2024 NFL Draft: Surprises and Trades Galore on Opening Night

The 2024 NFL Draft got off to a thrilling start on Thursday night, with several surprises and trades that left fans on the edge of their seats. Despite initial reports suggesting a quiet night, the draft’s opening round was filled with excitement and drama.

The 2024 NFL Draft is underway

One of the biggest surprises of the night was the Vikings’ bold move to trade up one spot to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Minnesota then traded up six spots to select Dallas Turner, widely regarded as the best pass rusher prospect in this year’s draft.

The Vikings made a bold move to select J.J. McCarthy

Meanwhile, Lions fans in attendance at the draft in Detroit were ecstatic when their team traded up with the Cowboys to select Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick. Despite trading back, Dallas was still able to draft Tyler Guyton, one of the draft’s top-ranked offensive tackles.

Lions fans celebrate their team’s draft pick

The Chiefs also made a significant move, trading up four spots to select speedster Xavier Worthy, who ran an NFL Scouting Combine record 4.21 second 40-yard dash. Buffalo then traded picks again, swapping picks with the Panthers, who used the 32nd overall pick to draft former South Carolina WR Xavier Legette. The Bills now have the first pick in the second round.

The Chiefs made a bold move to select Xavier Worthy

As the draft continues, fans can expect more surprises and trades. Stay tuned for our live blog, where we’ll keep tabs on every trade that goes down during each round.

“The draft’s opening night included several big surprises as well as a few intriguing trades.” - Source

The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be an exciting one