2024 NFL draft: Best rookie team fits, perfect landing spots - ESPN

There are a lot of really good player-team matches coming out of the 2024 NFL draft. I see a bunch of players who are set up for success as rookies and beyond as they join their new teams.

But now that the dust has settled and teams are heading into rookie minicamps, I wanted to pick my 16 favorite fits among prospects who will have an impact in Year 1, factoring in traits, scheme, playcalling tendencies and coaching. Let's dive in on the ideal landing spots, starting with an excellent first-round quarterback and finishing with a midround safety. (I listed the prospects by draft pick order.)

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Drafted: Round 1, No. 2

Why he fits: New Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury should be able to get the best out of Daniels — who can be schemed as a dual-threat player — by maximizing his throwing traits and dynamic running ability. I would expect a mix 11 and 12 personnel in Washington, with spread elements from Kingsbury's background incorporated. That will showcase Daniels' field vision and anticipatory skills from the pocket. He is a great decision-maker and an efficient passer, as he threw 40 touchdowns and only four interceptions at LSU last season.

The rookie quarterback can also work off run-pass options and be used situationally on designed rushes, where he has the speed to cut through defensive angles. Daniels ran for 527 yards and nine touchdowns on 58 designed carries in 2023, averaging 9.1 yards.

Drafted: Round 1, No. 9

Why he fits: At 6-foot-3 and 212 pounds with 4.45 speed, Odunze has the physical traits to play as the boundary X receiver in Chicago, where he can stretch defenses for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. In his final season at Washington, Odunze led the