The 2024 NFL Draft promises to be wild, with teams moving all around the draft board to get the players they want. Thus, it is appropriate that NFL.com’s Chad Reuter has posted a wild seven-round mock draft that sees the New York Giants make a move up in Round 1 for a quarterback.
Here is how it went.
Round 1 (No. 4) — J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Yes, Reuter makes a move that could easily become reality next Thursday night. He writes:
The Daniel Jones Era could be coming to a close in New York. Remember, he wasn’t this administration’s pick, and the Giants signed Drew Lock in March to the sort of deal a team often gives a veteran before selecting a first-round quarterback. McCarthy wasn’t required to throw the ball 40 times per game at Michigan thanks to the team’s effective ground game, but he showed himself capable of threading passes into tight windows, moving effectively within the pocket and running for big gains when given the chance. The Giants trade a second-round pick this year and next (while possibly receiving a 2024 Day 3 selection in return) to jump up two slots, out-offering other potential suitors looking to leap into the Cardinals’ spot.
Valentine’s View: I have no issue with this at all, as you might guess. It doesn’t matter how any of us feel about McCarthy, or whether you believe a team should “quarterback-proof” a roster before picking a QB. If the Giants LOVE McCarthy, they should go get him. This certainly feels like 2024 could bring down the curtain on the Daniel Jones era.
The rest of the draft:
Round 3 (No. 70) — Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Round 4 (No. 107) — Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Round 5 (No. 138) — Beau Brade, S, Maryland
(This pick was gained in the McCarthy trade)
Round 5 (No. 166) — Justin Eboigbe, DT, Alabama
Round 6 (No. 183) — Deantre Prince, CB, Mississippi
Christine Lake is a sports fanatic who lives and breathes athletics. With an extensive background in sports journalism, he covers everything from major league championships to grassroots sports events. When she’s not on the field or at the stadium, you’ll find Christine coaching youth sports teams.
