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Mock Draft 2024: Mel Kiper's Way-Too-Early Projections

2024 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper's Way-Too-Early Projections

The 2024 NFL Draft is still a year away, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start speculating about who the top prospects will be. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has already released his way-too-early mock draft, and there are some surprises in store.

Quarterbacks

  1. Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
  2. Dante Moore, QB, Michigan
  3. Evan Stewart, QB, Texas A&M

Kiper has Cade Klubnik, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2022 class, going No. 1 overall to the Indianapolis Colts. Dante Moore, the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 2 overall to the Houston Texans. And Evan Stewart, the No. 3 overall recruit in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 3 overall to the Carolina Panthers.

Running Backs

  1. Richard Reese, RB, Baylor
  2. Donovan Green, RB, Michigan
  3. Justice Haynes, RB, Georgia

Kiper has Richard Reese, the No. 1 running back in the 2023 class, going No. 10 overall to the Tennessee Titans. Donovan Green, the No. 2 running back in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 15 overall to the New York Jets. And Justice Haynes, the No. 3 running back in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 20 overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wide Receivers

  1. Marvin Jones Jr., WR, Georgia
  2. Tyler Booker, WR, Alabama
  3. Jaleel Skinner, WR, Miami (FL)

Kiper has Marvin Jones Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2023 class, going No. 4 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyler Booker, the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 7 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. And Jaleel Skinner, the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 12 overall to the Cleveland Browns.

Tight Ends

  1. Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
  2. Jaleel Skinner, TE, Miami (FL)
  3. Nick Elksnis, TE, Wisconsin

Kiper has Oscar Delp, the No. 1 tight end in the 2023 class, going No. 18 overall to the New Orleans Saints. Jaleel Skinner, the No. 2 tight end in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 25 overall to the Baltimore Ravens. And Nick Elksnis, the No. 3 tight end in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 32 overall to the Minnesota Vikings.

Offensive Tackles

  1. Samson Okunlola, OT, Michigan
  2. Jacob Sexton, OT, Texas
  3. Domani Jackson, OT, Southern Cal

Kiper has Samson Okunlola, the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2023 class, going No. 5 overall to the Seattle Seahawks. Jacob Sexton, the No. 2 offensive tackle in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 9 overall to the Washington Commanders. And Domani Jackson, the No. 3 offensive tackle in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 13 overall to the New York Giants.

Interior Offensive Line

  1. Evan Hull, C, Northwestern
  2. Barion Brown, G, Kentucky
  3. Josh Conerly Jr., G, Oregon

Kiper has Evan Hull, the No. 1 center in the 2023 class, going No. 16 overall to the Los Angeles Rams. Barion Brown, the No. 1 guard in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 21 overall to the Buffalo Bills. And Josh Conerly Jr., the No. 2 guard in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 26 overall to the San Francisco 49ers.

Defensive Linemen

  1. Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas
  2. David Bailey, DL, Stanford
  3. Matayo Uiagalelei, DL, Oregon

Kiper has Shemar Stewart, the No. 1 defensive lineman in the 2023 class, going No. 27 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs. David Bailey, the No. 2 defensive lineman in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 28 overall to the Cincinnati Bengals. And Matayo Uiagalelei, the No. 3 defensive lineman in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 29 overall to the New England Patriots.

Linebackers

  1. Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
  2. Deone Walker, LB, Kentucky
  3. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Kiper has Harold Perkins, the No. 1 linebacker in the 2023 class, going No. 6 overall to the Detroit Lions. Deone Walker, the No. 2 linebacker in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 11 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. And Sonny Styles, the No. 3 linebacker in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 19 overall to the Arizona Cardinals.

Cornerbacks

  1. Cormani McClain, CB, Alabama
  2. Jaren Kanak, CB, Oklahoma
  3. Toriano Pride, CB, Clemson

Kiper has Cormani McClain, the No. 1 cornerback in the 2023 class, going No. 8 overall to the Atlanta Falcons. Jaren Kanak, the No. 2 cornerback in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 14 overall to the Chicago Bears. And Toriano Pride, the No. 3 cornerback in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 22 overall to the Miami Dolphins.

Safeties

  1. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
  2. Jaydn Ott, S, Cal
  3. AJ Swann, S, Vanderbilt

Kiper has Nick Emmanwori, the No. 1 safety in the 2023 class, going No. 17 overall to the Dallas Cowboys. Jaydn Ott, the No. 2 safety in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 23 overall to the Los Angeles Chargers. And AJ Swann, the No. 3 safety in the 2023 class, is projected to go No. 30 overall to the Green Bay Packers.