As the NFL Draft approaches, teams are conducting top-30 visits with draft hopefuls and performing medical rechecks on players who were flagged at the combine. These visits provide an opportunity for teams to get a closer look at prospects and determine if they fit with the team’s goals and needs.
Final preparations are underway as teams work on building their respective draft boards. These boards feature around 150 players, ranked based on where the team would feel comfortable selecting them. Factors such as work ethic, medical evaluations, athleticism, production, personality, and other qualities are taken into consideration when ranking players.
Each team’s positional needs and goals for the first round of the draft are closely examined. Teams without a first-round pick are also being analyzed, with potential draft selections being identified.
For more in-depth draft coverage, fans can tune in to “With the First Pick,” a year-round NFL Draft podcast featuring NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson and former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. The podcast can be found on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. CBSSports.com provides additional draft coverage including an updated draft order and profiles of eligible prospects. The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from April 25-27 in Detroit.
