Bucky Brooks: Mid-first round is 'sweet spot' for edge rushers in draft

The "NFL Draft Kickoff" crew shares their first-round bold predictions for 2024 NFL Draft

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks says Minnesota Vikings' perfect pair of Rd. 1 picks would be quarterback Drake Maye and Cooper DeJean.

Chicago Bears reveal plans for a new stadium that'll be adjacent to Soldier Field.

NFL Network's Sherree Burruss reports Washington Commanders "have made a decision" on who they're selecting at No. 2 overall.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales discusses two prospects that stand out and could be the likeliest picks for the Chicago Bears at No. 9 overall.

NFL Network's Marc Ross' ideal NFL team fits for Top 4 WR prospects in '24 class.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero discusses where Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. could go.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Detroit Lions giving wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown a four-year, $120M extension with $77M guaranteed.

The members of "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast explain why league managers should pay close attention to where the following prospects land in the 2024 NFL Draft: tight end Brock Bowers from the Georgia Bulldogs, running back Trey Benson from the Florida State Seminoles and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. of the LSU Tigers.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why he considers Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman a perfect fit for the Carolina Panthers as they look to rebuild their roster without a first round pick in this year's 2024 NFL Draft.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Lance Zierlein explains why the Houston Texans should target Michigan Wolverines cornerback Mike Sainristil with pick No. 42 of the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Lance Zierlein, Scott Pioli and Brian Baldinger explain why the following prospects should be receiving more first-round hype than what they're currently getting: linebacker Payton Wilson from North Carolina State, LB Edgerrin Cooper from Texas A&M, wide receiver Ladd McConkey from the Georgia Bulldogs and WR Ricky Pearsall from the Florida Gators.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Brian Baldinger's breaks down film of Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright's college tape and what there is to like about him as a prospect ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The "Path to the Draft" crew projects how the Top 15 picks will unfold if six QBs are selected.

Clemson Tigers linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. joins 'Path to the Draft' two days before Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger explains what stands out to him when he watches the game film of 2024 NFL Draft prospect Rome Odunze, a wide receiver out of the University of Washington.

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz reports on the latest developments from Las Vegas regarding the Raiders' selection at No. 13 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero breaks down the current status of the New England Patriots' trade conversations surrounding their pick at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, with just two days remaining until the start of Round 1 in Detroit.

NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha reveals the latest buzz and reporting he's hearing around the Kansas City Chiefs' selection at pick No. 32 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli explains why he'd still remain open to the idea of trading down from the No. 2 and No. 3 overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft if he were a member of the Washington Commanders or New England Patriots, respectively.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why the Denver Broncos would, hypothetically, benefit more from a selection of Florida State's Jared Verse than they would from picking Alabama's Dallas Turner at the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why he's envisioning a Los Angeles Chargers selection of Notre Dame offensive tackle prospect Joe Alt at No. 5 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport breaks down the latest on the Washington Commanders' potential to possibly trade down from the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles addresses the media ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks has this evaluation of Michigan CB prospect Mike Sainristil ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft: "(He's a) former receiver turned cornerback with great instincts, great awareness, great ball skills, toughness ... and he is the alpha dog on that (Michigan Wolverines) defense."