Only three quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft: Alabama’s Bryce Young at No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud at No. 2 to the Houston Texans and Florida’s Anthony Richardson at No. 4 to the Indianapolis Colts. Kentucky’s Will Levis and Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker both were drafted on Day 2, demonstrating how quickly even the most gifted players can fall from first-round consideration.
In CBS Sports draft expert Ryan Wilson’s early 2024 NFL Mock Draft, five quarterbacks are projected to go in the first round. Headlining the group are USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye, the most well-known at their position heading into the fall. Texas’ Quinn Ewers, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. highlight the other projected first-round picks according to Wilson.
There are many players at the position who could see their stock rise this fall with strong performances, but these seven quarterbacks have a chance to boost their stock the most and jump into the conversation with the other five quarterbacks as potential first-round picks.
Daniels started his college career at Arizona State and began receiving some draft buzz after a standout freshman season in which he passed for 2,942 yards with 17 touchdowns to only two interceptions. He started four games in a sophomore season derailed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the following season he showed his versatility as a dual threat and rushed for 710 yards on top of his 2,381 yards passing. After transferring to LSU, his 885 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns last season were the most by a Tigers QB in program history. Daniels showed promise in his first season under Brian Kelly and elected to come back to school for a final season…
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