Mel Kiper’s first 2024 NFL mock draft highlights SEC talent

By Chris Marler

Mel Kiper released his first mock draft ahead of April’s NFL draft. This marks the first mock draft from Kiper that includes all 32 teams in the first round, as well as the first one he’s made since the end of the 2024 season. 

The first-round mock draft included several SEC players, with three selected in the top 10 overall. LSU All-American left tackle Will Campbell and Georgia defenders Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams were among the top 10 picks. The lists also projected 15 players from the SEC from nine different schools. 

Here’s a look at every player in the first round from Mel Kiper with the SEC players in bold. 

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB – Miami 
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/DB – Colorado
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Saners, QB – Colorado 
4. New England Patriots: Abdul Carter, OLB – Penn State 
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT – Michigan
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillan, WR – Arizona
7. New York Jets: Mykel Williams, OLB – Georgia 
8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB – Georgia 
9. New Orleans Saints: Will Johnson, CB – Michigan
10. Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, OT – LSU
11. San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT – Texas
12. Dallas Cowboys: Luther Burden III, WR – Missouri
13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S – Georgia
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE – Penn State
15. Atlanta Falcons: Shemar Stewart, DE – Texas A&M
16. Arizona Cardinals: Tyler Booker, G – Alabama
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Jihaad Campbell, LB – Alabama
18. Seattle Seahawks: Armand Membou, OT/G – Missouri
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nick Emmanwori, S – South Carolina
20. Denver Broncos: Ashton Jeanty, RB – Boise State
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Emeka Egbuka, WR – Ohio State
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE – Michigan
23. Green Bay Packers: Mike Green, OLB – Marshall
24. Minnesota Vikings: Benjamin Morrison, CB – Notre Dame
25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT – Ohio State
26. Los Angeles Rams: Josh Conerly Jr., OT – Oregon
27. Baltimore Ravens: Shavon Revel Jr., CB – East Carolina
28. Detroit Lions: James Pearce Jr., OLB – Tennessee
29. Washington Commanders: Nic Scourton, DE – Texas A&M
30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB – Kentucky
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Walter Nolen, DT – Ole Miss