NFL's offense bonanza: Quarterbacks selected at record pace
Published Date: 4/26/2024
Source: axios.com

Quarterbacks were selected at a record pace — six of the first 12 picks — in the first round of last night's NFL Draft.

Why it matters: It's one of the most offense-heavy first rounds in the draft's history. No defensive player was selected until the 15th pick.


  • Caleb Williams, the Heisman Trophy-winning QB from USC, was picked first overall by the Chicago Bears.
  • The next two picks were also quarterbacks: LSU's Jayden Daniels was picked by the Washington Commanders, and UNC's Drake Maye went to New England.
  • Here's every pick so far.

Between the lines: Williams was spotted at Babo Detroit on Woodward Avenue for lunch and card games, Axios Detroit's Samuel Robinson reported.

  • "This place has been really great," Williams told Axios when asked his favorite thing about Detroit so far. "It's good food, bro. Tasty, it's a vibe."
  • "This has been fun, I've been seeing all the athletes and everything — I'm excited."

Go deeper: Scenes from a sports-centric celebration of Detroit during the NFL Draft