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The Washington Commanders are hosting a group of quarterback prospects, including Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy, and Michael Penix, for pre-draft visits, with Daniels emerging as a heavy favorite to go No. 2 overall. This unusual move suggests that Washington remains undecided despite Daniels' apparent lead in the race for the No. 2 spot.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy completes his pre-draft visits with a trip to Washington to meet with the Commanders, after previously visiting the Patriots and Giants, and conducting private workouts for the Vikings, Broncos, and Giants. McCarthy's impressive college career includes 6,226 passing yards, 49 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, and he is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, projected as a first-round pick, visited the New England Patriots along with other notable prospects. The Patriots are also hosting Mississippi State cornerback Decamerion Richardson, Oregon defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, and UAB wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer. McCarthy's rising stock and impressive workout have put him in contention for the Patriots' No. 3 overall pick or a potential trade-down.
The Chicago Bears are in the midst of their pre-draft process, hosting official visits for prospects ahead of the 2024 NFL draft. With a focus on positions like edge rusher, defensive tackle, quarterback, and wide receiver, the team is working with just four draft picks, two of which are inside the top 10. The reported pre-draft visits include prospects from various college football teams, with a distinction between Top 30 visits and local visits.
Michael Penix, a potential first-round quarterback prospect, plans to visit with the Las Vegas Raiders after impressing at his pro day with his athleticism and throwing ability. The Raiders are in need of a signal caller and Penix's visit could make him a major option for them in the first round. Penix also has pre-draft visits scheduled with the Giants, Falcons, Broncos, and Steelers.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. plans to visit the Giants, Falcons, Raiders, Broncos, and Steelers as part of his pre-draft process, aiming to position himself as a high pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The Falcons and Steelers, less frequently mentioned as potential landing spots for quarterbacks, are among the teams he will meet with, with the Falcons possibly eyeing a prospect to develop alongside aging quarterback Kirk Cousins, and the Steelers considering the future beyond their recent quarterback acquisitions.
The Green Bay Packers' pre-draft visits have given insight into their approach to the 2023 NFL draft, with a focus on addressing specific positions at certain points. A seven-round mock draft was created based on this blueprint, with the Packers addressing needs at tight end, edge rusher, wide receiver, interior defensive lineman, safety, offensive tackle/guard, running back, and quarterback. The mock draft includes players such as Michael Mayer, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Rashee Rice, Gervon Dexter, and Holton Ahlers.
The New England Patriots hosted former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis for a pre-draft visit on Wednesday, the last day for teams to host prospects. While Mac Jones has been the No. 1 quarterback for the last two seasons, head coach Bill Belichick has not yet named him the starter for the upcoming season. It is unclear if the Patriots will select another quarterback in the draft, but Levis' visit gives them a better understanding of his abilities.
The Green Bay Packers are using a significant portion of their pre-draft visits to scout tight ends for the 2023 NFL Draft, with five tight ends already on their list of reported visits. Three of these players are projected as first- or second-round draft picks. The team's focus on the tight end position is similar to their focus on wide receivers last year, and it is likely that they will draft at least one early-round tight end prospect.
The New England Patriots have invited North Dakota State offensive tackle Cody Mauch and Gardner-Webb wide receiver T.J. Luther for pre-draft visits. While Mauch is a top offensive lineman and a realistic candidate to come off the board as early as Round 2, Luther's lack of bulk and small-school pedigree make him an uncertain projection. The Patriots are in a better shape at wide receiver than they are at offensive tackle, but both positions are in need of depth and developmental upside.