The 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was certainly a memorable one kicking off with a chaotic first round that featured an historic run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and offensive tackles, along with trades galore and some surprising picks.
While it’s far too early to evaluate these draft classes in full — considering they haven’t yet along played an NFL game — there’s been plenty of reaction to these 2024 rookie classes. There were several teams that were clear winners while others had some questionable moves that garnered early criticism. But we truly won’t know who won or lost this draft for at least three years.
Our NFL Wire editors shared their initial grades for their respective draft classes. See who got the top marks:
The Cardinals came up big with their first four selections, landing WR Marvin Harrison Jr., DL Darius Robinson, CB Max Melton and RB Trey Benson. S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is promising. I love TE Tip Reiman, as he fits exactly what the Cardinals lack at the position, although drafting him in the third round seemed a little high. They really like their picks on Day 3, but aside from Taylor-Demerson, there are questions.I love the beginning of the draft. I am underwhelmed by most of Day 3, but, overall, a solid draft class. – Jess Root, Cards Wire
Nate Wiggins is super smooth at the cornerback position, and the Ravens received the ultimate value in the pick after the Clemson star slid all the way to pick No. 30. Roger Rosengarten is a solid pick in the second round and the likely starter at right tackle. Adisa Isaac was another value pick who slid to the third round. The Devontez Walker pick could be considered a reach, but he offers potential as a big play, outside threat. Cornerback T.J. Tampa could be the steal of the draft, and Baltimore landed a potential first or second-round pick on Day 3. – Glenn Erby, Ravens Wire
