) or especially fast (4.53 40 time) for his position but has good vision. He can handle an extensive workload and keep the chains moving and obviously knows how to find pay dirt once in the red zone. Will take some load off RB Kyren Williams, who missed five games in 2023.
84. Steelers: WR Roman Wilson, Michigan
The Wolverines’ big-play guy in recent years courtesy of 4.4 speed, a run-heavy offense still limited his opportunities (48 catches for 789 yards and 12 TDs in 2023). Though Wilson (5-11, 185) often operated from the slot, he’s a premier deep threat, yet will probably need to expand his route tree in offensive schemes that will demand more than he had to provide at Michigan. But with Diontae Johnson gone, he's competing with Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins for WR2/3 snaps.
85. Browns: G Zak Zinter, Michigan
The run on Wolverines continues, though he's probably here for depth behind Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller ... at least for now as Zinter recover from his broken leg.
86. 49ers (from Eagles via Texans, Colts and Eagles): G Dominick Puni, Kansas
Another depth move, though the All-Big 12 blocker could take over from G Jon Feliciano in a year if he proves ready.
87. Cowboys: LB Marist Liufau, Notre Dame
A versatile player but one who could solve what's been a problem area at the second level in Dallas lately.
88. Packers: RB MarShawn Lloyd, USC
Coming off his best college season after transferring from South Carolina. Averaged 7.1 yards per carry for Trojans in 2023, though operated against defenses focused on stopping QB Caleb Williams. Lloyd has low center of gravity (5-9, 220) and 4.4 speed, which could make him a problem for NFL defenders, especially as a change-of-pace after Josh Jacobs.
89. Buccaneers: DB Tykee Smith, Georgia
Should compete immediately to play in Tampa Bay's nickel package. Good blitzer who also had four INTs in 2023.
90. Cardinals (from Texans): CB Elijah Jones, Boston College
Arizona continues stacking its secondary with a player who swiped seven passes over the past two seasons, usually playing near the boundary.
91. Packers (from Bills): LB Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri
Given the arrival of Cooper in Round 2, Hopper could be a depth and special teams player early in his career.
92. Buccaneers (from Lions): WR Jalen McMillan, Washington
The Huskies' WR3 – though he had a 1,000-yard campaign in 2022 – he could compete for a similar role in Tampa.
93. Ravens: OLB Adisa Isaac, Penn State
After posting 7½ sacks and 16 TFLs last season, much better production than first-round teammate Chop Robinson in Happy Valley, Isaac should be a sub package option early on for Baltimore.
94. Eagles (from 49ers): OLB Jalyx Hunt, Houston Christian
Athletic, small school pass-rushing prospect who can marinate behind Bryce Huff. The Southland Conference defensive player of the year in 2023 had 13½ sacks over two years.
95. Bills (from Chiefs): DT DeWayne Carter, Duke
Three-time team captain might be better on passing downs to start but may not come off the field much down the road.
x–96. Jaguars: CB Jarrian Jones, Florida State
Sub-4.4 speed. Lives in the slot, where he might pilfer a ball or blitz.
x–97. Bengals: DT McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M
Cincinnati continues to build its interior depth, and Jackson finished last season on a high note.
x–98. Steelers (from Eagles): LB Payton Wilson, North Carolina State
Medical issues knocked the ACC's 2023 defensive player of player of the year down the board. Wilson, who also won the Bednarik and Butkus Awards last season, can do it all – from blitzing, covering or chasing down a ball carrier. The question will be how long his body will hold up in the aftermath of knee and shoulder injuries. At 6-4, 233 pounds, he was healthy at the combine, smoothly laying down a 4.4 40.
x–99. Rams: S Kamren Kinchens, Miami (Fla.)
A two-time all-ACC selection, he could compete for LA's free safety job immediately. Kinchens swiped 11 passes over the past two years, turning two into pick-sixes. His play speed is better than his timed speed (4.65).
x–100. Commanders (from 49ers): WR Luke McCaffrey, Rice
Washington ends Day 2 by taking CMC's younger brother, a slot receiver after converting from quarterback. McCaffrey has 4.4 speed and comes off a big season for the Owls (71 catches for 992 yards and 13 TDs). Could be a nice option for fellow rookie Jayden Daniels between WRs Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson.
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