2024 NFL Draft guide: Quarterbacks headline draft class; what to know about order

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The highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft kicks off in Detroit Thursday. 

Former USC star Caleb Williams delivered one of the most prolific college football careers in recent memory, and he headlines this year's list of quarterback prospects. 

Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix are the other highly touted signal-callers in this year's draft class.

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Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, with a sign displayed to announce the upcoming NFL Draft. (Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Williams is the overwhelming favorite to become the first player selected Thursday night. For the second year in a row, the Chicago Bears hold the top pick.

USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) looks to pass while pressured by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Keanu Williams (99) during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The Bears acquired this year's No. 1 overall pick last year when they traded last year's top pick to the Panthers. Carolina used last year's top pick on quarterback Bryce Young. Thursday's draft order: 

Aside from the Bears, the Commanders, Patriots, Vikings and Broncos are other teams who may select a quarterback. If three quarterbacks are off the board after the first three teams make their picks, it would mark the first time since 2021 quarterbacks were the top three selections.

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New England traded Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars in March after a turbulent run over the past two seasons. He is expected to back