By: Gabriel Ahmed
The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated drafts of all time, with a huge list of talented prospects across various positions. As the NFL continues to evolve and become more of a passing game, the demand for quarterbacks and wide receivers is higher than ever. This article will take a deep dive into the top prospects entering the NFL this year.
Caleb Williams, number one overall pick, Chicago Bears:
Williams’ elite talent, arm strength and ability to pick defenses apart from within the pocket sets him apart from the rest of the draft class. He has the foot speed to evade pass rushers in tight spaces and the strength to break sacks and tackles. His ability to extend plays, adjust his arm and make accurate, off balanced throws puts great stress on defenses on each snap. Williams is also a patient pocket passer who gets through hardships with time and space.
Jayden Daniels, number two overall pick, Washington Commanders:
Daniels is the only player in College Football History to pass for 12,000 yards and rush for 3,000. He gets the ball out quickly when he likes the pre snap look. His completion percentage has steadily improved over his past four seasons, and he's accurate on film. Daniels also extends plays, and he's one of the most dangerous runners in the class regardless of the position. He's quick, has good contact balance and shows great elusiveness in the pocket.
Drake Maye, third overall pick, New England Patriots:
Maye extends plays, locates receivers late, adjusts his arm when necessary and makes impressive off balance throws. He's tough and willing to take a hit to make a play, and he makes good plays under stress. Maye can thread the needle and lead receivers to yards after the catch. He throws with a strong base from within the pocket and is a threat to scramble for first downs, he gives it his all for every play and picks up yards on designed quarterback runs.
Marvin Harrison Jr., fourth overall pick, Arizona Cardinals:
Harrison punishes teams that try to cover him one on one. He's a generational route runner who creates leverage with his release and the way he releases on his routes. He's also an amazing open field runner with the speed to threaten after the catch. Harrison tracks the ball well and makes over the shoulder catches look easy. He is a big target and has the great hands, body control, and frame to come down with 50-50 balls downfield and in the red zone. Harrison also has a good feel for how the attack zone looks.
Joe Alt, fifth overall pick, Los Angeles Chargers:
Alt is long and quick with outstanding feet and size. He mirrors and recovers well in pass protection. Alt is an excellent fit for zone-heavy schemes and can adjust to moving targets in space. He repeatedly gets off the ball well, shoots his hands, locks on and maintains a wide base in the run game. He also blocks to the whistle, overwhelms second level defenders and doesn't back down when opponents challenge him.
With all of this competition, this year's NFL season sure is one to watch and it should make an exciting season. “This should be one of the best seasons to watch in a long time” said Dylan Slimp, Sandia Student.
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