The 2024 NFL Draft: A Night to Remember

The 2024 NFL Draft is officially underway, and the excitement is palpable. The first round saw some surprises, with six quarterbacks being selected, a new record. The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick was a shock, especially considering they had recently signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal.

The 2024 NFL Draft is underway in Detroit

The draft continues on Friday night with Rounds 2-3, and Saturday with Rounds 4-7. The action will take place at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit. Fans can watch the draft on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network, or live-stream it on fubo.

The Biggest Snubs of the First Round

While 32 prospects saw their dreams realized on Thursday night, hundreds of others are still waiting to be called by an NFL team. Some of the biggest snubs of the first round include Ladd McConkey, a wide receiver from Georgia who played an integral role in the school’s back-to-back titles. Cooper DeJean, a cornerback from Iowa, is another prospect who was expected to go in the first round but is still waiting to be called.

 Ladd McConkey, a wide receiver from Georgia

The Contracts

The top pick in the NFL draft is estimated to make over $38.5 million in their rookie contract. The first pick of the second round will pull in just under $10 million, while the next eight players picked will make north of $9 million. The last selection of the second round is estimated to land a deal around $6.3 million. Contracts continue to decline in value as the draft progresses, ending with the final pick in the seventh round, nicknamed “Mr. Irrelevant,” who is expected to land a rookie deal just above $4 million.

The contracts for the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be an exciting event, with many talented prospects still waiting to be called. Stay tuned for more updates from Detroit.