The 2023 NFL season has come to a close, and football fans are eagerly awaiting the 2024 NFL Draft, set to take place on April 25 in Detroit, Michigan. With the season over, teams now have their eyes on the draft order, which will determine the order in which they select new players to join their rosters. In a surprising turn of events, the Detroit Lions, who are accustomed to picking near the top of the order, find themselves scheduled to pick at No. 29. This is a significant change for the Lions, who made an impressive run to the NFC Championship Game. Their fans are hopeful that this trend will continue, and they will have the opportunity to pick at No. 32 in 2025.
The Seattle Seahawks also experienced a shift in their draft position. By winning their final game of the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals, they moved from the No. 14 overall pick to No. 16. While missing the playoffs may have been disappointing for the team, it did have one silver lining – a higher draft position. Had they made the postseason, they would have been at least three spots lower on the draft board.
The updated NFL Draft order is now available, and it provides valuable insight for teams looking to make trades or strategic moves during the draft. Of particular interest is the fact that this will be the first Seahawks draft without Pete Carroll since 2009. The Seahawks will have the No. 16 overall pick in the first round, placing them right in the middle of the pack. This position offers them a range of options as they look to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
As for other teams, the Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 pick, acquired from the Carolina Panthers. The Washington Commanders follow at No. 2, with the New England Patriots at No. 3. The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers round out the top five picks. The draft order continues with the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and the Chicago Bears again at No. 9. The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings follow, with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and New Orleans Saints coming next. The Indianapolis Colts hold the No. 15 pick, followed by the Seattle Seahawks at No. 16.
The draft order also includes the teams that made it to the playoffs. The Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Houston Texans (via Cleveland Browns) hold picks No. 19 through No. 23, respectively. The Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Arizona Cardinals (via Houston Texans) come next. The Buffalo Bills hold the No. 28 pick, while the Detroit Lions, who made it to the conference championship game, will select at No. 29. The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, who were the Super Bowl runner-up and winner respectively, will pick at No. 30 and No. 31.
The Kansas City Chiefs, who emerged victorious in the Super Bowl, will have the coveted No. 32 pick. This is an impressive feat for the Chiefs, and their fans are likely thrilled to see their team consistently performing at such a high level.
In addition to the draft order, the Seahawks’ draft picks for each round have been revealed. They hold the No. 16 overall pick in the first round, but their second-round pick was traded in a deal involving Leonard Williams. They have the No. 78 overall pick in the third round and the No. 81 overall pick, acquired from the Denver Broncos via the New Orleans Saints. The Seahawks also have one pick in each of the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh rounds, with the specific order yet to be determined.
As we eagerly await the complete NFL Draft order in the coming weeks, teams and fans alike are strategizing and preparing for the opportunity to select the next generation of football stars. The draft is a crucial event that can shape the future of a team, and with the order now revealed, the excitement is building. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
