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2024 NFL Draft: Top 5 Prospects for the No. 1 Overall Pick

Zack Cook

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Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR
One thing is sure: Marvin Harrison Jr. has the talent to be the first name off the board. Although it's improbable with the signs we've seen leading up to the draft, the talent is there for him to be a franchise-changing talent. With a very deep wideout class, Harrison Jr. should still land in the top five, but it's hard to see the Bears swaying away from a quarterback, and the odds reflect that.

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Caleb Williams - QB
The odds reflect the extremely high likelihood that Caleb Williams will be the next franchise quarterback of the Chicago Bears. The hype has been real surrounding this prospect over the last two seasons, which has undoubtedly led to some fatigue from fans and analysts about whether or not he deserves to be selected first overall. Williams might not have separated himself from the pack like many expected him to do in his draft year, but there's a reason we've been talking highly about this player. Williams is a worthy first-overall pick, and the odds suggest precisely that.

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Jayden Daniels - QB
The excitement and buzz surrounding Jayden Daniels is real, not just because he's the reigning Heisman Trophy recipient. Daniels is a dual-threat signal-caller, which has become seemingly more attractive in the modern-day NFL. After throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and rushing for over 1,000, the talent is undeniable from the former LSU Tiger. Much like Joe Burrow did in the leadup to his draft class, Daniels has rocketed up teams' draft boards and is a legitimate option at first overall.

2024 NFL Draft - Number 1 Overall Pick Odds: +3000
Drake Maye - QB
Drake Maye's pro-style tendencies make him an appealing option in the draft. Still, the buzz surrounding the former North Carolina Tar Heel leading up to the first round hasn't necessarily been positive. That's not to say the Bears won't consider him at the top. They'll do their due diligence, but much like the odds suggest, it's a long shot that he'll be the first player off the board.

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J.J. McCarthy - QB
Even with the recent steam surrounding J.J. McCarthy leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the odds remain long for the Bears to select him as their new franchise quarterback. McCarthy brings a pro skillset to the table, but some wonder if his ceiling is closer to a middling quarterback in the NFL. Those are fair questions at this stage, and it would be challenging to see Chicago passing up on a quarterback with a higher ceiling at the top of the draft.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR
One thing is sure: Marvin Harrison Jr. has the talent to be the first name off the board. Although it's improbable with the signs we've seen leading up to the draft, the talent is there for him to be a franchise-changing talent. With a very deep wideout class, Harrison Jr. should still land in the top five, but it's hard to see the Bears swaying away from a quarterback, and the odds reflect that.

2024 NFL Draft - Number 1 Overall Pick Odds: +8000

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Caleb Williams - QB
The odds reflect the extremely high likelihood that Caleb Williams will be the next franchise quarterback of the Chicago Bears. The hype has been real surrounding this prospect over the last two seasons, which has undoubtedly led to some fatigue from fans and analysts about whether or not he deserves to be selected first overall. Williams might not have separated himself from the pack like many expected him to do in his draft year, but there's a reason we've been talking highly about this player. Williams is a worthy first-overall pick, and the odds suggest precisely that.

2024 NFL Draft - Number 1 Overall Pick Odds: -8000

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