Alright, so I’ve been diving deep into the 2024 NFL Draft hype, and let me tell you, it’s addicting. I decided to take matters into my own hands and try out one of those mock draft simulators. Here’s how it went down.
Finding a Simulator
First things first, I needed to find a simulator. I just googled “nfl mock draft simulator 2024” and a bunch of options popped up. I picked one that looked pretty straightforward – no fancy graphics, just straight to the drafting.
Setting Up My Draft
Once I got the simulator loaded, I had to choose my team. Obviously, I went with my team. Then there were some settings I could tweak, like how many rounds I wanted to simulate and whether or not to include trades. I decided to go all seven rounds because, why not? And I turned trades on, hoping for some chaos.
Making My Picks
Now for the fun part – actually making the picks. The simulator presented me with a list of available players, their positions, and some basic stats. It also showed my team’s biggest needs.
I tried to balance drafting for need with picking the best player available. Some picks were easy – like when a top-rated quarterback fell to me when I desperately needed one. Others were tougher, having to decide between a solid offensive lineman and a promising but raw wide receiver.
The Thrill of Trades
The trade offers started flying in pretty quickly. Some were tempting, offering me multiple later-round picks for my first-rounder. Others were just ridiculous, like someone trying to lowball me for a star player. I ended up making a couple of trades, moving up in the second round to snag a player I really liked and then trading back in the fourth to accumulate more picks.
Reviewing My Draft Class
- Round 1: Got the best player.
- Round 2: Traded up and got another good player.
- Round 3-7: Used strategies to choose potential players.
After seven rounds, I had a whole new roster of rookies. The simulator gave me a draft grade, a breakdown. It felt pretty good to see all those new faces, even if it’s just a simulation.
Honestly, the whole experience was a blast. It’s a great way to kill some time and get even more hyped for the actual draft. Plus, it gives you a little taste of what it’s like to be an NFL general manager, making tough decisions and wheeling and dealing. I’m definitely going to be running more simulations before the real thing.