Where the Best Valued Playmakers Went in the 2024 NFL Draft

Contrary to popular belief, the true gems of the NFL aren’t always found in the first picks of the draft. While the first round often heralds future superstars, the later rounds hold hidden treasures waiting to be unearthed. With insights from Sumer Sports’ latest draft guide, let’s delve into which teams secured the most significant steals this year

Jahiem Bell

Draft Team: Patriots
Draft Pick: 7th Round (231st overall pick)
College: Florida State
Position: Tight End
Stats: 503 receiving yards, 2 receiving TD in 13 games
Strengths: Separation, Explosiveness, Deep Target

Jonathon Brooks

Draft Team: Panthers
Draft Pick: 2nd round (46th overall pick)
College: Texas
Position: Running Back
Stats: 1,139 rushing yards, 10 rushing TD in 11 games
Strengths: Yards Per Route Run, Broken Tackles, Yards after Contact, Explosiveness

Jermaine Burton

Draft Team: Bengals
Draft Pick: 3rd round (80th overall pick)
College: Alabama
Position: Wide Receiver
Stats: 798 receiving yards, 8 receiving TD in 13 games
Strengths: Deep Target, Explosiveness

Troy Franklin

Draft Team: Broncos
Draft Pick: 4th round (102nd overall pick)
College: Oregon
Position: Wide Receiver
Stats: 1,383 receiving yards, 14 receiving TD in 13 games
Strengths: EPA, Yards Per Route Run, Explosiveness, Yards After Catch

Bucky Irving

Draft Team: Buccaneers
Draft Pick: 4th round (125th overall pick)
College: Oregon
Position: Running Back
Stats: 1,180 receiving yards, 11 rushing TD in 14 games
Strengths: Broken Tackle, Success Rate, EPA

Xavier Legette

Draft Team: Panthers
Draft Pick: 1st round (32nd overall pick)
College: South Carolina
Position: Wide Receiver
Stats: 1,255 receiving yards, 7 receiving TD in 12 games
Strengths: Yards After Catch, Separation

Ladd McConkey

Draft Team: Chargers
Draft Pick: 3rd round (80th overall pick)
College: Georgia
Position: Wide Receiver
Stats: 478 receiving yards, 2 receiving TD in 9 games
Strengths: Separation, Explosiveness, Yards After Catch

Brenden Rice

Draft Team: Chargers
Draft Pick: 7th round (225th overall pick)
College: USC
Position: Wide Receiver
Stats: 791 receiving yards, 12 receiving TD in 12 games
Strengths: Wide Align, EPA, Deep Target

Ja’Tavion Sanders

Draft Team: Panthers
Draft Pick: 4th round (101st overall pick)
College: Texas
Position: Tight End
Stats: 682 receiving yards, 2 receiving TD in 14 games
Strengths: Deep Target, Yards After Catch

Jaylen Wright

Draft Team: Dolphins
Draft Pick: 4th round (120th overall pick)
College: Tennessee
Position: Running Back
Stats: 1,013 rushing yards, 4 rushing TD in 12 games
Strengths: Yards Per Carry, Yards After Contact