Looking ahead to Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season, here’s a look at the first-round order for the 2024 NFL Draft and the top five needs for each team. With schedule strength serving as the first tiebreaker, the order is decided by record (the complete list of draft-order tiebreakers can be found here). Remember that the teams listed below are
designated as PL (short for playoffs) in the order that they would make the playoffs if the season ended today. The outcomes of postseason play determine the playoff teams’ draft order.
Movement from last week’s order is indicated by arrows.
One of the Bears’ most dependable pass catchers, Cole Kmet♿, has developed into a star. Robert Tonyan and Marcelles Lewis, two former Green Bay tight ends, haven’t had much of an impact on the passing game, so Chicago will probably look at Day 3 options at the position.
Rookie Michael Wilson has played well when healthy, but he was injured in the team’s loss to Houston. Although he did play against the Texans, Rondale Moore is still far too inconsistent from week to week. He may have to contend with more rookies for playing time in 2024 if he doesn’t continue to produce plays like his opening-drive touchdown on Sunday, which was also his only catch of the day. Hollywood Brown, the top receiver for the Cardinals, will be a free agent following the season.
There has been a lot of drama in New England’s cornerback room lately. In Week 10, the team decided not to bring J.C. Jackson to Germany due to his unreliability, and at the beginning of their Week 11 bye, they released second-year defender Jack Jones. Given his substantial 2024 salary, Jackson may be a cut candidate this offseason. The Patriots will also be making changes because nickelback Myles Bryant♿ will soon become a free agent.Despite Saquon Barkley’s 140 total offensive yards and two touchdowns against Washington on Sunday, Giants fans may find his recent remarks concerning potential contract negotiations unsettling. Even if the two-time Pro Bowler returns, the club will probably be interested in the best backs in the draft because Matt Breida is also scheduled to go undrafted this spring.
Looking ahead to Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season, here’s a look at the first-round order for the 2024 NFL Draft and the top five needs for each team. With schedule strength serving as the first tiebreaker, the order is decided by record (the complete list of draft-order tiebreakers can be found here). Remember that the teams listed below are designated as PL (short for playoffs) in the order that they would make the playoffs if the season ended today. The outcomes of postseason play determine the playoff teams’ draft order.
