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Matt Bowen, ESPN Staff Writer
The 2024 NFL draft is loaded with top-tier passers and pass-catchers, but it’s weak at running back and even weaker along interior offensive line. Still, smart teams can get future stars — beyond Round 1. That’s what makes the draft so interesting every year.
Just look at Puka Nacua, who was taken in the fifth round by the Rams and went on to set rookie receiving records. That’s because he went to a team that knew exactly how to use him and put him in a position to thrive.
That’s what I’m doing with the list below, an attempt at finding ideal landing spots for 20 of my favorite prospects in the 2024 class. These are team-player fits factoring in skill sets, scheme, potential and organizational needs. I hit 20 different teams and prospects who are likely to go in the top two rounds. Which teams make the most sense for Malik Nabers, J.J. McCarthy, Brock Bowers and other players with star potential? Let’s dig in.
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 210
College: LSU
Where Washington could get him: Pick No. 2