The has finally arrived! FOX Sports draft expert is here to analyze and grade every first-round pick.NFL Draft Grades1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Caleb Williams, QB, USCRang: A gifted and natural playmaker who boasts exceptional accuracy in the pocket and on the move, Williams has all the physical traits needed to become an NFL superstar. Two concerns: He needs to clean up his ball security (led the NCAA in fumbles in 2023), and some question his leadership ability. New Bears OC Shane Waldron helped earn Pro Bowl honors in Seattle the past two years. The Bears are getting a more gifted prospect in Williams, who should enjoy immediate succe s.ADVERTISEMENT Grade: A2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSURang: The reigning Heisman Trophy winner offers a dazzling combination of slithery scrambling ability and deep-ball accuracy that make him a nightmare to defend. He is a polarizing prospect among scouts due to his relatively slim frame and the fact that his production at LSU was undeniably boosted by an exceptional receiving corps, but Daniels was a game-changer even back at Arizona State and consistently progre sed throughout college. For a defensive-minded head coach like Dan Quinn, it is easy to understand why the Commanders see Daniels' maturity and dual-threat ability as the perfect leader for Washington's rebuild.Grade: ALSU HC Brian Kelly on what makes Jayden Daniels so special 3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, UNCRang: The physical prototype with a strapping frame, strong and accurate arm and underrated athleticism, Maye might be a bit unpolished but he showed resiliency and grit as a two-year starter at UNC, fighting through a change at offensive coordinator and average talent around him. That grit will help him in New England, which currently has one of the least impre sive rosters in the NFL. Maye has the physical traits and intangibles to project as a high-end NFL starter, but might require some patience. That makes sense for new general manager Eliot Wolf and head coach Jerod Mayo, as the Patriots turn the page from the Bill Belichick era.Grade: A4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio StateRang: So polished his sweat could shine furniture, it is easy to see the Hall of Fame bloodlines when evaluating Harrison. He is a snappy route-runner with soft, reliable hands and remarkable body control. Harrison disappointed some by electing not to participate in any of the pre-draft workouts, but he didn't have to. Harrison is the safest prospect in this cla s and a strong candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year with funneling him the ball.Grade: AMarvin Harrison Jr. Highlights 5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt, OT, Notre DameRang: The most polished offensive lineman of this cla s whose NFL bloodlines are obvious both in terms of his rare size and technique Alt is a pillar to build around. His selection at No. 5 overall to the Chargers comes as a bit of a surprise as the club already boasts a Pro Bowl left tackle in Rashawn Slater. Alt could theoretically move to the right side or Jim Harbaugh may view Slater as a guard convert, as many scouts did when Slater entered the league out of . Some will quibble with this selection. I see it as the perfect foundation for what Harbaugh is building in L.A.
James Johnson Jersey Grade: A6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers, WR, LSURang: With all due respect to fellow top-10 talents Marvin Harrison Jr. and , Nabers is the most electric receiver in this cla s, po se sing an exceptional combination of burst, elusivene s and breakaway speed. It's been impo sible to fairly evaluate Daniel Jones with so few playmakers at receiver. Nabers is the star the Giants have been mi sing and resets the clock on Jones.Grade: A7. Tenne see Titans: JC Latham, OT, AlabamaRang: Physically speaking, Latham is the most dominant offensive lineman in a draft boasting as much talent as any I've seen in nearly a quarter-century of evaluating prospects. His ma sive size and power make him a Day 1 standout with All-Pro potential. If is going to be a star, he needs protection, and Latham is the road-grader to help Tenne see move on from .Grade: A8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix, QB, WashingtonRang: Of all the scenarios I imagined for Penix prior to the draft, this might be the most shocking given Atlanta's ma sive deal with . That, however, is no slight to Penix, the most gifted pocket pa ser in this cla s, boasting an absolute howitzer for a left arm. He is a quality athlete but is at his best when allowed to survey the field, showing the awarene s and precision that translate to the NFL.Grade: B+9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze, WR, WashingtonRang: A cla sic split end with great size, speed and timing to win on contested throws, Odunze is the old-school star of this receiver cla s boasting the talent and dependability on and off the field to be a longtime fixture. Adding Odunze to a receiving corps that already boasts a legitimate speedster in D.J. Moore and one of the best slots in the league in Keenan Allen gives Caleb Williams the stellar pa s-catching corps (along with tight end ) to splash immediately.Grade: ARome Odunze Highlights 10. Minnesota Vikings (from New York Jets): J.J. McCarthy, QB, MichiganRang: A dominant defense and run-heavy offense provided McCarthy limited opportunities to pad his stats, but when he was called upon to make important throws, he showed zip, accuracy, mobility and mettle. He does not po se s the howitzer of some of the other quarterbacks of this cla s. However, leadership and charisma matter at quarterback, and McCarthy has perhaps the best combination of that in this year's cla s. Few would recognize that more than a former quarterback like Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell.Grade: B+11. New York Jets (from Minnesota): Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Juancho Hernangomez Jersey , OT, Penn StateRang: Protecting is priority No. 1, and Fashanu po se ses the size and agility every scout is looking for in a blindside tackle. He isn't as physical as the first two tackles selected which could lead to i sues in the NFL but a quick proce sor like Rodgers should aid his transition. Still, this isn't a selection I love, especially given that a quality security blanket like is still on the board.Grade: B12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB, OregonRang: From a scheme and personality perspective, Nix is a terrific fit in Denver as Sean Payton requires his quarterbacks to be quick proce sors with mobility. Nix, of course, entered the draft as the most experienced quarterback in the cla s and 152 overall scores (38 on the ground) over his career. He's also as grounded and humble as it gets. Nix does not po se s as strong of an arm as most of the five other quarterbacks who have already been selected, however, so perhaps the Broncos are banking on the thin air in Denver to keep his receivers happy.Grade: B-13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers, TE, GeorgiaRang: The reigning Mackey Award winner and a rare three-time All-American, Bowers is more decorated than a wedding cake, making him perhaps the perfect addition to a town as glitzy as Las Vegas. Bowers is no roll of the dice, however. He's cat-quick with supremely reliable hands and the contact balance of a running back. The AFC West already boasts a superstar tight end in Kansas City's Travis Kelce, but the Raiders just added the next one in Bowers.Grade: A14. New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon StateRang: With the long-term health of in question, the Saints were thought to be considering an offensive lineman early and they were fortunate to have arguably the best run blocker of the draft fall into their lap. Fuaga, at 6-foot-6 and 324 pounds, is shockingly quick off
Ricky Rubio Jersey the ball and adjusts to moving targets like a fighter pilot. He's stout and agile in pa s protection, as well, and earned the top grade among all offensive linemen at this year's Senior Bowl.Grade: A15. Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLARang: Given all of his succe s Latu was honored with the Ted Hendricks Award as the nation's top defensive end, the Vince Lombardi Award as the nation's top defensive lineman, the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and the Polynesian Defensive Player of the Year honors it is appropriate that he was the first defender off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft. From a pure football perspective, Latu is the most productive and polished edge rusher in this cla s with Rookie of the Year and eventual Pro Bowl upside.Grade: A16. Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy II, DT, TexasRang: Voted the Big 12's Defensive Lineman of the Year in his first season as a starter, Murphy's game screams untapped potential. His explosive quickne s, agility and natural leverage advantage make him impo sible to block one-on-one. The i sue I have with this selection for Seattle is the scheme fit, as the Seahawks are expected to feature more of a three-man front boasting defensive tackles with longer arms and whose game is all physicality. Murphy's addition does make the Seahawks' defense more dangerous and versatile, though.Grade: B17. Minnesota Vikings (from Jacksonville): Dallas Turner, Edge, AlabamaRang: Seeking to replace longtime star , the Vikings got a little lucky in this draft with Turner the elite athlete among these edge rushers falling into their lap. Turner is tantalizing with his burst, bend and upside. He's not yet very instinctive or technically refined, however, and might need some time to put it all together. Often compared to his college predece sor, . of the , Turner actually projects as an even better pa s rusher than the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year. But he isn't nearly as good (at least not yet) against the run.Grade: B+18. Cincinnati Bengals: Amarius Mims, OT, GeorgiaRang: Given its early run on quarterbacks and offensive players, in general, the 2024 NFL Draft has already proven unprecedented. Perhaps then it is appropriate that Mims who started just eight games at Georgia is a top-20 draft pick. As one might expect with a player so inexperienced, there are some flaws in Mims' game. But these i sues appear correctable with coaching and experience. There is no denying that Mims, just 21 years old, lacks game film. The tape he does have is pristine, though. There is risk in selecting a player so young and inexperienced, but his combination of length, agility and strength remind me of former Cowboys All-Pro .Grade: A-19. Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida StateRang: While Aaron Donald's retirement certainly created a ma sive hole in the middle of the Rams' defense, there isn't a player in this draft (or many others) as gifted as the future Hall of Famer. Adding juice to the Rams' pa s rush on the outside makes perfect sense, especially when they play the run as pa sionately and effectively as Verse. Powerful and intense, Verse brings talent and leadership to a defense looking for some stars to step up.Grade: A-20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Fautanu, OT, WashingtonRang: Fautanu is about as pro-ready as it gets, blending quickne s, power and technique to consistently win at the line of scrimmage as well as while on the move. While Washington was beaten up front in the national title game lo s to Michigan, Fautanu quietly was the most impre sive lineman for either team. Whether at left tackle or left guard, Fautanu is a plug-and-play NFL starter who, barring injury, should be a longtime anchor. Slid inside to guard, he could be the second coming of David DeCastro.Grade: A21. Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn StateRang: Given how explosive the Miami Dolphins' offense can be, it makes sense to boost a pa s rush to punish opposing quarterbacks attempting to keep up, especially with former first-round edge rusher Jaelen Phillips struggling to stay healthy. Robinson explodes off the ball like he has springs in his shoes. While the splash is undeniable, his iffy productivity is worrisome. In a position group full of boom-or-bust prospects, Robinson is the biggest lottery ticket of them all.Grade: B+22. Philadelphia Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, ToledoRang: While Power 5 corners and generated most of the buzz in the pre-draft proce s, Mitchell was undeniably the best, most complete cornerback in the country over the past two seasons, during which he recorded an eye-popping 44 pa s breakups. Any doubts about his level of competition were erased with stellar performances at the Senior Bowl and combine. He is the first to earn a first-round pick since 1993. Kudos to Eagles GM Howie Roseman, among the most aggre sive draft-day traders - for holding out and not giving up picks needle sly, while still adding the year's top corner.Grade: A23. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Minnesota via Cleveland through Houston): Brian Thomas, Jr., WR, LSUI love this selection for the Jaguars, especially after trading down. It isn't often that a receiver leads the nation in touchdown receptions and remains nationally underrated, but that might be the case with Thomas, who was often overshadowed by his Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and fellow future first-round wideout (Daniels and Nabers). Thomas' relative inexperience means that he's a little le
Malik Beasley Jersey s polished than the previous three receivers drafted he only ran a few different routes for LSU but make no mistake, Thomas is the star has been waiting for.Grade: A24. Detroit Lions (from Dallas): Terrion Arnold, CB, AlabamaA former safety who still plays with the physicality you'd expect at that position, Arnold is perhaps the perfect match of this year's cornerback cla s for Dan Campbell and the suddenly hyper-aggre sive Lions. Arnold is the latest of the great Alabama defensive backs, tying for the SEC lead in pa s breakups (17) and interceptions (five) this past season. He should only get better behind a formidable Detroit pa s rush.Grade: B25. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona WildcatsThe Packers needed to restock their offensive line, given the release last month of long-time starting left tackle David Bahktiari. They could see Morgan as a similarly gifted player. His agility and physicality certainly are NFL caliber, though he po se ses relatively short arms (33") given his 6-foot-5, 315-pound frame, which may push him inside to guard. I viewed Morgan as more of a second-day prospect, though he po se ses the toughne s and physical playing style to project as a long-time starter, even if it is ultimately inside.Grade B-26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton, OL, DukeRang: Barton is arguably the most versatile offensive lineman in this cla s, projecting nicely to guard or center (where he was a Freshman All-American) after starring at left tackle the past three years against quality competition. He has a quality combination of size, athleticism, technique and grit projecting similarly in many ways to recently retired center Ryan Jensen.Grade: B+27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston): Darius Robinson, DL, Mi souriRang: All but one of Robinson's career-high 8.5 sacks in 2023 came off the edge, but his unique frame and game will allow him to play up and down the defensive line in the NFL. He promises to be a polarizing prospect
Naz Reid Jersey among scouts and coaches as some will see an ascending player with Pro Bowl upside and others a considerable project with no clear-cut positional fit. However, with a defensive-minded head coach like Jonathan Gannon calling the shots, it is easy to see how Robinson a two-time captain could blo som.Grade: B28. Kansas City Chiefs (from Buffalo): Xavier Worthy, WR, TexasRang: In 4.21 seconds, the world learned about Worthy, now the fastest player in NFL Combine history. Pairing him with should send a similar shockwave acro s the league as this is a -caliber athlete. Worthy is best known for his straight-line speed but he's also a surprisingly savvy route-runner who could help a Chiefs squad that needs a lot of help at receiver given the questions surrounding .Grade: B+Quinn Ewers throws a 42-yard DOT to Xavier Worthy as Texas extends lead over Houston 29. Dallas Cowboys (from Detroit): Tyler Guyton, OT, OklahomaRang: The Cowboys know Guyton better than most, as his career was spent relatively close to the team headquarters, beginning his career at TCU prior to transferring to Oklahoma. He's long, agile and versatile, projecting nicely to either tackle position. Dallas needed help at left tackle with Tyron Smith now a member of the New York Jets. Guyton has the traits to bank on but his struggles with consistency make this a gamble.Grade: B-30. Baltimore Ravens: Nate Wiggins, CB, ClemsonRang: Year after year, the Ravens land quality prospects at extreme value. That is the case again this year with Wiggins. Some apparently overthought his relative slight frame and ignored his elite feet and smooth hips. Wiggins is the best pure man-to-man cover corner in this cla s.Grade: A31. San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall, WR, FloridaRang: This is a fascinating selection for the 49ers, as it just adds to the speculation that Brandon Aiyuks time in San Francisco may be ending. Pearsall is a terrific addition to San Franciscos offense, showing not only a similar blend of speed and elusivene s as Aiyuk but strong hands and body control to make circus catches look routine.Grade: B32. Carolina Panthers (from Buffalo via Kansas City): Xavier Legette, WR, South CarolinaThe top priority in Carolina is helping Bryce Young. Free agency was spent bolstering the offensive line, and Legette has the size and strength to almost play the receiver position like a blocker, bullying opponents with his playing style that has earned him comparisons to DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown. Legette can track the ball over his shoulder but hes especially effective on the short and intermediate routes that Young throws very well.Grade: B Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.