2024 NFL Draft Big Board - Version 1 (October)
Below is the first iteration of my non-quarterback 2024 Big Board. When creating the initial board, I always like to exclude quarterbacks entirely. This is honestly because quarterback scouting takes a really long time, and is such a unique position that it is often difficult to place them among the other positions. Many teams in need of a quarterback will take them ahead of the more skilled and refined players at the top of the draft, so this iteration provides a better look at the rest of the class and allows me to get a few extra names into the top 50. This version is also fun because it is based almost exclusively on 2023 tape from September and October, along with some lingering bias from 2022 Summer scouting. This means that there may be some unusual takes with certain guys starting the season a bit hotter than others. If players seem oddly high or low, then know that the remainder of the season will still be assessed and likely balance out some of the more extreme grades. ...