The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and it was the most offensive-heavy first round in the history of the annual player selection meeting. 23 offensive players — highlighted by 14-in-a-row to start the draft — was an all-time record.
While there was little drama with the first pick, where Caleb Williams went to Chicago, heads turned at the tail end of the top 10 when the Atlanta Falcons picked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the most surprising pick of the night. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract earlier this offseason.
Quarterbacks also tied a record with six of them going in the first round, matching the legendary 1983 class. All of the quarterbacks went in the top 12, culminating with Bo Nix to Denver with that 12th pick.
Next up on Friday, are rounds two and three of the NFL Draft, and the Buffalo Bills have pick No. 33 overall, and will get the draft going again at 7 p.m. ET from Detroit.
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
April 26 — Second and third rounds, 7 p.m. ET
April 27 — Fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds, noon ET
How can I watch the 2024 NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft will be broadcast live on NFL Network and also ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes.
How can I stream the 2024 NFL Draft?
You can stream it on ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo TV.
Where is the 2024 NFL Draft being held?
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.
Where can I find more info about the 2024 NFL Draft?
Right here on Yahoo Sports' 2024 NFL Draft page.
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Expert Commentary: Pick No. 73 — Trevin Wallace
Draft Grade: C
School: Kentucky
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 237
The Panthers get the linebacker depth they need. Carolina just needed bodies on defense after losing a few guys this offseason. Brick by brick.
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 30: Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) pursues a play on defense during a college football game against the Florida Gators on September 30, 2023 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 72 — Isaiah Adams
Draft Grade: C
Pre-Draft Rank: 95
School: Illinois
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 315
The Cardinals got a player who can provide good depth up front. He might not be a lot of long term starting potential, but he’s a body on the offensive line.
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 21: Illinois Fighting Illini Offensive Lineman Isaiah Adams (78) blocks during the college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 21, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 71 — Andru Phillips
Draft Grade: C+
School: Kentucky
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 190
Good depth here for the Giants at cornerback. It’s never a bad idea to add cornerbacks and now the Giants have two defensive backs added at this point in the draft.
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 10: Andru Phillips #23 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators 26-16 in a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 71 — Junior Colson
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 48
School: Michigan
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 238
The Chargers really needed a linebacker in the draft and Jim Harbaugh went back to Michigan to find one. Colson is one of the better linebacker prospects in the draft and his athleticism should help him make plays early for the Chargers.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) lines up on defense during the Big 10 Championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and Iowa Hawkeyes on December 2, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 67 — Brandon Coleman
Draft Grade: C
School: TCU
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 320
This is a bit early for Coleman, but hard to get too mad at taking an offensive lineman with good movement skills in the third round. The Commanders at least got some developable depth here.
FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 26: TCU Horned Frogs offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (#77) waits for the snap during the college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and TCU Horned Frogs on November 26, 2022 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pic No. 66 — Trey Benson
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 41
School: Florida St.
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 216
This is a great pick for the Cardinals. Benson might not be the shiftiest runner, but big backs with legitimate straight-line speed are always good money. Benson is a true home run hitter.
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 65 — Malachi Corley
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 65
School: W. Kentucky
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 210
Corley has a chance to be a monster after the catch in the NFL. He’s a great addition to a room that already has Mike Williams and budding superstar Garrett Wilson. Wilson and Corley are a good duo to build around for the future.
HONOLULU, HI - SEPTEMBER 03: Malachi Corley #11 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at the Clarance T.C. Ching Athletic Complex on September 3, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) Expert Commentary: :Pick No. 64 — Renardo Green
Draft Grade: B
School: Florida St.
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 186
Green is a skilled player for the 49ers to add to their defensive backfield. He made a lot of plays on the ball last year for the Seminoles and held first-round pick Malik Nabers in check during their matchups to open the season.
Florida State defensive back Renardo Green (8) reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Chestnut Hill, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 63 — Kingsley Suamataia
Draft Grade: A+
Pre-Draft Rank: 22
School: BYU
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 326
One plus is not enough here — this is a potentially franchise-altering pick for the Chiefs here at the bottom of the second round. Suamataia is a bit raw, but he has legitimate franchise left tackle athleticism and movement ability. Throw him out there and let him grow into an elite tackle.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 14: Kingsley Suamataia #78 of the Brigham Young Cougars prepares to block during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 62 — Roger Rosengarten
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 92
School: Washington
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 308
Rosengarten is an elite mover at offensive line and has a lot of experience playing in college. This is probably an immediate starter at right tackle after Baltimore traded away Morgan Moses.
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Roger Rosengarten #73 of the Washington Huskies looks on during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 60 — Cole Bishop
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 60
School: Utah
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 206
Bishop was a productive safety for Utah and now goes to a team that needs a safety. This is a safe pick that should give the Bills a multiyear starter at a position of need.
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Utah Utes safety Cole Bishop (8) defends during the Rose Bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Utah Utes on January 2, 2023 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 59 — Blake Fisher
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 83
School: Notre Dame
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 310
This pick might not come to fruition right away for the Texans, but it’s a great long-term play. Fisher is a bit raw, but he’s young and is still a realistic bet to hit his ceiling in a big way for the Texans. This pick could pay off in the long run for C.J. Stroud and the Texans.
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Notre Dame tackle Blake Fisher (54) pass blocks during the Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus Navy Midshipmen game on November 12, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 58 — Javon Bullard
Draft Grade: A-
Pre-Draft Rank: 79
School: Georgia
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 198
This is a great get for the Packers. Bullard might not be the most dynamic athlete in the draft, but the former Bulldog is a playmaker all over the field and has a chance to be a long-term starter in the NFL. Bullard and Xavier McKinney are a versatile pair of safeties to put on the field.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 28: Javon Bullard #22 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the start of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 57 — Chris Braswell
Draft Grade: C+
Pre-Draft Rank: 67
School: Alabama
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 251
Braswell is a solid, if unspectacular edge rusher. He’s got some burst up the field, but projects more as a tertiary rushing option rather than a lead dog. Still, a nice player to have on your roster even if he’s not a star.
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 30: Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell (41) returns an interception during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 30, 2023 at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS. (Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 56 — Marshawn Kneeland
Draft Grade: B-
Pre-Draft Rank: 40
School: W. Michigan
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 267
The Cowboys needed to add more juice to their pass rush and found someone who has the potential to be a solid No. 2 across from Micah Parsons for the long term. Kneeland had first-round rumors, but this is a probably a more appropriate spot for him.
KALAMAZOO, MI - AUGUST 31: Western Michigan Broncos defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (99) celebrates after the college football game between the Saint Francis Red Flash and Western Michigan Broncos on August 31, 2023, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 55 — Patrick Paul
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 34
School: Houston
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 331
The Dolphins needed to continue bolstering their offensive line and they got a potential decade-long starter in Paul. Paul is a big-bodied freak athlete who has real potential to be a good player in the NFL. Love this.
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Houston Cougars offensive lineman Patrick Paul (76) protects the pocket during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Central Florida (UCF) Knights on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Expert Commentary: Pick No. 53 — Ben Sinnott
Draft Grade: B-
Pre-Draft Rank: 100
School: Kansas St.
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 250
Sinnott is a quality tight end prospect that should round out a solid skill group for Jayden Daniels in his first year. It’s not the sexiest pick, but it’s a pick that will help the Commanders on offense.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS - NOVEMBER 18: Tight end Ben Sinnott #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats carries the ball during the 1st half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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