Offense was the name of the game on the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft. The second day saw more balance, but the chaos continued throughout the draft's second and third rounds.
Twelve of the first 15 picks in the second round were traded as NFL teams fought tooth and nail to move up. Many selected potential first-round picks that slipped to the second, including the Eagles' selection of cornerback Cooper DeJean at 40, while plenty of receivers and offensive tackles came off the board around them.
No quarterbacks went on Day 2 of the draft after six went in Round 1. Some believed South Carolina's Spencer Rattler would be selected, but he will be among the top players available on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Rattler isn't the only quality player yet to be selected. A couple of players that ranked within Sporting News' top 50 players for the 2024 NFL Draft are are still available entering Round 4.
Who are the top players on the board as the draft's final day begins? Here's a look at the best 2024 NFL Draft prospects still looking for work after the first 100 picks of the event.
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The rankings below reflect the original positions on Sporting News' top 257 big board. All analysis is from SN's Vinnie Iyer.
Franklin has dazzled with his rare size-speed-quickness combination, and he projects to be a major open-field, big-play asset.
Tampa stands out with his natural big fame, and he uses all of his size and speed to his advantage in downfield coverage.
Hicks is a very active and instinctive upfield safety who is still improving as a coverage asset.
Baker is standing out more among the wideouts as a technically sound route-runner with good hands, giving him appeal as a reliable possession slot.
Jackson has gotten more attention lately because of his ideal frame and still-developing coverage technique.
Taylor-Demerson is moving up boards quickly because he is smart and versatile enough to help a secondary in any capacity.
Sanders is another highly athletic receiver for the position who doesn't drop off much from Brock Bowers' skill set as a pass-catcher.
Rattler is resetting his intriguing draft status as a strong-armed, experienced passer, and his versatility gives him some rare developmental upside.
Abrams-Draine is getting attention because of his great fluidity and agility in coverage. He needs to play more contained so he makes more big plays than he gives up.
Trotter has some of his father's skills in his ability to fly around and make plays with an upfield style to stuff the run and rush the passer.
Dorlus is a physically imposing all-around player who uses his suddenness and relentlessness well.
Wilson is massive-framed prospect with dangerous big-play skills on intermediate and deep routes.
James is a speedy, agile, and naturally instinctive corner. He just needs some work on his coverage and tackling technique, including reining in his aggressiveness.
Walker is a smart technician of a target who uses his size and speed well to stretch the field.
Allen is a freakish power runner with some unexpected juice, but it's unclear if he can stay on the field for all three downs.
Booker has the speed and athleticism to finish strong in his pursuit of quarterbacks and is also quick vs. the run.
Pratt is a strong pocket passer with a good enough arm to make most of the throws, but he's a limited athlete.
Van Pran-Granger is an athletic and savvy anchor who's relentless in run blocking. He needs to be more consistent to be trusted as a long-term starter.
Mahogany is an athletic attacking guard in the running game who has some untapped potential in inside pass protection.
Taylor is NFL-worthy as a run-stopper, and he can tap more into his inside pass rush in the right scheme.
Wright is an explosive, quick back who has the speed to burst through holes. He also is a strong asset overall in the passing game.
Solomon has some size and strength limitations, but he compensates with a quick first step and a variety of moves to get to the quarterback.
Jones is a smart, quick run blocker who can fill in well as a rotational backup until he improves his physical tools and becomes a consistent asset in pass protection.
Murphy has a good blend of power and quickness to be a well-rounded producer in a defensive line rotation.
Irving is the classic speed and quickness home run threat out of the backfield. He can be a highly dangerous change-of-pace.
Stover is a sturdy all-around tight end who is an off-the-charts blocker with his size. He needs to use some of that same physicality as a receiver, where he can become a better route-runner.
Thrash is a nice downfield threat, and his quickness also gives him some big-play burst after the catch.
Nourzad is a strong, powerful run blocker who has room to grow in pass protection.
Cowing packs a lot of strength and tenacity into his frame and can be a big little playmaker with more consistency.
Shipley can be a home-run hitter as a change-of-pace in the NFL working the perimeter, but he's limited as a power back.
Eichenberger is a well-rounded linebacker who covers plenty of ground vs. the run and pass, but he could stand to improve quite a bit in both areas, especially the former.
Estime is a strong, compact, no-nonsense power runner who bursts quickly through holes. He can be a nasty between-the-tackles asset in the NFL.
Johnson is a tough, quick receiver with good hands who needs to work most on his blocking and route-running.
Davis can be a good zone-blocking runner with a dash of burst and some valuable receiving skills.
Mustapha is a strong downhill cleanup safety with room to grow in coverage.
Brenden, the son of GOAT wide receiver Jerry Rice, is a dynamic athlete with great hands, burst, and quickness. He just needs to learn how to play better to his size.
Hart is yet another big corner getting attention for how he uses his size and wingspan well in coverage, but he could be even better with plenty of technique work.
Gray is a natural run-stopping force with some pass-rushing upside, and he still has room to grow in coverage.
McCormick is getting more attention as a rawer prospect who can quickly develop as an inside blocker after wowing with strength and athleticism at the NFL Combine.
Newton is a nice-sized, quick zone corner who needs better technique to make big plays man-to-man.
Carson is a well-balanced, confident corner who can fit well in a lot of teams' coverage schemes.
Kamara is a strong, powerful pass rusher with some athletic upside when attacking quarterbacks.
Harden is a high-effort aggressive cover man who can provide good depth in any scheme.
Smith will be a good value pick for teams in need of a quick, tough slot.
Washington can be a very productive short-area receiver in the mold of a young Jaylen Waddle.
Simpson can cover a lot of ground and different types of receivers thanks to a rare combination of size and speed.
Wingo has intriguing inside pass-rush upside because of his quickness and relentlessness.
McGlotchern is rising late as a big, versatile cover man. He flashes as a big playmaker but needs to be careful with how much he attacks his assignment.
Johnson is an enticing size-speed-strength receiving prospect with some big-play upside should he become more consistent with his routes.
Pritchett can contribute all over the field in all types of coverage with his unique quickness.
Limmer is a strong, agile-enough blocker who has some sleeper starting upside.
Ceaser has a nice blend of power and quickness as a run-stopper.
Foster is a powerful run blocker best suited to play on the right side as he improves his edge pass protection.
He's a strong Bulldog of a good-hands receiver with great possession qualities, strength, and downfield blocking.
King can be dynamic making plays on the ball. He needs to get a lot more consistent in coverage.
Vaki is a terrific athlete for his position and can make big plays vs. the pass, both as a savvy cover man and speedy blitzer.
Brade is an intimidating, explosive clean-up man who needs to clean up his own game a bit in coverage to be more than a physical run supporter.
Brownlee has gotten more attention as a physical corner who can play bigger than his size.
Bortolini is an athletic run blocker who gets the most out of his frame and can start with some key work on his technique.
Jacobs is getting a lot of attention for his ace coverage and blitzing skills, which makes him a key asset for any defense despite limitations vs. the run.
Coker has the frame, route-running and technical aspects to be productive if he can improve to match the challenges of tougher coverage in the NFL.
Cohen has rare athleticism for an interior blocker, which gives him a well-rounded game for run blocking and pass protection.
Holker is more on the radar for his natural physical tools, which include athleticism and skilled pass catching, and he has room to grow with his routes and blocking.
224. Evan Anderson, DT, Florida (6-3, 219 pounds)
225. Emani Bailey, RB, TCU (5-7, 202 pounds)