NFL Draft Grades for All 32 Teams

NFL Draft Grades

Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s time to examine it all played out. Which teams improved their 2024 season prospects and which teams did very little to help their cause? Every year there are head-scratching reaches and Day 3 steals and 2024 was no exception. Some teams came away looking like the belle of the ball while others spent much of the three days on the outside looking in. While there weren’t many absolute train wrecks, there were clear winners and losers. Several teams entered the draft with a well-thought-out and executed plan, while others either had a poorly designed plan or had to abandon it because things did not fall their way. Let’s take a closer look at who was who.

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, Pick 4: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
Round 1, Pick 27: Darius Robinson, DL, Missouri
Round 2, Pick 43: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
Round 3, Pick 66: Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
Round 3, Pick 71: Isaiah Adams, OL, Illinois
Round 3, Pick 82: Tip Reiman, TE, Illinois
Round 3, Pick 90: Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College
Round 4, Pick 104: Dadrian Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech
Round 5, Pick 138: Xavier Thomas, Edge, Clemson
Round 5, Pick 162: Christian Jones, OT, Texas
Round 6, Pick 191: Tejhaun Palmer, WR, UAB
Round 7, Pick 226: Jaden Davis, CB, Miami

It’s difficult to know just how many of their 12 selections will pan, but you do have to be impressed by the sheer volume of this draft class. Harrison is the cream of the crop, giving QB Kyler Murray a legitimate WR1. But Robinson could make some noise in his rookie season; Trey Benson is arguably the best and most versatile running back in this year’s draft class, and second-round CB Max Melton comes with a ton of upside. Some predicted the Cardinals may move out of the fourth spot and grab a different wide receiver later in Round 1. Instead, they didn’t overthink it, staying put at No. 4 and finding value where they could. Not every pick was a winner, but with an abundance of needs, this year’s draft went a long way to filling many key needs. Draft Grade: B+

Atlanta Falcons

Round 1, Pick 8: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Round 2, Pick 35: Ruke Orhorhoro, DL, Clemson
Round 3, Pick 74: Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington
Round 4, Pick 109: Brandon Dorlus, DL, Oregon
Round 5, Pick 143: JD Bertrand, LB, Notre Dame
Round 6, Pick 186: Jase McClellan, RB, Alabama
Round 6, Pick 187: Casey Washington, WR, Illinois
Round 6, Pick 197: Zion Logue, DL, Georgia

For better or worse, this draft will be defined by the selection of Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall. No matter what your opinion of Penix Jr. is as an NFL prospect, after signing Kirk Cousins to a huge contract this offseason, there is no way to describe the selection of Penix Jr. as anything other than baffling. Unless Cousins ends up being a complete disaster, it will be years before Penix Jr. gets his shot and I’m not sure the selection will have been worth it. The Falcons also failed to address the cornerback position, but they were able to find value along the defensive line, although trading up to grab Orhorhoro seems like a bit of a reach. Trice meets an essential need and was a great get at pick 74. This could’ve easily been an F, but some of the value they found along the defensive line bumped up the grade a bit. Draft Grade: D

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, Pick 30: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 62: Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
Round 3, Pick 93: Adisa Isaac, Edge, Penn State
Round 4, Pick 113: Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
Round 4, Pick 130: T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State
Round 5, Pick 165: Rasheen Ali, RB, Marshall
Round 6, Pick 218: Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky
Round 7, Pick 228: Nick Samac, OL, Michigan State
Round 7, Pick 250: Sanoussi Kane, S, Purdue

Typically, when you’re drafting toward the end of every round, there will be some reaches, yet Ravens GM Eric DeCosta continued to prove why he is one of the best in the business. Wiggins is an absolute beast at the cornerback position with elite-level speed and man-to-man coverage capabilities. Rosengarten is also a great athlete in a key position. They took a bit of a chance with Isaac, but one that could eventually pay huge dividends. Same with Walker. Then on Day 3, they managed to find value in picks like Devontez Walker and T.J. Tampa. Overall, this was a good, solid draft for the Ravens. They fulfilled several vital needs and found upside and potentially hidden gems in later rounds. Draft Grade: B+

Buffalo Bills

Round 2, Pick 33: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Round 2, Pick 60: Cole Bishop, S, Utah
Round 3, Pick 95: DeWayne Carter, DL, Duke
Round 4, Pick 128: Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky
Round 5, Pick 141: Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, OL, Georgia
Round 5, Pick 160: Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB, Washington
Round 5, Pick 168: Javon Solomon, LB, Troy
Round 6, Pick 204: Tylan Grable, OT, UCF
Round 6, Pick 219: Daequan Hardy, CB, Penn State
Round 7, Pick 221: Travis Clayton, OL, International Pathway Program (England)

This was another interesting draft, although not as much of a head-scratcher as the Falcons’. Going into the draft Buffalo, perhaps more than most, was a team with a clear need at wide receiver after the trade of Diggs and the departure of Gabe Davis. Yet, instead of choosing to aggressively tackle the position in the first round, they traded down not once, but twice and selected Florida State’s Keon Coleman. Coleman could develop into a nice, big, reliable target for Josh Allen, but he could also be nothing more than a WR2 in this league. They followed that up with a solid pick in Utah’s Bishop who could be a star under Sean McDermott and RB Ray Davis could be a solid complement to James Cook. It wasn’t a bad draft, but waiting to address their highest need position hurts the cause. Draft Grade: B

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, Pick 32: Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
Round 2, Pick 46: Jonathan Brooks, RB, Texas
Round 3, Pick 72: Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky
Round 4, Pick 101: Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Round 5, Pick 157: Chau Smith-Wade, CB, Washington State
Round 6, Pick 200: Jaden Crumedy, DL, Mississippi State
Round 7, Pick 240: Michael Barrett, LB, Michigan

My issue with the way this draft went for the Panthers was that there isn’t anyone that jumps out at me as an obvious upgrade to what they currently have other than Jonathan Brooks. There is some upside here, but there are also a lot of question marks. Finding those surefire difference-makers is difficult when you have no first-round picks. Even so, it feels as if they passed on better, more proven talent for players that are projects and could take time to develop, if they ever do. Legette could end up being Jonathan Mingo 2.0. Wallace is a good, active linebacker but is very raw, and, based on his film, it’s unclear just what type of success Sanders will be able to achieve. Some of their later-round picks, like Smith-Wade, come with some promise and upside, but I’m not sure how much this draft improved their 2024 prospects. Draft Grade: C+

Chicago Bears

Round 1, Pick 1: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Round 1, Pick 9: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Round 3, Pick 75: Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale
Round 4, Pick 122: Tory Taylor, P, Iowa
Round 5, Pick 144: Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas

Going into the draft, Bears GM Ryan Poles found himself having to manage just four picks and come away feeling like he not only improved his team but filled much-needed holes. Somehow that’s exactly what he did. Whether you believe in him or not, Williams has all the tools to be an elite performer at QB. Odunze should help in Williams’ development and provide him with another solid offensive weapon. Amegadjie can find success at both guard and tackle. Booker comes with a ton of upside and filled a vital need. Some may not like going punter in the fourth round. I do. Taylor isn’t just any punter. He’s one of those rare talents who could be a true difference-maker and help take pressure off the defense and young QB by winning the field position game. The additions of Montez Sweat, Keenan Allen, and Ryan Bates by trading away 2024 draft capital also enters into this grade, making this the most complete draft I’ve seen from the Bears in years. Draft Grade: A+

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1, Pick 18: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Round 2, Pick 49: Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
Round 3, Pick 80: Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
Round 3, Pick 97: McKinnley Jackson, DL, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 115: Erick All, TE, Iowa
Round 5, Pick 149: Josh Newton, CB, TCU
Round 6, Pick 194: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
Round 6, Pick 214: Cedric Johnson, Edge, Ole Miss
Round 7, Pick 224: Daijahn Anthony, S, Ole Miss
Round 7, Pick 237: Matt Lee, OL, Miami

The Bengals had a clear plan going into this draft, knew what their needs were, and did as much as they could with their 10 picks to address those needs. It all started with the selection of Mims who, if healthy, has the potential to be the best blocker in this year’s class. They continued by adding defensive linemen, one of which (Jenkins) was the best run defender in the class, an edge rusher, a cornerback, a safety, an offensive lineman, a pair of tight ends, and a wide receiver with borderline first-round talent as one of the few premier vertical threats. This type of draft screams of upside in which nearly everyone on this list could develop into a consistent contributor, while some could even become elite. If you’re a Bengals fan, you have to be excited about what this draft could mean for the franchise’s future success. Draft Grade: B+

Cleveland Browns

Round 2, Pick 54: Michael Hall Jr., DL, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 85: Zak Zinter, OL, Michigan
Round 5, Pick 156: Jamari Thrash, WR, Louisville
Round 6, Pick 206: Nathaniel Wilson, LB, Mississippi State
Round 7, Pick 227: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
Round 7, Pick 243: Jowon Briggs, DL, Cincinnati

As one of two teams without a first-round pick, I have to commend the job that GM Andrew Barry and Co. did in filling positions of need in this draft. Hall Jr. was a good selection in the second round. He has good hands and all the tools to become the best DT in this draft class. Thrash has the route-running maturity and run-after-the-catch ability to develop into one of the best-hidden gems from the draft. On top of that, Watson, Harden, and Briggs all have the talent and potential to far outplay their draft positions. I wasn’t a big fan of the Zinter pick because he plays with limited flexibility and is coming off an injury. That, along with much of these selections being about upside and potential rather than proven skill lowers the grade just a bit for me. But still, overall, a nice start for the Browns. Draft Grade: B

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, Pick 29: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Round 2, Pick 56: Marshawn Kneeland, DL/EDGE, Western Michigan
Round 3, Pick 73: Cooper Beebe, OL, Kansas State
Round 3, Pick 87: Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
Round 5, Pick 174: Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
Round 6, Pick 216: Ryan Flournoy, WR, Southeast Missouri State
Round 7, Pick 233: Nathan Thomas, OL, Louisiana Lafayette
Round 7, Pick 244: Justin Rogers, DL, Auburn

Looking at this draft, I could not tell you what the Cowboys are doing or what their plan was going in. It does appear that they were true to their word that the offensive line was a priority, but other than that, I have no idea what they were thinking. Beebe in round three and Thomas in round seven were two of their best picks, but so many of their selections are developmental projects that it’s hard to evaluate it as anything other than an average draft for the Cowboys. Guyton and Kneeland are very much projects that have yet to show the ability to dominate and may never develop into the type of players who can. Liufau plays with urgency, which is good, but he misses far too many tackles. Flournoy may end up being a steal and help bolster a receiver room that needs a bit of help. But not addressing the barren running back room seems criminal and like a major misstep. Draft Grade: C+

Denver Broncos

Round 1, Pick 12: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Round 3, Pick 76: Jonah Elliss, Edge, Utah
Round 4, Pick 102: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Round 5, Pick 145: Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
Round 5, Pick 147: Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame
Round 7, Pick 235: Devaughn Vele, WR, Utah
Round 7, Pick 256: Nick Gargiulo, OL, South Carolina

I may look back and end up regretting my grade of the Broncos’ draft. Even without a second-round pick they did manage to fill some holes and find value and upside in later rounds. Ellis has the type of untapped potential you look for in an incoming rookie. Franklin and Abrams-Draine both boast a skillset that could lead to them being future stars in this league. For a team sorely lacking in weapons they managed to find some that may help. In the end, much of my grade comes down to this being a list of players with potential and my lack of confidence in Nix. He’s a fine QB but drafting him in the first round is a bit steep for my liking. It’s good that they didn’t have to mortgage the future to get him, but it’s a steep cost for a player who may never develop into a true franchise player. Draft Grade: C

Detroit Lions

Round 1, Pick 24: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 61: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 126: Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia
Round 4, Pick 132: Sione Vaki, S/RB, Utah
Round 6, Pick 189: Mekhi Wingo, DL, LSU
Round 6, Pick 210: Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College

If Dan Campbell has taught us anything, it’s that he appreciates being aggressive. Whether on the football field or during the draft the Lions have not shied away from that mentality. The issue is I’m not sure that’s always the best idea from a team-building standpoint, especially when you have a team that is very close to being something truly special. I love their first two picks. Going back-to-back cornerback was smart because of the pair of cornerbacks they were able to get. Both Arnold and Rakestraw have upside and Arnold, in particular, plays a complete game with very few signs of weakness. But after those two picks, I’m not a huge fan of much of what Detroit did. I don’t see any true difference-makers or even week-to-week contributors from rounds 4-6. Draft Grade: B-

Green Bay Packers

Round 1, Pick 25: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
Round 2, Pick 45: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Round 2, Pick 58: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 88: MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC
Round 3, Pick 91: Ty’Ron Hopper, LB, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 111: Evan Williams, S, Oregon
Round 5, Pick 163: Jacob Monk, OL, Duke
Round 5, Pick 169: Kitan Oladapo, S, Oregon State
Round 6, Pick 202: Travis Glover, OT, Georgia State
Round 7, Pick 245: Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane
Round 7, Pick 255: Kalen King, CB, Penn State

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has begun to develop a clear system of stacking up on picks every year, throwing everything at the wall, and seeing what eventually sticks. On top of that, he tends to find athletic offensive linemen in the later rounds and is not afraid to constantly trade up and down the board. Their first two picks were both a bit of a reach, but not egregious ones. Still, Morgan is closer to an early second-round talent than a first round one and Cooper has elite athleticism but has to improve in coverage. Lloyd should fit in well to Matt LaFleur’s scheme. The rest of the draft was interesting. Instead of focusing on skill positions, as in past years, Gutekunst chose to prioritize building up the line and secondary, finding some diamonds in the rough along the way. Draft Grade: B

Houston Texans

Round 2, Pick 42: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Round 2, Pick 59: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Round 3, Pick 78: Calen Bullock, S, USC
Round 4, Pick 123: Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
Round 6, Pick 188: Jamal Hill, LB, Oregon
Round 6, Pick 205: Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville
Round 7, Pick 238: Solomon Byrd, DL, USC
Round 7, Pick 247: Marcus Harris, DL, Auburn
Round 7, Pick 249: LaDarius Henderson, OL, Michigan

After what turned out to be a surprisingly good year in 2023, Houston continued to build off of that momentum with a strong 2024 draft. By trading back and out of the first round entirely they were able to gain an additional second-round pick and still address one of the most pressing needs on the roster by selecting Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter. Then they used their original second-round pick on Fisher, who is a bit of a work-in-progress. As is Bullock. Only time will tell if he was the right safety to pick at that point in the draft. But choosing C.J. Stroud’s former teammate, TE Cade Stover was a great pick. Stroud heavily leaned on him at Ohio State and he could become a third-down security blanket for the second-year signal caller. They also managed to acquire veteran running back Joe Mixon for a seventh-round pick earlier this offseason. Draft Grade: B+

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1, Pick 15: Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
Round 2, Pick 52: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Round 3, Pick 79: Matt Goncalves, OT, Pittsburgh
Round 4, Pick 117: Tanor Bortolini, C, Wisconsin
Round 5, Pick 142: Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State
Round 5, Pick 151: Jaylon Carlies, S, Missouri
Round 5, Pick 164: Jaylin Simpson, S, Auburn
Round 6, Pick 201: Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall
Round 7, Pick 234: Jonah Laulu, DT, Oklahoma

Latu is the most talented and consistent pass rusher in the draft class. If the neck injury he suffered at Washington is behind him he could be very productive as early as 2024. Being able to add Mitchell in the second round could end up being a steal. They probably could’ve stayed put and still grabbed Goncalves if they wanted, making the trade-up seem unnecessary. But he should be a solid tackle. Bortolini will eventually take over for Ryan Kelly but is athletic enough to swing over to guard in the meantime. They also found good value picks in Gould, who could contribute right away on special teams, Simpson, and Abraham. The issue for me is that GM Chris Ballard tends to find extremely athletic players who aren’t able to develop into good football players. Time will tell how many of these players fit that mold, but I do have my concerns. Draft Grade: B+

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1, Pick 23: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Round 2, Pick 48: Maason Smith, DL, LSU
Round 3, Pick 96: Jarrian Jones, DB, Florida State
Round 4, Pick 114: Javon Foster, OT, Missouri
Round 4, Pick 116: Jordan Jefferson, DL, LSU
Round 5, Pick 153: Deantre Prince, CB, Ole Miss
Round 5, Pick 167: Keilan Robinson, RB, Texas
Round 6, Pick 212: Cam Little, K, Arkansas
Round 7, Pick 236: Myles Coles, Edge, Texas Tech

Other than the selection of Thomas Jr in Round 1, which occurred because of a trade back, this draft was the epitome of “like it, but don’t love it” for me. Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of upside here with Smith, Jones, and Foster, but after that, the upside kind of fell off a cliff. The draft is made worse in hindsight when you consider they traded away two picks (including a third-rounder this year) for Calvin Ridley in what amounted to a one-year rental since he’s no longer with the team. They did get backup quarterback Mac Jones as well as starting guard Ezra Cleveland for a sixth-rounder each, but still, in the end, this looks like a list full of “wait-and-see” type of players which isn’t great for a team that has won 9 or fewer games in each of the last six seasons. Draft Grade: B

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Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, Pick 28: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Round 2, Pick 63: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Round 4, Pick 131: Jared Wiley, TE, TCU
Round 4, Pick 133: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
Round 5, Pick 159: Hunter Nourzad, OL, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 211: Kamal Hadden, DB, Tennessee
Round 7, Pick 248: C.J. Hanson, OL, Holy Cross

Well, the rich just keep getting richer. There’s a reason the Chiefs have been a powerhouse and dominant force in this league for years. Look at how they draft. Coming into the draft, the Chiefs had the 32nd pick. They managed to move up and grab a wide receiver in Worthy who brings with him the type of game-changing speed the Chiefs have been searching for ever since trading away superstar Tyreek Hill. After that, the entire draft was made up of talent, upside, and value. Suamataia does need to improve his footwork but that’s fixable through coaching, and Wiley, Hicks, and Nourzad are all potential steals. They do still have needs at cornerback, running back, and linebacker, but they did enough during the draft that they can turn their sights on fixing those holes post-draft. Draft Grade: A

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, Pick 13: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Round 2, Pick 44: Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Oregon
Round 3, Pick 77: Delmar Glaze, OT, Maryland
Round 4, Pick 112: Decamerion Richardson, CB, Mississippi State
Round 5, Pick 148: Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State
Round 6, Pick 208: Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire
Round 7, Pick 223: Trey Taylor, S, Air Force
Round 7, Pick 229: M.J. Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh

This is another grade I may end up regretting, but while I love the pick of Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round, I think the selection of Bowers was a major misstep. Yes, I know he is one of the best tight-end prospects we’ve seen, but who is going to throw him the ball? With a more-than-capable Michael Mayer already on the roster, I think Bowers caused them to pass on greater positions of need. It may be great value, but I think it will end up hurting their team overall. Glaze was another misfire. I’m not convinced he can ever work himself into a starting spot. I like their picks in rounds 4-6, but it’s not enough to make up for some of their other mistakes. Draft Grade: B-

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, Pick 5: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Round 2, Pick 34: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 69: Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
Round 4, Pick 105: Justin Eboigbe, DL, Alabama
Round 5, Pick 137: Tarheeb Still, CB, Maryland
Round 5, Pick 140: Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
Round 6, Pick 181: Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy
Round 7, Pick 225: Brenden Rice, WR, USC
Round 7, Pick 253: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan

This grade will ultimately determine how you value and assess Notre Dame’s Joe Alt. I wasn’t as high on him as some others and would have preferred to see them take one of the top three wide receivers in his place since that was arguably their biggest position of need. Perhaps McConkey can develop into the type of receiver that will make people forgive them for passing on Nabers or Odunze, but I’m not convinced yet. Colson was another reach. Vidal was a good pick in round six. He is one of those sleepers at the position who, if given the opportunity, could produce in a big way. With the older Gus Edwards and the oft-injured JK Dobbins as his stiffest competition, Vidal seeing the field is a real possibility. Then they finished out by picking two wide receivers with similar downfield skill sets, which felt odd. Overall, it was decent, not great. Draft Grade: B

Los Angeles Rams

Round 1, Pick 19: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
Round 2, Pick 39: Braden Fiske, DL, Florida State
Round 3, Pick 83: Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
Round 3, Pick 99: Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Round 5, Pick 154: Brennan Jackson, LB, Washington State
Round 6, Pick 196: Tyler Davis, DL, Clemson
Round 6, Pick 209: Joshua Karty, K, Stanford
Round 6, Pick 213: Jordan Whittington, WR, Texas
Round 6, Pick 217: Beaux Limmer, OL, Arkansas
Round 7, Pick 254: KT Leveston, OL, Kansas State

This year there was a run on offensive players early, which allowed the Rams to take one of the top edge rushers in Jared Verse. This was the Rams’ first first-round pick since 2016 and they chose to, smartly, use it on a position of great need. Fiske should help cushion some of the blow of losing Aaron Donald to retirement, but I’m not sure it was worth trading a 2025 second-rounder to acquire him. Corum should help the run game eventually, if not immediately, Kinchens is a talented player at a weakness for the Rams. The Rams were not able to, or chose not to, fill all their needs (UDFA rookie cornerbacks should be expecting a call) but they were able to get some key pieces in place to build around. Draft Grade: B+

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, Pick 21: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
Round 2, Pick 55: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Round 4, Pick 120: Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee
Round 5, Pick 158: Mohamed Kamara, DL, Colorado State
Round 6, Pick 184: Malik Washington, WR, Virginia
Round 6, Pick 198: Patrick McMorris, S, California
Round 7, Pick 241: Tahj Washington, WR, USC

While Miami managed to choose players at positions they need upgrades at; I’m not sure every pick they made was the correct player at that position. Miami needed another edge rusher, but Robinson is a raw prospect who has to improve in the run game and improve his pressure-to-sacks ratio if he expects to be effective at the next level. They also traded a future third-round pick for a fourth this year (which could hurt) to acquire Wright. He is a potential star and could end up being worth the investment, but until that comes to fruition, giving up that pick pulls down the grade a bit. With Terron Armstead having difficulty staying on the field, drafting Houston’s Paul made sense, and both wide receivers have the talent and requisite tools to be a good fit for Mike McDaniel’s offense. Not a bad draft, overall, but the loss of that third-rounder could end being a mistake. Draft Grade: B-

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, Pick 10: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Round 1, Pick 17: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
Round 4, Pick 108: Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
Round 6, Pick 177: Walter Rouse, OT, Oklahoma
Round 6, Pick 203: Will Reichard, K, Alabama
Round 7, Pick 230: Michael Jurgens, OL, Wake Forest
Round 7, Pick 232: Levi Drake Rodriguez, DL, Texas A&M Commerce

The Vikings did a lot of wheeling and dealing with their picks to help build this team. They gave up Day 3 picks this year and a lot of their 2025 draft to land them quarterback McCarthy, tight end T.J. Hockenson (in a 2022 trade deadline deal with Detroit), and edge rusher Turner. Hopefully, it was worth it, but Hockenson has already shown how elite he can be, and both McCarthy and Turner possess the skill set to be impact players at the next level. Jackson was an excellent value in the fourth round, Rouse should be able to slot in nicely as the swing tackle to take over for departed veteran Oli Udoh, and Reichard was the FBS’ all-time leading scorer and could finally provide the Vikings with a reliable field goal kicker. A good, solid draft that is not without its question marks and concerns. Draft Grade: B+

New England Patriots

Round 1, Pick 3: Drake Maye, QB, UNC
Round 2, Pick 37: Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Round 3, Pick 68: Caedan Wallace, OL, Penn State
Round 4, Pick 103: Layden Robinson, OL, Texas A&M
Round 4, Pick 110: Javon Baker, WR, UCF
Round 6, Pick 180: Marcellas Dial, CB, South Carolina
Round 6, Pick 193: Joe Milton III, QB, Tennessee
Round 7, Pick 231: Jaheim Bell, TE, Florida State

While some analysts thought New England might move out of the No. 3 spot in order to gain more draft capital and take a chance on a QB later in the round, they were smart to stand their ground. Quarterback was New England’s biggest need (followed closely by wide receiver) and drafting Maye was a good move. With a little coaching, Maye could develop into the type of franchise QB that could help this team compete in the AFC East. The additions of Polk and Wallace addressed needs, but it’s unclear how good Polk can be. In time we’ll see if the move to trade down was a smart one, or if they should’ve stayed toward the top of the second round and grab McConkey. They found value in Robinson, and overall did a good job. After what we’ve seen from them in recent years, it’s hard not to imagine they’ll be improved in 2024. Draft Grade: B+

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, Pick 14: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
Round 2, Pick 41: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Round 5, Pick 150: Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
Round 5, Pick 170: Bub Means, WR, Pittsburgh
Round 5, Pick 175: Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas
Round 6, Pick 199: Khristian Boyd, DL, Northern Iowa
Round 7, Pick 239: Josiah Ezirim, OL, Eastern Kentucky

New Orleans put themselves in a position to be competitive in the NFC South this upcoming season by drafting smart. Fuaga seems like the perfect selection for the Saints in round 1. He should fit the Saints’ scheme nicely and fill a definite need. Trading up in round 2 to shore up their secondary by drafting McKinstry was also a shrewd move. McKinstry was a potential first-round talent and plays a position where you can never have too much depth. I love the selection of Rattler in the fifth round. They will be able to take their time with him as he develops behind Derek Carr. As much flack as Carr gets within the fantasy community, he is a true professional with a high football IQ and should be a great mentor to the talented rookie. Rattler will compete with Jake Haener for the backup spot, but I give Rattler the edge. Grabbing Northern Iowa’s Boyd in the sixth round was great value. The Saints came in with a plan and executed it very well. Draft Grade: A-

New York Giants

Round 1, Pick 6: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Round 2, Pick 47: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Round 3, Pick 70: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
Round 4, Pick 107: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State
Round 5, Pick 166: Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Purdue
Round 6, Pick 183: Darius Muasau LB, UCLA

This draft will all come down to whether or not the Giants made the right move at No. 6. Nabers is an explosive player with a skillset similar to that of Odell Beckham Jr. Eventually we’ll see if sticking with their current QB room of Daniel Jones and Drew Lock instead of drafting their future replacement was the best move. Nubin and Phillips were good value in the second and third rounds respectively, at positions where the Giants desperately needed upgrades. Johnson will end up being a steal if he can prove his athleticism can develop into a good NFL-caliber player. Tracy Jr. was a smart choice as a potential offensive weapon who could be used at running back or receiver, and they found a potential starter in the sixth in Muasau. There are some projects here, but if they pan out it, I could look back and feel I graded this draft too low. Draft Grade: B

New York Jets

Round 1, Pick 11: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Round 3, Pick 65: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
Round 4, Pick 134: Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Round 5, Pick 171: Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State
Round 5, Pick 173: Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
Round 5, Pick 176: Qwan’tez Stiggers, CB, Toronto Argonauts
Round 7, Pick 257: Jaylen Key, S, Alabama

After addressing the offensive line this offseason by acquiring veteran tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, the Jets still chose to double-down (or triple-down) by choosing Fashanu in the first round. They gave up their second-rounder to get Aaron Rodgers last year and then moved up this year to grab Corley to give the future Hall of Famer more talent around him. Still, with Bowers there at pick 11, I’m not convinced that the selection of Fashanu was a good move. Protecting Rodgers is important, but Bowers would’ve changed the entire dynamic of the Jets’ skill positions. Adding Allen to a backfield that includes star Breece Hall and Israel Abanikanda was a good move with all the injuries we’ve seen at the position. The rest of the draft was just ok, full of projects that could or could not develop into weekly contributors. Draft Grade: B-

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, Pick 22: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Round 2, Pick 40: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Round 3, Pick 94: Jalyx Hunter, EDGE, Houston Christian
Round 4, Pick 127: Will Shipley, RB, Clemson
Round 5, Pick 152: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
Round 5, Pick 155: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
Round 5, Pick 172: Trevon Keegan, OL, Michigan
Round 6, Pick 185: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
Round 6, Pick 190: Dylan McMahon, OL, NC State

The Eagles, already one of the best and most complete teams in the NFC, went a long way to solidifying that status in this year’s draft. Getting Mitchell without having to trade up was a major win. They did move up for DeJean, but they did so in the second round when many analysts (including myself) projected he’d be their first-round pick. As a third-round selection, Hunt has a ton of potential on the edge. It is still unclear whether trading this year’s third-round pick for cornerback Kelee Ringo last year was a good move, but GM Howie Roseman softened the blow of that deal by getting 2025 third- and fifth-round selections through trades this year. Shipley, Smith, Keegan, and McMahon were all good value. For a team that was already ascending, this draft class could help them be dominant. Draft Grade: A-

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, Pick 20: Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
Round 2, Pick 51: Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Round 3, Pick 84: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
Round 3, Pick 98: Payton Wilson, LB, NC State
Round 4, Pick 119: Mason McCormick, OL, South Dakota State
Round 6, Pick 178: Logan Lee, DL, Iowa
Round 6, Pick 195: Ryan Watts, CB, Texas

This draft shows why the Steelers have been one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. It was a draft full of value. It started with them doing what most of us expected by focusing early on the offensive line, and in doing so they found great value in Fautanu and Frazier. The Wilson duo in round three were great finds and could have an immediate impact. They continued their selection of offensive line help on Day 3 by grabbing the tough and athletic McCormick later than most of us had him projected. Lee is a solid sixth-round pick with some upside, and Watts could be a steal of his can translate his physicality to production on the field. The only thing that keeps this from being an A+ is that I do think the team would’ve benefitted from using an earlier pick on cornerback instead of taking three offensive linemen. Draft Grade: A

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, Pick 31: Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
Round 2, Pick 64: Renardo Green, CB, Florida State
Round 3, Pick 86: Dominick Puni, OL, Kansas
Round 4, Pick 124: Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest
Round 4, Pick 129: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville
Round 4, Pick 135: Jacob Cowing, WR, Arizona
Round 6, Pick 215: Jarrett Kingston, OL, USC
Round 7, Pick 251: Tatum Bethune, LB, Florida State

Throughout the last several months Pearsall’s stock was rising with many predicting he’d go toward the end of the first-round. With the rumors surrounding potential trades of Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk, it made sense for the 49ers to add receiver depth. Still, only time will tell if it was the right move or if they should’ve gone with a cornerback or tackle at that spot. They did quickly address the secondary and offensive line in rounds 2 and 3 with the additions of Green and Puni, both of whom could be immediate contributors in areas of need, although I didn’t love them trading up to grab Puni. They’re also hoping the third time’s a charm with the selection of Guerendo as they try to develop him into something more than what Trey Sermon and Tyrion Davis-Price provided, and Cowing is a true sleeper at the wide receiver position. Draft Grade: B+

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1, Pick 16: Byron Murphy II, DL, Texas
Round 3, Pick 81: Christian Haynes, OL, UConn
Round 4, Pick 118: Tyrice Knight, LB, UTEP
Round 4, Pick 121: AJ Barner, TE, Michigan
Round 5, Pick 136: Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn
Round 6, Pick 179: Sataoa Laumea, OL, Utah
Round 6, Pick 192: D.J. James, CB, Auburn
Round 6, Pick 207: Michael Jerrell, OT, Findlay

This was one of the easiest first-round picks to predict. Murphy is a versatile player who can get pressure on the quarterback and is solid in run defense (two areas in which the Seahawks need help) and he was always going to be their pick here if he was available. Haynes should start as a rookie. Knight is a solid prospect and strong tackler, but they did pass up players I had graded higher when they selected him. Barner is an upgrade over Will Dissly both as a receiver and blocker. As someone who should have been selected much earlier, Pritchett was great value in the fifth round. Laumea can play at both tackle and guard (which is most likely where the Seahawks envision him.) Edge rusher is still a key position of need, so I do expect them to address it with an undrafted free agent or by signing a veteran presence, but overall this was a very solid draft for Seattle. Draft Grade: A-

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, Pick 26: Graham Barton, OL, Duke
Round 2, Pick 57: Chris Braswell, Edge, Alabama
Round 3, Pick 89: Tykee Smith, S, Georgia
Round 3, Pick 92: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington
Round 4, Pick 125: Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon
Round 6, Pick 220: Elijah Klein, OL, UTEP
Round 7, Pick 246: Devin Culp, TE, Washington

This grade might end up being a bit low, but as it stands now there’s simply too much risk with some of these players to grade it any higher. Choosing Barton at No. 26 was a good move. His versatility, IQ, and toughness could eventually make him one of the best linemen in this draft. Braswell did meet a vital position of need, but I’m not sure he was worth the high draft capital. Smith, on the other hand, should be able to contribute immediately. McMillan was one of my most undervalued wide receivers going into the draft, and he should develop into a major playmaker. I didn’t love the pick of Irving, especially with Will Shipley available, but he should be able to push Chase Edmonds for playing time. Completely passing on cornerbacks seems like a misfire, but I expect them to address that post-draft. Draft Grade: B

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, Pick 7: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 38: T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Round 4, Pick 106: Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina
Round 5, Pick 146: Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB, Louisville
Round 6, Pick 182: Jha’Quan Jackson, WR, Tulane
Round 7, Pick 242: James Williams, S, Miami
Round 7, Pick 252: Jaylen Harrell, Edge, Michigan

It was a little surprising that Tennessee chose to take Latham in the first round, instead of Rome Odunze, but with their bevy of playmakers already on the roster, clearly, they felt comfortable with their skill positions and instead opted to get more protection for their second year QB Will Levis. Sweat provides some much-needed size along the defensive line, but with his recent DWI arrest using an early second-round pick was a bit of a surprise. Gray has the quickness and awareness to make him a good fit in Tennessee’s defense. Brownlee should contribute as a rookie and has the talent to become a starter at some point. Jackson was a great pick in the sixth round as someone who can be used at receiver and in the return game, and Harrell was an absolute steal at pick 252. Draft Grade: B+

Washington Commanders

Round 1, Pick 2: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Round 2, Pick 36: Jer’Zhan Newton, DL, Illinois
Round 2, Pick 50: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Round 2, Pick 53: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Round 3, Pick 67: Brandon Coleman, OL, TCU
Round 3, Pick 100: Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
Round 5, Pick 139: Jordan Magee, LB, Temple
Round 5, Pick 161: Dominique Hampton, S, Washington
Round 7, Pick 222: Javontae Jean-Baptiste, DL, Notre Dame

The Commanders had an excellent draft and have put themselves in a position to be a surprise contender in the NFC East. While I’m not as big of a believer in Daniels as some others and would’ve preferred the safer pick of Maye here (which is the only reason it doesn’t receive an A), there’s no denying his athletic prowess. If he can add weight and can develop into an elite dual-threat, then he could be special. Newton is an absolute force and should be a great addition up front. Sainristil is a good coverage cornerback who will create problems for opposing receivers. Sinnott is an undervalued tight end who can be used as a pass catcher and run blocker. Coleman is a talented and versatile lineman and McCaffrey could develop into a reliable WR2 or WR3 in the NFL. If you are a Washington fan there is no way to view this year’s draft as anything other than a success. Draft Grade: A-