2024 NFL Draft odds Nabers closes gap on Harrison to be first WR taken
For months, the overwhelming consensus among 2024 NFL Draft analysts has been that former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. will not only be the first wide receiver taken in April's draft
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K.J. Wright Jersey their positions in this draft," Klatt said on the latest edition of "" "Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of those players. Harrison is one of the best college football players I've covered in my career. He made plays that other guys can't even dream of making. He is a hard worker. He is a selfle s player. He's the best receiver in the draft. needs a weapon out there."However, even if Harrison is indeed picked first as expected, Nabers likely will not have to wait long to hear his name called.Nabers is currently the betting favorite to be selected at No. 5 overall by the , who have parted ways with veteran wide receivers and in recent days due to salary cap constraints.Keenan Allen traded to Bears: 'I
Trevon Moehrig Jersey wasn't taking pay cut' with Chargers According to FanDuel, Nabers has the shortest odds to go fifth overall at +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total). There is also a chance the Chargers could trade back in the draft with another wide receiver-needy team, as new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman are both known for heavily emphasizing the run game in their offenses.Could the be that po sible trade partner with the Chargers? Klatt, for his part, has Nabers going to New York at No. 10 in his latest mock draft, where Nabers could form a dangerous wideout duo with to catch pa ses for ."The Jets have to be sitting here saying, Please let Nabers be there for us at No. 10.'" Klatt said. "This would be an absolute home run for the Jets. Outside of Garrett Wilson, the Jets really don't have a scary skill-position player. They might have one of the best offenses in the league if this happened."Follow along with FOX Sports for
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