2024 NFL Draft Bible: Guards

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RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | FORTY | PROJECTION

1. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, 6-3, 322, 5.03, Rd2

A limber big man with great feet, along with tremendous bend at the waist, knees and ankles, the term 'dancing bear' has appropriately been attached to Beebe. He played a key role in establishing a winning culture at K-State (a big reason why he decided not to opt-out of the bowl game), making 48 starts, while allowing just one sack in his final 42 games played. One of the safest picks of the draft, look for Beebe to be serving up pancakes on a regular basis come Sunday in the fall--a potential All-Pro caliber talent.

“If I’m going to start something I’m going to finish it," Beebe proudly stated at the combine. "As a leader, I’m going to send this team off right and I’m going to play in the bowl game.”

2. Christian Haynes, UConn, 6-3, 317, 5.03, Rd2

If you want to talk about the Rodney Dangerfield of offensive linemen in this year’s draft, Haynes simply gets no respect from the national media. Buried on a tumultuous Huskies program, he has been a consistent staple of excellence due to sound mechanics, footwork, hand placement and intelligence. Haynes made 49 consecutive starts to finish his career, primarily at right guard. However, he did take snaps at center during the Senior Bowl and at pro day, per scouts request.

"It's gonna help me with my versatility going to the next level," Haynes said. "It will show that I can play both center and guard, or really any position they need me to play."  

3. Christian Mahogany, Boston College, 6-3, 314, 5.13, Rd3

A highly-debated prospect, Mahogany bounced back strongly from a torn ACL injury that caused him to miss the entire 2022 campaign, leaving little questions about his toughness and durability. Where scouts take issue are with his mechanics, as Mahogany owns an unorthodox inward leg stance. However, he has achieved nothing but high marks for his on-field film grade. The NFL is a results-oriented business and Mahogany looks to be a proven commodity. 

“I thought that with one more year like this, I could probably change my life, and that’s what I wanted to do,” Mahogany said. “I want to have a big year not only for myself, but for the whole team, the coaches, and the community.”