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There are four weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, which means the final draft order is drawing near. Chicago, by way of Carolina, has a stranglehold on the No. 1 overall selection but the remainder of the top five is still very much in question. 

Can New England hold on to rights for one of the perceived top quarterback prospects? How high will the third quarterback be taken? In today's thought exercise, we explore those questions and many more.

The draft order below was determined using Tankathon ahead of Week 15 games, which uses records and strength of schedule as a tiebreaker. 

Without further ado, let's kick this off!

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
USC • 6'1" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Chicago essentially has a two-game lead on the No. 1 overall pick so it would be a minor miracle if that were to fall through. Although Justin Fields and the offense have played better since the quarterback's return, will it be enough for them to pass on a quarterback or trade out? Unlikely. I think they will take USC quarterback Caleb Williams.
Round 1 - Pick 2
North Carolina • 6'4" / 225 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
2nd
New England makes another change at quarterback as Drake Maye replaces Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Ohio State • 6'4" / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
If the top two quarterback options are off the board, then Arizona's decision is made for them. Marvin Harrison Jr. could be to Kyler Murray what Larry Fitzgerald was to Kurt Warner and Josh McCown early in his career.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Penn State • 6'6" / 312 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Olu Fashanu is drafted to replace Charles Leno Jr. at left tackle.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Alabama • 6'3" / 247 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Chicago quickly turned a weakness into a strength as Montez Sweat and Dallas Turner are rushing opposing NFC North quarterbacks for the next handful of years.
Round 1 - Pick 6
LSU • 6'4" / 210 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Jayden Daniels and Antonio Pierce would probably jive well as Las Vegas looks to restore accountability and consistency to its football operation.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Notre Dame • 6'8" / 322 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
2nd
New York desperately needs to make a few changes to its offensive line. Joe Alt is arguably the best offensive tackle in this draft class and the Jets get him at No. 7 overall.
Round 1 - Pick 8
LSU • 6'0" / 200 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
3rd
New York adds a WR1 to the room, which takes pressure off of both Jalin Hyatt and Wan'Dale Robinson. Malik Nabers shows great body control down the field.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Georgia • 6'4" / 230 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
1st
Will Levis has shown poise in his limited exposure as Tennessee's starting quarterback. They add a mismatch nightmare in the form of Brock Bowers.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Alabama • 6'6" / 342 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
3rd
JC Latham is a plug-and-play option at right tackle for the Chargers. Rashawn Slater and Latham pair nicely like red meat and red wine.
Round 1 - Pick 11
UCLA • 6'5" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
1st
Atlanta adds some juice to its pass rush with Laiatu Latu.
Round 1 - Pick 12
Washington • 6'3" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
5th
Rome Odunze is a dynamic talent to pair with Chris Olave. New Orleans may have backed itself into a corner with Derek Carr at quarterback for the immediate future.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Michigan • 6'3" / 219 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
4th
Seattle has a clear ceiling with Geno Smith. They need to take a chance on a quarterback that could take them to the next level. I am not sure if J.J. McCarthy is that player yet but he would be taken much earlier if that were known.
Round 1 - Pick 14
Clemson • 6'1" / 182 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Rams
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Nate Wiggins is a quality man-coverage cornerback. Los Angeles was able to find some contributors in the front seven last year so Wiggins upgrades the back end.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Alabama • 5'11" / 199 lbs
Projected Team
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
1st
Denver adds another Alabama cornerback to play across from Patrick Surtain Jr.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Florida State • 6'4" / 260 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Jonathan Gannon gets a shiny new toy on the defensive side of the ball as Jared Verse is brought in to upgrade the pass rush.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Alabama • 6'0" / 199 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
66th
POSITION RNK
11th
Cornerback has been an issue for Buffalo all season. They address it in the best way possible as Terrion Arnold is taken in the first round.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Illinois • 6'2" / 295 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
1st
D.J. Reader is about to hit free agency. Cincinnati adds a younger piece to its defense with a high-motor player capable of moving the pocket.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Georgia • 6'8" / 350 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
4th
Green Bay took two Georgia Bulldogs in the first round a few years back and they return to the well in 2024 with Amarius Mims, who replaces veteran David Bahktiari.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Iowa • 6'0" / 198 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
4th
Tampa Bay just needs to identify young building blocks on the roster. Winning the NFC South is hardly an accomplishment in its current state.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Ohio State • Sr • 6'5" / 269 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
4th
J.T. Tuimoloau still has a lot of room for improvement as a young prospect but he slides in opposite Kwity Paye on that defensive line.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Penn State • 6'3" / 254 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
5th
Marcus Davenport and Danielle Hunter are slated to hit free agency after the season. Minnesota continues investing in the position with the selection of Chop Robinson.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Oregon State • 6'6" / 324 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
1st
Pittsburgh drafts an offensive tackle in the first round for the second consecutive year. Broderick Jones can flip to the left side and Taliese Fuaga locks down the right side.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Ohio State • Sr • 6'1" / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
31st
POSITION RNK
6th
C.J. Stroud has been a revelation this season but the Texans continue investing in their franchise quarterback. Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Emeka Egbuka are a solid trio to build around.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Florida State • 6'4" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
3rd
The talk of Kansas City's underwhelming wide receiver play happens on an almost weekly basis. Keon Coleman is a player who can win down the field for the Chiefs.
Round 1 - Pick 26
LSU • 6'2" / 209 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
77th
POSITION RNK
16th
Jacksonville begins looking to the future as Brian Thomas Jr. is brought in to supplement Calvin Ridley.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Washington • 6'4" / 317 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
44th
POSITION RNK
1st
Jonah Jackson and Big V are free agents this offseason. Detroit invests in the interior of its offensive line to keep it a strength.
Round 1 - Pick 28
BYU • 6'4" / 326 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
48th
POSITION RNK
9th
The ceiling is high for Kingsley Suamataia, who played right tackle last season and left tackle this season. Philadelphia has a ready made replacement in the event Lane Johnson moves on.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Duke • 6'5" / 314 lbs
Projected Team
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
38th
POSITION RNK
6th
Robert Hunt, Connor Williams and Isaiah Wynn are free agents. Robert Jones is a restricted free agent. Big changes are potentially ahead for Miami's interior offensive line.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Minnesota • 6'2" / 210 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
45th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Dallas continues adding to a rangy secondary that is fourth in interceptions this season. Tyler Nubin is a smart player that will supplement that unit.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Oklahoma • 6'7" / 322 lbs
Projected Team
San Francisco
PROSPECT RNK
51st
POSITION RNK
10th
Tyler Guyton will go in a similar range as his teammate, Anton Harrison, did last year. There is a lot to like about his game but he is still a bit rough around the edges. Guyton replaces Colton McKivitz at right tackle.
Round 1 - Pick 32
Toledo • 6'0" / 193 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
5th
Quinyon Mitchell is a savvy, passionate cornerback who would transition seamlessly into the Baltimore organization.

The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27 in Detroit. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly updated draft order and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects