The 2024 NFL season is coming soon, and the 32 NFL teams are preparing themselves to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. The franchise’s front office members are having busy times signing, or releasing players.
The front office members had a busy week at the NFL Scouting Combine, which witnessed the talent of speedster like Xavier Worthy. They will have the chance to draft some promising players in the upcoming draft. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams got good news by getting lucrative compensation picks on Friday for the NFL Draft 2024.
Which picks do the 49ers and Rams own in NFL Draft 2024?
The 49ers and Rams emerged as leaders in compensatory picks in the NFL Draft 2024. Both teams acquired five additional selections due to minority hirings in coaching and executive roles, via YardBarker.
The 49ers stood out by receiving multiple compensatory picks in the third and fourth rounds. They now hold round 1, Pick 31 Overall, round 2, Pick 63 & 94 Overall, round 4, Pick 123, 130 & 132 Overall (Compensatory), round 5, Pick 175 Overall (Compensatory), round 6, Pick 211 & 215 Overall (Compensatory), and round 7, Pick 232 Overall & 251 Overall.
On the Rams’ side, compensatory picks include No. 98 in the third round, and multiple selections in the sixth (Nos. 209, 213, and 217) and seventh rounds (Nos. 253 and 254). These compensatory picks will provide additional opportunities for both teams to strengthen their rosters and continue their competitive streaks.
To be eligible for compensatory picks, teams must lose more or better qualifying free agents than gained in a given year, with selections awarded in Rounds 3 through 7 based on a confidential formula considering various factors. Both teams also secured a “special compensatory pick” in the third round for losing minority coaches or executives to head coach or general manager positions with other clubs.
All details on NFL Draft 2024 compensatory picks
There were 34 compensatory picks given to 14 teams for the NFL Draft 2024, the NFL announced on Friday. Besides the Eagles and Rams, the New Orleans Saints stand out among the beneficiaries of this compensatory system by securing three extra picks in the fifth round.
| ROUND | OVERALL SELECTION | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 96 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 3 | 97 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 3 | 98 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 3 | 99 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 4 | 132 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 4 | 133 | Buffalo Bills |
| 4 | 134 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 5 | 167 | New Orleans Saints |
| 5 | 168 | Green Bay Packers |
| 5 | 169 | New Orleans Saints |
| 5 | 170 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | 171 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | 172 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 5 | 173 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 5 | 174 | New Orleans Saints |
| 5 | 175 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 6 | 208 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 6 | 209 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 6 | 210 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 6 | 211 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 6 | 212 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 6 | 213 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 6 | 214 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 6 | 215 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 6 | 216 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 6 | 217 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 6 | 218 | New York Jets |
| 6 | 219 | Green Bay Packers |
| 6 | 220 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | 253 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 7 | 254 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 7 | 255 | Green Bay Packers |
| 7 | 256 | New York Jets |
| 7 | 257 | New York Jets |
The Philadelphia Eagles, another franchise grappling with the aftermath of numerous free-agent departures, were awarded four compensatory draft picks. These additional selections provide crucial opportunities for teams to replenish their rosters and address specific needs arising from previous losses.
The New York Jets led all AFC teams with three compensatory draft picks. The Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets each secured three picks. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, and Dallas Cowboys, received at least two additional selections. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers each gained one compensatory pick.
