NFL Draft 2024 live updates: 1st round picks so far, trades, grades as Caleb Williams goes No. 1, six QBs taken in first round

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NFL Draft 2024 live updates: 1st round picks so far, trades, grades as Caleb Williams goes No. 1, six QBs taken in first round


The 2024 NFL Draft is here! Join us for live coverage of the first round on Yahoo Sports.

Table of Contents

April 25 — First round, 8 p.m. ET
April 26 — Second and third rounds, 7 p.m. ET
April 27 — Fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds, noon ET

The 2024 NFL Draft will be broadcast live on NFL Network and also ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes.

You can stream it on ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo TV.

It’s being held in the area around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit, less than a mile from Ford Field, home of the Lions.

Right here on Yahoo Sports’ 2024 NFL Draft page.

Live43 updates

  • Cincinnati opts to protect the franchise after Joe Burrow played just 10 games last season due to injury

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 16 — Byron Murphy II

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 19

    • School: Texas

    • Height: 6′ 1″

    • Weight: 297

    The Seahawks got one of the few truly disruptive interior defenders in the draft with Murphy — something they really needed. Murphy has the talent to become a star in Mike Macdonald’s defense and gives the Seahawks a credible option up front in case Dre’Mont Jones struggles again in his second year with the team.

    AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Byron Murphy II #90 of the Texas Longhorns is congratulated by Barryn Sorrell #88 after a play on special teams in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 15 — Laiatu Latu

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 23

    • School: UCLA

    • Height: 6′ 5″

    • Weight: 259

    This is a good landing spot for Latu. He’s had some injury concerns in the past, but Latu is a productive, versatile edge rusher that profiles as a high-floor player. He might not be Von Miller or prime Khalil Mack, but he’s a talented player in his own right that should be an 8-10 sack guy in the NFL.

    PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 25: UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) rushes the edge during a college football game against Cal Golden Bears on November 25, 2023 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    PASADENA, CA – NOVEMBER 25: UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) rushes the edge during a college football game against Cal Golden Bears on November 25, 2023 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Seattle looks to sure up their defensive line with the second defensive lineman off the board in Round 1

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 14 — Taliese Fuaga

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 18

    • School: Oregon St.

    • Height: 6′ 6″

    • Weight: 324

    The Saints needed an offensive lineman with the struggles of Trevor Penning and Ryan Ramczyk’s injury situation. Fuaga can play tackle or guard and will be a big boost for the Saints in the ground game. This is a strong pick that gives the Saints some much needed flexibility and depth up front.

    EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 24: Taliese Fuaga #75 of the Oregon State Beavers blocks during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 24, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

    EUGENE, OREGON – NOVEMBER 24: Taliese Fuaga #75 of the Oregon State Beavers blocks during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 24, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

  • Defense finally matters! The Indianapolis Colts, who are ready to get franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson back in the fold, make the first defensive selection of the 2024 NFL Draft.

  • For the first time since 1999, Bill Belichick isn’t pulling the levers in the New England Patriots’ war room on draft day, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t weighing in on the Pats picks. The six-time Pats’ Super Bowl winning head coach was lukewarm on New England’s first round selection of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the first round.

    New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick arrives at Acrisure Stadium for an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick arrives at Acrisure Stadium for an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

     

  • The NFL Draft is not just an annual showcase of the top college football talent making the jump to the NFL, but its also a look at the fashion trends that the young players turning pro are bringing to the league. So who stole the show and achieved “Drip God” status in Detroit? Yahoo Sports takes a look at the best dressed players at the NFL Draft in 2024.

    Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold poses on the red carpet ahead of the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

    Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold poses on the red carpet ahead of the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

  • The first round run on offensive players reaches 14, as New Orleans retools their offensive line

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 13 — Brock Bowers

    • Draft Grade: B-

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 4

    • School: Georgia

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 243

    This is a bit of a surprise at this point because the Raiders just drafted Michael Mayer last year, but it’s hard to get too mad at adding a talent like Brock damn Bowers. The Raiders’ two-tight end personnel sets are going to be a beast and they’ll be in good position to make life easier for whoever is playing quarterback for them this year.

    ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 7: Bulldog tight end Brock Bowers #19 runs after a catch during a game between University of Kentucky and University of Georgia at Sanford Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Perry McIntyre/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

    ATHENS, GA – OCTOBER 7: Bulldog tight end Brock Bowers #19 runs after a catch during a game between University of Kentucky and University of Georgia at Sanford Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Perry McIntyre/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

  • After years of dealing with Travis Kelce, the Raiders have made a TE move for the future in the AFC West

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 12 — Bo Nix

    • Draft Grade: F

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 64

    • School: Oregon

    • Height: 6′ 2″

    • Weight: 217

    Quarterback thirst has officially gone too far. There’s simply no need for the Broncos to force this pick here. Bo Nix does not have the profile of the quarterback that’s going to save Denver. Bo Nix, Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham will battle it out this summer for the right to be the starter, but Nix is closer to being a backup in the NFL than a franchise starter.

    GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks throws a pass during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl against the Liberty Flames at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

    GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 01: Quarterback Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks throws a pass during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl against the Liberty Flames at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 11 — Olu Fashanu

    • Draft Grade: A-

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 6

    • School: Penn St.

    • Height: 6′ 6″

    • Weight: 312

    Fashanu is an extremely talented, high-upside prospect that gets to come into a situation where he gets to work with Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses. When healthy, Fashanu is clearly one of the most talented players in the draft and has a chance to be a fixture on the offensive line in New York for years to come.

    UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 11: Penn State tackle Olumuyiwa Olu Fashanu (74) pass blocks during the Michigan Wolverines versus Penn State Nittany Lions game on November 11, 2023 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – NOVEMBER 11: Penn State tackle Olumuyiwa Olu Fashanu (74) pass blocks during the Michigan Wolverines versus Penn State Nittany Lions game on November 11, 2023 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Bo Nix is the sixth quarterback taken in the first round at 12th overall, tying the record of most quarterbacks picked in Round 1 (1983).

  • Detroit is showing up and showing out at the 2024 NFL Draft

  • The old adage says “Defense Wins Championships,” but you wouldn’t know it from the top of the first round in this year’s NFL draft, which has only featured stars from the other side of the ball.

  • The Jets add to Aaron Rodgers’ protection with the third OL taken in the 2024 NFL Draft

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 10 — J.J. McCarthy

    • Draft Grade: B+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 29

    • School: Michigan

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 202

    Getting the quarterback without having to move up too far in the draft is a solid result for the Vikings. It may not be the quarterback they originally wanted, but it’s still a solid prospect to build around and he’s walking into a great situation.

    FILE - Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rolls out during the second half of the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. McCarthy is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

    FILE – Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rolls out during the second half of the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. McCarthy is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 9 — Rome Odunze

    • Draft Grade: A+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 5

    • School: Washington

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 212

    The Bears couldn’t have dreamed of a better first round. Caleb Williams. Rome Odunze. Now they have a three-headed monster at wide receiver with the long-term potential of Williams, Odunze and DJ Moore.

    HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 8: Rome Odunze #1 of the Washington Huskies makes a reception against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 8: Rome Odunze #1 of the Washington Huskies makes a reception against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

  • After moving on from Kirk Cousins, the Vikings now have their quarterback of the future



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