2024 NFL Draft: Early- and late-round fits for every AFC team

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Now that the NFL Scouting Combine is finished, we want to take a look at some ideal early and late-round 2024 NFL Draft targets for teams around the league. We begin with the AFC.

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BALTIMORE RAVENS

• Early-Round Fit: OT Tyler Guyton
• Late-Round Fit: CB Max Melton

Tackle could be a big need at some point in the near future, and Guyton’s athletic ceiling would make him a good player to invest in. As for Baltimore's secondary, Melton could be a nice inside-out player who can be a contributing corner in the slot or outside. 

BUFFALO BILLS

• Early-Round Fit: WR Brian Thomas Jr.
• Late-Round Fit: S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson

With Gabe Davis likely on his way out, the Bills need to find that vertical stretch receiver who can truly round out their passing attack. Thomas can be just that. The Bills also are going through major changes in the secondary, and Taylor-Demerson would be a potential starter on the back end. 

CINCINNATI BENGALS

• Early-Round Fit: OT JC Latham
• Late-Round Fit: TE Theo Johnson

Latham would be a perfect fit as a natural right tackle – and a powerful one at that. The Bengals also need to improve their tight end room, and Johnson’s athleticism could be a strong play for their passing offense next season.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

• Early-Round Fit: WR Tez Walker
• Late-Round Fit: DT Tyler Davis

The Browns are still searching for that vertical threat in their passing offense, and Walker brings exactly that to the wide receiver position. His 4.36-second 40-yard dash proved that. The Browns could also add some youth on their interior defensive line. Davis brings a lot of experience as a reliable run defender who can be a good rotational/depth option.

DENVER BRONCOS

• Early-Round Fit: QB J.J. McCarthy
• Late-Round Fit: CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. 

Truth be told, the Broncos just need any quarterback, so the highest-rated quarterback they can get their hands on would be the best ideal fit. McCarthy fits what they need as a potential starting talent. The Broncos could also use some cornerback depth, and Brownlee can be a priority Day 3 pick after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.

HOUSTON TEXANS

• Early-Round Fit: WR Adonai Mitchell
• Late-Round Fit: EDGE Mohamed Kamara 

With C.J. Stroud‘s emergence last season, it's time to give him some real playmakers to throw to. Tank Dell and Nico Collins are good players, but Mitchell would give them a vertical speed element that can complete the trio. They also could use some edge depth. Kamara may be undersized, but he’s strong, tough and plays with violent hand usage.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

• Early-Round Fit: TE Brock Bowers
• Late-Round Fit: DT Maason Smith

I just love the idea of Brock Bowers getting to work with Anthony Richardson in a Shane Steichen offense. Bowers’ yards-after-catch ability and mismatch potential would make him that security blanket player in the offense. They could also need some interior defensive line talent, so they target the former five-star Smith to draft and develop.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

• Early-Round Fit: IOL Graham Barton 
• Late-Round Fit: CB Dwight McGlothern

The Jaguars could use a reliable player on the interior of their offensive line, and Barton has the talent to start at both guard and center. McGlothern is a big, tall and explosive cornerback who had some really good ball production this season – albeit through some inconsistent play overall.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

• Early-Round Fit: WR Keon Coleman
• Late-Round Fit: DT Mekhi Wingo

The Chiefs still need that alpha “X” receiver, and no matter what you think of Keon Coleman, he fits that bill due to his strength and contested-catch ability. I also like the idea of the quick Wingo getting to learn and play next to Chris Jones as another interior pass-rusher.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

• Early-Round Fit: QB Jayden Daniels
• Late-Round Fit: DT Leonard Taylor III

No Aidan O’Connell slander here, but it does seem like the Raiders will be aggressive to move up for a quarterback this coming draft. Daniels could be a target. He would have no problem throwing those deep passes and slot fades to Davante Adams. They could also be a team that would be interested in taking a home run swing on one of the most talented interior defenders – albeit an inconsistent one – in Taylor.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

• Early-Round Fit: WR Malik Nabers
• Late-Round Fit: CB D.J. James

The Chargers’ passing attack needs more juice. They thought they were getting that in Quentin Johnston – and still might – but they would need more than just him anyway. Nabers immediately becomes a major impact player for the offense. The Chargers also need additions in the cornerback room. James is a fringe mid-round pick, but I’ll cheat a little bit on this exercise just because I like the potential.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

• Early-Round Fit: OL Troy Fautanu
• Late-Round Fit: IOL Cooper Beebe

The dream for the Dolphins is Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu, who could push for a starting spot at every position on their offensive line. But whether or not they can address their line in the first round, they’ll continue to monitor possible selections later. Beebe also has multi-position versatility that could come in handy for the Dolphins.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

• Early-Round Fit: QB Drake Maye
• Late-Round Fit: WR Cornelius Johnson

The Patriots need a new quarterback to not only command their offense but also give the franchise some much-needed hope – something they’ve been searching for post-Tom Brady. Maye is that caliber of a player. They also need some new talent in the receiver room. After a strong showing at the Shrine Bowl and Combine, Johnson could be a valuable depth piece.

NEW YORK JETS

• Early-Round Fit: OT Joe Alt
• Late-Round Fit: WR Ainias Smith 

The Jets need to find someone in the first round who can potentially start as early as Week 1. With plenty of talent and experience, Alt can fulfill that requirement. They’ll also need to add to their playmaker room in the passing game. Smith is a do-it-all kind of offensive weapon who seems to be underrated in this class.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

• Early-Round Fit: CB Quinyon Mitchell
• Late-Round Fit: OC Beaux Limmer

The Steelers added some youth into their secondary last year with Joey Porter Jr., but that shouldn’t stop. Mitchell would be perfect for the opposite JPJ. They could also use some upgrades on the interior, and after a good draft season, Limmer could be a priority Day 3 player.

TENNESSEE TITANS

• Early-Round Fit: OT Taliese Fuaga
• Late-Round Fit: WR Javon Baker

It seems recent news hints at the Titans taking a receiver with their top pick in this draft, but I still believe the offensive line is the play. Fuaga is a Year 1 starter at right tackle who would be one of the best on that line. Meanwhile, a player like Baker would give their receiving game a boost. He’s an all-around tough receiver who can give you some vertical ability from UCF’s offense.