NFL Draft Grades For Every Team

As the NFL Draft wrapped up last week I sat down with King High School Linebackers Coach Matt Krawczyk to break down what each team did and how their moves will impact them going forward. Some teams did a really good job adding talent and addressing needs and others *looking at you Green Bay* left the weekend with more questions than answers.

Arizona Cardinals: A

Many expected the Cardinals would take an offensive tackle with their first round pick since it was their biggest need, but they absolutely made the right decision by snagging Isaiah Simmons when he surprisingly was still on the board when they were on the clock. Not many people expected him to get past Carolina at 7 since he is arguably the most exciting prospect in this year's draft class. You’ve already heard everyone rave about his athleticism and versatility and if defensive coordinator Vance Joseph figures out the best way to use him, the Cardinals will get an All-Pro player out of this pick mark my words. Even without having a 2nd rounder they were somehow able to snag Josh Jones in the 3rd round which is an absolute steal. He had a first-round grade in my opinion as I had him rated as the 5th best offensive tackle outside of the Big 4 in this class. He's definitely one of the more polished pass-protectors in this draft and I think he’ll start right away for an offensive line that struggled to keep Kyler Murray upright last year. Keep an eye out for running back Eno Benjamin who I think was a great value pick in the 7th round as his big-play ability makes him a good fit in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. Not only did they adequately fill their biggest need but also added a potential generational talent to a defense that wasn’t very good last year. They definitely deserve an “A” here. -BP

Biggest Question: Will the offensive line improve enough so that Kyler Murray doesn’t get sacked 48 times again?

Atlanta Falcons: D+

I thought I would never do this to a team I really like but how do you take AJ Terrell so early. Yes, cornerback was the biggest need on their roster, but there were so many better corners available on the board when they were on the clock. There had to be someone else on the board. There were definitely some big edge rushers that were more worthy of getting picked at 16. He was a bottom 3rd round pick, mid-third at best. They had the 78th overall pick. He could have been picked then. There were just so many different things they could have done and had better turnouts to their draft than this. They had the opportunity to take Jeff Gladney and Jaylon Johnson in the first round whom I had ranked higher on my board. I like Terrell but it was way too early. Marlon Davidson was a decent pick. Everyone else was a big reach. -MK

Biggest Question: How does this defense recover after losing a big impact player like Vic Beasley?

Baltimore Ravens: A-

This Ravens class was very spread out. From offensive line to safeties, Baltimore covered everything they were looking for. On top of that none of their players were a real reach. In fact, some of the biggest names they drafted somehow fell to them. They were able to fill their need at linebacker with Patrick Queen who many had ranked as the best inside linebacker in the draft. JK Dobbins fell all the way to the back end of the second round and was a projected first round talent by ESPN’s Mel Kiper. Their five picks on Day 2 were picked at least 24 picks later than they were projected. They met all their needs on that day alone. The biggest pick up of all was on Day 3 when they were able to get safety Geno Stone out of Iowa with the 219th pick. He was my top sleeper and is one of the smartest and most athletic players in this draft class. He is easily one of the biggest steals of the draft. The only issue with this class is wide receiver Devin Duvernay out of Texas. I believe there were better receivers that were available at the spot but still lucky, nonetheless, that he fell to them. -MK

Biggest Question: How will the carries be split between JK Dobbins and incumbent starter Mark Ingram?

Buffalo Bills: B

Although they didn’t have a first round pick since they traded it for star receiver Stefon Diggs earlier this offseason, the Bills did a really good job with the hand they were dealt with this draft. They were able to grab AJ Epenesa who a lot of people had mocked going in the middle of the first round, towards the back end of the 2nd round. He is more than ready to step in and contribute both as an interior pass rusher and as an end in the run game for a defense that was already one of the best in the NFL last year. The Bills added a lot of good depth on the offensive side of the ball in the later rounds. Zach Moss is a power back who is a great complement to Devin Singletary and will give the Bills one of the league’s most promising young 1-2 punch at the running back position. Gabe Davis wasn’t a terrible pick in the 4th round as he was productive at UCF and gives Josh Allen another target to push the ball down the field to which seems to be what this offense is trying to do. I think they also did a great job snagging Jake Fromm late who’s intelligence will not only help Josh Allen but he should be more than a serviceable backup which is really important to have in today’s NFL. -BP

Biggest Question: Given Tom Brady’s departure from New England, is this young team ready to make the leap and take the AFC East crown?

Carolina Panthers: B+

This was a complete defensive draft for the Panthers. Them getting Derrick Brown in the 1st round is a huge win. He is easily the best interior defensive lineman in this draft. Day 2 was almost just as good. Yetur Gross-Matos and safety Jeremy Chinn were great value picks. for them. They hit some of their needs right away which mainly were fixing a run defense that allowed over 140 yards per game last season. It didn’t stop after that because on the final day of the draft they had fairly good corner fall late to them in Troy Pride Jr. who should have gone in the late 3rd round and will help them offset the loss of James Bradberry this past offseason. SEE ATLANTA THAT’S HOW YOU DRAFT A CORNER CORRECTLY. New head coach Matt Rhule had a great first draft and seems like he has plan. This defense was one of the worst last year and it looks like he wants to change that. I love this class. Nothing flashy except Brown but he was a top-10. This class could be great. This has the opportunity of being a core defensive unit were everyone gels together, and you can’t tell who is making the biggest impact because they just compliment each other. We will have to wait and see. -MK

Biggest Question: Who replaces the recently retired Luke Kuechly next year?

Chicago Bears: C+

So, the Bears did take care of all of their needs which included tight end (which is shocking since they have 9 on the roster) and cornerback. However, there were no highlight picks. I mean, I like it but nothing sexy. Cole Kmet is decent tight end in a weak tight end class this year. Jaylon Johnson was a nice steal who should have gone in the back end of the 1st round but slipped due to injuries last year. He seems to have recovered so if he plays up to his potential, he could be a big addition in the secondary. There is not a whole lot on this group. Not a whole lot of talk about these guys. They are quiet, but a few could make a splash. We'll just have to wait and see. I don't see immediate starters among this group. -MK

Biggest Question: How does this offense fare without picking up an immediate impact weapon in the draft?

Cleveland Browns: A-

Just like their NFC North rivals in Baltimore, the Browns answered all of their needs on all three draft nights. Starting with the man who will hopefully replace Joe Thomas as the long-term starter at left tackle, Jedrick Wills gives this offense that anchor to protect Baker Mayfield's blindside. They also filled a big need at safety and possibly found Jabrill Peppers’ replacement in Grant Delpit who won the Jim Thorpe award for the best defensive back in college football last year. It’s good to see Cleveland hopefully finding the pieces to their puzzle for once. They also found a potential starter in the mid-round picks with another player out of LSU in Jordan Phillips who led the national champion Tigers in tackles last year. On top of that, when it comes to the later rounds it seems like they have some diamonds in the rough with tight end Harrison Bryant and wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (who was a 3rd round projection for most experts). Overall a good class with little to no question marks. -MK

Biggest Question: Can the Browns finally get the most out of all the talent on the roster and get to the playoffs?

Dallas Cowboys: A+

Jerry Jones absolutely nailed this draft. The Cowboys made what I think was the best value pick in this draft getting a talent like Ceedee Lamb with the 17th pick. I have no clue how he slipped so far with a couple teams in front of them needing receivers, but he was the best receiver in a loaded class on my board and now the Cowboys get to a talent of his caliber to what was already one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Then they were able to fill their pressing need at corner in the 2nd round with Trevon Diggs who is one of the more NFL ready corners in this class and should be able to start immediately for them. Their 3rd round pick Neville Gallimore was also a steal at his draft slot as he has a nice blend of speed and pass-rush moves that will allow him to be effective as an interior pass-rusher, he’s got a ton of upside. And throw in the fact they were able to potentially replace All-Pro center Travis Frederick with one of the best centers in this class in Tyler Biadasz in the 5th round? Dallas got bargain after bargain and were able to fill some important needs with a lot of really talented players. -BP

Biggest Question: Will the team come to terms with Dak Prescott on a long-term extension before training camp?

Denver Broncos: A-

Some people really hammered the Broncos for taking two receivers back to back with their first two picks but I absolutely love it. Jerry Jeudy is a tremendous route runner and his ability to get open underneath and make plays after the catch is a perfect compliment for Courtland Sutton’s ability to use his size to make plays down the field. Jeudy was the 2nd best receiver in a loaded class on my board and I think he will absolutely be a pro-bowl caliber player in a couple of years. Then they went ahead and added KJ Hamler who is small but can absolutely fly and will also be a key contributor in the return game. The Broncos all of a sudden have one of the fastest young skill position groups when you throw in these guys with Sutton, Noah Fant, Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay. Drew Lock really has some weapons to work with and when you combine his big arm with the speed they have at the skill positions the Broncos will be one of the most fun teams to watch this year. I love the selection of Lloyd Cushenberry who has a good chance to start at center this year and they got a great value in 6th round pick Netane Muti who tied for the 4th most reps in the bench press in combine history with 44 reps of 225 pounds. You definitely see that strength on tape as he packs a really violent punch and just mauls defenders in the run game. Albert Okwuegbunam is a sleeper who can absolutely fly for someone who is 6’6” and 258 pounds and if he can develop as a route runner he can add another legitimate weapon on offense. -BP

Biggest Question: After a strong showing at the end of the season from Drew Lock, can he sustain that success for a whole season and establish himself as their quarterback of the future?

Detroit Lions: B

I may have some hometown bias here, but this is a team where you always think they have the pieces, and then something happens. I’m not going to jinx it, but this class was solid. Jeff Okudah obviously leads the way in this class. He was an incredible standout corner at Ohio State and has the ability to start right away and succeed. He will get a ton of quality reps in practice by covering Kenny Golladay. The next three picks don’t disappoint. They scooped up D’Andre Swift after he was neglected in the first round. Swift is a good pick knowing Kerryon Johnson is just not dependable when it comes to staying healthy. The next pick is edge rusher Julian Okwara who I am not a big fan of, but he is the right fit for the team and fills a need as will. Jonah Jackson, another Buckeye product is going to get the nod starting at one of the guard positions. All three of these guys are expected to start right away. Two other players who could be seen on the field early are 4th round pick guard Logan Stenberg and sleeper receiver Quintez Cephus out of Wisconsin who Okudah said was the toughest receiver to defend. They still need help at defensive tackle. -MK

Biggest Question: This team has great players all around, but can they finally get to the playoffs?

Green Bay Packers: C-

I am shocked what went down with this draft for the Packers. Trading up in the 1st round to pick Jordan Love? When there were multiple 1st-round caliber receivers still on the board? I would have called you crazy. It makes sense though that they are planning for the future as Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting any younger. It's very similar to the Brett Favre when they selected Rodgers in the 1st round back in 2005. They desperately needed help at the wide receiver position and in the most talented wide receiver class we've ever seen they got none. Totally inexcusable. They got AJ Dillon who is solid back and could take the backup position. They also got Josiah Deguara, a tight end from Cincinnati. Just when you thought this team could be back on track, they ruin it and fail to help fill the needs in their lineup. Right tackle Jon Runyan is the only good value pick late in the draft they made that helps them avoid a D+. One of the most disappointing drafts by the Packers. After getting Love, their thought process makes no sense. They needed receivers to help out Rodgers. Congrats Packer nation, you let Rodgers down by not only failing to draft a receiver but by drafting his successor. -MK

Biggest Question: How will the selection of Jordan Love impact Aaron Rodgers? How much longer does he have in Green Bay?

Houston Texans: C-

There is nothing exciting about this class. The Texans picked up a good run stopper in Ross Blacklock, and a decent outside linebacker in Jonathan Greenard. The best pick for them was getting receiver Isaiah Coulter out of Rhode Island. Some people had him as a 4th round talent, and he fell to the end of the 5th. Other than that, it wasn’t pretty. I think the worst part of this is that Bill O’Brien gave up two 1st round picks to the Dolphins for a left tackle and an injury prone wide receiver and a 2nd round pick to the Rams for Brandin Cooks who is also injury prone and is coming off the worst season of his career. I think they could have taken care of their top need at corner with that one of those picks especially the 1st rounder. This front office has been really disappointing this offseason, I don't know how much longer Texans fans will tolerate it. -MK

Biggest Question: How much are these head-scratching trades going to cost them not only right now but in the future?

Indianapolis Colts: A-

With a team that had no 1st round draft pick, this was an absolutely phenomenal class. Picking up a talented receiver in Michael Pittman Jr. and then trading up to get Jonathan Taylor who is one of the best college running backs there ever has been added a ton of young and productive talent to the skill-position group. On Day 3 they took big-armed quarterback Jacob Eason who could have easily gone in round 3. The fact that he fell and the Colts were able to snag him is huge for the future of this franchise. Luckily for Eason, he gets to learn behind veteran Philip Rivers who plays with a similar gun-slinger mentality while he waits for his time. Later on Day 3 the Colts decided to take some lengthy, but promising developmental projects in the 6th round. The most intriguing one is Jordan Glasgow who everyone thought was going undrafted. Only reason for the A- is for not drafting an edge rusher which was one of the team's biggest needs. Justin Houston is great but he is getting old and they need to be ready for the future. -MK

Biggest question: How long before these new offensive weapons take the field together?

Jacksonville Jaguars: B+

The Jags, having a hole at pretty much every position after so many of their players requested trades actually answered the bell pretty well with an abundance of draft picks this year. Their two first round picks C.J. Henderson and K'Lavon Chaisson were great pick-ups by this team and really answer their biggest needs at corner and edge rusher right away. Their draft went specifically on needs over pure talent. Some people may disagree with their picks, but they knew exactly who to get. They added run support with a big defensive tackle in Davon Hamilton and an athletic receiver in Laviska Shenault Jr. They also took the risk on two big sleepers in the 4th round taking Ben Bartch who's known for his ridiculous protein smoothies but is a physical guard out of a Division III school and Shaquille Quarterman, who lacks athleticism but is very intelligent. One of their biggest wins of the draft was having Collin Johnson fall to the 5th round. He is lengthy and plays great when matched one-on-one with defensive backs. His only issue is speed and how he will fare against the NFL’s top corners. Overall, the Jaguars didn’t mess around and got who they needed. Fans will be upset with the fact they did not get a running back but let’s just see how the Leonard Fournette situation plays out. They could possibly trade for or sign one. -MK

Biggest Question: How productive will this defense be with all of these young guys in the system for the first time?

Kansas City Chiefs: B

Let’s face it, when you’re coming off a Super Bowl victory and you’re bringing back 20 out of your 22 starters from that team you don’t need to do much in the draft. I absolutely love the selection of Clyde Edwards-Helaire he a perfect fit in Andy Reid’s offense and according to reports is the player Patrick Mahomes wanted the team to pick. When your MVP winning quarterback asks for something, it’s not a bad idea to listen. Take notes Packers! He should definitely not only inject some juice into a running game that was inconsistent last year but take pressure off of Mahomes. To think that this Chiefs offense somehow got better is an absolutely scary sight. If I were to nitpick I’d say linebacker was a spot they could upgrade in and they did address it. Willie Gay is an intriguing prospect as he has a great combination of size and speed and has the potential to be the three-down playmaking linebacker the Chiefs don’t have but I think there were better options on the board such as Zack Baun out of Wisconsin. Lucas Niang was a perfect pick for them. Even though he’s coming off of hip surgery he has all the traits to potentially be a starting-caliber NFL tackle, he just needs to develop and there’s not many places to do that than Kansas City. He also gives them solid depth at the position. They probably should have added a corner but like I said the draft was simply a luxury for the Chiefs and they made their offense a lot more lethal with just one pick. -BP

Biggest Question: Will we see the defense that was among the league’s best after Week 10 or the one who struggled in the first half of last season?

Las Vegas Raiders: B-

When the most common comparison a player receives is Tyreek Hill, I don’t think you can go wrong by making that player the first receiver off the board. That same game-breaking speed is exactly what Henry Ruggs brings to the table and although many had him ranked below Ceedee Lamb and Jerry Jeudy I don’t see a problem with the pick as it also filled a big need on the roster. They definitely prioritized adding weapons on offense as 3 of their 6 picks were receivers. Lynn Bowden went a little early for my liking but he’s still one of the most versatile playmakers in the draft as he can line up in the backfield and in the slot. He’s not much of a downfield threat but should be effective on screens, jet sweeps, underneath routes, etc. Bryan Edwards is the complete opposite as he is a bigger receiver who lacks top-end speed but is a smooth route runner with the ability to make contested plays down the field. I think they did a good job adding different kinds of receivers to the offense. Defensively, I’m not a fan of the Damon Arnette pick. I think it was a major reach but he’s a really physical corner who can play man-coverage and brings a competitive edge to this defense that needs one. Amik Robertson was a steal in the 4th round in my opinion as he’s undersized but is really physical as well and I think he can definitely play as a nickel matching up against slot receivers. Safety Tanner Muse out of Clemson went a little high for my liking as well but he gives them speed in the secondary and is a really good tackler, at worst he’ll be a contributor on special teams. It was a solid draft class overall as they did add a lot of speed, I just think they may have reached for a couple of players. -BP

Biggest Question: Is the franchise quarterback on the roster?

Los Angeles Chargers: B

Taking Justin Herbert at 6 after Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa were off the board was probably one of the easiest decisions they could have made. But who’s going to protect his blindside? The Chargers have a big need at left tackle and they didn’t address that at all in the draft. The Chargers have an overall really solid offensive line but lack a clear starter at the most important position on the line. I love the move to trade back into the first round for Kenneth Murray as I think he will end up being one of the best players in the draft. The Chargers needed a playmaking linebacker and Murray not only fits the bill but is one of the hardest-working players in this class and is a really high-character kid that should be a leader on this defense right away. But was it worth giving up your only Day 2 pick in which you would’ve been able to find a starting-caliber tackle which was likely more of a necessity? Joshua Kelley out of UCLA was a solid pickup who should be able to help replace Melvin Gordon’s production, but the real steal for them here was K.J. Hill in the 7th round. He’s a shifty slot receiver who is the all-time leader in catches at Ohio State and would most definitely have gone 2-3 rounds earlier in any other draft, he just happened to be a victim due to the depth at receiver in this draft class. -BP

Biggest Question: Is the starting left-tackle currently on the roster?

Los Angeles Rams: B-

This was definitely always going to be a tough draft for the Rams as they didn’t have a first-round pick due to the Jalen Ramsey trade, so that’s why I’ll be a little lenient here. Yes, they added some really good talent especially running back Cam Akers who is one of my biggest sleepers in this draft but the reason why the Rams offense regressed last year was because of subpar O-line play as they ranked 31st in run blocking last year. Yes, Todd Gurley wasn’t fully healthy but I think the offensive line deserves just as much if not more blame for the big step back they took running the ball last year. By somehow deciding to wait until late in the 7th round to add an offensive lineman I don’t think Akers or whoever else they put in the backfield will have much success. Like I mentioned earlier though, they did add some solid talent in Terrell Lewis who has all the tools necessary to be an impact pass-rusher in the NFL he just needs to stay healthy. Safety Terrell Burgess is a versatile player who can play in the box or match-up as a nickel against slots or tight ends, as well as playing over the top as a traditional safety. He should be able to carve out a role right away. I love the Van Jefferson pick in the 2nd round as he’s one of the more polished route-runners in the class and is ready to step into the No. 3 receiver role right away. Their grade would have been much higher had they adequately addressed their biggest need. -BP

Biggest Question: Was last year simply a down year or are the Rams really trending in the wrong direction after losing in the Super Bowl two years ago?

Miami Dolphins: A

I think the Dolphins absolutely nailed this draft and added a ton of talent all over the place to a roster that desperately needed some. I am so glad that they took Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert. Not only was it the right pick, but there would have been a riot among Dolphins fans if they had gone the other way with the selection. I thought there were better options at tackle than Austin Jackson on the board at No. 18 such as Josh Jones but nevertheless it was a smart move to invest in an offensive tackle to protect their big investment in Tua. I love the pickup of Noah Igbinoghene. He's an extremely physical corner who is perfect to play the nickel role with Byron Jones and Xavien Howard manning the outside. I thought they did a great job outside of the first round as well as they really focused on beefing up both sides of the line of scrimmage. Robert Hunt is a run-blocking machine who should fit nicely at guard and will help open up running lanes for Jordan Howard and newly acquired running back Matt Breida. On the defensive side, they got a very high-upside player in Raekwon Davis who should immediately help a porous run-defense and they got great value picks in the 5th round on defensive lineman Jason Strawbridge and edge rusher Curtis Weaver who was widely considered to be a Day 2 two pick. In the long-run the success of this draft will depend on how well Tagovailoa translates to the next level. -BP

Biggest Question: How soon will we see Tua Tagovailoa on the field given his hip injury?

Minnesota Vikings: A

The Vikings had so many picks and did a tremendous job with them. Getting two great first round picks in Justin Jefferson (replacing Stefon Diggs) and Jeff Gladney (replacing Xavier Rhodes) was a really big deal. Both of these guys will see the field from Day One. Erza Cleveland, who was picked in the second round will probably see a starting role as well. James Lynch is a great interior defender who was a potential Day 2 pick. He has a lot of upside and can develop into a starter by the end of the season. An undervalued pick was linebacker Troy Dye out of Oregon who is a great athlete with lots of potential. A fair valued pick at the right spot. Josh Metellus and Kenny Willekes are two good values towards the end of the draft. My concerns for Metellus are high as has always struggled against the deep ball and has a tendency to get burned on them, but nevertheless he is athletic and can be a stellar project under this defense. -MK

Biggest Question: Can they still be a playoff contender with all of the veterans leaving?

New England Patriots: C+

The Patriots had a very interesting draft. In typical Bill Belichick fashion they made five trades in three days and only used four of their 12 scheduled picks. I didn’t agree with the decision to trade out of the first round when playmaking linebackers such as Kenneth Murray and Patrick Queen were still on the board, given that it was a position of need for the Patriots after losing Kyle Van Noy and Jaime Collins this offseason. Then, they went ahead and took Kyle Dugger with their first pick who is an athletic freak but not only comes with some question marks as he played against extremely low-level competition at the Division II level, but there were a lot more pressing needs than safety on the roster. I love the selection of Josh Uche who finished 2nd in the FBS in pass-rush win rate last year even higher than Chase Young. They also got good value with tight end Devin Asiasi in the 3rd round as he was a 5-star recruit in high school who’s very athletic with a lot of upside. I was really confused as to why they didn’t add a quarterback which is probably the biggest question mark on the roster right now, especially after seeing a guy like Jake Fromm slide down to the 5th round, where I think he would have been a nice fit in the Patriots system and could have competed for the starting job immediately. -BP

Biggest Question: Are the Patriots really going into the season with Jared Stidham and Brian Hoyer as the only options to start at quarterback?

New Orleans Saints: B

This draft could have easily been a B+ or maybe even an A but there were only four picks. Regardless, this group is solid. The Saints seemed to ignore needs at first with an incredible value pick getting Cesar Ruiz. Ruiz was an absolute anchor for the Michigan offensive line last year. He'll likely be starting at guard but can play anywhere in the interior of the offensive line. He will be great in helping Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara succeed. Another big win was Zack Baun who surprisingly fell to 74 and will help an aging linebacker group get younger and faster. Everyone had him projected as a late 1st to early 2nd round pick. Good for the Saints that they didn’t have to trade too far up for him. They also got Adam Trautman out of Dayton who can see the field early with his size and athleticism. The Saints lacked pass-catchers outside of Michael Thomas and Kamara so it helps Brees with more weapons. Hey Green Bay you taking notes over there? The only question mark in this draft was Tommy Stevens. They just paid a similar player in Taysom Hill and he only had one mediocre season at Mississippi State. Not a sensible pick but they have Brees to help develop him so who knows, I wouldn't doubt Sean Payton. -MK

Biggest Question: Is Drew Brees’ successor on the roster?

New York Giants: B-

As much as I love Isaiah Simmons I think the Giants did make the right decision in passing on him and tacking an offensive tackle instead. Did they take the right one? My answer is no, I think based on the film Jedrick Wills out of Alabama was far and away the best tackle in the class and Tristan Wirfs was slightly ahead of Andrew Thomas for me. Thomas however is a really high-character kid who is technically sound and was a three-year starter out of Georgia playing against elite competition in the SEC. Although he isn’t as athletic as the other tackles on the board, I think he’s a really safe pick who is ready to contribute right-away. Getting Xavier McKinney in the 2nd round was one of the biggest steals in this draft. He’s one of my favorite players in the class as he joins a long list of Alabama safeties with tremendous instincts and versatility to be taken early in the draft and seeing the type of success those players have had, I think McKinney should be able to make a big impact early on. He gives the Giants one of the best young safety duos in the game alongside Jabrill Peppers. Matt Peart is a developmental tackle who was a team captain and a four-year starter at UConn and has tremendous physical attributes but is very raw technique wise and will definitely have to sit and develop for a year or two before being ready to play. One of their more underrated picks was guard Shane Lemieux out of Oregon who is also a four year starter and a really high character kid who plays with a mean streak in the run game. Dave Gettleman did a nice job adding high-character guys with talent and experience across the offensive line. I can’t excuse the fact that they waited until the 6th round to draft an edge rusher when it was arguably the 2nd most important need on the roster. -BP

Biggest Question: What will the Giants do about a pass-rush that was among the leagues worst after failing to add significant contributors in both free agency and the draft?

New York Jets: A-

To much surprise, the Jets actually did a really good job in this draft as they addressed several needs and got some really nice value picks in some of the later rounds. While I’m not the biggest fan of Mekhi Becton as I see a lot of Erick Flowers in him when I watched him on tape, he does fill a big need and does have a lot of upside and could end up being Sam Darnold’s blindside protector for the next 10 years. I think going offensive tackle in the first round and taking advantage of the depth of the receivers in this class was really smart as they were able to land Denzel Mims who is one of the most underrated receivers in this class. They got tremendous value taking him late in the 2nd round. But they earned their grade with what they did in the later rounds on the defensive side of the ball. They really bolstered their secondary with the pickups of Ashtyn Davis and Bryce Hall. Hall was an absolute steal in the 5th round as he was widely considered a Day 2 talent in a deep class of corners and Davis is a safety with great range and versatility who can be really effective with a creative defensive play-caller like Gregg Williams. They were also able to add a young pass-rusher with upside in Jabari Zuniga who should have a chance to see the field immediately. I don’t think there’s many things they could’ve done differently, hats off to GM Joe Douglas. -BP

Biggest Question: Will star safety Jamal Adams still be on the roster by the time training camp starts?

Philadelphia Eagles: C+

I don’t think I’m the only person in the world who would agree that the Eagles had a very interesting draft. Jalen Reagor is a great fit in their offense and although it was most definitely a reach, he clearly was their guy as his skill-set fits really well in their system and I think a creative play-caller like Doug Pederson will be able to get the most out of him. Outside of that, the rest of the draft wasn’t spectacular. The Jalen Hurts pick blew my mind and it’s not because he’s a bad player he was actually one of my biggest sleepers in this draft. My problem is you’re paying Carson Wentz $128 million and even if you are picking Hurts to use him in a Taysom Hill gadget type role, I think that is way too early to take a player to fill that role when you have other pressing needs on an aging roster that went 9-7 last year. Linebacker Davion Taylor is a sleeper in my mind as his sideline-to-sideline speed allows him to cover and make plays in space which is what the modern NFL is trending towards. And keep an eye out for Prince Tega Wanogho out of Auburn was an intriguing pick in the late 6th round who I think has some upside as he’s got some serious pop in his punch along with a great blend of size, quickness and length for a guard which I think he will end up playing in the NFL. He’s definitely a developmental project but I feel like most of the Eagles draft picks were, and that isn’t ideal for a team who is clearly in win-now mode. -BP

Biggest Question: Does the addition of Jalen Hurts make Carson Wentz expendable all of a sudden?

Pittsburgh Steelers: C

I'm not exactly sure how meeting your needs in the late rounds makes sense but that is exactly what the Steelers did. The Steelers did two good things here: Drafted another outside linebacker in Alex Highsmith that fits their scheme and will get to benefit playing alongside TJ Watt and drafted a sleeper in Anthony McFarland. That’s it. I do not understand the Chase Claypool pick all that much. Great size and athleticism but inconsistency was a big issue for him at Notre Dame. I don’t ever see him being the No. 2 receiver in Pittsburgh. There were also so many better receivers available at the time the thought process makes no sense to me. The biggest concern coming from the Steelers class is not drafting a backup quarterback to come in if Ben Roethlisberger goes down again. If there was anything that plagued this team it was quarterback injuries. If there was anything that prevented this team from making it to the playoffs, it was quarterback injuries. I personally would not trust Mason Rudolph to back up Big Ben. Keep an eye out for 4th round guard Kevin Dotson out of Louisiana who is one of the best run-blockers in the class. -MK

Biggest Question: Who is the number two receiver behind JuJu Smith-Schuster?

San Francisco 49ers: B+

Although it would have been very intriguing to see someone like Jerry Jeudy in the Niners offense, I thought getting Javon Kinlaw at 13 was a really smart move. The D-Line was the biggest strength on this team last year and after trading Deforest Buckner, the Niners were able to replace him with a younger and cheaper version of him. With an organization that has done a tremendous job developing young defensive lineman I think Kinlaw has the chance to be a truly special interior pass-rusher. Still having a need at receiver I love the bold move to trade up to draft Brandon Aiyuk. He’s a speed guy who’s extremely explosive after the catch and I think he’ll definitely fit in well in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. The biggest win for them though was trading for Trent Williams after Joe Staley abruptly announced his retirement. They got themselves one of the best left-tackles in the game for a 5th round pick and a 3rd rounder next year which I think was a bargain. This team aced the few picks they had and definitely will be contending for the Super Bowl again next year. The only reason they didn’t get an A is because they didn’t add anybody to an aging secondary that was exposed in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl last year. -BP

Biggest Question: How will this team respond to blowing a 4th quarter lead in the Super Bowl as many teams coming off Super Bowl losses have recently struggled the following year?

Seattle Seahawks: C

I feel like this happens every year, the Seahawks always tend to reach for players in the first round or get players who aren’t polished coming out of the draft but Pete Carroll and Jon Schneider have been doing this for a while and the results speak for themselves so hammering them with a poor draft grade will probably make me look stupid a few years down the line. I’ll do it anyways. Jordyn Brooks is not a bad linebacker by any means, but there were a handful of linebackers that were ranked higher that were still on the board, and the fact that linebacker wasn’t one of the top needs on the team that is just a couple pieces away from being a true Super Bowl contender makes this seem like a wasted pick to me. Darrell Taylor does have the length and explosiveness to become an effective pass-rusher but he’s still incredibly raw and I think it’s gonna take a bit of time for him to develop. This team desperately needs pass-rushing help now as they ranked 30th in the NFL in pressure rate last year. I think they could’ve gotten a more polished pass-rusher at this stage of the draft. I do like the Damien Lewis pick though he plays with a mean streak and is an absolute load in the run game and I think he’ll be able to start right away at left guard. If he can improve in pass-protection this will end up being a really really good pick for them. Overall I just don’t think they got any guys who will be able to make a big impact immediately which is what you need when you’re trying to get over the hump in a loaded NFC. -BP

Biggest Question: Will they be able to re-sign Jadeveon Clowney despite indications that the two sides are far apart in contract negotiations?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B

The Bucs were able to fill a big need by getting Tom Brady some protection right away showing that they are invested in having Brady for as long as possible. Brady did not have a great season last year behind his subpar offensive line. In trading up for Tristan Wirfs, they are definitely getting him some top-tier talent as some had him ranked as the top offensive lineman in the draft. Wirfs played both tackle spots in college so he will be ready to hit the field and should step in at right tackle right away. I also like the pick of Antoine Winfield Jr. He is a playmaker. A lot of people are skeptical of his size but his energy and his speed in space are what make him such a good safety. He will be able to compete. Ke’Shawn Vaughn is a good back, but I think there were better running backs left up on the board like Zack Moss who wasn’t taken much later. I also don’t mind Tyler Johnson. People don’t like his inconsistencies but with such a good wide receiver duo in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin he will definitely be able to learn under them and playing alongside them will definitely benefit him. I see him beating out Scotty Miller for that third receiver spot.

Biggest Question: Can Tom Brady thrive without a consistent run game?

Tennessee Titans: C+

The Titans were able to find Jack Conklin’s replacement in Isaiah Wilson even if it will take some time for him to clean up his technique and earn the role. Some people see it as a reach, but you have to understand that they needed a replacement and had to move fast. Especially when you just invested all that money in Ryan Tannehill. Kristian Fulton was great but had his inconsistencies when playing more athletic receivers. There were times he got left in the dust, but he has the ability to make plays. The safest pick for them was Darrynton Edwards who really showed up at the combine and can replace Dion Lewis’s as the change-of-pace back in this offense. The fact that the Titans didn’t take care of their main need at edge rusher is a bit concerning. They will need help there, as newcomer Vic Beasley is their only edge guy that is worth starting but there have been many reports linking them to Jadeveon Clowney so we'll see if they're able to sign him. Overall, this class was filled with inconsistencies and works in progress. However, with the right coaching, a few of these guys could be very promising. -MK

Biggest Question: Can Wilson fill the shoes and replace Conklin effectively right away or will he take a seat and learn for a year?

Washington Redskins: B

The Redskins obviously did a good job drafting Chase Young with the 2nd overall pick but that was probably one of the easiest picks a GM will ever have to make, he’s gonna step in and produce at a near Pro-Bowl level the second he steps on the field. Outside of that I don’t think they did a bad job considering that they didn’t have a 2nd rounder to work with. Saahdiq Charles is a versatile offensive lineman who has a pretty decent chance to open up the season as the starting left tackle to replace Trent Williams which is obviously a good value in the 4th round. He’s a strong run blocker who moves well and faced great competition at LSU so I think he has a chance to establish himself as the left tackle of the future for the Redskins. They got a very versatile playmaker in Antonio Gibson who can play both running back and the slot and Antonio Gandy-Golden was a major steal in the fourth round he lacks top-end speed but is a big target who consistently wins 1-on-1 matchups down the field and has the potential to be a really nice compliment to Terry McLaurin. Don’t sleep on center Keith Ismael either who is technically sound as a pass-protector and plays with a mean streak in the run-game. He has experience playing guard as well so I think he should be a useful depth piece for the Redskins. And did I forget they were able to snag Thaddeus Moss as an undrafted free agent? Not a bad draft for Ron Rivera and crew. -BP

Biggest Question: Will the Redskins try to add a veteran left tackle to protect Dwayne Haskins’ blindside or will they roll with 4th rounder Saahdiq Charles early on?