It’s officially draft month.

The first round of the 2024 NFL draft begins April 25 in Detroit, which means there are only a few weeks left for prospects to make their final impressions and teams to solidify their big boards as they fill their remaining roster holes.

Here are The Baltimore Sun’s latest projections for the first two rounds, with a few mock trades sprinkled in:

1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Caleb Williams, QB, Southern California

After Chicago traded quarterback Justin Fields to Pittsburgh, there’s no mystery here. Williams has the potential to lead a talented roster to playoff contention as a rookie.

2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

There’s plenty of mystery here, with no consensus on the second-best quarterback. The Commanders decide Daniels is the best fit for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and hope the 210-pound Heisman Trophy winner can stay healthy.

3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

It would be bold for top executive Eliot Wolf and coach Jerod Mayo to pass on a quarterback here, even though the Patriots have plenty of other needs and a capable stop-gap in Jacoby Brissett. The question is whether Maye has done enough to solidify his spot ahead of a fast-rising J.J. McCarthy.

4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

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