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● By Rob Rang
The ink is barely dry on the 2024 NFL draft, but we are already looking ahead to next year – and so are the defenders. After an unprecedented 14 consecutive picks spent on offensive players kicked things off in Thursday's first round, next year's class appears much more even, with a quality crop of cornerbacks and edge rushers ranking among the most intriguing position groups, with a handful of Ohio State Buckeyes among the headliners. But don't worry, there will be plenty of playmakers available to teams with a premium pick next year — including a trio of quarterbacks and running backs.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 32 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.