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Where will the top receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft go? Predictions for Harrison, Nabers
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The NFL season is nearly over and this year's NFL draft is just under three months away. Where will some of the most talented prospects in this year's draft class end up?
Two of the best overall prospects in the 2024 NFL draft class are wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State and Malik Nabers out of LSU. Harrison is among the top-rated wide receiver prospects of the last several decades; some believe he is the best overall prospect in the class. Meanwhile, Nabers is coming off of a season with over 1,500 receiving yards in just 13 games.
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Here's where Harrison and Nabers end up in the latest NFL mock drafts from around the web.
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Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. draft predictions
Nate Davis , USA TODAY : No. 4 to the Arizona Cardinals
Davis writes, "Harrison might be the best product issuing from what seems like a Buckeyes receiving assembly line. And, even if speedster Marquise Brown re-signs in Arizona, it likely wouldn't take Harrison long to emerge as QB Kyler Murray 's No. 1 target."
Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team : No. 4 to the Arizona Cardinals
Livesay writes, "Marvin Harrison Jr. falls into the Arizona Cardinals ' lap with the fourth overall pick because quarterbacks go one, two and three. Harrison is one of the best receiver prospects coming out of college in the past three to four years and will be an ideal addition to the Cardinals' offense for the long and short term."
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Tony Catalina, Pro Football Network : No. 2 to the Washington Commanders
Catalina writes, "There are rumblings that new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn may lean in another direction than QB here with pick No. 2. If that's the case, go out and get a baller. Marvin Harrison Jr. is an instant upgrade to any offense, and regardless of who is throwing him the football, he is going to be able to make plays."
Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News : No. 1 to the Chicago Bears
Iyer writes, "The Bears might think about moving on from Justin Fields as their franchise QB despite his strong play down the stretch. They also could look to trade this pick for the second consecutive offseason to get a haul in return. But if they stand pat, it would be awesome to add Harrison to help Fields after seeing the huge impact of giving him D.J. Moore ."
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Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network : No. 2 to the Chicago Bears (trade down)
Sanchez writes, "After a trade down with the Commanders and additional draft picks, the Bears take the player many believe to be the best overall prospect in the class, Marvin Harrison Jr., to pair with D.J. Moore and Justin Fields. This gives the Bears a great offensive situation for 2024."
Marvin Harrison Jr. college stats
| Year |
Games |
Receptions |
Receiving yards |
Touchdowns |
| 2021 |
13 |
11 |
139 |
3 |
| 2022 |
13 |
77 |
1,263 |
14 |
| 2023 |
12 |
67 |
1,211 |
14 (+ 1 rushing) |
Courtesy of sports-reference.com
LSU WR Malik Nabers draft predictions
Nate Davis, USA TODAY: No. 6 to the New York Giants
Davis writes, "He'd slot in nicely to a Giants offense that hasn't had a legitimate No. 1 target since fellow former Bayou Bengal Odell Beckham Jr. was traded following the 2018 season. Big Blue hasn't even had an 800-yard receiver since."
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Connor Livesay, The 33rd Team: No. 6 to the New York Giants
Livesay writes, "The New York Giants offense has plenty of holes, but wide receiver needs significant upgrading. Malik Nabers can do that with his explosiveness, big-play ability and reliability."
Tony Catalina, Pro Football Network: No. 6 to the New York Giants
Catalina writes, "The Giants need weapons, and they got one here in Malik Nabers. The LSU wideout is dynamic and can take the ball and score from anywhere. The Giants can go a few different spots with this pick, but adding playmakers will never be frowned upon."
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Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: No. 4 to the Arizona Cardinals
Iyer writes, "The Cardinals won't be re-signing Marquise Brown and need a true No. 1 target as they don't have another such option to complement go-tight end Trey McBride for Kyler Murray. Nabers can be just that with his smooth route-running and hands to go with great quickness."
Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network: No. 4 to the Arizona Cardinals
Sanchez writes, "The Cardinals are comfortable with Kyler Murray and now need to go get some weapons. Malik Nabers is potentially the most explosive playmaker in this draft. The Murray-to-Nabers connection should be fun."
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Malik Nabers college stats
| Year |
Games |
Receptions |
Receiving yards |
Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
11 |
28 |
417 |
4 |
| 2022 |
14 |
72 |
1,017 |
3 |
| 2023 |
13 |
89 |
1,569 |
14 |
Courtesy of sports-reference.com
2024 NFL Draft: Location, schedule and how to watch
Where:Campus Marius Park at Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan
When:April 25-27, 2024
Cable TV:ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
Streaming: NFL+; ESPN+; fuboTV
How to watch: Catch the NFL Draft with a Fubo subscription
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