2024 NFL Draft: Daniel Jeremiah ranks top 150 prospects

The NFL Draft begins Thursday. And to help you figure out which player is going where, we have a scorecard with analysis from one of the best scouts in the business.

Daniel Jeremiah, the chief draft analyst for NFL.com, released his final big board. And rather than 50 names, he broadened it to the 150 best players available for the three-day draft.

The list gives you an idea of the depth with this NFL Draft. It’s top-heavy with quarterbacks and receivers. It’s stocked with offensive linemen. And there are plenty of defensive backs in the top 150. Chances are, this will be a very offensive draft, so get ready for a bunch of skill guys going early. Now, let’s take a look.

1. Caleb Williams, QB, USC

Williams, the 2022 Heisman winner, is almost certain to go No. 1 to the Chicago Bears. After all, the Bears didn’t bring in another QB for a visit to their headquarters.

Jeremiah wrote: “His creativity makes him special, but he will need to play more on schedule at the next level. Overall, Williams has areas in which he needs to improve, but he has franchise-altering upside.” That’s what the Bears are hoping to get after they traded starter Justin Fields.

2. Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, Ohio State

Harrison probably won’t go No. 2 in the NFL Draft. The Commanders own that pick and likely will choose a quarterback. But in overall completeness, Jeremiah believes no one other than Williams beats the Buckeye wideout.

“Harrison has ideal size, speed and production,” Jeremiah wrote. “Built like a power forward, he plays with a blend of physicality and explosiveness. … Overall, Harrison is a prototypical No. 1 receiver and should enjoy immediate NFL success.”

3. Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

How about another receiver? Odunze caught all those passes thrown by potential first-rounder Michael Penix.

Jeremiah says what’s not to love about this former Washington star. “Odunze is a big, athletic wideout with exceptional hands,” the NFL Draft scout analyst wrote. “He can play outside or in the slot. He is refined and polished in everything he does on the field.”

4. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

Nabers is the final player of this elite receiving trio. Some scouts even prefer Nabers over them all. It’s all about your offensive tastes.

“Nabers is a dynamic receiver with outstanding competitiveness and production,” Jeremiah says. “Overall, Nabers is an electric playmaker who reminds me of DJ Moore with the ball in his hands.

5. Drake Maye QB, North Carolina

Jeremiah breaks from the NFL Draft consensus and ranks Maye, the former Tar Heel star, as the second-best quarterback behind Williams. Most mock drafts project Maye to the Patriots at No. 3. But if quarterback-needy teams follow Jeremiah’s Big Board, maybe Maye goes to the Commanders at No. 2.

“Overall, Maye has some things to clean up,” Jeremiah wrote. “But he has every ingredient to be a top-tier starter at the game’s most important position.”

6. Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

Most mock drafts believe Daniels, the 2023 Heisman winner, will go second in the NFL Draft behind Williams. But the Commanders, who own the second pick, did bring in four quarterback prospects this month, so maybe it’s not a certain pick.

“Daniels is a tall/lean quarterback with exceptional accuracy, decision-making and speed,” Jeremiah said. “He is very poised and comfortable in the pocket. … Overall, Daniels took a massive leap in 2023 and now offers both a high floor and ceiling.”

7. Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

Because there are so many quarterback-needy teams, Bowers won’t be the seventh player selected. But Jeremiah believes in the Georgia tight end, who is a better pass catcher than blocker.

Jeremiah loves Bowers’ “elite speed, strength and playmaking ability.” He added that Bowers reminds him of 49ers star George Kittle. “I see him having a similar impact in the NFL,” the draft analyst wrote.

8. Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

The NFL consensus is Alt should be the top offensive lineman selected in the draft. And there will be several tackles in the top 32.

Jeremiah gives Alt big grades for his “exceptional size and length for the position.” He writes that “Alt isn’t a rare athlete, but his combination of size, instincts and youth (he’ll be 21 for his entire rookie season) is easy to bet on.”

9. Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

On Jeremiah’s Big Board, Arnold gets top defender in the NFL Draft. That’s also going against the consensus that suggests it’ll be an edge rusher, possibly Dallas Turner, Arnold’s Alabama teammate.

So why Arnold? “I struggled to find much to criticize in Arnold’s play, despite his lack of experience at the position,” Jeremiah said. “He has all the tools and traits to be a Pro Bowl-caliber cornerback. “

10. Taliese Fuaga, OL, Oregon State

Fuaga, the former Oregon State star, played at right tackle during his collegiate career. But Jeremiah believes he’s also comfortable playing the left side. His versatility is a plus.

“I don’t see much weakness in Fuaga’s game,” Jeremiah said. “He has Pro Bowl potential at tackle — and if needed, could slide inside and play guard.”

NFL Draft Big Board slotted 11 through 32

11. Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
12. Quinyon Mitchell, CB Toledo
13. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
14. Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
15. Olu Fashanu, OL, Penn State
16. Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
17. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
18. JC Latham, OL, Alabama
19. Bryon Murphy II, DT, Texas
20. J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
21. Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
22. Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
23. Amarius Mims, OT Georgia
24. Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
25. Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
26. Tyler Guyton, OL, Oklahoma
27. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
28. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
29. Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
30. Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
31. Xavier Worthy, WR. Texas
32. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri

Daniel Jeremiah’s second-day options

33. Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
34. Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
35. Michael Penix Jr, QB, Washington
36. Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
37. Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
38. Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
39. Darius Robinson, EDGE, Michigan
40. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
41. Payton Wilson, NC State, LB
42. Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
43. Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
44. Malachi Corley, WR. Western Kentucky
45. Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
46. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
47. Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
48. Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
49. Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
50. Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
51. Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
52. Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
53. Chris Braswell, EDGE. Alabama
54. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
55. Christian Jones, OT, Texas
56. MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC
57. Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
58. Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
59. Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
60. Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
61. Cole Bishop, S, Utah
62. Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
63. Maason Smith, DT, LSU
64. Jalyx Hunt, Edge, Houston Christian

Picks 64-100 on Jeremiah’s top 150

65. Brandon Dorius, DT, Oregon
66. Dominick Puni, IOL, Kansas
67. Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
68. Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
69. Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
70. Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
71. Mohamed Kamara, Edge, Colorado State
72. Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
73. Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
74. Ben Sinnott, TE, K-State
75. Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina
76. Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
77. Christian Haynes, IOL, Connecticut
78. Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
79. DeWayne Carter, DT, Duke
80. Cooper Beebe, IOL, K-State
81. Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky
82. Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
83. Jared Wiley, TE, TCU
84. T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State
85. Josh Newton, CB, TCU
86. Tykee Smith, S, Georgia
87. Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington
88. Matt Goncalves, OT, Pitt
89. Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
90. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
91. Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
92. Will Shipley, RB, Clemson
93. DeVontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
94. Malik Washington, WR, Virginia
95. Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee
96. Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky
97. Dominique Hampton, S, Washington
98. Calen Bullock, S, USC
99. Brandon Coleman, IOL, TCU
100. Michael Hall Jr, DT, Ohio State

Rounding out Jeremiah’s Big Board with picks 101-150

101. Mason McCormick IOL, South Dakota State
102. Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, IOL, Georgia
103. Jarvis Brownlee, Jr., CB, Louisville
104. Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
105. Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon
106. Nehemiah Pritchett CB Auburn
107. Kamren Kinchens S Miami
108. Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas
109. Hunter Nourzad, IOL, Penn State
110. DJ James, CB, Auburn
111. Decamerion Richardson, CB, Mississippi State
112. Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB ,Washington
113. Cedric Johnson, EDGE, Mississippi
114. T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
115. Jeremiah Trotter, JR, LB, Clemson
116. Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU
117. Javon Solomon, EDGE, Troy
118. Drake Nugent, IOL, Michigan
119. JD Bertrand, LB, Notre Dame
120. Patrick Paul, OL, Houston
121. Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
122. Isaac Guerendo RB Louisville
123. Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
124. Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
125. Tip Rieman, TE, Illinois
126. Brenden Rice, WR, USC
127. Jacob Cowing, WR, Arizona
128. Javon Baker, WR, Central Florida
129. Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
130. Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College
131. Jordan Jefferson, DT, LSU
132. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech
133. Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest
134. Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa
135. Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor
136. McKinley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M
137. Xavier Thomas, EDGE, Clemson
138. Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
139. Tanor Bortolini, IOL, Wisconsin
140. Trey Taylor, S, Air Force
141. Layden Robinson, IOL, Texas A&M
142. Blake Watson, RB, Memphis
143. Jamari Thrash, WR, Louisville
144. M.J. Devonshire, CB, Pitt
145. Jordan Magee, LB, Temple
146. Gabriel Murphy, EDGE, UCLA
147. Jarrian Jones, CB, Florida State
148. Jaylin Simpson, S, Auburn
149. Sione Vaki, RB, Utah
150. Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama

The NFL Draft starts this week, with the first round kicking off Thursday night. Rounds two and three are Friday, with rounds four through seven following on Saturday. Also, you can follow On3’s NFL Draft coverage here. To read all of Daniel Jeremiah’s assessments, click it here.