The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is just eight days away. It's time for teams to start making their final pre-draft rankings and begin deciding which players (and potential trades) make the most sense for them.
The New England Patriots are among the most fascinating teams in this draft. They own the No. 3 pick -- their highest first-rounder since 1993 -- and badly need a quarterback. There's been a lot of J.J. McCarthy hype recently, and some experts (see mock results below) still project the Michigan quarterback to land with New England in Round 1.