Grading all 32 first-round picks forward of Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season

Grading all 32 first-round picks forward of Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season


• Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL begin: While the field rating appears to be like unfavorable, Penix was very strong within the Falcons’ thrashing of the Giants.

• Dallas Turner posts an elite PFF grade: Turner, aided by an distinctive interception, earned th first 90.0-plus PFF sport grade of his profession.

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Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL begin was uneventful however constructive, and Dallas Turner earned the primary 90.0-plus PFF sport grade of his profession.

Here’s how these two and the remainder of the 2024 rookie first-rounders panned out this previous week, with PFF grades, main matchups, snap counts and evaluation.


Pick No. 1: Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams

Overall Rookie Grade: 68.1 (Rank: 4/5)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 16 Snaps: 63
Week 16 Grade: 83.0

As has usually been the case this season, Williams endured a sluggish begin earlier than racking up strong manufacturing with the Bears effectively behind on the scoreboard. His 83.0 PFF total grade this week was his third-highest mark of the season, whereas his 4 big-time throws characterize his second most in a sport. He excelled in clear pockets, posting a 91.1 PFF passing grade — probably the greatest marks within the NFL this week. Williams has additionally now averted throwing an interception in 9 straight video games.