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The Jets canceled their top-30 pre-draft visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, a top prospect who has been pegged by some as a likely No. 2 overall pick for the Jets; visits ended Wednesday, and Bailey had previously visited several NFL teams as part of the draft process.
The Washington Commanders hosted about 20 NFL draft prospects at TopGolf for their annual pre-draft Top-30 visit, continuing a three-year tradition. Among those in attendance were Arvell Reese, David Bailey, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Carnell Tate, Jeremiyah Love, Rueben Bain, Mansoor Delane and Makai Lemon. The event provides a chance for players to showcase themselves ahead of the draft, and with the Commanders holding the seventh overall pick, it’s a key opportunity to evaluate potential selections for next week’s draft.
Drake Maye, a highly touted quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, is set to visit the New England Patriots for a Top-30 visit, indicating the team's serious interest in him. With impressive stats and physical attributes, Maye is considered a potential franchise-caliber player and is projected to be drafted early in the first round. The Patriots have been actively scouting him, meeting with him at the Scouting Combine and before his Pro Day, and are now hosting him for an in-house visit as they consider him as a potential future quarterback for the team.
USC quarterback Caleb Williams visited the Chicago Bears ahead of the NFL draft, dining with team officials and undergoing medical testing. The Bears, who hold the first and ninth picks in the draft, are reportedly considering Williams as the presumptive No. 1 pick. The visit included football acumen testing and further installations of the team's offense, with the aim of building relationships and assessing compatibility. Williams had previously spent time with the Bears' coaching staff during USC's pro day, and the visit to Halas Hall provided an opportunity for medical evaluations.
The Washington Commanders will host Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker for a pre-draft visit. Hooker, who is ranked third in the Simms quarterback draft rankings, is rising as the draft approaches. The Commanders have the 16th overall pick in the draft and also have Jacoby Brissett on their roster.