2024 NFL Draft: A Recap of the Trades and Picks
The 2024 NFL Draft was filled with excitement and surprises, with a total of 37 trades taking place over the course of the seven rounds. In this article, we’ll break down each of the trades and picks, highlighting the key moves made by each team.
The 2024 NFL Draft was a night to remember
First-Round Trades
The Minnesota Vikings made two significant trades in the first round, moving up to select Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Alabama edge defender Dallas Turner. The Vikings traded the No. 11, No. 129, and No. 157 picks to the New York Jets for the No. 10 and No. 203 picks. They then traded the No. 23 pick, a 2024 fifth-rounder, and 2025 third- and fourth-rounders to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the No. 17 pick.
The Detroit Lions also made a significant move, trading up five spots to select Alabama CB Terrion Arnold. They sent the No. 29 pick and a third-round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for the No. 24 pick and a 2025 seventh-rounder.
Second-Round Trades
The Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots made a trade, with the Chargers sending the No. 37 pick and a fourth-rounder to the Patriots for the No. 34 pick and a fifth-rounder. The Chargers selected Georgia WR Ladd McConkey with the 34th pick.
The Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons also made a trade, with the Cardinals sending the No. 35 pick and a sixth-round pick to the Falcons for the No. 43 pick and a third-round pick. The Falcons selected Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro with the 35th pick.
Third-Round Trades
The New York Jets and Carolina Panthers made a trade, with the Jets sending the Nos. 72 and 157 picks to the Panthers for the No. 65 pick. The Jets selected Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley with the 65th pick.
The Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles also made a trade, with the Texans sending the Nos. 86 and 123 picks to the Eagles for the 78th pick. The Texans selected USC S Calen Bullock with the 78th pick.
Fourth-Round Trades
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks made a trade, with the Broncos sending the Nos. 121, 136, and 207 picks to the Seahawks for the Nos. 102 and 235 picks. The Broncos selected Oregon WR Troy Franklin with the 102nd pick.
The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets also made a trade, with the Packers sending the Nos. 126 and 190 picks to the Jets for the 111th pick. The Packers selected Oregon S Evan Williams with the 111th pick.
Fifth-Round Trades
The Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills made a trade, with the Bears sending a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Bills for the 144th pick. The Bears selected Kansas edge Austin Booker with the 144th pick.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts also made a trade, with the Eagles sending the Nos. 164 and 201 picks to the Colts for the 155th pick. The Eagles selected Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. with the 155th pick.
Sixth-Round Trades
The Detroit Lions and Houston Texans made a trade, with the Lions sending the Nos. 205 and 249 picks to the Texans for the 189th pick. The Lions selected LSU DT Mekhi Wingo with the 189th pick.
Seventh-Round Trades
The San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets made a trade, with the 49ers sending the Nos. 173 and 176 picks to the Jets for the 129th pick. The 49ers selected Louisville RB Isaac Guerendo with the 129th pick.
A busy night of trades and picks
The 2024 NFL Draft was a night to remember, with 37 trades taking place over the course of the seven rounds. From the Vikings’ two first-round trades to the numerous trades in the later rounds, it was a night of excitement and surprises.
The 2024 NFL Draft will be remembered for years to come
