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Grading all 32 first-round picks ahead of Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season

2YBXN9A Wembley Stadium, London, UK. 20th Oct, 2024. NFL UK Football, New England Patriots versus Jacksonville Jaguars; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. scores a touchdown for 10-6. Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

• Brian Thomas Jr. is a proven dangerous receiver: This week, he hauled in five passes, including an incredible contested catch over Christian Gonzalez, en route to a 92.1 PFF receiving grade.

• Brock Bowers is the NFL's highest-graded TE: He racked up 10 more receptions this week versus seven different Rams defenders. His versatility and ability to create after the catch continue to be the Raiders’ best assets on offense.

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Brian Thomas Jr. is separating himself from a star-studded rookie pack of wide receivers, and Brock Bowers is doing so among all tight ends in the NFL.

As the first-rounders continue to progress, we will track their development, PFF grades and principal opponents.


Pick No. 1: Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams

Overall Rookie Grade: 63.1 (Rank: 2/5)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 7 Snaps: 0
Week 7 Grade: N/A

The Bears were on a bye this week.

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