The 2024 NFL Draft: Where Value Meets Opportunity
The NFL draft is a subjective beast, with evaluations of prospects varying wildly from outlet to outlet. One team’s first-round talent might be another’s Day 3 afterthought. But amidst the chaos, every franchise managed to snag a best-value selection in the 2024 draft.
AFC East: Where the Bills Found a Steal
The Buffalo Bills landed Cole Bishop, a safety from Utah, in a move that has many scratching their heads. But was it a steal? According to B/R’s NFL Scouting Department, Bishop was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
The NFL draft is all about finding value
AFC North: The Ravens’ CB Coup
In the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens snagged T.J. Tampa, a cornerback from Iowa State, in a move that has many praising their scouting department. Tampa was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
AFC South: The Texans’ Safety Net
The Houston Texans found a gem in Calen Bullock, a safety from USC. Bullock was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
AFC West: The Broncos’ RB Revelation
The Denver Broncos landed Audric Estimé, a running back from Notre Dame, in a move that has many excited. Estimé was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
NFC East: The Cowboys’ IOL Coup
In the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys snagged Cooper Beebe, an interior offensive lineman from Kansas State, in a move that has many praising their scouting department. Beebe was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
NFC North: The Bears’ Edge Rusher
The Chicago Bears found a gem in Austin Booker, an edge rusher from Kansas. Booker was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
NFC South: The Falcons’ DL Discovery
The Atlanta Falcons landed Brandon Dorlus, a defensive lineman from Oregon, in a move that has many excited. Dorlus was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
NFC West: The Cardinals’ WR Windfall
The Arizona Cardinals snagged Marvin Harrison Jr., a wide receiver from Ohio State, in a move that has many praising their scouting department. Harrison Jr. was a top-32 talent, making him a Day 2 value pick.
The NFL draft is all about finding value
In the end, every team found value in the 2024 NFL draft. Whether it was a Day 2 steal or a late-round gem, each franchise managed to snag a player who exceeded their predraft ranking. As the season approaches, it’ll be exciting to see how these value picks pan out.
