2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (2024)

The Kansas City Chiefs came away with the 2024 NFL draft’s fastest player on Thursday night, but their work this week is far from over.

With six more rounds set to take place over the next two days, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach will have his hands full until Saturday evening, when the event draws to a close.

Many talented prospects remain on the board entering the draft’s second day, and some are sure to fall to Kansas City’s next selection at No. 64 in the second round.

Veach parted with the Chiefs’ third-round choice in a trade up with the Buffalo Bills to secure Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 selection, which may limit Kansas City’s options late on Day 2.

Take a look at this list of the top 50 prospects still on the board from Draft Wire’s Curt Popejoy:

DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (1)

Sep 30, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) scores a touchdown on a punt return as Michigan State Spartans linebacker Aaron Brule (7) pursues during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (2)

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch over Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The catch would be the last touchdown for the Longhorns in the 31-37 loss to Washington.

DT Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton, Illinois

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (3)

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton (4) tackles Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

DT Braden Fiske, Florida State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (4)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 2: Braden Fiske #55 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts after a sack against Jack Plummer #13 of the Louisville Cardinals during the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

CB Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry, Alabama

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (5)

Dec 30, 2023; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry during Rose Bowl media day at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (6)

Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) runs for the first down against TCU Horned Frogs in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, November. 11, 2023, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

LB Payton Wilson, North Carolina State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (7)

Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson (LB30) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (8)

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a catch and runs for touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (9)

Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (2) celebrates against the Vanderbilt Commodores after a tackle during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

EDGE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (10)

Feb 3, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American offensive lineman Javon Foster of Missouri (75) battle National edge Marshawn Kneeland of Western Michigan (99) during the second half of the 2024 Senior Bowl football game at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (11)

Iowa State Cyclones’ defensive back T.J. Tampa (2) warms up during the university’s Spring Football game at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Ames, Iowa

WR Keon Coleman, Florida State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (12)

Oct 14, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) avoids a tackle by Syracuse Orange linebacker Kadin Bailey (45) during the first quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

LB Junior Colson, Michigan

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (13)

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies running back Dillon Johnson (7) stiff arms Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (14)

Nov 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) prepares to cover Missouri Tigers wide receiver Mookie Cooper (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&;M

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (15)

Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

DT Kris Jenkins, Michigan

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (16)

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) celebrates a sack against UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield (2) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (17)

Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) signals against the Washington State Cougars in the 4th quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports

CM Max Melton, Rutgers

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (18)

Michigan State’s Jayden Reed catches a pass as Rutgers’ Max Melton defends during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing.

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DT Maason Smith, LSU

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (19)

Sep 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Louisiana State Tigers defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) celebrates a play during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

S Javon Bullard, Georgia

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (20)

Jan 31, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American wide receiver Ryan Flournoy of Southeast Missouri (13) runs past American defensive back Javon Bullard of Georgia (22) during practice for the American team at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

C Zach Frazier, West Virginia

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (21)

Sep 17, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) during the first quarter against the Towson Tigers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (22)

Aug 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates a stop against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (23)

Oct 22, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Blake Fisher (54) celebrates after a Notre Dame touchdown in the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

EDGE Chris Braswell, Alabama

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (24)

Feb 1, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American edge Chris Braswell of Alabama (41) attacks during practice for the American team at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

S Jaden Hicks, Washington State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (25)

Nov 11, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Jaden Hicks (25) before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports

OT Roger Rosengarten, Washington

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (26)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Rosengarten #73 of the Washington Huskies in action against the California Golden Bears at Husky Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

TE Ben Sinnott, Kansas State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (27)

Sep 16, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas State Wildcats tight end Ben Sinnott (34) catches a touchdown pass during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

DT T'Vondre Sweat, Texas

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (28)

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat (93) sacks TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, November. 11, 2023, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

G Christian Haynes, UConn

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (29)

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 04: Christian Haynes #64 of the Connecticut Huskies goes head to head against Kurott Garland #99 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 59-3. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (30)

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) warms up ahead of the Rose Bowl game against Alabama at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (31)

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78) prepares to block against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (32)

Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin carries the ball in for a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks host Portland State in the Ducks’ season opener Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

WR Jalen McMillan, Washington

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (33)

Sep 2, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Jalen McMillan (11) fails to keep a toe down while under coverage from Boise State Broncos safety Alexander Teubner (34) during the fourth quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

G Cooper Beebe, Kansas State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (34)

MANHATTAN, KS – OCTOBER 21: Running back DJ Giddens #31 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates after scoring a touchdown with offensive lineman Cooper Beebe #50 against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

RB Trey Benson, FSU

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (35)

Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) rushes with the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 25, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (36)

Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) celebrates after a defensive stop against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Oregon won the game 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (37)

Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (0) celebrates a first down against Baylor in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Waco, Texas.

EDGE Austin Booker, Kansas

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (38)

Kansas redshirt sophom*ore defensive lineman Austin Booker (9) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

WR Roman Wilson, Michigan

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (39)

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson (WO39) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

CB Dru Phillips, Kentucky

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (40)

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gameco*cks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) makes a touchdown reception over Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky

OL Brandon Coleman, TCU

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (41)

Nov 2, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Christian Horned Frogs offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (77) blocks Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive tackle Tony Bradford Jr. (97) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

WR Tez Walker, North Carolina

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (42)

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

DT Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (43)

Nov 4, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) takes the field for warm-ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

DL Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (44)

Sep 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) celebrates sacking Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) during the third quarter at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

EDGE Adisa Isaac, Penn State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (45)

Sep 16, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) tackles Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) as he passes the ball during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

CB Cam Hart, Notre Dame

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (46)

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – OCTOBER 15: Cam Hart #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on October 15, 2022 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

RB Jaylen Wright, Tennessee

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (47)

Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) runs the ball past Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hamp Greene (24) during the second half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

QB Spencer Rattler, South Carolina

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (48)

Feb 1, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American quarterback Spencer Rattler of South Carolina (2) throws the ball during practice for the American team at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, Georgia

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (49)

Apr 15, 2023; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) in action during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Staduim. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

CB Renardo Green, Florida State

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (50)

Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State defensive back Renardo Green (DB11) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

2024 NFL draft: Top 50 prospects available after Round 1 (2024)
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