The 2024 NFL draft had everything: a historic run on offensive players, an even more historic run on quarterbacks, moms blocking their sons’ girlfriends from getting in on the draft night celebration, head-scratching picks and a whole slew of trades.
The good news after a record-setting weekend in Detroit: Your team is going 20-0 and winning the Lombardi Trophy.
The bad news: Your team missed out on your favorite X factor prospect, and the future is bleak.
The real news: 257 players had their dreams come true throughout the weekend when they were selected to join an NFL team and help their new organization compete for a Super Bowl.
No pressure.
Here’s a look at some of the major trends of the 2024 NFL draft.