Broncos Trade Into Top-10 In Latest Mock Draft From The Athletic

JJ McCarthy has been one of the big risers when it comes to draft stock in the recent weeks. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye have long been considered the undisputed top-2 prospects, with Williams being called a can’t-miss prospect by many. But there is an apparently increased interest in Michigan’s McCarthy, who is being projected as a top-10 pick in many mock drafts. And in their latest mock draft, the Athletic has the Broncos trading up for him.

Broncos Trade Up For McCarthy in The Athletic’s Mock Draft

JJ McCarthy letting it fly to Blake Corum at @UMichFootball‘s Pro Day 🚀 (via Mak Issa)pic.twitter.com/Lc8itYqK1s

— NFL (@NFL) March 22, 2024

A collaboration between beat writers from The Athletic, representing the different NFL teams, made up a full first round mock draft for the 2024 selection process. It has Williams going first overall to the Bears, and the Commanders making perhaps a surprise move and selecting Jayden Daniels at #2. Drake Maye goes to the Vikings with the 3rd pick after they trade up with the Patriots.

Three wide receivers in a row are selected in the mock, followed by an offensive tackle taken by the Titans at #7.

And then, the Athletic predicts the Broncos will make their move. The Atlanta Falcons are currently the rightful owners of the 8th overall selection, but have already made their move at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins. They have a solid group of wide receivers with high upside, so it is unlikely that they pick a pass catcher at the spot.

Falcons Can Load Up On Picks If They Move Down

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: #NFL Draft Expert Matt Miller believes the #Giants will have to move up from 6 if they want JJ McCarthy, he told @rydunleavy

“I think you are going to have to move up [from No. 6] to get him.”

The #Vikings and #Broncos are being linked to JJ McCarthy as well.… pic.twitter.com/JbKoceIpNg

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) March 22, 2024

Moving down and picking up a handful of more…

Source link : https://sportslens.com/news/broncos-trade-into-top-10-to-select-jj-mccarthy-in-latest-mock-draft-from-the-athletic/

Author : Anthony R. Cardenas

Publish date : 2024-03-24 20:47:29

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.