Could NFL Combine Absence From Top Talent Impact Draft Odds?

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Marvin Harrison Jr won’t participate in the NFL Combine, potentially impacting their draft position and odds.
Williams has -1000 odds to go first overall, but Drake Maye is the favorite to get drafted second over Jayden Daniels.
Harrison Jr has -220 odds to be drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, who currently hold the fourth overall pick.

INDIANAPOLIS – Top NFL Draft prospects Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Marvin Harrison Jr. will not participate in drills at the NFL Combine beginning on Thursday. Although their game film is plenty to prove they’re top selections, impressive combine performances from other players could provide serious legal sports betting value.

2024 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Odds

Caleb Williams -1000
Drake Maye +450
Marvin Harrison Jr. +900
Jayden Daniels +1200
J.J. McCarthy +2500
Michael Penix Jr. +4500

NFL experts and draft analysts expect the Chicago Bears to move on from Justin Fields and draft a quarterback first overall. 2022 Heisman winner Caleb Williams is the overwhelming favorite to be the guy with -1000 odds, but a stellar combine from Drake Maye (+450) could shorten his odds to go first overall.

A more realistic outcome is Maye becoming a heavy favorite to get drafted second overall over Jayden Daniels. Maye currently holds -130 odds at legal NFL betting sites to be drafted second overall.

2024 NFL Draft No. 2 Pick Odds

Drake Maye -130
Jayden Daniels +115
J.J. McCarthy +575
Marvin Harrison Jr. +900

Daniels will attend meetings with teams but won’t participate in throwing drills, which also opens the door for J.J. McCarthy (+575) to be drafted to the quarterback-needing Washington Commanders with the second overall selection. McCarthy’s passing expertise wasn’t put on full display in Jim Harbaugh’s offense scheme at Michigan, so a strong combine could put McCarthy in the same group as Maye and Daniels.

Where Will Marvin Harrison Jr Be Drafted?

Top receiving prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. will not participate in drills, but his game film makes him a lock to get drafted in the top five. Betting odds favor the Arizona Cardinals to draft Harrison Jr with -220 odds.

Team To Draft Marvin Harrison Jr

Arizona Cardinals -220
Chicago Bears +275
New England Patriots +325
Washington Commanders +1100
Los Angeles Chargers +1600
New York Giants +3000

Arizona needs wide receiver help for Kyler Murray, but there are plenty of positions in need on the defensive side. The Los Angeles Chargers +1600 legal California sports betting odds to draft Harrison Jr with the fifth overall pick are too valuable to pass up.

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Zachary Kelley

Zach graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Writing, Editing, and Media. Zach is interested in the legalization aspect of sports betting and enjoys participating in DFS. He has a passion for sports writing and most enjoys writing about football and baseball both professional and collegiate.