With the lucrative NFL salary cap continuing to rise, one of this year's crop of quarterbacks is poised to become the league's first $60 million a year player. CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis are the headliners of this year's draft class. The average annual salary benchmark for elite quarterbacks has increased by 150% in the past decade. As the NFL pushes towards its $25 billion revenue goal, a $300 million cap looks inevitable which will unlock even more riches for quarterbacks. However, there are always questions surrounding draft picks and how well they will perform in the NFL. Some scouts have raised concerns about whether Young’s frame can withstand the punishment of the NFL, while other evaluators have questioned Stroud’s reportedly low S2 Cognition test scores.

In other draft news, the Chicago Bears assistant general manager, Ian Cunningham, had little to reveal when asked whether the team would take a chance on draft pick Jalen Carter. Cunningham praised Carter's talent, saying there was "no denying" it, but "the best decision for us and our organization" would be made. The Bears have the ninth overall pick and plenty of weaknesses to address after finishing with the worst record in the league last season.