2024 NFL Draft order: Bears secure the top overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, while Commanders slide into the No. 2 spot.

2024 NFL Draft order: Bears clinch No. 1 overall pick; Commanders move into No. 2 slot

This is a look at the first-round order for the 2024 NFL Draft heading into the final weekend of the 2023 NFL season, along with the top five needs for each team. The order is determined by record, using strength of schedule as the first tiebreaker Keep in mind — teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today are marked as PL (short for playoffs) in the order below. The draft order for playoff teams is determined by the results of postseason play.

Arrows reflect movement from last week’s order.

Pick
1
Chicago Bears

Panthers’ record: 2-14 (.520 strength of schedule)

Panthers’ Week 18 opponent: vs. Buccaneers

Bears’ biggest needs: IOL, WR, TE, Edge, QB

With Chicago securing the top choice on Sunday, they will have a lot to consider in the upcoming months. The Bears need to strengthen the interior of their offensive line regardless of whether they choose to pick a quarterback in this round or keep developing around Justin Fields. While healthy, Nate Davis has been a reliable player and is signed until 2025; nevertheless, Cody Whitehair may be lost to cap space, as are Lucas Patrick and Dan Feeney.

For a needs analysis of the Panthers, go to the bottom of the article.

Pick out
2
1
Washington Commanders

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