After USC’s Caleb Williams is anticipated to be picked first by the Chicago Bears, the outlook for the top of the 2024 NFL Draft remains uncertain due to a wealth of quarterback talent and several teams needing new quarterbacks. Draft predictions continue to fluctuate significantly.
However, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has shared some insights into what might unfold with the third pick. He relayed a perspective suggesting that if LSU’s Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels is available at number three, the New England Patriots would likely choose him. Conversely, if Daniels is chosen second, the Patriots might consider trading their third pick. Jeremiah drew parallels to the 2018 QB-heavy draft, noting how draft dynamics could shift based on team preferences.
Jeremiah also highlighted that if the Patriots opt to trade down from the third spot, teams like the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings could be potential candidates to move up, given their significant quarterback needs. The final order of where quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and UNC’s Drake Maye will land remains uncertain, with both having been favored for the second and third picks for some time.
