How every 2024 NFL draft pick performed in the preseason - ESPN

With the NFL regular season fast approaching, it's as good a time as any to check in with the 2024 NFL draft class.

With a record-setting 23 offensive players selected in the first round, including the first 14, this draft was unique. Six quarterbacks were taken in Round 1.

Below is a closer look from our NFL Nation reporters at how all 257 picks — grouped by team — have played in training camp and preseason. Which rookies will start, which have outplayed their draft stock, and which high picks might be falling behind? Teams are listed in the order in which they made their first selection.

Jump to a team:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Round 1 (No. 1): Caleb Williams, QB. There are moments when Williams makes throws look effortless, like the 45-yard off-platform dart he launched to Rome Odunze against Cincinnati. There are also times when Williams shows he's still a rookie processing how to dissect coverages he's seeing for the first time. Beyond the splashy plays, the ability to navigate pressure and pull off things that can't be taught, what has impressed coaches and teammates most is seeing Williams find the answers to what's stumping him in real time. «In terms of what I learned from him is what I've said all along: He always rises to the challenge,» Bears coach Matt Eberflus said.

Round 1 (No. 9): Rome Odunze, WR. Odunze has found ways to stand out in a crowded wide receivers room while building a connection with quarterback Caleb Williams that will be put to frequent use this season. «He's polished,» wide receiver Keenan Allen said. «You don't have to teach him how to play