Arizona Cardinals - B
AZ got a nice player in Nkemdiche..His off the field issues need to go away though..He could really help this team IMO...Mizzu C Evan Boehm should fit right in..Perhaps a starter sooner rather than later...A&M CB Williams was a nice grab IMO..This could be a very tough secondary to deal with..They addressed a few other needs, but nothing very special..Lack of picks makes me give them a B grade.
Atlanta Falcons - F+
I thought long and hard if they deserved the worst draft grade of all the teams..I honestly don't like anything they did..They got a nice player in Stanford TE Hooper, but I'm not sold he can be a top TE talent..The rest of the players look to be hole fillers..Hope I'm wrong, but overall I'm not impressed one bit..Sorry dirty birds - F+ Grade.
Baltimore Ravens - B+
I was a little puzzled with Navy QB being taken though..Can't take anything away from him, he was one of the best QB's in the nation running the ball..A converted slot WR perhaps..I really thought the Ronnie Staley pick was smart..Ravens passed on Tunsil and for good reason..The best pick IMO was Boise St. OLB Correa..He will be a starter for this team for sure...RB Dixon was a nice add as well..Little small, but he might be a Sproles kinda guy...BYU DE stud Kaufusi can be a big help for them as well..Not bad Ravens, you get a B+ Grade
Buffalo Bills - A-
Bills really boosted the playmakers on this team..Both sides should benefit from the 7 picks they had..I honestly like every pick they made..These guys should all help in one way or the other...Lawson and Ragland will step right in and make this defense even better...Another WR target in TCU Listenbee adds yet another deep threat..Cardale Jones can develop, but it's a wait and see approach with him...Really liked the Jonathan WIlliams pick from Arky as well..I thought a solid draft all the way around with only 7 picks..Bills and Rex look better and get a A- Grade.
Carolina Panthers - D-
Another team that puzzled me..3 CB's taken with only 5 picks..If Norman meant that much, that says you need help in other areas as well..IDK, I liked the Vernon Butler add, but the rest is just crazy..They still got holes and they filled 1 with 3 rookie draft picks...Not what I expected...Panthers get a D- Grade.
Chicago Bears - A
I thought about a B+ grade, but they did a nice job filling in the gaps...A few nice picks and a stretch at #9 might haunt them...I thought the last pick they had was a steal with Braverman from WMU...I like the defensive additions they made..I'm not familiar with the safety they grabbed in the 6th, but overall the rest of the players look good. Big OG Cody Whitehair was a big pickup IMO...Deon Bush might step right in after this season..Packers fan here, but the Bears did well...I give em a A Grade.
Cincinnati Bengals - B+
Look the Bengals got some solid players..I can't argue with any of the guys taken..I don't know anything about the AZ St OG they grabbed, but the rest are solid IMO..I really like the Nick Vigil pick and the Tyler Boyd pick..They will help out bigtime...William Jackson is a great player and he should help out with one of the holes... They need to fill the backend..Bengals got what they needed and quality at that..Bengals get a B+ Grade.
Cleveland Browns - B
Is this really the Browns?...I was shocked they made some right moves here..99% of the time they mess this part of the season up..The only question marks I had was why not ditch a few of the later picks and move up for some more quality players..Can't argue though with the last pick with Scooby Wright..If he gets his health issues straight, he is a baller..Browns addressed all the holes and needs..Quality of players might be an issue, but overall not a bad draft at all..Tons of players and I really liked the WR crop of Coleman, Louis and Payton..offensive threat?..Perhaps, but a RB IMO was needed in this draft..They could have scratched the Higgins pick and grabbed a RB...Still Browns turned over a new leaf..I give em a Solid B Grade.
Dallas Cowboys - A
I can't argue with any of the guys they grabbed..All solid players IMO...Was it a risk jumping up to get Elliot..Only time will tell, but they addressed some issues with some solid players..My favorite pick was Malik Collins..Cowboys get a A Grade.
Denver Broncos - B
They got all of what they needed..The champs have a solid enough defense and plenty of play makers..They took a stab at Lynch and who knows what he will be in the future. RB Booker from Utah was a nice grab IMO and so was Will Parks. Can't argue with the draft they had. They don't need a ton of help IMO..Broncos improve with this draft..Nets them a solid B Grade
Detroit Lions - B+
I really liked what they got..I considered a A- grade, but two picks puzzled me..I wasn't sure about the Kilebrew pick..Plenty of solid CB floating around..The other pick I didn't like at all was 6th RD Jimmy Landes..I mean really?...Besides that, the rest of the picks all made sense and they got some ballers IMO..I really liked the Washington pick..He might have been a steal IMO..The kid can play and he will dust a LB coming out of the backfield..Not a Lions fan at all and I put my bias aside and give them a strong B+ Grade.
Green Bay Packers - C+
I gotta be honest here..Did the Packers pick a guy you heard of?...I honestly don't know any of these guys..Clark I'm familiar with from watching the games though..They did address the holes that needed to be filled..I wanted a big time play maker and we didn't get one..Packers do what they do in the draft..Fill holes and wait and see..Ehh, I give em a C+ for effort.
Houston Texans - B
I can't make an argument against them...I really like the Ervin pick and Fuller pick..Miller will help in some type of way..Maybe even return punts or kicks..KJ Dillion is a solid player as well..I got no beef with the Texans..They needed players and they got them..Now it's how they use them and how good these guys are at this level..Texans get a B Grade.
Indianapolis Colts - B+
Not a star studded cast by any means..Protecting your franchise QB is a must though..Colts tried to do all they could and I believe they made solid strides in keeping Luck off the pavement....I liked the Ridgeway pick as well..He is a hitter..Colts get a B+ for not screwing this up..Luck will survive this year..B+ Grade.
Jacksonville Jaguars - A+
I really liked how aggressive they were this year...They knew the defense needed to be helped..They did that in a big way...They also get last years 1st rd pick back this year..So this defense might be young, but they will be fast and much improved..I really liked the Ramsey, Day, Jack and Woodard picks...Jaguars looking to make a move men..Solid draft and they get a A+ Grade.
Kansas City Chiefs - C+
The draft they could've had will be the question..They grab extra picks and get nothing out of it IMO...Hogan at QB is nice..He could be a solid backup or even a starter some day..The first pick was solid, but the rest is all up in the air for me..I thought for sure they would've added a solid WR and getting Robinson from Florida didn't do it for me..Buncha holes fillers IMO..Perhaps I'm wrong, but they get a C+ Grade.
St. Louis Rams - B
Not a bad draft at all..Goff was a reach IMO, but they looked to help him out with two big TE.. Both are quality and adding Michael Thomas was nice as well...I loved the Higbee pick..Hopefully he can stay out of the club and focus on football..Not a bad draft with the limited picks available..B Grade
Miami Dolphins - B-
I love the WR talent they brought in..Landry will be the main target for sure, but adding Duarte,Carroo and Grant !!....Big help for the QB here...Tunsil pick is going to haunt them IMO..He has a lot of issues to clear up..I can only hope someone gets a hold of him and tells him how to live live as a young kid in the NFL..It's always possible and I hope he works out..Something says this doesn't work out in south beach..Not a bad draft for the Dolphins..I liked it actually B- Grade.
Minnesota Vikings - B
Glad I don't do draft stuff for a living..This team I had to read up on with the picks..Treadwell could be a star in this league..He needs to get his life straight and he will turn some heads..The rest of the cast was a head scratcher for me..I honestly didn't know anyone besides Clemson CB Alexander...I followed the masses here and gave the Vikings a B Grade.
New England Patriots - C+
A few nice picks and then some picks I wondered about...I'm no draft expect, but the Pats always find guys in the draft to make a difference to the team...Loved the Cyrus Jones pick and that was about it..I didn't mind the Roberts pick out of Houston..He is a baller and most might not even know him..The Valentine pick was a good one as well..The rest I could care less for..a upgrade maybe, but I'll stick with a C+
New Orleans Saints - A-
I had to give them a A- here..Might not agree with me, but they got some great players IMO...Limited to only 5 picks I can see 4 of them starting at some point for this club..Argue if ya want, they improved..I give em a A- Grade
New York Giants - B-
They could be a A grade for sure, but the picks they got could have been better..Apple was a stretch IMO..I did like the Shepard pick and the Perkins pick..TE Adams might be a waste, No help on either side of the line is a big concern for me..I hurt them with the grade overall for not filling up a hole on each side of the line...Overall not a bad draft with the picks they made..G-Men get a B- grade.
New York Jets - B+
I liked the Jets draft this year..One of the better drafts for them IMO..Solid picks in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds will help them...Needs is what they wanted and needs is what they got..I didn't see them do anything crazy..I gave em a boost for that..Maybe a little over inflated, but a B+ Grade.
Oakland Raiders - A
I had to give them a A for getting the players they got...I like the TT pick with Washington..Cook was my only issue..Why put doubt in Carr's mind..Then I thought this will push him to either become a career starter and do good things, or move on if Cook can step in..Ward, Jospeh, Calhoun..All typical Raider guys..They got all the help they could get in the draft..I liked it..Raiders get a solid A Grade
Philadelphia Eagles - C+
IDK dude, moving all the way up for Wentz was crazy...He better be good or he will get run out of town..Eagles had some holes they needed to fill, but I wasn't impressed..My favorite pick was Smallwood and I was hoping my Packers grabbed him..Can't be made at Philly for the class they got, but I'm worried..I thought 2 O-Tackles was needed IMO.....C+ Grade
Pittsburgh Steelers - B+
Most seem to disagree with the Steelers picks...You can't add much on offense with the explosive team they have on that side of the ball..Going defense and and line was good for me..Ayers from Houston is a solid player and at some point over the next few years he will be a starter..I liked what the Steelers did...Hawkins pick was maybe the best of all IMO...Solid draft for Pitt..They get a B+
San Diego Chargers - B+
If they only had 3 more picks they could've addressed everything they needed..Chargers are filled with holes, but the picks they made all made sense..Except one...I didn't get the Derek Watt pick..I actually understood the punter pick before hand..IDK, they had a good draft and my favorite pick by far was the Max Tuerk pick...Work in progress..This is the start..They get a nice B+ Grade.
San Fran 49ers - A+
I debated on them having the best draft..They really needed to fill in spots here..All kinds of issues going on with them..The overall talent they got looks very good to me though..4 picks I really liked...Buckner,Burbridge, Iworah and Theus...I see them all helping out in some type of way..Might not start for a year or two, but these guys should help...They took care of a ton of issue areas..I really liked this draft and a 49ers team that needs a ton of help..They will improve with this draft class for sure..A+ Grade.
Seattle Seahawks - B
Those of you that know me know I can't stand Seattle..Well FWIW I thought they did enough to make me worry even more..Seattle had a solid draft IMO..They took care of some needs, but also added some play makers on both sides..A few guys who can change the game..That's been the Seahawks MO for years..I dug the Prosise pick and the Vannett pick..The 5th rd pick with Jefferson looks good too...Idk, I can't stand the Seahawks, but they get a B Grade.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers B-
Everyone is getting all bent out of shape for hem taking a kicker..Hello !!...He might be the best kicker in the league in no time..Perhaps one of the best kickers since Janikowski..It wasn't a reach IMO..He would have been gone if they didn't grab him...As for the rest of the picks I disliked the Hargreaves pick..I feel he is over hyped IMO..I did however like the Noah Spence pick and the Dan Vitale pick..Not bad IMO, but they floated around a C+..I gave them a B- Grade.
Tennessee Titans - A+
Some think the Titans missed a few here..I don't think so..They got solid players and guys who can step right in..They needed a few areas to improve the overall look of this team and they did that..You get Henry from Bama and he won't be a Trent Richardson..Also grabbed Conklin and Dodd early..They start day 1....They addressed the secondary and the line on both sides..I thought they had a top 3/5 draft..I give them a A+ Grade.
Washington Redskins B+
Can't argue with who they grabbed...A few picks shy of having a good draft..Doctson will be a play maker for sure and grabbing him was great...The rest of the picks made sense, but they lack the star power I expected the Skins to grab somehow..Not bad and can't be mad..B+ Grade.