“Predictions for the Top Pick of the 2024 NFL Draft: Who Holds the First Selection? Key Details to Consider”

“The 2024 NFL draft is swiftly approaching, and the selection for the No. 1 overall pick appears to be fairly certain.”

“In the 2024 draft class, notable names include Heisman-winning quarterbacks such as USC’s Caleb Williams (2022) and LSU’s Jayden Daniels (2023), alongside Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, and Oregon’s Box Nix.”

“Mark your calendars for the draft’s commencement, starting with the first round on Thursday, April 25, at 8 p.m. ET. The second and third rounds will follow on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. ET, with rounds four through seven scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at noon ET.”

“Leading up to the draft, speculation surrounds the top pick. The Chicago Bears hold the coveted spot, followed by the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings. Here’s what you need to know about the first overall selection.”

“Who holds the No. 1 pick? The Bears acquired this year’s top pick from the Carolina Panthers in a trade last year.”

“Last year, the Panthers traded two first-round picks and receiver DJ Moore to the Bears in exchange for the No. 1 pick of the 2023 NFL draft, which Carolina used to select quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers finished the 2023 season with a league-worst record of 2-15, making the 2024 first-round draft pick they traded to the Bears the No. 1 pick this year.”

“The Bears have an opportunity to make two top-ten selections this year, as they also possess the No. 9 pick.”

“Who is likely to be the Bears’ pick at No. 1? The expectation is for the Bears to select USC standout and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.”

“Williams expressed confidence about his potential selection, stating, ‘I don’t think I’m not going to be No. 1. I put in all the hard work…I don’t think of a Plan B.'”

“Here is the complete 2024 NFL draft order, with the Bears holding the first overall pick.”

“The history of No. 1 overall picks in the NFL draft showcases a trend favoring quarterbacks, with seven out of the last ten selections being quarterbacks. The list spans from the inaugural draft in 1936 to the most recent in 2023.”

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