Way Too Early 2024 Dynasty Rookie Draft Mock
Calling all fantasy football enthusiasts! Your 2024 Dynasty Rookie Drafts are still months away, but the anticipation is already building. Get a head start on your draft strategy as we dive into our “Way Too Early” mock draft. We’ll analyze the potential top picks, hidden gems, and rising stars from the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft rookie class. Stay ahead of the competition and uncover the future fantasy football stars that could shape your dynasty team for years to come. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to forecast the next generation of gridiron talent in the world of dynasty fantasy football.
As dynasty fantasy football managers, we’ve nearly gotten through the 2023 offseason and every manager is looking to the future. For certain managers, that future is about the next three months and leading their top team to a championship. Other teams may not be competing, but future capital can secure their assets to hopefully turn their team around quickly.
Furthermore, with the college football season right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to familiarize ourselves with the incoming NFL talent for 2024. In this exercise, let’s perform a mock and see how a 12-team dynasty league would hash out at this stage.
1.01 QB Caleb Williams – USC
Caleb Williams surged to the top of Devy rankings and 2024’s overall draft rankings after his breakout 2021 campaign. Williams showed explosiveness and raised the level of the entire Sooner offense, and those skills followed him to USC this past year. Additionally, Williams lost top target Jordan Addison to the NFL. However, players such as CJ Williams, Mario Williams, and Dorian Singer should give this offense enough talent to keep the quarterback’s stock up.
Williams is a game-changer for NFL franchises and for dynasty managers. Outside of talents like Trevor Lawrence, you don’t see many quarterbacks who can come into the league and be instantly valued as a top-10 asset. However, Williams should have an argument as a top-five quarterback once his rookie season concludes. He’s the 1.01 for 2024 Superflex Rookie Drafts, and likely top 10 or a bit higher for 1QB leagues.
1.02 QB Drake Maye – North Carolina
The top three players in the 2024 class for dynasty currently are Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., and UNC’s Drake Maye. By next year’s rookie drafts, Maye should be valued over Marvin Harrison Jr. for Superflex purposes. Harrison Jr. is the 1.01 in 1QB leagues, but Maye offers upside in Superflex that you can’t receive from a top receiver. Similar to Williams, Maye has dynamic arm talent and plenty of ability with his legs.
Maye has thrown a load of touchdowns at the college level, and that should continue this upcoming year for the Tar Heels. Maye makes well-placed timing throws, makes smart plays, and dynasty managers should be able to start him with confidence early in his career. It all comes down to his NFL team and outlook. If he has good weapons around him, he can rack up touchdowns with his timing and creativity to find the end zone.
1.03 WR Marvin Harrison Jr. – Ohio State
Marvin Harrison Jr. should be at the top of a rebuilder’s wide receiver wishlist for dynasty leagues in 2024. He will become some NFL team’s offensive building block and dynasty managers’ most valuable asset after his first season. When managers see where Harrison Jr. is taken, they should have a clear idea that he is going to be the top option for that team. He could reach top-five dynasty value at wide receiver in his first season, if not higher.
Harrison Jr.’s talent has not been a secret and he exploded during this past season. He looks like one of the smoothest players on the field while also being one of the largest on the outside. With his Ohio State pedigree, it’s reasonable to believe he can follow in Garret Wilson, Chris Olave, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba‘s footsteps as a future NFL cornerstone. Harrison Jr. may even be the most talented of the four.
1.04 RB Raheim Sanders – Arkansas
Raheim Sanders is a large and fast running back who is versatile enough to get reps in at wide receiver as well. He should be an early Day 2 NFL Draft pick, and that should secure his status as a top-five player in 2024 rookie drafts. He can be a team’s lead option and he could receive high-volume usage both in the rushing and receiving game. For managers outside of the top three picks, Sanders should be a known commodity and a secure enough pick to make dynasty managers happy throughout his first contract.
1.05 RB TreVeyon Henderson – Ohio State
Leading into 2022, TreVeyon Henderson would’ve led the discussion of the top running backs in the 2024 Draft. Henderson dealt with injury most of last season but currently remains a top-five talent in the 2024 class. Additionally, he went for over 1,300 rushing yards in his Freshman season and scored 15 touchdowns. Furthermore, he added 312 yards and another four scores on the ground.
Overall, Henderson is a fast and quick running back who also has a body that should hold up at the NFL level. He should be a Day 2 NFL pick and should cement himself as a top 15 NFL running back during his rookie contract.
1.06 QB Quinn Ewers – Texas
Quin Ewers has a big upcoming season for the Longhorns. Ewers has enough athleticism to move the pocket and make plays. He can make every throw needed to be successful in the NFL but is not going to be a rusher at the next level. He has tools that should flourish in the right setting for his career, but showing consistency will start this season at Texas for Ewers. Ewers has good weapons in Xavier Worthy and Ja’Tavion Sanders and should be the catalyst of the offense in 2023. Ewers could light it up and join the top five in this class if he receives top 10 capital. Until shown otherwise, his high-end ability should be respected this upcoming season.
1.07 TE Brock Bowers – Georgia
Brock Bowers has been the top tight end in college for a couple of seasons. Bowers can line up outside, in the slot, while still possessing the skills of an inline tight end. He’s a big target and playmaker at a position dynasty managers would love to fill and not worry about. Bowers being a tight end with good speed and agile moves makes him a difficult matchup for defenses. He has the makings to become a team’s top receiving option.
Bowers could be the next star at this position, and his floor may still place him as a top-five tight end. Certain managers may see him as worthy of a top-five pick next season, and it won’t be shocking to see him valued as a top-three tight end right away. Bowers and Pitts should battle as top fantasy tight ends for the next decade.
1.08 WR Emeka Egbuka – Ohio State
Emeka Egbuka displays versatility in his play, much like his teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. As has been said before, Ohio State is showing great capability at producing NFL wide receivers. Egbuka and Harrison Jr. should be next in that line of wide receivers. Egbuka is big and fast, he can line up in multiple sets and should be drafted to be a top-two option in an NFL offense. Egbuka hopefully will show a good encore to his breakout 10-touchdown, 1000-yard season. If he does, it would likely secure his status as a first-round NFL pick and help fill out rookie first-rounds with more high-end talent.
1.09 QB Michael Penix Jr. – Washington
Another player whose outcome will determine the value of the class is Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. He will come into the NFL as an older player but has every chance to succeed in 2023, which would improve his NFL Draft stock. Penix Jr. has good receiving options in Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan. That should allow him to put up a good season in the air, but Penix Jr. rushing also offers an interesting skillset to consider. He’s had a few medical setbacks in college and how teams view that will likely determine his initial NFL stock, but he should get a chance to start in the league. Whether that happens after a couple of seasons is to be seen, but he’s a desirable player to look at in 2023.
1.10 RB Donovan Edwards – Michigan
The next two rushers will define the narrative about the 2024 class and how deep it becomes for dynasty leagues. Both Michigan’s Donovan Edwards and Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen are two young rushers who could both have better NFL careers in the proper situations. Edwards is young and a player who hasn’t been pushed with too many touches at the college level. Edwards is an agile and speedy running back who will be a threat out of the backfield straightaway. Hopefully, he adds some weight and displays that he can handle a larger workload, but his talent should fit any NFL room. Edwards should be a Day 2 pick who has the talent to become a starter in the league.
1.11 RB Braelon Allen – Wisconsin
Braelon Allen has been productive in each of his two college seasons so far and should declare after this upcoming Junior season. He can be a team’s top back and should be valuable at the goal line. Allen is young and strong, and this pick is all about hoping for his ceiling. Allen should be a Day 2 pick and a team will put the confidence in him to be the running back of their future. Allen may take a year or two for him to become a producer for fantasy, but he will be 22 at the start of his third NFL season. He’s produced two 1,000-yard rushing seasons in the Big Ten as a teenager. Luckily, he has plenty of time and plenty of upside to be a top NFL running back.
1.12 WR Xavier Worthy – Texas
Let’s finish out the first round by looking at another wide receiver in the upcoming class. The Texas Longhorns should have a productive passing game in 2023 and Xavier Worthy will lead that attack. Worthy is a confident wide receiver who makes big plays, and may be an ideal second wide receiver for an NFL team.
Furthermore, he can win at multiple levels, beating corners on deep balls and winning in space over the middle of the field. Hopefully, he can show secure hands and slow the college game down in his head this year. The opportunity to be the focal point in 2023 should push him into the first round of next year’s draft, or at worst an early Day 2 pick. It may be a similar situation to his years Zay Flowers, a player whose value will likely increase when we get his exact capital. Worthy is more than worthy of a pick in this range.
2.01 WR Malik Nabers – LSU
Malik Nabers can take any play to the endzone and would be an incredible value if available at this spot in next year’s rookie drafts. In 2022, he played with 2023 draftee Kayshon Boutte and proved to be the superior receiver of the season. There was a lack of touchdowns last season, but Nabers still exceeded 1,000 yards. Now going into 2023 he’s a top target and should have even more trust and security in his role. If Nabers once again is a productive LSU Tiger in 2023, he will secure his stock as a top player in this class and could rise as high as the number two wide receiver.
2.02 RB Blake Corum – Michigan
Corum is a productive college running back who could’ve been a top dynasty pick had he declared for 2023. He will again be sharing a backfield with Donovan Edwards, but both should see the chance to showcase their talents. Corum has already proved to be a tough runner who was a top player in college football in 2022. He should be a second or early Day 3 NFL pick, and dynasty managers will be getting a solid running back who could lead a backfield for years.
Right now, Corum’s only current knocks would be his age and the potential of a letdown in 2023. However, the talent will certainly show if he’s healthy. A dynasty roster will be getting a good football player here in 2024.
2.03 WR Dorian Singer – USC
Dorian Singer is an Arizona Wildcat transfer who will be playing for the Trojans in 2023. He had a 1,000-yard season alongside talented wide receiver Jacob Cowing in the room. Singer could see a significant bump in exposure for dynasty football managers which could lead him to be an early second-round rookie draft pick, or better. Similar to Malik Nabers, Singer is a fast playmaker who gets chunk yardage when he’s on his game. Singer has solid college production and is still only 20 years old. With Caleb Williams, he should show exactly all the skills NFL GMs want to see and will be doing it on a big stage every Saturday.
2.04 WR Rome Odunze – Washington
Now that we’ve discussed the quarterback, let’s look at Michael Penix Jr.’s top option Rome Odunze. Odunze shows a lot of activity and great jump ball ability. His athleticism allows him to high-point the ball well and he’s also fast enough to beat coverage. With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see his quality routes and the way that he excels against man-to-man. He’s big and able to move the sticks, he could be a secure target in the mold of the Colts Michael Pittman.
Odunze has his first 1,000-yard season in 2022 and there’s no reason he can’t surpass those numbers this upcoming year. Expect Day 2 capital as of right now and although it’s hard to currently call him a top receiver in the class, he has all the opportunity to rise further.
2.05 RB Will Shipley – Clemson
Will Shipley’s true ceiling will become clearer this upcoming season. How he measures in at next year’s NFL Combine and how well his pre-draft process will be important signifiers in his possible NFL outlook, at least for his early career. As dynasty players right now though, expect a running back that can catch and move smoothly behind blockers. Shipley could be a more talented Danny Woodhead for dynasty managers, someone who produces best with targets from the backfield and is best used in a creative passing game. Shipley may not have breakaway speed, but his catching ability can find a backfield role in today’s NFL.
2.06 WR Troy Franklin – Oregon
Troy Franklin is an instant touchdown threat with his speed. He had 61 catches in 2022 and with quarterback Bo Nix back for another season, that consistency hopefully leads to even better chemistry between the two. Franklin should get the ball a lot and be able to beat any inferior defenders with his speed. His smooth acceleration to his top speed makes him a very difficult player to bring down in the open field. His frame is only a slight concern and he’s worthy of a second-rounder that isn’t in dart range yet. Franklin is a difference maker at wide receiver in college, should produce again in 2023, and then impress team personnel pre-draft.
2.07 TE Ja’Tavion Sanders – Texas
Texas has two very talented receiving options in Xavier Worthy and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders. Sanders had a good start to last season, doing a majority of his touchdown work in the first six games for the Longhorns. The final game in that stretch was a five-catch, 71-yard performance against the Oklahoma Sooners, and came along with two touchdown grabs. Hopefully, the 2023 Longhorns make Sanders a key piece in the offense again and allow him to develop further.
He’s the perfect type of talent to take with a second-rounder in a rookie draft. He has the skills to be a top positional asset, but it comes through patience on the dynasty manager’s end. Think Evan Engram or David Njoku, and remember Sanders will be coming into the league at the age of 21. Wait and see if he can improve on this second-round stock during the year.
2.08 RB Trey Benson – Florida State
Florida State can develop and produce some incredible college running backs. Trey Benson is the current top back for the Seminoles and provides an instant scoring threat from the backfield. He has very loose hips and is one of the best rushers at changing directions with smoothness in the draft. He’s at the top with TreVeyon Henderson for those abilities, as they both provide impressive cuts and moves to beat the linebackers and safeties.
Benson was a transfer after starting his career with the Oregon Ducks. He broke out in 2022 with 990 yards rushing on a 6.4 YPC. Additionally, he took control of the backfield and looks to continue his strong play in 2023.
Furthermore, he provided some receiving threat but will hopefully be involved more in an improved offense. With another year of experience for quarterback Jordan Travis and the addition of one-time South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell, Benson should see quality space in the open field and hopefully can show out for NFL evaluators.
2.09 WR Jacob Cowing – Arizona
When it comes to Jacob Cowing, the two key points to understand are his production and speed. He has two seasons of over 1,000 yards at the collegiate level. Additionally, he co-existed as a top wide receiver for the Wildcats along with Dorian Singer in 2022. Later, he transferred from UTEP to Arizona for the 2022 season and stepped his play up to the competition level.
Moving forward, he can be Arizona’s clear number-one option in 2023 and that should lead to good numbers once again. He already had 85 catches in 2022. While he is an older prospect, he is also a playmaker who’s confident and competent in his role. It doesn’t matter what year it is, speed and production in the late second is a sensible pick to make.
2.10 RB Devin Neal – Kansas
Devin Neal is a solid player who should be a nice rotational back at the NFL level. He’s younger for a running back prospect as he’s currently 19 years old, and still has time to grow into his body. Neal is a very direct runner with his cuts and possesses both speed and fearlessness in the open field. Last year he had his first 1,000 season for the Jayhawks and also provided 21 catches on the season. Add a few more touchdowns and a few more catches, he may become an early second-rounder. As of right now though, he would be a well-thrown dart for the late second.
2.11 WR Antwane Wells Jr. – South Carolina
A transfer player who can go to the SEC and produce is always impressive. Antwane Wells Jr. did just that and is the next player to take off the board in this mock. He makes plays and could be a deep threat early in his career. Wells has good speed, ball tracking, and hands. He may not have elite traits, but he doesn’t need them when he’s winning against multiple SEC defenders on his touches. Additionally, he had over 1,200 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns for James Madison in 2021. Plus, another 928 yards and 6 touchdowns for the Gamecocks this past season.
2.12 WR Jalen McMillan – Washington
Jalen McMillan plays well from the outside and in the slot. He’s another top option for Penix Jr. and he should be a name seen in mocks for the next nine months. Additionally, he can offer a team versatility from a Day 2 pick or early Day 3 but needs to gain some strength to hold up long term. McMillan is another season 1,000-yard receiver from 2022 listed, the question is if he can do it again. If so, he will likely be taken higher than this and perhaps that lead to a dip in his teammate Rome Odunze’s stock.
When looking back over these first two rounds, it appears there’s a sprinkling of wide receiver and running back talent to be excited about. What also is seen is maybe a signal to feel shaky about this draft’s results outside of the top quarterbacks and tight ends. Let’s get into the murky third and fourth rounds, and decide who can show more or maybe just isn’t getting the proper recognition yet.
3.01 QB Jordan Travis – Florida State
Jordan Travis is an older prospect who could see a Kenny Pickett-like rise if he puts together an impressive season for the Seminoles. Travis has over 1,500 rushing yards in his last three seasons, contributing seven touchdowns during each campaign. Furthermore, he had 24 passing touchdowns and threw only five interceptions last season. While not huge numbers, a workable with his 64% completion percentage. With players such as Johnny Wilson, Jaheim Bell, and Trey Benson in this offense, Travis could see a career year that makes him a lot of money.
3.02 RB Alton McCaskill – Colorado
Alton McCaskill is a powerful back who feels like the ideal Day 3 pick for an NFL franchise. McCaskill has discipline and good ability when hitting rushing lanes, everything he does looks deliberate and performed with power. He’s able to break tackles and doesn’t shy from contact.
He transferred from Houston to Colorado this season and dynasty managers should hope for a big season from this player. McCaskill fits the mold of an NFL fourth-round draft pick. Production, and solid skills, but maybe not enough to lead a backfield right away. Overall, this spot feels very Roschon Johnson or BYU Jamaal Williams.
3.03 RB Miyan Williams – Ohio State
Miyan Williams is both tough and easy to evaluate. He is the clear backup to TreVeyon Henderson but did see plenty of touches at times last season. With those touches came production and efficiency, Williams is making the most of his situation and is a fine prospect in his own right. Moving forward, he should see some work again for Ohio State this upcoming season. He is likely a Day 3 pick but don’t be surprised if he isn’t talked much about in the process and then taken in the third, a la Tyrion Davis-Price. All in all, he is solid and I believe NFL teams will like him a lot, and he will ultimately get drafted.
3.04 RB Bucky Irving – Oregon
The next few players have the talent to either ascend mocks during the year or give us reason to think they’ll return and join the NFL during the 2025 draft. Oregon’s Bucky Irving is a tier break in running back due to his upside and speed. He rushed for 1058 yards for the Ducks in 2022 and had an average of 6.8 YPC. More impressively he caught 31 balls for an additional 299 yards. He’s fast but slight, so let’s hope he weighs in above 185.
3.05 WR Mario Williams – USC
One of Mario Williams or Dorian Singer is likely to be Caleb Williams’s top target. If it is Williams, this rank will be higher. I believe Singer’s talent is superior despite Williams’s speed being a differentiator. Additionally, he should have the chemistry advantage after two seasons with the same quarterback. However, he had one season of 631 yards and was below 400 yards during the other. Finally, his speed makes him draftable, and why not in the third round?
3.06 RB Roman Hemby – Maryland
Roman Hemby provided good receiving and rushing production for the Terrapins in 2022, another running back listed with over 30 catches and nearly 300 yards in the passing game. He would almost reach 1,000 yards on the ground with 989. However, he did contribute 10 touchdowns in that second season.
Needless to say, Hemby is a young player who showed some production but is another running back in a crowded draft. Can this many wide receivers and running backs be taken high enough in the real draft for this much rookie consideration? We’ll see.
3.07 QB J.J. McCarthy – Michigan
Let’s take a slight detour to two quarterbacks that make analysts and dynasty players have divisive opinions. JJ McCarthy has all the athleticism you could want at the quarterback position, so it all comes down to his processing and production in 2023. He will hopefully lead the Michigan offense to new heights, but if he doesn’t, it’s hard to argue he shouldn’t come back for yet another season. He likely needs more time to develop, but if a team took him late day two or day three, he’d be worth taking here.
3.08 QB Bo Nix – Oregon
Bo Nix has shown impressive growth at Oregon and provided a productive 2022 season. He needs another strong season to climb to the top of the second or first round in the real NFL Draft. However, he can certainly put up the numbers to do so.
In the future, his NFL career is just as likely to start as a Day 2 or early Day 3 pick from the bench. However, that could very well be what’s best for him. Overall, he’s shown the ability to grow and take in information, and I’d expect that to continue.
3.09 RB Jarquez Hunter – Auburn
A nice speed back is always a good way to go at the end of the third round. Jarquez Hunter can take some touches off a starter and get some yardage. Think of players like Pierre Strong or a player like DeeJay Dallas.
Hunter can catch and his size will likely dictate his exact role at the next level. Would be a good early Day 3 pick that can return kicks straightaway and hope he finds a Ty Chandler or Pierre Strong-like role by years two and three.
3.10 RB Nakia Watson – Washington State
Nakia Watson is a key part of a talented offense, and he will be featured. His best season came in 2022 after a transfer to Washington State, but he has plenty of touches left in his career. He’s again in the 30-catch club that didn’t reach 300 yards, going for 296 in 2022. Watson is an older player but a reliable option, much like Eric Gray from the 2023 rookie class.
3.11 RB Jase McClellan – Alabama
Jase McClellan is looking to lead Alabama’s backfield in 2023 and improve his stock. He should be able to show his speed and ability all season, but he may not reach high enough status for him to be taken on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. McClellan should show enough to be taken with fine capital and in the late third for rookie drafts. All in all, it’s not a bad situation when you get an Alabama running back this late.
3.12 RB MarShawn Lloyd – USC
MarShawn Lloyd is a strong and big back who rushed for nine touchdowns in the SEC last year. He would only go for 573 rushing yards, but he was able to get to 18 catches, which is a nice sight for a between-the-tackles rusher. With Lloyd, the hope is the talent bump around him helps him to return to his status as a top back, as he was when coming out of high school. In Caleb Williams we trust. So to go with that, make Lloyd a star, please.
4.01 WR Johnny Wilson – Florida State
Johnny Wilson had 897 yards last season on 43 catches, that’s 20.9 yards per catch. He’s also 6’7 and a part of a strong Florida State offense in 2023. This is a recipe to get drafted, and he should be a valuable Day 3 pick if not higher come draft time. Furthermore, he is simply a ball winner with his height, but we need to see his testing numbers and how the NFL views him.
4.02 WR Tyler Harrell – Alabama
Tyler Harrell has speed. A lot of speed. With this projection, he would not be dissimilar to this 2023’s Tyler Scott. Harrell has an SEC opportunity, but he also has SEC-level competition with Ja’Corey Brooks and Jermaine Burton. However, his speed gives him the chance to climb rankings or be a sleeper. Right now he’s a sleeper, and he’d be a nice fourth-round pick.
4.03 QB Riley Leonard – Duke
Last year, Riley Leonard led the Blue Devils and had a 20-touchdown season through the air. Additionally, he has NFL size and we’ve seen this program recently produce NFL talent at the position. Leonard, similar to Daniel Jones, is a rushing threat having 699 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Let’s see if he can get to a combined 40-touchdown season and improve his stock.
4.04 TE Jaheim Bell – Florida State
Jaheim Bell is a physical tight end who needed a change of scenery. Now, he will get just that by transferring to Florida State for the 2023 season. Additionally, this offense should certainly give him some opportunity to prove himself. He has good speed and exudes athleticism. This time last year, he could’ve been valued closer to Sanders in the second. However, he needs to back up his athletic profile with production or hope a team can develop him quickly like Chigoziem Okonkwo and the Titans.
4.05 RB Ja’Quinden Jackson – Utah
Ja’Quinden Jackson had a solid season while in a backfield featuring Tavion Thomas. Jackson has shiftiness and good size that should translate to the NFL. Last He had 531 yards on 78 carries, a 6.8 YPC average, while also scoring 9 touchdowns. Overall, he should see his opportunity grow and that’s enticing.
4.06 RB Jalen Berger – Michigan State
Jalen Berger showed some good rushing skills in a full opportunity for the Spartans in 2022. He rushed for nearly 700 yards in 2022. Berger can do a lot of things well and would see a bump in these rankings by having an even bigger season in 2023. Overall, he has the opportunity and the talent, so this could be a nice pick around Day 3 and late in rookie upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.
4.07 QB Cam Ward – Washington State
One of my favorite players in this draft class is Cam Ward of Washington State. It’s no secret that he can make some electrifying plays. For 2023, he should lead the Cougars’ offense and provide a tantalizing rushing upside. However, he is incredibly raw and needs to learn how to process defenses through multiple reads. Furthermore, his athleticism and talent around him make me think he’ll soar up these rankings by next year. As for now, he’s a talented one-read quarterback who is worth a flier.
4.08 RB Jo’quavious Marks – Mississippi State
Jo’quavious Marks is a fine pick for this late in a rookie draft. However, the question becomes how many jobs will be filled in next year’s draft. Marks had 9 touchdowns for the Bulldogs last year and 582 yards. Those numbers aren’t huge but when considering the passing offense the team employed over his career, but his numbers are impressive with context. Due to the passing nature of the offense, Marks has been able to accrue 191 receptions in three years at Mississippi State. That’s not a typo, by the way. Also, it shows the willingness he has to catch the ball.
4.09 TE Bryson Nesbit – North Carolina
Bryson Nesbit is a nice modern-day tight end who can line up outside at times and catch the football. He has good size and has an NFL-caliber arm throwing him the football. Last year, he had 507 yards receiving on just 35 catches. For a tight end in college, that’s solid production and it should grow in 2023. This is one player in the fourth here who may not be come rookie draft time. Personally, I believe he could have a big season for the Tar Heels.
4.10 RB Kendall Milton – Georgia
Kendall Milton may be more on the Kenny McCintosh level of a prospect rather than someone like Zamir White or James Cook. Milton had 8 rushing touchdowns last season and always looks solid on his touches. However, he’s never had a huge statistical season. Furthermore, he could be supplanted by Branson Robinson as early as this season. I’d imagine it’s likely, but taking him this late in a rookie draft would be just fine.
4.11 TE McCallan Castles – Tennessee
McCallan Castles made the jump from UC-Davis to Tennessee for this upcoming season. Moving forward, he could have a productive season for quarterback Joe Milton. Wide receivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman are both gone. That means there are targets to go around. So, why not take a shot on a developed tight end who could be a red zone threat? With better talent surrounding him, he could improve his game and get on the NFL radar.
4.12 TE Brant Kuithe – Utah
Brant Kuithe is an old prospect but age and the tight end position are small factors in why someone is draftable. Dalton Kincaid is gone, and Kuithe already has two 600-yard receiving seasons in his career. In those two seasons, he would also come down with 6 touchdowns in each. Additionally, he should be a reliable presence in that locker room and production should follow. Or, he could be another Day 2 tight end who ultimately flames out. However, to finish out a rookie draft, there isn’t much better production than this.
Overall, the lessons from this first look at the 2024 mock draft are that it is unlikely this many quarterbacks get draftable capital. Additionally, we will likely need to see more from the wide receiver and tight end positions in this class. Some names here will ultimately stay an extra year and be a part of the 2025 NFL Draft. While others may not even be listed here but turn into second-rounders or higher.
Furthermore, the goal of this exercise was to hopefully identify the sore spots and bright spots in the available talent. Most drafters will be very satisfied early with quarterback and receiver, and this could be a draft that greatly impacts the future at the running back position. Overall, it’s an exciting time of year to start paying attention to the college football landscape and honing into your team’s long-term needs. Needless to say, this is where it all starts. We’ll be bringing you rookie content all year long, so stay up-to-date with our dynasty rookie rankings, content, ADP, and much more.
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