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It's the last shot at the first round. In the months leading up to this year's NFL draft in Detroit, mock drafts helped us make sense of the various possible scenarios that could unfold when the first round begins Thursday. Yet for all those exercises that were explored, there's still only a small bit of clarity regarding the landscape. A single trade or unexpected move could have a cascading effect throughout the order – and there are sure to be at least a few wrinkles. Still, it's time to put a bow on our predictions for Day 1. Here's USA TODAY Sports' final 2024 NFL mock draft: