2024 NFL Draft: Day 1 recap of first-round picks
Here is a live tracker of picks for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft so far.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest on the 2024 NFL Draft Round 1.
- The Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams (QB, USC) with the No. 1 pick, signaling a franchise-changing move at quarterback. This set the tone for night one and dominated headlines.[2]
- There was heavy buzz around early quarterback picks beyond Williams, with teams weighing risers like Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels as potential top-5 selections and possible trades up in the first round. Analysts and outlets had multiple scenarios circulating up to the draft, including questions about how many quarterbacks would actually go in Round 1.[3][5]
- The round featured a robust group of high-upside offensive linemen, receivers, and edge rushers, with teams contemplating trades to secure top talents like offensive tackles and pass rushers amid injury questions and depth concerns at several positions. Final Round 1 confirmations varied by outlet, but major targets like Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Rome Odunze, and Dallas Turner were frequently discussed in early mock and buzz coverage.[5][7][3]
Illustrative snapshot
- Final Round 1 order (top 10): Bears (No. 1), Commanders (No. 2), Patriots (No. 3), Cardinals (No. 4), Chargers (No. 5), Giants (No. 6), Titans (No. 7), Falcons (No. 8), Bears (No. 9), Jets (No. 10). This order reflects several reported trades and team strategies shaping the first night.[5]
- Public reaction and analyses emphasized the historic nature of the quarterback class in Round 1, with record numbers of QBs going early and a reframe of positional value for 2024–25 rosters.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, single-page summary with the exact Round 1 picks, team-by-team trades, and notable reactions. I can also provide a brief table comparing the most-discussed QBs and OL/DL targets from Round 1, with sources cited after each line.