The inescapable march of time comes for us all, and what higher time to recollect our personal mortality than the NFL Draft? With an ever-increasing variety of NFL progeny coming into the league we’re seeing the kids of gamers who retired lower than a decade in the past looking for a house within the NFL.
This 2024 NFL Draft class is headlined by three gamers who’re the children of former NFL gamers, with a couple of extra later within the draft.
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR — Ohio State
Projected draft decide: Prime 5
You’d must be residing below a rock to make it this far within the course of with out listening to about Marvin Harrison Jr. He’s been on the draft radar for the final three years as some of the vaunted receiver prospects since Randy Moss or Calvin Johnson.
Harrison Jr. has his dad’s elite route-running abilities, however he’s extra athletic than Pops was. A unicorn of a participant, MHJ has the power to make a quarterback higher purely by the mismatches he creates on the skin.
You’re going to be listening to his identify for a lengthy time to return.
Frank Gore Jr., RB — Southern Mississippi
Projected draft decide: Precedence UDFA
A throwback three-down again, Frank Gore Jr. received in school with energy quite than pace or finesse. In numerous methods he’s a Jack of all trades, grasp of none, which hurts his draft place rather a lot.
Nonetheless, primarily based on the identify he’ll get a shot with a group and will discover a residence as a RB3.
Brenden Rice, WR — USC
Projected draft decide: 4th-Fifth spherical
Son of the legendary Jerry Rice, Brenden has a shot to be a stable mid-round decide for a group. Transferring from Colorado to USC in 2023, Brenden completed his remaining yr as a dependable weapon for Caleb Williams — catching 45 passes for 791 yards.
A solid-sized possession receiver like his dad, the place Brenden lacks is as a cultured route runner. Nonetheless, he finds methods to make performs and was a landing machine for the Trojans. He’ll be a stable day three decide.
Luke McCaffrey, WR — Rice
Projected draft decide: 4th-Fifth spherical
Son of Broncos WR Ed McCaffrey and brother of Christian McCaffrey, Luke is a former QB-turned-WR who confirmed great promise in a brief time period. There’s numerous tough spots to his sport as a receiver, however that might be a product of lack of reps on the place.
McCaffrey will possible be a Day 3 decide and he has extra upside than most gamers chosen in that vary.
Kris Jenkins, DT — Michigan
Projected draft decide: 2nd spherical
Son of former All-Professional DT Kris Jenkins who performed for the Panthers and Jets, his son of the identical identify was a integral a part of the Wolverines Nationwide Championship protection. A plus-level starter within the NFL, Kris is a disruptive participant with good method — however he lacks the best body that may push him into the primary spherical.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB — Clemson
Projected draft decide: 4th-Fifth spherical
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr is the son of former Eagles linebacker who shares a reputation. He’s a stable tackling machine who has a pure knack for wrapping up gamers on the level of assault, and barely takes dangerous angles in pursuit.
Trotter Jr. falls down the board a bit as a consequence of his lack of measurement, however there’s potential to turn into a dependable defensive participant.
