The 2024 NFL Draft is simply two weeks away, and Professional Soccer Focus analyst Max Chadwick thinks the Vikings could commerce up for JJ McCarthy. He stated the draft is top-heavy, and he may see a number of trades taking place within the draft.
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JJ McCarthy is an “Enigma”
With the Vikings having the eleventh and twenty third total picks, Chadwick thinks they may commerce into the highest 5 and probably draft JJ McCarthy. He described McCarthy as an “enigma” due to the state of affairs he was in at Michigan. Nevertheless, he stated he would take McCarthy within the later a part of the primary spherical as a result of he has not thrown the ball as a lot. He highlighted that McCarthy had a excessive draft grade, however he stated a number of it was primarily based on projections.
Rattler is his Darkish Horse Quarterback
Most projections have the primary six quarterbacks within the draft to be a lock with (in no order) Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr.
Chadwick stated he would look to Spencer Rattler as his subsequent quarterback taken within the draft. He stated Rattler confirmed enchancment in his second yr because the South Carolina starter. Nevertheless, he stated a superb state of affairs is important for him.
The place he Sees Pearsall
Chadwick stated he thinks former Florida vast receiver Ricky Pearsall may very well be taken within the second spherical of the NFL Draft. He stated Pearsall is an excellent slot receiver and route-runner, and he has had some nice catches. He thinks Pearsall will land someplace within the high 50 picks of the draft.
Prospects he Thinks Extremely of
Chadwick listed a number of prospects that he’s excessive on on this yr’s draft. He stated former Alabama cornerback Kool-Help McKinstry, former Kansas State offensive guard Cooper Beebe and former UCLA defensive finish Laiatu Latu had been all prospects he assume needs to be drafted early within the draft.
