The highly-anticipated moment arrived on Thursday as the Chicago Bears made their selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, choosing USC quarterback Caleb Williams as the No. 1 overall pick.
With this pick, the Bears aim to find the stability they have long sought at the quarterback position, hoping that the 22-year-old standout can lead the team to success. This decision comes after the team traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers last month, as the former No. 11 pick did not live up to expectations.
As the draft takes place in Detroit, it showcases a deep pool of talent at key positions such as quarterback, offensive tackle, and wide receiver. This depth is attributed in part to the pandemic, which led many players to extend their college careers. The first round is expected to see several quarterbacks and offensive tackles being picked.
Following the first round, rounds two and three will unfold on Friday, with rounds four through seven scheduled for Saturday.
NFL Draft first round picks and order
- No. 1: Chicago Bears — QB Caleb Williams, USC
- No. 2: Washington Commanders — QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
- No. 3: New England Patriots
- No. 4: Arizona Cardinals
- No. 5: Los Angeles Chargers
- No. 6: New York Giants
- No. 7: Tennessee Titans
- No. 8: Atlanta Falcons
- No. 9: Chicago Bears
- No. 10: New York Jets
- No. 11: Minnesota Vikings
- No. 12: Denver Broncos
- No. 13: Las Vegas Raiders
- No. 14: New Orleans Saints
- No. 15: Indianapolis Colts
- No. 16: Seattle Seahawks
- No. 17: Jacksonville Jaguars
- No. 18: Cincinnati Bengals
- No. 19: Los Angeles Rams
- No. 20: Pittsburgh Steelers
- No. 21: Miami Dolphins
- No. 22: Philadelphia Eagles
- No. 23: Minnesota Vikings
- No. 24: Dallas Cowboys
- No. 25: Green Bay Packers
- No. 26: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- No. 27: Arizona Cardinals
- No. 28: Buffalo Bills
- No. 29: Detroit Lions
- No. 30: Baltimore Ravens
- No. 31: San Francisco 49ers
- No. 32: Kansas City Chiefs
