{"id":300739,"date":"2023-11-28T05:24:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T05:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=300739"},"modified":"2023-11-28T05:24:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T05:24:23","slug":"2024-nfl-draft-order-jets-move-up-10-spots-during-four-game-losing-streak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/nfl\/2024-nfl-draft-order-jets-move-up-10-spots-during-four-game-losing-streak\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 NFL Draft order: Jets move up 10 spots during four-game losing streak"},"content":{"rendered":"
This is a look at the first-round order for the 2024 NFL Draft heading into Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season, along with the top five needs for each team. The order is determined by record, using strength of schedule as the first tiebreaker (click here to see a full list of the draft-order tiebreakers). Keep in mind — teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today are marked as PL (short for playoffs) in the order below.<\/strong> The draft order for playoff teams is determined by the results of postseason play.<\/p>\n Arrows reflect movement from last week’s order.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE CAROLINA PANTHERS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Panthers’ record:<\/strong> 1-10 (.537 strength of schedule)<\/p>\n Panthers’ Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>at Buccaneers<\/p>\n Bears’ biggest needs: <\/strong>OT, IOL, WR, TE, Edge<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chicago will likely look to upgrade its interior offensive line in 2024, with veterans \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Dan Feeney<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> and \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Lucas Patrick<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> both entering free agency. Although the Bears have recently invested dollars and draft picks to try to solidify their two guard spots (\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Nate Davis<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> and \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Teven Jenkins<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>), they still need help at center with overall depth for the unit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See the bottom of this article for analysis of the Panthers’ needs.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>CB, WR, DT, IOL, TE<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>at Steelers<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Cardinals have a decision to make regarding the future of tight end \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Zach Ertz<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>. The 33-year-old, who was placed on injured reserve in late October with a quad injury , has averaged just 6.9 yards per catch this year (career low) and carries a significant cap hit in 2024. \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Trey McBride<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>, whom the team selected 55th overall in 2022, is now the team’s No. 1 option at tight end. And while former Stanford WR \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Elijah Higgins<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> has promise, the team should spend a Day 3 pick on the position.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> QB, CB, TE, OT, WR<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Chargers<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Patriots\u2019 best offensive lineman, left tackle \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Trent Brown<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>, will be a free agent after the season. \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Mike Onwenu<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>, who shifted from right guard to right tackle a few weeks ago, is also set to hit the open market this spring. New England used three picks on interior linemen in this year\u2019s draft but did not address the lack of depth outside.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>Bye<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See Pick No. 1 for analysis of the Bears’ needs.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> RB, DT, QB, OL, TE<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>Bye<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Giants\u2019 offensive line in 2024 will be built around first-round tackles Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal along with this year\u2019s second-round selection, center John Michael Schmitz. Joshua Ezeudu, a third-round pick in 2022, might earn a starting guard spot if healthy but finding more young talent up and down the line should be a high priority.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>Edge, WR, OT, LB, CB<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Dolphins<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Commanders only have one linebacker under contract for 2024, Jamin Davis. Cody Barton, Khaleke Hudson or David Mayo might return, but selecting a second-level defender early on Day 3 would seem prudent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>OT, WR, Edge, RB, DT<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Colts<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aside from all-world \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Jeffery Simmons<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>, who was dominant against Carolina on Sunday, the Titans’ 2024 roster is looking a bit light at interior D-line. Simmons’ running mate, nose tackle \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Teair Tart<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>, will be a free agent in March, and there is not much depth behind those two.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>OT, IOL, QB, S, WR<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Falcons<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Aaron Rodgers<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> will probably want his former Packers pass-catchers \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Allen Lazard<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> (who was a healthy scratch against the Dolphins) and \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Randall Cobb<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> (who’s set to become a free agent) around again next year, and Garrett Wilson surely isn’t going anywhere. Could the Jets, who have gone from holding Pick No. 18 to No. 8 during their four-game losing streak, swing a trade for a high-profile veteran as they attempted to do at the trade deadline? Even if they do land a big-name receiver this offseason, either via trade or free agency, New York should draft another young talent to pair with Wilson for the long term.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>QB, IOL, LB, S, CB<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Panthers<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Baker Mayfield<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> has done what he can to lead the Buccaneers this year, but unless they mount a late playoff push, I don\u2019t think the team will consider him the long-term solution at quarterback. That 2021 second-round pick \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Kyle Trask<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> couldn’t win the job outright this summer, and has as many pass attempts (one) as \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Chris Godwin<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> this season — despite the team’s 4-7 record — also suggests Tampa Bay might be in the market for a new passer in the early rounds next April.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> CB, RB, DT, TE, WR<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>at Patriots<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Chargers\u2019 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night again displayed the team\u2019s lack of depth at receiver. \ufeff<\/span>Keenan Allen<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> was a trooper, catching 14 passes for 106 yards, but he turns 32 this offseason (on Day 3 of the draft, as it so happens) and is entering a contract year. Mike Williams and Josh Palmer also could hit free agency after next season, and first-round pick \ufeff<\/span>Quentin Johnston<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> has been unsurprisingly inconsistent as a rookie.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> QB, OT, IOL, RB, DT<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>Bye<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Josh Jacobs<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>‘ 63-yard score against the Chiefs on Sunday was a reminder that the All-Pro can still be an explosive, game-changing back. But if the former first-round pick and the Raiders again are unable to come to terms on a long-term deal this offseason, Las Vegas may look to the first three rounds of next year’s draft for a new primary ball-carrier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> OT, OG, WR, CB, LB<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Lions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Michael Thomas has landed on injured reserve for the fourth straight season and he\u2019s due to become a free agent in 2024. Derek Carr would love to see more difference-makers like Chris Olave (seven catches for 114 yards before leaving Sunday\u2019s game with a concussion) catching passes next season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> OT, S, IOL, CB, RB<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Chiefs<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Green Bay has cobbled together an offensive line this year, with left tackle David Bakhtiari missing all but one game and facing an uncertain future. I expect the team to bring in at least one more young lineman in the first three rounds to compete for the starting spot opposite Zach Tom.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> OT, CB, Edge, S, K<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Browns<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Rams netted tight end \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Hunter Long<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> (who has played in just one game due to injury) and edge rusher Byron Young (77th overall pick) in the trade of Jalen Ramsey to Miami back in March, but are still feeling the loss of the Pro Bowl corner in their secondary. \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Derion Kendrick<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> is the team’s top talent, but beyond the second-year player L.A. has depth issues it will need to address. Veterans \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Duke Shelley<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> and \ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Ahkello Witherspoon<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> will be free agents, while sixth-round pick Tre Tomlinson has yet to prove himself at the pro level.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>OT, WR, TE, DT, Edge<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>at Jaguars<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cincinnati does not have a tight end under contract beyond this season. Tanner Hudson had become \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Joe Burrow<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>‘s favorite target at tight end in the weeks leading up to the Pro Bowl passer’s season-ending injury. With Jake Browning under center on Sunday, Hudson tied Ja’Marr Chase for the team lead in receptions (four). The Bengals could decide not to re-sign veterans \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Irv Smith<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> and \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Drew Sample<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> to give Hudson, \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Mitchell Wilcox<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> and a young draft pick playing time in 2024.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>DT, S, Edge, WR, CB<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>Bye<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Bills signed veteran Linval Joseph early this month with DaQuan Jones on injured reserve and other tackles around Ed Oliver not performing up to par. Joseph, Jones, Jordan Phillips and Tim Settle are approaching free agency, though. I expect GM Brandon Beane to look to bolster the young talent up front with one or two picks next April.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PICK ACQUIRED FROM THE HOUSTON TEXANS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Texans’ record:<\/strong> 6-5 (.488)<\/p>\n Texans’ Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>vs. Broncos<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See Pick No. 2 for analysis of the Cardinals’ needs and the playoff teams section of this article for analysis of the Texans’ needs.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> S, TE, DT, CB, WR<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>at Texans<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If either Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy is moved in the offseason, then the Broncos will need an early pick to join Marvin Mims Jr. and Tim Patrick (when he\u2019s back to full health). Regardless, a middle-round receiver should be selected because of attrition at the position.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs:<\/strong> QB, WR, Edge, CB, DT<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>at Jets<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Atlanta used Day 2 selections on pass rushers \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Arnold Ebiketie<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> (No. 38 overall) and \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>DeAngelo Malone<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> (No. 82) in the 2022 draft. Ebiketie is growing into a solid starter while the jury\u2019s still out on Malone. The Falcons added Zach Harrison in the third round this year and will probably add another in the 2024 draft, especially if \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff<\/span>Bud Dupree<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span> leaves as a free agent.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biggest needs: <\/strong>QB, Edge, DT, OG, LB<\/p>\n Week 13 opponent: <\/strong>Bye<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Minnesota could lose edge rushers \ufeff