Following March’s NFL Free Agency frenzy, I ranked all 32 teams for the first time looking towards the 2024-25 NFL season. Now, after the dust has settled on April’s 2024 NFL Draft, and additional roster tweaks have been made, it’s time to Power Rank the teams once again.

Can Caleb Williams, with fellow first round pick Rome Odunze, step in and be an immediate difference maker for the Chicago Bears? Will Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, or Bo Nix turn the tides for the New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, or Denver Broncos?

Will Michael Penix Jr. be a smart stash for the Atlanta Falcons at the quarterback position after acquiring Kirk Cousins in the offseason, or did Atlanta waste a Top 10 pick?

Which playoff teams from last season made the necessary upgrades to go further this season, and which teams are struggling to keep up?

Read on for my Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings as I rank all 32 teams as they stand right now, heading in to the summer as we patiently wait for the start of the 2024-25 NFL season. If you’d like to debate or discuss any rankings, or want to follow for more NFL content including Picks and Power Rankings, be sure to connect with Sak Sports Blog on Twitter or on Facebook!

Post-Draft Power Rankings

1. Kansas City Chiefs [Post-Free Agency Rank: 1]
   • The defending Super Bowl champions got another wide receiver in the pipeline with first-round pick Xavier Worthy out of Texas. After selecting BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia in the second round, the Chiefs didn’t select again until the end of the fourth round, grabbing TCU tight end Jared Wiley and Washington State safety Jaden Hicks. The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t get any major instant upgrades, but they didn’t really need to: they’re the defending champs for a reason.
2. San Francisco 49ers [Post-Free Agency Rank: 2]
   • When we’re talking roster composition, from top to bottom, it doesn’t get much better than that of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers got insurance at wide receiver, going with Florida WR Ricky Pearsall late in the first round in case Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel skip town down the road. With a loaded roster, San Francisco can take the slight risk: if it pays off, Brock Purdy’s offense can be even more prolific.
3. Baltimore Ravens [Post-Free Agency Rank: 4]
   • The Baltimore Ravens lost some key pieces in free agency, affecting their Power Ranking prestige, but have recovered with a super solid 2024 draft class. Cornerback and first round pick Nate Wiggins should make an instant impact at the position, and fourth round corner T.J. Tampa is a developable prospect as well. Baltimore’s second and third round picks, offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten out of Washington and linebacker Adisa Isaac out of Penn State, could also see the field early and often in 2024.
4. Detroit Lions [Post-Free Agency Rank: 3]
   • The Detroit Lions are poised to compete again in 2024 after finishing just one win short of a Super Bowl appearance last season. With a slew of cornerback talent on the board, the Lions traded up and got Alabama CB Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick in the first round in a much-needed attempt to bolster their secondary. Three of Detroit’s first four picks were in the secondary: with second round Missouri CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and fourth round Utah safety Sione Vaki also joining the defense.
5. Houston Texans [Post-Free Agency Rank: 5]
   • The Houston Texans didn’t select until the second round, but had two picks: Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter with the 10th pick of the round, and Notre Dame OT Blake Fisher with the 27th pick of the round. With recent strong draft classes and a stellar free agency period this year, any help from the 2024 draft class is icing on the cake for C.J. Stroud and a rising Texans team.
6. Philadelphia Eagles [Post-Free Agency Rank: 8]
   • Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles fizzled out towards the end of last season, raising the legitimate question of if their Super Bowl 57 appearance was this team’s peak. But after some free agency reinforcements arrived, the Eagles also killed it in the draft. With the 22nd overall pick, Philadelphia selected Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell, widely considered a Top 15 prospect and potentially the best prospect at the cornerback position this draft class. But the Eagles didn’t stop upgrading their secondary there: they traded up to get Iowa CB Cooper DeJean, considered a first round prospect. The Eagles recognized one of the most valuable positions in the game currently and got two potential starters that could both be considered steals.
7. Buffalo Bills [Post-Free Agency Rank: 6]
   • The Buffalo Bills have already possessed a strong roster, and while they didn’t knock their 2024 draft picks out of the park, Buffalo added some solid depth, especially with a slew of late-round picks. With their first pick, the top selection of the second round, acquired from the Carolina Panthers, the Bills drafted Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman to help fill the shoes lost by the departure of Stefon Diggs. Later in the second round, Buffalo selected Utah safety Cole Bishop. The Bills had five selections in the fifth and sixth rounds combined, which could go a long way in fleshing out their roster with competitive, hungry players.
8. Miami Dolphins [Post-Free Agency Rank: 7]
   • The Miami Dolphins had a quiet but solid draft, selecting edge rusher Chop Robinson out of Penn State with the 21st overall pick and OT Patrick Paul out of Houston in the second round. Fourth round pick Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright and sixth round pick Virginia WR Malik Washington could be potential skill players to see the field in Mike McDaniels’ offense. The Dolphins have also added wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. since my last Power Rankings.
9. Cincinnati Bengals [Post-Free Agency Rank: 10]
   • The Cincinnati Bengals beefed up in the trenches, selecting high-risk, high-reward Georgia OT Amarius Mims in the first round and Michigan DT Kris Jenkins in the second round. The Bengals also added Alabama WR Jermaine Burton in the third round, as both depth and potential insurance at the wide receiver position. Iowa TE Erick All was also a risky pick, with an injury history, but could eventually be catching big passes in Joe Burrow’s offense in a best-case scenario.
10. Dallas Cowboys [Post-Free Agency Rank: 9]
    • The Dallas Cowboys didn’t do much to get better in free agency, and while their 2024 draft class was solid, it doesn’t push the needle much either. First round draft pick Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton is a massive 6’8″ prospect on the offensive line, but he’s just that: a prospect, only starting 14 games as a lineman in college after converting from tight end. The Cowboys also added Western Michigan edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland in the second round. At the end of the day, I’m not sure this won’t be the “same old Cowboys team”: good for 10+ wins and a playoff appearance but lacking the punch necessary to go deep in the playoffs. Heck, Ezekiel Elliot is even back on the roster.
11. Green Bay Packers [Post-Free Agency Rank: 11]
    • Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers exceeded my expectations last season, securing a playoff spot and even a win over the Dallas Cowboys. First round Arizona OT Jordan Morgan is a solid addition to the roster with tons of college playing experience, if still not a slight reach (ESPN’s 40th-ranked prospect.) Second round picks: Texas A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper and Georgia S Javon Bullard, could be key defensive contributors.
12. Cleveland Browns [Post-Free Agency Rank: 12]
    • The Cleveland Browns didn’t have a first round pick, with their first selection being Ohio State DT Michael Hall Jr. with the 22nd pick in the second round. After third round pick Michigan OG Zak Zinter, the Browns didn’t pick again until the fifth round. Cleveland didn’t get the chance to add many of the nation’s best college players, but did get two players with potential in the second and third rounds.
13. Chicago Bears [Post-Free Agency Rank: 14]
    • While it was essentially official when the team traded away Justin Fields, it is now officially official: Caleb Williams is the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears, being selected with the first overall pick out of USC. The Bears also nabbed another offensive weapon for Williams (after already loading up in free agency): Washington WR Rome Odunze with the 9th overall pick. The Bears only had three more picks after that, including Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie in the third round and Iowa punter Tory Taylor in the fourth round. After a couple years of solid draft positioning and a great free agency haul, the Chicago Bears are ready to compete as soon as Caleb Williams is.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers [Post-Free Agency Rank: 13]
    • After going pretty outside the box in adding both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at the quarterback position this offseason, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept it simple in the 2024 draft: Washington OG Troy Fautanu, the 15th overall prospect (ESPN) with the 20th overall pick, and West Virginia C Zach Frazier. The Steelers are still a very hit-or-miss team in my opinion, with the unique quarterback situation, but are fleshing out a solid roster otherwise.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars [Post-Free Agency Rank: 16]
    • The Jacksonville Jaguars needed reinforcements after underperforming in the second half of last season, and they got them in the draft. 23rd overall pick LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. re-ignites Trevor Lawrence’s offense, and second round pick LSU DT Maason Smith will help clog up the trenches. With two picks each in the fourth and fifth rounds, the Jaguars continued to fill out their roster with offensive and defensive lineman, a pair of cornerbacks, and a late-round running back prospect.
16. Los Angeles Rams [Post-Free Agency Rank: 15]
    • In the wake of Aaron Donald’s retirement, the Los Angeles Rams spent four of their first six picks on defensive tackles and/or edge rushers, highlighted by Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse with the 19th overall pick. As the pieces of the Super Bowl 56-winning roster slowly disappear, the Rams also stocked up on late round prospects to fill out their roster, with a whopping four sixth round picks, going DT, Kicker, WR, and C with their selections.
17. New York Jets [Post-Free Agency Rank: 17]
    • The New York Jets are pretty all-in on the Aaron Rodgers-experience, expending most of their resources on veteran offensive weapons. In the draft, the Jets made a classic big offensive lineman pick in the first round (Penn State OT Olu Fashanu) before going skill with their next four picks: Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley, two running backs, and even Florida State QB Jordan Travis for a prospect in the pipeline after the departure of Zach Wilson.
18. Los Angeles Chargers [Post-Free Agency Rank: 23]
    • After finishing with a 5-12 record last season, the Los Angeles Chargers were able to make some solid picks near the top of each round in the 2024 NFL Draft. Fifth overall pick OT Joe Alt out of Notre Dame will be a Day 1 starter, protecting Justin Herbert and the upgraded offense. Second round pick WR Ladd McConkey out of Georgia would also like to extend his hands to help the Chargers’ offense. Throw in a four-pick run of defensive players, and the Chargers look serious about turning the corner and not wasting their Herbert era.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers [Post-Free Agency Rank: 18]
    • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got Duke C Graham Barton, ESPN’s 18th overall ranked prospect, with the 26th overall pick in the draft: Barton was also ESPN’s top-ranked center. Second and third round picks, Alabama edge rusher Chris Braswell and Georgia safety Tykee Smith, round out a solid draft class as the Buccaneers look to run back the NFC South with Baker Mayfield at quarterback.
20. Indianapolis Colts [Post-Free Agency Rank: 21]
    • Anthony Richardson returning to the field will give the Indianapolis Colts a boost in 2024, as will first round selection Laiatu Latu, an edge rusher out of UCLA, second round pick Adonai Mitchell, a wide receiver out of Texas, and third round pick Matt Goncalves, an offensive tackle out of Pittsburgh. Throw in a slew of late round picks, mainly in the secondary, and the Colts could have a couple hidden gems as well.
21. New Orleans Saints [Post-Free Agency Rank: 19]
    • The New Orleans Saints filled an offensive line need with Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga in the first round. In the second round, New Orleans nabbed cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, considered a first round prospect in many circles. The Saints even got a quarterback prospect in South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler in the fifth round, after having no selections in the third and fourth rounds. Overall, it’s a top-heavy class for the Saints, but one with potential for instant impact.
22. Atlanta Falcons [Post-Free Agency Rank: 20]
    • I’m not sold on Kirk Cousins at quarterback, and apparently, neither are the Atlanta Falcons, as they spent their first round pick (the eighth overall selection) on Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.. Atlanta had so many other options after going all-in on Cousins in free agency: options that could’ve helped them win now. Atlanta’s next three picks, all defensive linemen and edge rushers, will see the field much sooner the Falcons’ first-round pick.
23. Seattle Seahawks [Post-Free Agency Rank: 22]
    • With just two picks in the first three rounds, the Seattle Seahawks got the most bang for their buck as they could, upgrading in the trenches. 16th overall pick DT Byron Murphy II out of Texas is ready to wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines, and third round pick Christian Haynes out of UConn could protect Geno Smith after being a four-year starter in college. The question still remains which Seahawks team will show up in 2024: the 2023 version or 2022 version?
24. Las Vegas Raiders [Post-Free Agency Rank: 24]
    • The Las Vegas Raiders landed highly-coveted Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th overall pick in the draft. Second round pick, Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson, was also a solid pick, the second-best rated center in the draft. The elephant in the room of course: who is playing quarterback for Las Vegas? It’s either Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew, or an undrafted rookie, as the Raiders didn’t draft any quarterbacks with their eight selections.
25. Arizona Cardinals [Post-Free Agency Rank: 26]
    • I love the Arizona Cardinals’ selection of wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick: the Ohio State WR will be an invaluable weapon for a healthy Kyler Murray. Missouri edge rusher Darius Robinson, a late first round pick, and Rutgers CB Max Melton, an early second round pick, should help the Cardinals claw their way back to relevancy, but they do have a way’s to go after finishing 4-13 in 2023-24.
26. Tennessee Titans [Post-Free Agency Rank: 25]
    • The Tennessee Titans took a slight reach with the seventh overall pick, selecting 23rd-ranked prospect Alabama OT J.C. Latham, but obviously wanted to start rebuilding with a sturdy offensive line. The Titans’ next picks, Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat and North Carolina LB Cedric Gray, weren’t flashy, but they will help the Titans build from the bottom up as Will Levis attempts to navigate the post-Derrick Henry era.
27. Minnesota Vikings [Post-Free Agency Rank: 27]
    • The Minnesota Vikings used their first round pick on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy: probably needed after the departure of Kirk Cousins, but unlikely to will Minnesota to a playoff run this season. The Vikings only other selection in the first three rounds was 17th overall pick Dallas Turner, an edge rusher out of Alabama that Minnesota traded up to get as the Top 10 prospect fell to #17.

28. Denver Broncos [Post-Free Agency Rank: 29]
    • Much like the Minnesota Vikings, the Denver Broncos committed a necessary evil: drafting the best quarterback available rather than the best player available, to at least give themselves a shot to keep up in this league. For the Broncos, that meant taking Oregon QB Bo Nix, a late first round to early second round pick on paper, with the 12th overall pick. Denver didn’t have a ton of other high draft picks (fall out from the Russell Wilson and Sean Payton trades) but nabbed Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss in the third round and Oregon WR Troy Franklin in the fourth round.

29. New York Giants [Post-Free Agency Rank: 28]
    • The New York Giants’ desire to upgrade at quarterback and give Daniel Jones some competition was one of the worst-kept secrets in the league, but with the first three quarterbacks off the board early, the Giants did the smart thing and didn’t reach for J.J. McCarthy or Bo Nix: they stood pat and drafted LSU WR Malik Nabers. New York spent their second and third round picks on secondary improvements: Minnesota S Tyler Nubin and Kentucky CB Andru Phillips. The Giants roster is slowly improving, but without a bonafide QB1, it may be a year or two before these improvements pay off.
30. New England Patriots [Post-Free Agency Rank: 30]
    • While I mocked Marvin Harrison Jr. to the New England Patriots with the third overall pick, the Patriots went the modern route and chose the best quarterback available: North Carolina QB Drake Maye. Maye will be an instant upgrade for New England, but the roster still has a ways to go. Second round WR Ja’Lynn Polk out of Washington and third round OT Caedan Wallace out of Penn State are pieces to start that rebuild, centered around Maye.
31. Washington Commanders [Post-Free Agency Rank: 31]
    • LSU QB Jayden Daniels is the next man up for the position of quarterback with the Washington Commanders, who finished with a 4-13 record last season. Three second round picks, Illionois DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Michigan CB Mike Sainristil and Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott, could help the Commanders make a quick turnaround.
32. Carolina Panthers [Post-Free Agency Rank: 32]
    • The Carolina Panthers really mortgaged their future by trading up for last year’s number one pick to select Bryce Young, who certainly doesn’t even look like the best quarterback from that class. The Panthers would’ve had this year’s number one pick, and the rights to Caleb Williams, if they hadn’t made that trade last year. To make matters worse, this year’s top picks, WR Xavier Legette out of South Carolina and RB Jonathon Brooks out of Texas, fill only temporary holes that probably could’ve been addressed in free agency. The Panthers need to build from the bottom up, not waste their few draft picks on skill position players.

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