Buzz about the 2024 NFL Draft: Current league data and rumors as of Monday, ahead of Thursday’s Round 1.
The Steelers made a blockbuster trade for Justin Fields over the summer after signing Russell Wilson and trading former first-round pick Kenny Pickett. In addition, Pittsburgh made a trade to acquire veteran cornerback Donte Jackson, filled a long-standing void at linebacker with Patrick Queen, and completed its busy spring by adding Cordarrelle Patterson, Van Jefferson, and Quez Watkins, three players with excellent skill positions.
“Sometimes at pro days, I’m looking at people I’m not interested in because I know everyone’s watching,” Tomlin stated. “To put it plainly, not many of my peers operate on the pro-day circuit in the same capacity as me. I now realize that my actions, the things I focus on, and the people I interact with all serve as media material. I therefore occasionally enjoy myself with you people.”
Who will be the first defensive player taken in the 2024 NFL Draft? A few quarterback and wide receiver prospects are predicted to dominate the opening half of the draft. Though it should come as no surprise, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has identified a number of candidates who could be able to answer that intriguing question. Among them are two of the defensive line’s most sought-after positions: cornerback and pass rusher. Dallas Turner, a pass-rushing prospect, tops his list, and Rapoport notes that the Alabama product may be selected in the top 10 by the Atlanta Falcons (No. 8) and Chicago Bears (No. 9). According to Rapoport, Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, who has drawn similarities to Aaron Donald, might also place among the top 10.
