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NFL Draft Preview & Podcast

Author Anne Erickson
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The 2024 NFL Draft is set for April 25 through 27 in Detroit, Michigan, so let’s get into our 2024 NFL Draft preview and podcast. There’s so much excitement and anticipation in Detroit for this event. It’s going to be fantastic to have the Motor City on the big stage and host this massive event, which will draw visitors and viewers from around the world.

NFL Draft Preview & Podcast

Everyone in Detroit is talking about the NFL Draft. Actually, everyone is Michigan is talking about it. It’s going to be just electric to be in the streets of downtown Detroit during the draft. What’s even more exciting is that the Detroit Lions just wrapped up a historic season, so Detroit football fans are even more pumped for next season. The NFL Draft will be free to attend. Gates will open at 12 p.m. Thursday and Friday for the first three rounds and Saturday starting at 9 a.m. for the fourth through seventh rounds. On top of the main events, visitors will find other major events surrounding the draft. Several areas of downtown Detroit will be used for other events, such as Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, Beacon Park and more. Even though attending the actual NFL Draft is free, you do need to register via the NFL to get access.

I just published the 2024 NFL Draft Podcast Special for my show, “The Squad with Anne Erickson.” My guest for the show is Benjamin Raven, who covers the Detroit Lions for MLive. It was great talking with him about the hottest and most in-demand players in this year’s draft. The top pick in the NFL Draft will likely be Caleb Williams, the quarterback from USC. In my recent story on the top five NFL Draft picks, I note that Williams has all the pieces to become a winning, long-term franchise quarterback. Raven agrees and puts Williams ahead of the other star quarterbacks up for grabs this season. In the NFL Draft Preview episode, Raven discusses why Williams already has the skills and abilities to be a franchise quarterback without having to get his feet wet as a backup quarterback in the NFL. We also discuss Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy, who is the youngest quarterback in the draft, and where he might end up. Here’s a hint: He could be the next Kirk Cousins. Listen to the NFL Draft Preview episode of “The Squad with Anne Erickson below.” Reach out to me with your thoughts, too.

7 Super Early Super Bowl Contenders for Next Season

  • 7. Seattle Seahawks

    One thing I like about this list is that I’m not necessarily even picking teams that made it to the playoffs this year. I’m picking teams that I think could be strong enough next season. The Seattle Seahawks are one of those teams. Their new coach, Mike Macdonald, is the former defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. Enough said. This guy is golden. Seattle’s defense is going to improve drastically with him at the helm, and they could go all the way very soon.

  • 6. Buffalo Bills

    The Buffalo Bills missed the playoffs by a hair. They played so well against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it just wasn’t enough. Josh Allen is a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback, but he hasn’t taken them there. Will next year be the year? Maybe.

  • 5. Houston Texans

    The Houston Texans will be the team to beat very soon. They pulled off an incredible season with a rookie coach and quarterback. They’re just getting started. The team got first place in AFC South this season but lost in the divisional round to the Baltimore Ravens.

  • 4. Baltimore Ravens

    Speaking of the Baltimore Ravens, I’m still shocked that they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. I think pretty much everyone was at least a little surprised. But, Lamar Jackson is back next year, and he’s not going to let it slip away again. Next year could be their year.

  • 3. Philadelphia Eagles

    It was a massive decline for the Philadelphia Eagles towards the end of last season. Everything fell apart at the seams. But, the Eagles have legacy, and they have Jalen Hurts. As long as he’s healthy, the Eagles will be back next year ready to fight.

  • 2. Green Bay Packers

    Yikes. Can the Green Bay Packers really be this good already? They almost upset the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs this year. Jordan Love is the real deal. Watch out for this young team next year.

  • 1. Detroit Lions

    Okay, yes, I’m a Detroit Lions fan, born and raised. But, I think there’s reason to believe that the Detroit Lions can and will be back next year. They’ve had a taste of victory, and they liked it. Plus, golden guy Ben Johnson is coming back to Detroit, and he wants to take the Lions all the way. Jared Goff is playing fantastic football, too. The Lions could really make it to their first Super Bowl next season. What do you think? Let me know here.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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