Assessing the NFL Draft: Victors and Those Who Missed Out.

Posted 6 months ago

The NFL Draft in Detroit made history with teams prioritizing quarterbacks, surprising picks, and a notable international presence.

The key question, as always, remains: who emerged victorious from the draft?

Although the 2024 NFL season won't start until September, teams like the Chicago Bears are entering the summer with optimism, while the Atlanta Falcons face early scrutiny over their puzzling selection.

Let's delve into our standout winners and losers from this year's draft.

Who won the NFL Draft?

The Chicago Bears Score Big with Williams and Odunze.

Thanks to their trade with the Carolina Panthers last year, the Chicago Bears held the first and ninth picks in this year's draft, and they made the most of these opportunities.

Having famously missed out on Patrick Mahomes in 2017, the Bears' current general manager, Ryan Poles, was determined not to let Caleb Williams slip away as this year's first pick.

Williams, a standout talent on the field and a charismatic figure off it, has already ignited hope among Chicago fans.

This enthusiasm was evident as Williams broke Fanatics' record for draft night merchandise sales, surpassing even recent WNBA draftee Caitlin Clark.

The Bears continued to strengthen their roster by selecting talented wide receiver Rome Odunze with the ninth pick, ensuring that their new star quarterback has another top-tier receiving option.