Record 23 offensive players selected in 1st round of 2024 draft
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft featured an unprecedented 23 offensive players selected.
The draft broke the record shared by the 2009, 2004, and 1968 first rounds, in which 19 offensive players were picked.
The offensive surge included a record six quarterbacks selected in the top 12: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy, and Bo Nix.
For the first time ever, the draft began with 14 straight offensive players selected. Williams was the first pick and offensive player selected, while wide receiver Xavier Legette (No. 32) was the last player on the offensive side of the ball selected.
Among the 23 offensive players selected were six quarterbacks, seven wide receivers, one tight end, and nine offensive linemen.