2024 NFL Draft: Breaking Down the PFF Mock Draft

Pro Football Focus (PFF) has released its first mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft, and there are some surprises in store.

Here's a breakdown of the top 10 picks:

1. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
2. Arch Manning, QB, Texas
3. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
4. Marvin Jones Jr., EDGE, Georgia
5. Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
6. Dasan McCullough, EDGE, Indiana
7. Jadon Perlotte, OT, LSU
8. Sonny Styles, S, Ohio State
9. Jaheim Oatis, DT, Alabama
10. Evan Stewart, WR, Texas A&M

The most notable surprise is the selection of C.J. Stroud over Arch Manning at No. 1 overall. Stroud has been the more consistent performer in college, while Manning is still considered a bit of a raw prospect. However, Manning has the higher upside, so it's possible that he could still be the first quarterback taken in the draft.

Another surprise is the selection of Marvin Jones Jr. at No. 4 overall. Jones is a talented pass rusher, but he's not considered to be one of the top prospects at his position. However, PFF believes that Jones has the potential to be a star in the NFL.

The rest of the top 10 is fairly predictable, with Bryce Young, Will Levis, and Dasan McCullough all being considered to be top-five prospects. Jadon Perlotte is a bit of a surprise at No. 7, but he's a talented offensive tackle who could be a starter in the NFL from day one.

Overall, PFF's mock draft is a good starting point for discussing the 2024 NFL Draft. There are still plenty of questions to be answered, but this mock draft gives us a good idea of who the top prospects are and where they might end up being drafted.