2024 NFL Draft: Jayden Daniels, Rome Odunze lead 5 prospects to watch on Day 1 [Video]

With the NFL Scouting Combine on the horizon, scouts are putting asterisks beside their favorite prospects to prepare for meetings that will take place in Indianapolis. Although these “pet cats” can fall outside the first round, the 2024 draft class features several of my top prospects who should come off the board on Day 1.

With a few days left to prepare for the league’s ultimate job interview, this is the perfect time to share a few of my top prospects in this class. Here are five of my favorites:

Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

The Heisman Trophy winner has skyrocketed up draft boards after a spectacular senior campaign that showcased his growth as a dual-threat playmaker. Daniels accounted for almost 5,000 yards of total offense (3,812 pass yards and 1,134 rush yards) with 50 combined scores (40 pass touchdowns and 10 rush scores) against elite competition.

The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is a rare find as …