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2024 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's updated Round 1 predictions - ESPN

Time for my third mock draft for the 2024 NFL draft cycle, plugging roster holes and filling needs with all 32 first-round picks after the first wave of free agency. Sure, there are still several free agents available, but the big-money signings have passed for the most part. We're about to see more one-year deals for the next couple of weeks. We also have a much better idea of which positions teams could target in Round 1 next month.

2024 NFL combine draft risers: Mel Kiper picks top workouts - ESPN

How great was the 2024 NFL combine? We had a couple of broken records, including the fastest 40-yard dash via Texas' Xavier Worthy. We saw extremely talented wide receiver and offensive tackle classes live up to the hype. And though the top three quarterbacks and top two wideouts didn't go through workouts, more than 300 prospects went through on-field drills, medical testing and in-person interviews with coaches and front office executives for all 32 teams. It's the most important event on the way to Round 1 of the draft, which begins April 25.

2024 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's new Round 1 pick predictions - ESPN

Who's ready for a new 2024 NFL mock draft? With combine workouts beginning Thursday — the defensive linemen and linebackers will kick things off — this is one of the most important weeks on the draft calendar. This is where coaches and front office executives can really get to know players. The interviews that happen behind the scenes are just as important as the on-field testing you'll see on TV.