The 2024 NFL draft was the 89th annual meeting of

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(NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at

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and Hart Plaza in

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on April 25–27, 2024. The draft had an attendance of over 775,000, breaking the record previously set in

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. Six

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s were selected in the first round— Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels,

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, J. J. McCarthy, and

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—tying the record from

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. The six were within the first 12 picks, with five in the top 10. Conversely, for the first time since the 1970

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, no quarterbacks were selected in the second through fourth rounds. Seven

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s were also selected in the first round, tying the record from

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. A record 23 offensive players were selected in the first round, with 14 consecutive offensive players to start the draft.

Host city

was chosen over Green Bay and

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as the host city on March 28, 2022. The city prepared to host the draft by undertaking beautification efforts, including construction work in various parts of the city and organizing a series of pop-ups to fill vacant storefronts downtown in time for the draft's visitors. The city installed the Detroit Sign, inspired by the Hollywood Sign in

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, to welcome visitors entering the city along

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. City officials claimed to have spent $230,000 of state grant money and municipal funds on murals. Additionally $1.53 million was said to have been spent on improvements to streets and traffic lights, as well as the planting of trees and beautification of roadway medians. The hosting of the draft was regarded to have been a success, with the city experiencing an estimated economic impact of $160 million. As part of an effort to beautify the city, the city's Planning and Development Department, Downtown Detroit Partnership, and the City Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship partnered with Street Art for Mankind (SAM)'s "Be The Change" campaign to create seven sizable murals. The murals, however, became a subject of controversy. Criticism arose that international artists involved in the paintings may have been compensated below

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for their work. The artworks became more controversial after the City Council refused to approve payment for the works, arguing that they had been approved without following the approval process imposed by the city charter. City employees' emails were later released under the

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and revealed that department officials had considered the painting of buildings with historic designation without the required approval of the Historic District Commission.

Player selections

Notable undrafted players

Players who went undrafted also became eligible for the United Football League's 2024 draft.

Trades involving draft picks

(PD) indicates trades completed prior to the start of the draft (i.e. Pre-Draft), while (D) denotes trades which took place during the 2024 draft.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

Forfeited and penalized picks

Resolution JC-2A picks

Resolution JC-2A, enacted by the NFL in November 2020, rewards teams for developing minority candidates for head coach and/or general manager positions by awarding draft picks. These draft picks are at the end of the third round, after standard compensatory picks; if multiple teams qualify, they are awarded by draft order in the first round. These picks are in addition to, and have no impact on, the standard 32 compensatory picks. Two picks were awarded for the 2024 draft pursuant to the resolution.

Summary

Selections by NCAA conference

Colleges with multiple draft selections

Selections by position

Notes

References

Trade references

General references

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