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
- Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
- Dante Moore, QB, Michigan
- 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
- Richard Reese, RB, Baylor
- Donovan Green, RB, Michigan
- 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
- Marvin Jones Jr., WR, Georgia
- Tyler Booker, WR, Alabama
- 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
- Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
- Jaleel Skinner, TE, Miami (FL)
- 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
- Samson Okunlola, OT, Michigan
- Jacob Sexton, OT, Texas
- 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
- Evan Hull, C, Northwestern
- Barion Brown, G, Kentucky
- 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
- Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas
- David Bailey, DL, Stanford
- 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
- Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
- Deone Walker, LB, Kentucky
- 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
- Cormani McClain, CB, Alabama
- Jaren Kanak, CB, Oklahoma
- 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
- Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
- Jaydn Ott, S, Cal
- 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.