2024 NFL Mock Draft: Colts, Titans surround young quarterbacks with upgraded skill talent

The NFL Draft is an interesting exercise because there could be multiple opinions on what is the best method for improving a team. The draft is as much predicting what opposing general managers would do in a particular situation and less about biggest needs.

There has been an emphasis on adding a wealth of skill talent to a building when the team has recently plunged significant draft capital into the quarterback position. In today’s thought exercise, we look at a few teams that could be in a position to help young quarterbacks, while acknowledging that three teams taking a quarterback this year could follow suit a year from now.

The draft order below was determined using Tankathon ahead of Week 16 games, which uses records and strength of schedule as a tiebreaker.

Without further ado, let’s kick this off!

For more draft coverage, you can hear in-depth analysis twice a week on “With the First Pick” — our year-round NFL Draft podcast with NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson and former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. You can find “With the First Pick” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.

The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27 in Detroit. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly updated draft order and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.