Daniel Jeremiah: Cardinals, Commanders, Steelers Had Top NFL Draft Based on Big Board

Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekFeatured Columnist IVApril 30, 2024

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It remains to be seen how it will translate to the actual field, but the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers can all take solace in one thing.

One of the most notable people in NFL media believe they won the 2024 draft.

NFL Network’s discussed the draft on Monday and said the Cardinals, Commanders and Steelers all had the best drafts based on his big board:

NFL Podcasts @NFL_PodcastsOn the latest @MoveTheSticks podcast, DJ, @BuckyBrooks & @RhettNFL do a FULL 2024 @NFLDraft recap as the guys give their overall takeaways, do a deep dive on the top 10 picks & much more 👇

Full episode: https://t.co/19jYRqXJLM pic.twitter.com/ILVn9uTYIC

Arizona landed arguably the best player in all of college football last season in wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick. B/R’s NFL Scouting Department ranked him as the top overall player on its latest big board, and he figures to be the No. 1 wide receiver as soon as his rookie season for the Cardinals.

Notably, the NFC West team also landed edge-rusher Darius Robinson later in the first round, as well as cornerback Max Melton in the second round and running back Trey Benson, among others, in the third round.

Washington’s most notable pick was quarterback Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall. Daniels won the 2023 Heisman Trophy at LSU and will likely start in his rookie season as the NFC East team begins a new era.

And Pittsburgh bolstered its offensive line with guard Troy Fautanu and center Zach Frazier in the first two rounds before landing a potential steal in Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round.

The Steelers are coming off a playoff appearance and didn’t have as many glaring holes as the Commanders and Cardinals, but all three of them earned impressive reviews for their work.