The 2024 NFL Draft made waves in the football world with a historic event – the first 14 selections were all offensive players. A total of 23 offensive players were taken in the first round, setting a new record, followed by 20 defensive players in the second round.
Notably, seven wide receivers were chosen in the first round, tying a common draft era record. Alabama dominated the draft, with 13 players from their roster being selected.
CBS Sports NFL Draft analysts reviewed each NFC team’s best, worst, and most interesting picks. In the NFC East, key selections included WR Ryan Flournoy by the Cowboys, WR Malik Nabers by the Giants, and LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. by the Eagles.
The NFC North showcased talent like QB Caleb Williams (Bears), CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Lions), and LB Edgerrin Cooper (Packers). Moving to the NFC South, standout picks included WR Xavier Legette (Falcons), QB Michael Penix Jr. (Panthers), and DE Chris Braswell (Saints).
In the NFC West, fans saw exciting selections like WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals), DE Jared Verse (Rams), and DT Byron Murphy (Seahawks). The draft brought a mix of rising stars and future talent for NFL teams across the country. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming football season on Poh Diaries.
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