As days pass, the NFL draft 2024 is coming closer, and fans are growing up in suspense about which player will join their favorite team. This year’s draft will probably be one of the best in history, as multiple talented youngsters are lined up.
The best performers in college who have already become stars of the nation will appear in the draft, and franchises eagerly await their signature on contract paper. Franchises like the Jets, Patriots, Broncos, Commanders, Bears, and others who had a season to forget are looking to rebuild themselves and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Below, is the list of the top three players who will shake up the NFL 2024 draft.
1. Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams is probably the biggest name who will appear in the NFL draft 2024. Williams was a standout performer for Oklahoma University and USC. Even before signing a professional contract, Williams had already become a star due to his standout performance for the college team.
Combining the Oklahoma University and USC Trojans, Williams made 37 appearances, and stats in those are pretty impressive. Williams completed 735 passes from 1,099 attempts, covered 9,782 yards, and made 93 touchdowns. The quarterback is the top priority for the Chicago Bears, while a few other franchises are also aiming to add the youngster to their ranks.
2. J.J. McCarthy
Another college football superstar who also holds the power to shake up the NFL draft is J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy’s skills and gameplay catch the eyes of fans and NFL franchises. For the University of Michigan, McCarthy played 40 games, from 713 attempts and completed 482 passes.
The quarterback also threw for 6,226 yards and 49 touchdowns. Various high-profile franchises are monitoring the situation of the 21-year-old youngster, among them the Minnesota Vikings is the closest one to signing the quarterback.
3. Xavier Legette
The third big name on the list is Xavier Legette. Legette played college football for the University of South Carolina from 2019 to 2023 and high school football for Mullins. The wide receiver registered 41 appearances for the university in five years.
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Legette made 42 receptions for 423 yards and five touchdowns. Later, as a senior in their fifth year, he became his college side’s number-one receiver. At the end of his college career, he covered 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns on 71 receptions. Carolina Panthers is heavily linked with Legette to add them to their squad.
The players mentioned above are the future stars of American football. Their addition to any franchise will surely give coaches more options. The above will prove to be crucial figures because of their exceptional talents, skills, gameplay, and ability to turn a match in their favor from the opponents with their brilliance. There is no doubt their transfer to any of the franchises will completely shake the draft.
