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AFC
AFC East
Buffalo Bills:
| 1 | 9 | Buffalo Bills | Ed Oliver | DT | Houston |
| 2 | 38 | Buffalo Bills | Cody Ford | OT | Oklahoma |
| 3 | 74 | Buffalo Bills | Devin Singletary | RB | Florida Atlantic |
| 3* | 96 | Buffalo Bills | Dawson Knox | TE | Ole Miss |
| 5 | 147 | Buffalo Bills | Vosean Joseph | LB | Florida |
| 6 | 181 | Buffalo Bills | Jaquan Johnson | CB | Miami |
| 7 | 225 | Buffalo Bills | Darryl Johnson Jr. | DE | North Carolina A&T |
| 7 | 228 | Buffalo Bills | Tommy Sweeney | TE | Boston College |
Ed Oliver was a no brainer to select him at # 9 overall. He’s already going to be dominant against the run, and if continues to work and improve, he’ll be just as dominant disrupting the pass.
Cody Ford could’ve been a 1st round pick, as many in the industry thought he would be, so being able to get him in the second round is a steal. He’s listed as a tackle and should continue to play there, but there is a chance that he needs to slide over to guard.
We had Devin Singletary listed as our # running back prospect going into the draft. We thought perhaps a 4th round grade was more appropriate, but the Bills decided to use a third round pick on him. He’s a bit undersized at 5’7”, and the pick is confusing to me considering they already roster LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, and they just signed T.J Yeldon to a 2-year deal. This pick could’ve been used elsewhere. I do like the pick of Dawson Knox and they may have actually gotten him at steal in round 3. He’s going to help out in the passing game, and he’s a better blocker than some give him credit for.
Even without having a 4th round pick, they were able to get value in the 5th with cornerback Vosean Joseph. Joseph is highly athletic and entered the draft with a round 3-4 grade. He’s a good coverage corner, but has to be consistent in the NFL.
Grade: B+
Miami Dolphins
| 1 | 13 | Miami Dolphins | Christian Wilkins | DT | Clemson |
| 3 | 78 | Miami Dolphins | Michael Deiter | G | Wisconsin |
| 5 | 151 | Miami Dolphins | Andrew Van Ginkel | LB | Wisconsin |
| 6 | 202 | Miami Dolphins | Isaiah Prince | OT | Ohio State |
| 7 | 233 | Miami Dolphins | Chandler Cox | RB | Auburn |
| 7 | 234 | Miami Dolphins | Myles Gaskin | RB | Washington |
The Dolphins got a hellava player in Christian Wilkins at pick 13. He was the best one on that dominant Clemson line, and he has the chance to out-produce his already high draft value. He’s more athletic than a typical 300+ pound player, and excels in both rush and pass defense.
Michael Deiter was a bit of a reach for me at #78 overall, but we all know that Wisconsin usually produces good offensive lineman. More importantly that selecting Deiter, they used their second round pick on quarterback Josh Rosen by trading with the Arizona Cardinals. I said in early March that Miami would be a perfect spot for Rosen should the team select Kyler Murray with the 1st overall pick…Which they obviously did. Arizona invested the #10 overall pick just a year ago on Rosen, and I believe he would’ve been the best quarterback in this draft class had he come out this year instead of last. The AFC East now possess 3 of the top quarterbacks from the 2018 class.
Isaiah Prince was a nice selection in the 6th, and is better in the run game than the pass. Myles Gaskin was worth the flier at #234, but he shouldn’t be much of a factor other than a backup or special-teamer.
Grade: C+
New England Patriots
| 1 | 32 | New England Patriots | N’Keal Harry | WR | Arizona State |
| 2 | 45 | New England Patriots | Joejuan Williams | CB | Vanderbilt |
| 3 | 77 | New England Patriots | Chase Winovich | DE | Michigan |
| 3 | 87 | New England Patriots | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 3* | 101 | New England Patriots | Yodny Cajuste | OT | West Virginia |
| 4 | 118 | New England Patriots | Hjalte Froholdt | G | Arkansas |
| 4 | 133 | New England Patriots | Jarrett Stidham | QB | Auburn |
| 5 | 159 | New England Patriots | Byron Cowart | DT | Maryland |
| 5 | 163 | New England Patriots | Jake Bailey | P | Stanford |
| 7* | 252 | New England Patriots | Ken Webster | CB | Ole Miss |
I don’t know how they do it year after year. They always seem to find value with their picks, which I guess is why they are successful as they are.
I originally mocked N’Keal Harry to the Patriots before changing it to A.J. Brown on draft day. I should’ve stuck with my original, since what Harry does well, is perfect for Tom Brady. Harry isn’t going to burn defenders down the field, but he will fight for and make the contested catches, and Brady will have no problem throwing the back shoulder pass to him. He The Patriots playbook is the tricky part, so he’s going to have to really work to get on the field. It wouldn’t surprise me if it takes a few weeks into the season before he becomes a factor.
Despite being their first pick on day 2, Joejuan Williams wasn’t even their best one. Williams however, has some work to do, but at 6’4”, he’s going to be able to battle most NFL receivers. No doubt that the Patriots were looking at the long-term potential when they made this pick. I’m a fan of all three of their 3rd round selections. The fact that the rest of the league let Chase Winovich not only fall to the 3rd round, but also right into the laps of the Champions is absurd. You will probably never be able to question Winovich’s motor, and you’ll see most of him on third downs in his rookie season. Running back Damien Harris was #2 on our board, and ahead of teammate Josh Jacobs. In addition, there is no doubt that the 3rd round selection of Harris puts a bit of a damper on the Sony Michel hype heading into the fantasy season. The Patriots use a variety of backs, but if they ever decided to have that one “workhorse”, 3-down back, I would give the edge to Harris. Yodny Cajuste would’ve been a higher pick had it not been for a torn quad. He excels in pass protection and could probably play inside or outside during his career.
Some may not know the name Hjalte Froholdt, and I for sure will botch the pronunciation, but he was one of the nations top pass protectors, and could play all over the offensive line. Jarrett Stidham to New England was no surprise to me, as I mocked him going here..Albeit in round 2. He needs work for sure, but look at who he gets to learn from. They may have Brady’s successor on the roster.
Grade: A
New York Jets
| 1 | 3 | New York Jets | Quinnen Williams | DT | Alabama |
| 3 | 68 | New York Jets | Jachai Polite | LB | Florida |
| 3 | 92 | New York Jets | Chuma Edoga | OT | USC |
| 4 | 121 | New York Jets | Trevon Wesco | TE | West Virginia |
| 5 | 157 | New York Jets | Blake Cashman | LB | Minnesota |
| 6 | 196 | New York Jets | Blessuan Austin | CB | Rutgers |
WIth only 6 picks in the draft, I felt they could’ve done a better job at maximizing them. There is no question that I love Quinnen Williams at #3 overall, since he was arguably the best player in the draft..I said arguably. Relax.
Though they may have attempted to trade back in to the second round (rumors say that they tried to get their 2nd round pick back from Indianapolis), they were unsuccessful. Jachai Polite was mocked in the 1st round early in the process, and then the second round thereafter, so some would consider a third round pick as a steal for him. From a talent and production standpoint, it very well could be. A terrible combine and from what they say as “horrible interviews” is what caused his slide to pick #68 overall. The Jets needed an EDGE pass rusher, and Polite fits that bill. Some have questioned the pick of offensive tackle Chuma Edoga, but those that do, may not have done their homework. Will he be a top offensive tackle in the league? Probably not. However, he is someone that should start on the line for a long time. He needs to work on some things and put on some muscle, but he’s reunited protecting Sam Darnold and should start as early as 2020.
Once again the pick of tight end of Trevon Wesco caused the Jets fans to yell for Maccagnan’s job. In reality, I believe this pick came from Adam Gase. Wesco is described as a do-it-all “dawg”. Reading comments from those that have worked with him, they believe Gase will enjoy being able to expand his playbook with Wesco and LeVeon Bell is going to enjoy running behind him.The addition of Blake Cashman is getting the love it should be. Cashman is one of the most athletic linebackers in the class, and was inside the top 60 overall on PFF’s board. Draft experts described cornerback Blessuan Austin as a “sleeper” and he could possibly have a red-shirt for the Jets in 2019.
Grade: B+
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
| 1 | 25 | Baltimore Ravens | Marquise Brown | WR | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 3 | 85 | Baltimore Ravens | Jaylon Ferguson | DE | Louisiana Tech | C-USA |
| 3 | 93 | Baltimore Ravens | Miles Boykin | WR | Notre Dame | Ind. (FBS) |
| 4 | 113 | Baltimore Ravens | Justice Hill | RB | Oklahoma State | Big 12 |
| 4 | 123 | Baltimore Ravens | Ben Powers | G | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 4 | 127 | Baltimore Ravens | Iman Marshall | CB | USC | Pac-12 |
| 5 | 160 | Baltimore Ravens | Daylon Mack | DT | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 6 | 197 | Baltimore Ravens | Trace McSorley | QB | Penn State | Big Ten |
I love what the Ravens did in the first half of their draft.
Wide receiver Marquise Brown filled an enormous need for them, and apparently they saw the same thing in D.K. Metcalf that the other teams did too, by not making him the pick. He’ll be coming back from a foot injury, but shouldn’t have any trouble being the big time playmaker that he was.
Jaylon Ferguson had plenty of teams interested in him, but how he is able to get to the quarterback in the NFL caused him to slide down the board. Ferguson relied on power in college, but that power will likely be matched at the next level. Coming back with another receiver in Miles Boykin in round 3 was a great move for Baltimore. He has the size, speed, hands and athleticism to be a future #1 receiver at the NFL level.
The Ravens added Justice Hill (#5 RB on our board) to a backfield that already included Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards and Kenneth Dixon. Just how they use Hill (and the others) is going to be interesting to watch since Ingram is their big free agent acquisition, Edwards did a tremendous job for them in 2019, and they have always loved Kenneth Dixon. Ben Powers, Iman Marshall, and Daylon Mack were nice picks that will give their lines and the secondary some depth. Trace McSorley is a quarterback that can’t throw, but sure can run. You could see why they drafted him, since they wouldn’t have to change the play book if he ever needs to see the field.
Grade: B
Cincinnati Bengals
| 1 | 11 | Cincinnati Bengals | Jonah Williams | OT | Alabama | SEC |
| 2 | 52 | Cincinnati Bengals | Drew Sample | TE | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 3 | 72 | Cincinnati Bengals | Germaine Pratt | LB | NC State | ACC |
| 4 | 104 | Cincinnati Bengals | Ryan Finley | QB | NC State | ACC |
| 4 | 125 | Cincinnati Bengals | Renell Wren | DT | Arizona State | Pac-12 |
| 4* | 136 | Cincinnati Bengals | Michael Jordan | G | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 6 | 182 | Cincinnati Bengals | Trayveon Williams | RB | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 6* | 210 | Cincinnati Bengals | Deshaun Davis | LB | Auburn | SEC |
| 6* | 211 | Cincinnati Bengals | Rodney Anderson | RB | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 7 | 223 | Cincinnati Bengals | Jordan Brown | CB | South Dakota State | MVFC |
Can’t argue with Jonah Williams at pick #11. Williams would have been the right pick for any team that selected him,even if it was before pick 11. Whether or not the Bengals keep him outside or move him in, remains to be seen, but the fact remains he’ll be a staple on their line for years to come.
As much as I like the Williams pick, I dislike the selection of tight end Drew Sample in this spot. I feel as if they reached by 2 rounds to get him, especially when you see that they selected three times in round 4. I understand Tyler Eifert is always hurt, and C.J. Uzomah isn’t special (sorry to his family if you’re reading this), but sample isn’t going to give you much in the passing game, and though his run protection is amongst the top in the class for the position, it doesn’t warrant a pick this high. Josh Oliver and Jace Sternberger would have been better options if they were set on TE at that spot. Like Sample, they probably could’ve gotten Germaine Pratt in the next round, although he is solid addition and still underrated in the big picture.
I thought they would be the ones to trade for Josh Rosen on day 2, but instead they trade up n the 4th round to select Ryan Finley. New Head Coach Zac Taylor may have just found himself his own guy if/when they decide to move on from Andy Dalton. Both picks of running backs Trayveon Williams & Rodney Anderson were interesting and will supple nice depth behind Joe Mixon. Williams’ skillset could replace Gio Bernard if they go in that direction.
Grade: A
Cleveland Browns
| 2 | 46 | Cleveland Browns | Greedy Williams | CB | LSU | SEC |
| 3 | 80 | Cleveland Browns | Sione Takitaki | LB | BYU | Ind. (FBS) |
| 4 | 119 | Cleveland Browns | Sheldrick Redwine | S | Miami | ACC |
| 5 | 155 | Cleveland Browns | Mack Wilson | LB | Alabama | SEC |
| 5 | 170 | Cleveland Browns | Austin Seibert | K | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 6 | 189 | Cleveland Browns | Drew Forbes | OT | Southeast Missouri State | OVC |
| 7 | 221 | Cleveland Browns | Donnie Lewis Jr. | CB | Tulane | The American |
The Browns used their first round pick to acquire Odell Beckham Jr., so that is a win right there.
Greedy Williams, who many, myself included, had as a first round pick, slid to them in the middle of round two. There are going to be many teams that are going to regret passing on this guy.
There was better value on the board than Sione Takitaki in round three. Maybe they just like saying his name. They made good value picks with Sheldrick Redwine and Mack Wilson, though the love for Wilson is bit overblown by many. They drafted a kicker in the 5th round..The fact that they drafted a kicker at all is a fail for me.
Grade: B
Pittsburgh Steelers
| 1 | 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Devin Bush | LB | Michigan | Big Ten |
| 3 | 66 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Diontae Johnson | WR | Toledo | MAC |
| 3 | 83 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Justin Layne | CB | Michigan State | Big Ten |
| 4 | 122 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Benny Snell Jr. | RB | Kentucky | SEC |
| 5 | 141 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Zach Gentry | TE | Michigan | Big Ten |
| 6 | 175 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Sutton Smith | DE | Northern Illinois | MAC |
| 6 | 192 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Isaiah Buggs | DT | Alabama | SEC |
| 6* | 207 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ulysees Gilbert III | LB | Akron | N/A |
| 7 | 219 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Derwin Gray | T | Maryland | Big Ten |
I love the pick of linebacker Devin Bush, even if they did give up a second round pick to move up 10 spots in order to get him. I mocked Bush to Pittsburgh at #20, but there is a good chance he wouldn’t have been there, so I don’t blame them moving up for their guy.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was a very good selection in the third round, as was cornerback Justin Layne. There aren’t many receivers in this draft class that can run routes like Johnson. As far as Layne goes, many analysts believed he would go in the 2nd, if not the 1st round of this draft, so getting him at #83 is a steal for the them.
Unfortunately, nothing they did on day three really moves the needle for me. I do like Benny Snell, though as a James Conner fantasy keeper owner, I can’t say I’m thrilled with the selection. Despite being a little smaller than Conner, Snell’s running style is very similar to his. Zach Gentry was a reach, but we know Ben loves his tight ends in the red-zone, and Gentry gives him a 6’8” target.
Grade: C+
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
| 1 | 23 | Houston Texans | Tytus Howard | OT | Alabama State | SWAC |
| 2 | 54 | Houston Texans | Lonnie Johnson Jr. | CB | Kentucky | SEC |
| 2 | 55 | Houston Texans | Max Scharping | OT | Northern Illinois | MAC |
| 3 | 86 | Houston Texans | Kahale Warring | TE | San Diego State | MW |
| 5 | 161 | Houston Texans | Charles Omenihu | DE | Texas | Big 12 |
| 6 | 195 | Houston Texans | Xavier Crawford | CB | Central Michigan | MAC |
| 7 | 220 | Houston Texans | Cullen Gillaspia | RB | Texas A&M | SEC |
The Texans didn’t keep up with what the rest of their division did in the draft. Though a nice player, Tytus Howard was a BIG reach in my opinion. Most analysts had him with a second or even third round grade. We actually had him as our #8 overall tackle, behind everyone that was drafted after him outside of Jonah Williams. With Jawaan Taylor still available at their spot, this was a head-scratcher to me.
Lonnie Johnson was another reach in the second round. He’s long and athletic and has the potential, but you want more than just “potential” from a second round pick. With the very next pick, Houston selected Max Scharping from Northern Illinois. He’s a solid pass-blocker but I worry about the level of competition he’s been facing for 4 years, and again, not worthy of a second round selection. Kahale Warring is someone that I like better than most, but I still didn’t think he would be drafted before round 4. Super athletic with very good speed, he should be able to find playing time right away with the group that is already there.
I would be lying if I told you I know a lot about Charles Omenihu and Xavier Crawford. From what I’ve seen post-draft, it appears many believe they are both good value picks.
Grade: D
Indianapolis Colts
| 2 | 34 | Indianapolis Colts | Rock Ya-Sin | CB | Temple | The American |
| 2 | 49 | Indianapolis Colts | Ben Banogu | LB | TCU | Big 12 |
| 2 | 59 | Indianapolis Colts | Parris Campbell | WR | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 3 | 89 | Indianapolis Colts | Bobby Okereke | LB | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| 4 | 109 | Indianapolis Colts | Khari Willis | S | Michigan State | Big Ten |
| 5 | 144 | Indianapolis Colts | Marvell Tell III | S | USC | Pac-12 |
| 5 | 164 | Indianapolis Colts | E.J. Speed | LB | Tarleton State | Lone Star |
| 6 | 199 | Indianapolis Colts | Gerri Green | DE | Mississippi State | SEC |
| 7 | 240 | Indianapolis Colts | Jackson Barton | T | Utah | Pac-12 |
| 7 | 246 | Indianapolis Colts | Javon Patterson | C | Ole Miss | SEC |
Indianapolis traded out of the first round.
The Colts used the pick they received from last year’s Jets trade, to select cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. You’ll find a mixed bag of reactions from analysts regarding this pick. I personally have no problem with the player or the round, but with Greedy Williams still available, I would’ve went in that direction. Regardless, Ya-Sin has good size for the NFL and can handle press coverage. Parris Campbell is fine pick with good run after the catch skills, but again, better players at that position were available. Bobby Okereke won’t be a standout right now, but he certainly can be.
Both safeties they selected,Khari Willis and Marvell Tell III, in rounds 4 and 5 respectively, are both project type players and whether or not they remain at safety or play cornerback remains to be seen.
Grade: C+
Jacksonville Jaguars
| 1 | 7 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Josh Allen | LB | Kentucky | SEC |
| 2 | 35 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Jawaan Taylor | OT | Florida | SEC |
| 3 | 69 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Josh Oliver | TE | San Jose State | MW |
| 3* | 98 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Quincy Williams | LB | Murray State | OVC |
| 5 | 140 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Ryquell Armstead | RB | Temple | The American |
| 6 | 178 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Gardner Minshew | QB | Washington State | Pac-12 |
| 7 | 235 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Dontavius Russell | DT | Auburn | SEC |
For the most part, I love what Jacksonville did in this draft. Josh Allen was a no-brainer at pick number 7. They didn’t expect him to be there, but because of what the Raiders and Giants did, he fell into their lap. An athletic freak, he will be an instant starter for the Jags defense.
Luckily, the Jaguars were able to acquire another player that wasn’t supposed to, and shouldn’t have landed to them in the second round. Jawaan Taylor, who I, and many many others had mocked to Jacksonville in the 1st round, somehow fell to pick #35. From what we hear, medicals had something to do with that fall. Tight end Josh Oliver was a fine pick in the 3rd round. Especially with the randomness of when these tight ends were drafted. Oliver is very athletic with good size, and with only Geoff Swaim and Ben Koyack on the roster (unless I’m completely missing someone) he should make an immediate impact. The selection of Quincy Williams (brother of Quinnen Williams) was really really confusing. They may have been able to sign him as undrafted free agent instead of using a third round pick on him.
Those of you that draft Leonard Fournette this season, be sure you handcuff him with 5th round pick, Ryquell Armstead. With injuries and game suspensions, as well as usage for Fournette, Armstead should be a favorite in best ball leagues. Sixth round quarterback Gardner Minshew should eventually be the backup to Nick Foles, since Cody Kessler isn’t much
Grade: A
Tennessee Titans
| 1 | 19 | Tennessee Titans | Jeffery Simmons | DT | Mississippi State | SEC |
| 2 | 51 | Tennessee Titans | A. J. Brown | WR | Ole Miss | SEC |
| 3 | 82 | Tennessee Titans | Nate Davis | G | Charlotte | C-USA |
| 4 | 116 | Tennessee Titans | Amani Hooker | S | Iowa | Big Ten |
| 5 | 168 | Tennessee Titans | D’Andre Walker | LB | Georgia | SEC |
| 6 | 188 | Tennessee Titans | David Long Jr. | LB | West Virginia | Big 12 |
Jeffery Simmons was very difficult to mock. He’s a top 10 talent, but has an offseason injury as well as well-documented off-field issues. The NFL Draft’s home team Titans took the gamble in the first round at pick #19. Simmons, when healthy and on the field, is a monster in both run and pass defense. We’ll see if he’s able to stay on the field and live up to his talent and potential.
The Titans backed up a nice first round pick with wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brown, the teammate of pre-draft hype star, DK Metcalf, can play both outside as well as in the slot. Although I think he’ll find more success in the NFL from the slot. Nate Davis is an underrated guard with excellent pass-blocking technique.
Safety Amani Hooker should have never been there in the middle of round 4. He’s a second round talent that can get after the ball, tackle and cover. In rounds 5 and 6, the Titans selected two linebackers that were both value picks in my opinion. D’Andre Walker gets my attention more, as I thought he would go in round 3. He wasn’t a starter for the Bulldogs until his senior year, but he did have 7 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 2018. With proper coaching, he’ll be able to find his way to the quarterback more often in the NFL.
Grade: A
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
| 1 | 20 | Denver Broncos | Noah Fant | TE | Iowa | Big Ten |
| 2 | 41 | Denver Broncos | Dalton Risner | OT | Kansas State | Big 12 |
| 2 | 42 | Denver Broncos | Drew Lock | QB | Missouri | SEC |
| 3 | 71 | Denver Broncos | Dre’mont Jones | DT | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 5 | 156 | Denver Broncos | Justin Hollins | LB | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| 6 | 187 | Denver Broncos | Juwann Winfree | WR | Colorado | Pac-12 |
Even with only six picks, this was Elway’s best draft yet. Even though I wasn’t a fan of drafting a tight end in the first round, in general, I’m ok with the Noah Fant selection. Unlike most, Fant was my number one tight end prospect, and yes, even ahead of his Iowa teammate Hockenson. His athleticism makes him a mismatch for defenses, and there is no question he can stretch the field. Does he need to work on his ball skills and pass catching? Absolutely he does. However, those are things that can be taught. Let us also not forget who the Broncos current starting quarterback is…Joe Flacco, and he loves himself the tight ends. Speaking of Flacco.
Getting him protection was a big need for Denver, and they addressed that with Dalton Risner. Risner was actually my #2 offensive tackle. That is ahead of Andre Dillard and Jawaan Taylor. Risner could’ve been a first round pick and I would have no problem with it. Another “speaking of”..Speaking of first round picks, my mock draft 1st round pick for Denver, was the guy they traded up for in the second round, and that is Drew Lock. In fact, in that mock draft that I ridiculously tried to predict all these trades, I had Denver trading up into the top 5 for Lock. Even though Lock is probably my favorite quarterback in the class, I’m glad Denver didn’t do that as it all worked out for them. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Lock starting as early as the back-end of this season. They continued their strong day 2, with the pick of Ohio State’s defensive tackle, Dre’Mont Jones. Excellent pass rusher who is durable for Denver.
Grade: A
Kansas City Chiefs
| 2 | 56 | Kansas City Chiefs | Mecole Hardman | WR | Georgia | SEC |
| 2 | 63 | Kansas City Chiefs | Juan Thornhill | S | Virginia | ACC |
| 3 | 84 | Kansas City Chiefs | Khalen Saunders | DT | Western Illinois | MVFC |
| 6 | 201 | Kansas City Chiefs | Rashad Fenton | CB | South Carolina | SEC |
| 6* | 214 | Kansas City Chiefs | Darwin Thompson | RB | Utah State | MW |
| 7 | 216 | Kansas City Chiefs | Nick Allegretti | G | Illinois | Big Ten |
The Chiefs used their first round pick to acquire Frank Clark from Seattle
Their first pick of the draft, second round #56 overall went to wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Not a name I was expecting to hear that early in the draft, but with Tyreek Hill’s future with the team, or even the league for that matter in serious jeopardy, Hardman is someone that would step right in and fill that role. This is what Kansas City does. It is more about the “type” of player and the system, rather than the name of the player. They didn’t miss a beat in the running game last season when they released Kareem Hunt, and I would expect more of the same with Hardman, if Hill serves the same fate. Hardman is by far one of the top rookie names to keep an eye on for fantasy purposes. The highly athletic Juan Thornhill is a safety, but he can also play corner. He excels in both man and zone coverage.
Despite some giving Darwin Thompson an undrafted free agent grade, he was one of my favorite “sleepers” of the entire draft. Undersized at 5’8” he is stupid athletic, and averaged 5.1 yards after contact and 6.8 yards per carry for Utah State. 14 rushing touchdowns, along with 4 receiving touchdowns in just 9 games. I’m look forward to seeing him with Andy Reid.
Grade: B+
Los Angeles Chargers
| 1 | 28 | Los Angeles Chargers | Jerry Tillery | DT | Notre Dame | Ind. (FBS) |
| 2 | 60 | Los Angeles Chargers | Nasir Adderley | S | Delaware | CAA |
| 3 | 91 | Los Angeles Chargers | Trey Pipkins | OT | Sioux Falls | NSIC |
| 4 | 130 | Los Angeles Chargers | Drue Tranquill | LB | Notre Dame | Ind. (FBS) |
| 5 | 166 | Los Angeles Chargers | Easton Stick | QB | North Dakota State | MVFC |
| 6 | 200 | Los Angeles Chargers | Emeke Egbule | LB | Houston | The American |
| 7 | 242 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cortez Broughton | DT | Cincinnati | The American |
Unless you did your pre-draft homework, you may have been surprised by the name Jerry Tillery as the Chargers first round selection. He’ll start right away and has the ability and potential to wreak havoc on opposing lineman and quarterbacks for a long time.
I had a first round grade on safety Nasir Adderley, so obviously I’m going to say this was a steal for them. Perhaps he wasn’t as high on everyone’s list due to playing at Delaware, but he’s one of the best coverage safeties in the class. I have to be honest, I never heard of Trey Pipkins.
I’m not crazy about the rest of their draft, and that includes quarterback Easton Stick. He is not the heir apparent to Phillip Rivers.
Grade: C+
Oakland Raiders:
| 1 | 4 | Oakland Raiders | Clelin Ferrell | DE | Clemson | ACC |
| 1 | 24 | Oakland Raiders | Josh Jacobs | RB | Alabama | SEC |
| 1 | 27 | Oakland Raiders | Johnathan Abram | S | Mississippi State | SEC |
| 2 | 40 | Oakland Raiders | Trayvon Mullen | CB | Clemson | ACC |
| 4 | 106 | Oakland Raiders | Maxx Crosby | DE | Eastern Michigan | MAC |
| 4 | 129 | Oakland Raiders | Isaiah Johnson | CB | Houston | The American |
| 4* | 137 | Oakland Raiders | Foster Moreau | TE | LSU | SEC |
| 5 | 149 | Oakland Raiders | Hunter Renfrow | WR | Clemson | ACC |
| 7 | 230 | Oakland Raiders | Quinton Bell | DE | Prairie View A&M | SWAC |
Ugh. What is there to say about the Oakland Raiders? I don’t want to spend too much time on this and bore you, so I’ll try to be as brief as possible…
The problem I have with the Raiders, isn’t about the players themselves, but rather where they were selected. Clelin Ferrell, Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Abram were the raiders 3, first round picks. I honestly didn’t think any of them belonged in the first round. Ferrell, maybe a first rounder, but a late first rounder. Not the 4th overall pick.
Cornerback Trayvon Mullen, who they selected in round 2, belonged in…well..not exactly round 2. At least not for me.
Things got a little better on the last day of the draft. They did a nice job with Maxx Crosby, Isaiah Johnson and Foster Moreau. All of them taken at good value. Wide Receiver Hunter Renfrow was stolen from the Patriots. But in seriousness, Renfrow should be a nice slot receiver from the start.
Grade: Do Over.
NFC
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals
| 1 | 1 | Arizona Cardinals | Kyler Murray | QB | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 2 | 33 | Arizona Cardinals | Byron Murphy | CB | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 2 | 62 | Arizona Cardinals | Andy Isabella | WR | UMass | Ind. |
| 3 | 65 | Arizona Cardinals | Zach Allen | DE | Boston College | ACC |
| 4 | 103 | Arizona Cardinals | Hakeem Butler | WR | Iowa State | Big 12 |
| 5 | 139 | Arizona Cardinals | Deionte Thompson | S | Alabama | SEC |
| 6 | 174 | Arizona Cardinals | Keesean Johnson | WR | Fresno State | MW |
| 6 | 179 | Arizona Cardinals | Lamont Gaillard | C | Georgia | SEC |
| 7* | 248 | Arizona Cardinals | Joshua Miles | T | Morgan State | MEAC |
| 7* | 249 | Arizona Cardinals | Michael Dogbe | DE | Temple | The American |
| 7* | 254 | Arizona Cardinals | Caleb Wilson | TE | UCLA | Pac-12 |
Arizona got this draft thing right. Maybe they mishandled or misinterpreted the market for Josh Rosen, but besides that, it was a pretty awesome draft for them. Despite some contradictory reports Leading up to the draft, Kyler Murray was the number one overall pick. I for one am not completely sold on Kyler Murray just yet, there really isn’t much to go off of Howard based on what I’ve seen he’s a dynamic player he can beat you in multiple ways and you can make all the throws at the NFL level. I’m really curious to find out where he would have gone how did Arizona not selected him. what I mean by that is that I don’t know if there was another team or head coach with the system that would cater to what Kyler Murray does the best, other than Kliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals. I guess that’s something we’ll never know.
with the second pick which was the first pick in the second round we go ahead and select cornerback Byron Murphy. Murphy was on many draft boards as a number one corner, and I for one thought he should have been drafted in the first round, so excellent job for Arizona being able to get him with the first pick in the second round. Assuming they don’t trade Patrick Peterson oh, it’s not going to be fun for opposing quarterbacks would he in Murphy in the back end of the Arizona defense. Andy Isabella is someone that was pretty much all over everybody’s big board. Undersized at 5’9”, but man can this kid fly. Defensive end, Zach Allen out of Boston College was the pick for Arizona in round 3. Allen, is a very versatile player, who can play both inside or outside. A great run defender and an underrated pass rusher. I thought he would go in round 2.
As wide receivers were flying off the board, many, myself included, were wondering why we haven’t heard Hakeem Butler’s name announced yet. We didn’t have to wait very long into day 3, as they drafted Butler with the first pick in the 4th round. Butler was one of my favorite receivers in this draft, and the fact that so many wide receiver-needy teams passed on him, is going to come back and haunt them. It is not often that you can find a 6’5” receiver that can get down field for receptions. Deionte Thompson, another value. A safety with a late second/early third round grade, not going until round 5. Lamont Gaillard was as name that many fans of teams that need a center, were hoping to land on day 3. Good value in round 6 for someone that can both protect the run and the pass.They didn’t stop collecting new receivers for Kyler Murray. Keesean Johnson was selected in the 6th round. Good size, and length for an NFL receiver. He won’t burn past the secondary, so his deep speed is a question mark, but other than that, they got another solid player. Caleb Wilson was a nice way to end the day, and nobody would’ve been surprised had he been drafted a few rounds earlier.
Grade: A+
Los Angeles Rams
| 2 | 61 | Los Angeles Rams | Taylor Rapp | S | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 3 | 70 | Los Angeles Rams | Darrell Henderson | RB | Memphis | The American |
| 3 | 79 | Los Angeles Rams | David Long | CB | Michigan | Big Ten |
| 3* | 97 | Los Angeles Rams | Bobby Evans | OT | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 4 | 134 | Los Angeles Rams | Greg Gaines | DT | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 5 | 169 | Los Angeles Rams | David Edwards | OT | Wisconsin | Big Ten |
| 7 | 243 | Los Angeles Rams | Nick Scott | S | Penn State | Big Ten |
| 7* | 251 | Los Angeles Rams | Dakota Allen | LB | Texas Tech | Big 12 |
Trading out of the first round, they made safety Taylor Rapp their first player selected at the end of round 2. Rapp was someone that was projected in the top 45, so you can say he’s a value at pick 61. Their next selection is very interesting and very telling if you ask me. They traded up to select running back Darrell Henderson. Maybe he wasn’t as high on some boards as he was ours (He was our #1 ranked running back), but trading up and taking a running back, when you already have Todd Gurley, matched the offer sheet to Malcolm Brown, Justin Davis and John Kelly are already there, there is something to be said about that. Is Gurley’s knee condition more serious than they are leading us to believe? Cornerback David Long was a steal for the Rams in round three, and tackle, Bobby Evans is a solid, not spectacular player and pick at the back-end of the third round.
Grade: B+
San Francisco 49ers
| 1 | 2 | San Francisco 49ers | Nick Bosa | DE | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 2 | 36 | San Francisco 49ers | Deebo Samuel | WR | South Carolina | SEC |
| 3 | 67 | San Francisco 49ers | Jalen Hurd | WR | Baylor | Big 12 |
| 4 | 110 | San Francisco 49ers | Mitch Wishnowsky | P | Utah | Pac-12 |
| 5 | 148 | San Francisco 49ers | Dre Greenlaw | LB | Arkansas | SEC |
| 6 | 176 | San Francisco 49ers | Kaden Smith | TE | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| 6 | 183 | San Francisco 49ers | Justin Skule | OT | Vanderbilt | SEC |
| 6 | 198 | San Francisco 49ers | Tim Harris | CB | Virginia | ACC |
Obviously Nick Bosa at #2 overall was a no-brainer.
They spent day 2 on a couple of wide receivers in Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd. Samuel was probably the name most are familiar with. He’s built more like a running back, similar to that of James Washington of the Steelers, but he has good hands and is a great route runner. His speed is good enough to get past defenders after the catch, and is going to be a tough cover in the short passing game. Jaylen Hurd on the the other hand, stands at 6’5” and although not a typical size for a running back, that was his primary position coming out of high school and first couple of years of college. In fact, Hurd was a five-star running back recruit coming out of high school. He became a wideout after suffering a concussion at Tennessee and wanting to change positions. Tennessee didn’t want to oblige, so he transferred to Baylor and sat out a year, making him a bit raw at the position. With his ability to run the ball, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the niners use him in a number of different ways, despite having a thousand running backs on the roster.
Selecting a punter in round four is inexcusable. Kaden Smith, the tight end out of Stanford was a nice pick in the 6th, and he should spell the end of Garrett Celek’s time in San Francisco.
Grade: B
Seattle Seahawks
| 1 | 29 | Seattle Seahawks | L. J. Collier | DE | TCU | Big 12 |
| 2 | 47 | Seattle Seahawks | Marquise Blair | S | Utah | Pac-12 |
| 2 | 64 | Seattle Seahawks | D. K. Metcalf | WR | Ole Miss | SEC |
| 3 | 88 | Seattle Seahawks | Cody Barton | LB | Utah | Pac-12 |
| 4 | 114 | Seattle Seahawks | Dru Samia | G | Oklahoma | Big 12 |
| 4 | 120 | Seattle Seahawks | Gary Jennings Jr. | WR | West Virginia | Big 12 |
| 4 | 124 | Seattle Seahawks | Phil Haynes | G | Wake Forest | ACC |
| 4 | 132 | Seattle Seahawks | Ugochukwu Amadi | S | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| 5 | 142 | Seattle Seahawks | Ben Burr-Kirven | LB | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 6 | 204 | Seattle Seahawks | Travis Homer | RB | Miami | ACC |
| 6* | 209 | Seattle Seahawks | Demarcus Christmas | DT | Florida State | ACC |
| 7 | 236 | Seattle Seahawks | John Ursua | WR | Hawaii | MW |
I’m always a bit confused by the what Seattle does, or doesn’t do in the draft. Having used a 1st round pick just twice in six year heading into this year, it is no surprise they used just one of the two first rounders they had. Last year, they selected running back Rashaad Penny in the first round, despite having multiple capable running backs on the roster. This year, they used a 1st round pick on L.J. Collier, defensive end out of TCU. This pick was a reach, as I believe he belonged in the backend of the second round. It’s all relative however, since they were able to get wide receiver D.K. Metcalf with the last pick in the 2nd. Metcalf was projected by almost everyone as a 1st round pick, and the first wide receiver off the board, therefore if you swap draft positions between Metcalf and Collier, I’m ok with it. In addition to those two, they spent two day 2 picks on players from Utah. Safety Marquise Blair and linebacker Cody Barton. Both were probably a reach since they aren’t expected to start right away, but who I am to criticize the defensive picks of Pete Carroll?
Wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr., and linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven were good value picks in the 4th and 5th rounds respectively.
Grade: B
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
| 3 | 73 | Chicago Bears | David Montgomery | RB | Iowa State | Big 12 |
| 4 | 126 | Chicago Bears | Riley Ridley | WR | Georgia | SEC |
| 6* | 205 | Chicago Bears | Duke Shelley | CB | Kansas State | Big 12 |
| 7 | 222 | Chicago Bears | Kerrith Whyte Jr. | RB | Florida Atlantic | C-USA |
| 7 | 238 | Chicago Bears | Stephen Denmark | CB | Valdosta State | Gulf South |
They made the most out of their 5 draft picks, starting with running back David Montgomery in the 3rd round. Montgomery, has drawn some comparisons to Kareem Hunt, and while I don’t exactly see that. I do see someone that can be a 3-down back in the NFL. With just a couple of days remaining before the draft, the team said that there was no real urgency to draft a running back after the trade of Jordan Howard to Philadelphia. This was said despite the team leading the league in pre-draft visits with players of that position. Tarik Cohen is going to have his role no matter what, but this pick is a significant blow to those who believed Mike Davis was going to be the guy in Chicago.
How and why Riley Ridley was available in round 4 is beyond me. Regardless, excellent job by the Bears to get one of the best route runners in the class.
Grade: B-
Detroit Lions
| 1 | 8 | Detroit Lions | T. J. Hockenson | TE | Iowa | Big Ten |
| 2 | 43 | Detroit Lions | Jahlani Tavai | LB | Hawaii | MW |
| 3 | 81 | Detroit Lions | Will Harris | S | Boston College | ACC |
| 4 | 117 | Detroit Lions | Austin Bryant | DE | Clemson | ACC |
| 5 | 146 | Detroit Lions | Amani Oruwariye | CB | Penn State | Big Ten |
| 6 | 184 | Detroit Lions | Travis Fulgham | WR | Old Dominion | C-USA |
| 6 | 186 | Detroit Lions | Ty Johnson | RB | Maryland | Big Ten |
| 7 | 224 | Detroit Lions | Isaac Nauta | TE | Georgia | SEC |
| 7 | 229 | Detroit Lions | P.J. Johnson | DE | Arizona | Pac-12 |
I’m on record as saying that selecting a tight end in the first round wasn’t good idea, more so in the top 10. While I love the player T.J. Hockenson is, the draft value just isn’t there for me.
I could say pretty much the same thing for the entire Lions draft, outside of 5th round selection, cornerback, Amani Oruwariye. Up to this point, I haven’t heard of the reason(s) he slipped so far down the boards, but good job by the Lions getting a second round talent in round 5.
Grade: C-
Green Bay Packers
| 1 | 12 | Green Bay Packers | Rashan Gary | DE | Michigan | Big Ten |
| 1 | 21 | Green Bay Packers | Darnell Savage Jr. | S | Maryland | Big Ten |
| 2 | 44 | Green Bay Packers | Elgton Jenkins | C | Mississippi State | SEC |
| 3 | 75 | Green Bay Packers | Jace Sternberger | TE | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 5 | 150 | Green Bay Packers | Kingsley Keke | DT | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 6 | 185 | Green Bay Packers | Ka’dar Hollman | CB | Toledo | MAC |
| 6 | 194 | Green Bay Packers | Dexter Williams | RB | Notre Dame | Ind. (FBS) |
| 7 | 226 | Green Bay Packers | Ty Summers | LB | TCU | Big 12 |
There has been no denying the athleticism and potential of first round pick Rashan Gary, but what has concerned most was that the production on the football field hasn’t yet caught up. Green Bay is banking on complete potential with this pick, but it is hard to blame them based on what he could bring to the table if/when he puts it all together. The Packers needed secondary help, and they addressed that in the first round as well with safety Darnell Savage Jr. Not the best safety on my board at that time, but a nice pick regardless.
Center Elgton Jenkins, was a player that slid to the Packers at 44, and the talent level is better than that slot. The New York Jets coveted Jenkins, and are believed to have tried to trade into the second round to grab him. Luckily for Green Bay they were unsuccessful in doing so. Tight end Jace Sternberger was a great pick and good value in the 3rd round. I mocked the Packers taking Hockenson in the first round, so being able to grab Sternberger in the third is better value.
A sneaky pick that could have some fantasy implications, is that of running back Dexter Williams of Notre Dame. I didn’t watch a ton of film on Williams, but with only Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams to worry about on the depth chart, he could easily find a role and be relevant in the fantasy world.
Grade: B+
Minnesota Vikings
| 1 | 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Garrett Bradbury | C | NC State | ACC |
| 2 | 50 | Minnesota Vikings | Irv Smith Jr. | TE | Alabama | SEC |
| 3* | 102 | Minnesota Vikings | Alexander Mattison | RB | Boise State | MW |
| 5 | 162 | Minnesota Vikings | Cameron Smith | LB | USC | Pac-12 |
| 6 | 190 | Minnesota Vikings | Armon Watts | DT | Arkansas | SEC |
| 6 | 191 | Minnesota Vikings | Marcus Epps | S | Wyoming | MW |
| 6 | 193 | Minnesota Vikings | Oli Udoh | OT | Elon | CAA |
| 7 | 217 | Minnesota Vikings | Kris Boyd | CB | Texas | Big 12 |
| 7 | 239 | Minnesota Vikings | Dillon Mitchell | WR | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| 7* | 247 | Minnesota Vikings | Olabisi Johnson | WR | Colorado State | MW |
| 7* | 250 | Minnesota Vikings | Austin Cutting | LS | Air Force | MW |
The selection of an offensive lineman was no surprise for Minnesota in the first round. Garrett Bradburry tore up the combine and was highly coveted, though I’m not sure he was a first round pick for me. It’s understandable though why the Vikings went ahead and selected him there, because he wouldn’t have lasted to their pick in the second round, and if you really like a player, you better not wait to get him.
The highly athletic tight end Irv Smith Jr., will help that offense, and there are already rumblings that the team is looking to move on from Kyle Rudolph. Alexander Mattison is similar to that of Dalvin Cook, and with only Ameer Abdullah behind Cook, Mattison should see the field often as a rookie. He immediately becomes the handcuff to own if you draft Dalvin Cook.
There isn’t much to say about their day three selections, other than I do like wide receiver Dillon Mitchell and he should provide nice depth in the wide receiver room. He won’t be a star, but does have good size and speed to make an impact.
Grade: C+
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
| 1 | 14 | Atlanta Falcons | Chris Lindstrom | G | Boston College | ACC |
| 1 | 31 | Atlanta Falcons | Kaleb McGary | OT | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 4 | 111 | Atlanta Falcons | Kendall Sheffield | CB | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 4* | 135 | Atlanta Falcons | John Cominsky | DE | Charleston | MEC |
| 5 | 152 | Atlanta Falcons | Qadree Ollison | RB | Pittsburgh | ACC |
| 5* | 172 | Atlanta Falcons | Jordan Miller | CB | Washington | Pac-12 |
| 6 | 203 | Atlanta Falcons | Marcus Green | WR | Louisiana-Monroe | Sun Belt |
They needed to address the offensive line, and they did so in a big way to start the draft. While I love and even predicted the trade back into the first round for tackle Kaleb McGary, I thought using the 14th overall pick in Chris Lindstrom was a bit of reach. Even if Lindstrom is a true guard, there were better offensive lineman available at the spot, and if their plan was to trade back in all along, perhaps a defensive player such as Deandre Baker, Byron Murphy or Greedy Williams would’ve been the better pick there.
They did come back and go defense in round 4 with cornerback Kendall Sheffield and defensive end John Cominsky. Neither player are anything to get too excited about, and both may not see much of the field in year one.
Grade: C+
Carolina Pathers
| 1 | 16 | Carolina Panthers | Brian Burns | LB | Florida State | ACC |
| 2 | 37 | Carolina Panthers | Greg Little | OT | Ole Miss | SEC |
| 3* | 100 | Carolina Panthers | Will Grier | QB | West Virginia | Big 12 |
| 4 | 115 | Carolina Panthers | Christian Miller | LB | Alabama | SEC |
| 5 | 154 | Carolina Panthers | Jordan Scarlett | RB | Florida | SEC |
| 6* | 212 | Carolina Panthers | Dennis Daley | T | South Carolina | SEC |
| 7 | 237 | Carolina Panthers | Terry Godwin | WR | Georgia | SEC |
The Panthers went big game hunting in their draft, with 5 of their 7 picks coming out of the SEC and the other two belomging to the ACC and Big 12. Brian Burns was a great pick with the 16th overall. He’ll have an immediate impact and will also get even better.
Greg Little was a top 5 pick at this time a year ago, but declined in 2018. Regardless, I wouldn’t have minded if Little was a first round pick, and in fact, in my last mock draft, I had them trading with Oakland and obtaining picks 24 and 27, and using that pick 27 on Little. While pre-draft visits aren’t everything, they are important to look at because the Panthers met with Little on four different occasions, so it is clear they had high interest. Using a third round pick in quarterback Will Grier is….interesting? Is it a telling sign that something is more serious with Cam Newton’s shoulder, or are they just assuring themselves of having a legit backup in place? I guess time will tell, but Grier is talented enough to be a starting quarterback in the NFL at some point, so perhaps they can trade him the same way New England did with Garoppolo.
Running Back Jordan Scarlett was on my list of top undrafted free agents, but Carolina used a 5th round pick on him. He’s the opposite to Christian McCaffrey, which makes him a very nice compliment.
Grade: B+
New Orleans Saints
| 2 | 48 | New Orleans Saints | Erik McCoy | C | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 4 | 105 | New Orleans Saints | Chauncey Gardner-Johnson | S | Florida | SEC |
| 6 | 177 | New Orleans Saints | Saquan Hampton | S | Rutgers | Big Ten |
| 7 | 231 | New Orleans Saints | Alizé Mack | TE | Notre Dame | Ind. (FBS) |
| 7 | 244 | New Orleans Saints | Kaden Elliss | LB | Idaho | Big Sky |
The Saints didn’t have many picks in this years draft, and that includes not having a first rounder. They used this year’s first in a package to move up last year for Marcus Davenport, which I’m still second guessing.
I do like the pick of center Erik McCoy, though I had him as a third round pick and not a second. Considering they didn’t have a third, I can understand their desire to reach for him at pick #48 overall.
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was steal at pick 105 in the 4th round. He can serve multiple purposes in the back end of the secondary. Based on how Brees and the Saints like to use the tight end position, I like the addition of Alize Mack in the 7th round.
Grade: C-
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| 1 | 5 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Devin White | LB | LSU | SEC |
| 2 | 39 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sean Bunting | CB | Central Michigan | MAC |
| 3 | 94 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jamel Dean | CB | Auburn | SEC |
| 3* | 99 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mike Edwards | S | Kentucky | SEC |
| 4 | 107 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Anthony Nelson | DE | Iowa | Big Ten |
| 5 | 145 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Matt Gay | K | Utah | Pac-12 |
| 6* | 208 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Scott Miller | WR | Bowling Green | MAC |
| 7 | 215 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Terry Beckner | DT | Missouri | SEC |
A very strong beginning of the draft for Tampa Bay. They started it all off by taking one of the best players in the draft, in lineback Devin White. White is a do-it-all linebacker that immediately helps that defense.
They continued to build on that defense by going with back-to-back cornerbacks in Cantral Michigan’s Sean Bunting and Auburn’s Jamel Dean. I really like both of these players and the Bucs got themselves two very athletic corners with good height and speed.
Defensive end Anthony Nelson may have erased his name from every other team’s board, because he is value for Tampa Bay at #107 overall. He’s a mountain of a man, and just needs to add some muscle for the next level.
Tampa Bay has had their share of issues in the kicking department, but that is no reason to draft a kicker. That is a Fantasyshed fail.
Grade: B+…W/ Kicker B-
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
| 2 | 58 | Dallas Cowboys | Trysten Hill | DT | UCF | The American |
| 3 | 90 | Dallas Cowboys | Connor McGovern | G | Penn State | Big Ten |
| 4 | 128 | Dallas Cowboys | Tony Pollard | RB | Memphis | The American |
| 5 | 158 | Dallas Cowboys | Michael Jackson | CB | Miami | ACC |
| 5 | 165 | Dallas Cowboys | Joe Jackson | DE | Miami | ACC |
| 6* | 213 | Dallas Cowboys | Donovan Wilson | S | Texas A&M | SEC |
| 7 | 218 | Dallas Cowboys | Mike Weber | RB | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 7 | 241 | Dallas Cowboys | Jalen Jelks | DE | Oregon | Pac-12 |
Second round pick Trysten Hill is a nice pick, but a bit of a reach in the second round. Guard Connor McGovern was appropriate value and should help the once great O-line immediately.
I’m interested in how the Cowboys plan on using 4th round pick and “running back” Tony Pollard. He was used a lot in the slot as a receiver and I wonder if they want to do the same with him in case the oft-injured Randall Cobb misses time.Regardless, the Cowboys reached in order to get him. Mike Weber is ok but nothing exciting. There isn’t much behind Elliot, so he could emerge as the primary backup and fantasy handcuff.
Grade: C
New York Giants
| 1 | 6 | New York Giants | Daniel Jones | QB | Duke | ACC |
| 1 | 17 | New York Giants | Dexter Lawrence | DT | Clemson | ACC |
| 1 | 30 | New York Giants | Deandre Baker | CB | Georgia | SEC |
| 3 | 95 | New York Giants | Oshane Ximines | DE | Old Dominion | C-USA |
| 4 | 108 | New York Giants | Julian Love | CB | Notre Dame | Ind. (FBS) |
| 5 | 143 | New York Giants | Ryan Connelly | LB | Wisconsin | Big Ten |
| 5* | 171 | New York Giants | Darius Slayton | WR | Auburn | SEC |
| 6 | 180 | New York Giants | Corey Ballentine | CB | Washburn | MIAA |
| 7 | 232 | New York Giants | George Asafo-Adjei | OT | Kentucky | SEC |
| 7 | 245 | New York Giants | Chris Slayton | DT | Syracuse | ACC |
Much has already been said about the Giants decision to select Duke’s Daniel Jones with the #6 pick. I could spend a long time writing about just that pick, but I won’t. Just a couple of things regarding that selection. I don’t really care what Dave Gettleman says about knowing for a fact that there were two other teams that were ready to take Jones before their pick at #17. There wasn’t. If he believes that, then he quite frankly he got played. Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen was the pick to make there. Pick #17 overall would’ve been a better landing spot for Daniel Jones, and I believe most fans and analysts would’ve been just fine with it. Instead, they use the selection on a run stopping defensive tackle in Dexter Lawrence, that most likely wouldn’t have been drafted until the middle to end of round 2. The trade back into the first round to select cornerback Deandre Baker. Clearly their best pick of round one.
Third round pick Oshane Ximines was a solid get for the Giants. I just wonder if he’s best suited for outside linebacker in the NFL.
The second of the three corners selected by the Giants, Julian Love was nice value in the 4th round, as was 6th round selection Corey Ballentine. No question the secondary is much improved after the draft.(Worth noting: Bellentine was shot in the leg in an off-campus incident following the draft. He is expected to recover fully.)
Grade: B
Philadelphia Eagles
| 1 | 22 | Philadelphia Eagles | Andre Dillard | OT | Washington State | Pac-12 |
| 2 | 53 | Philadelphia Eagles | Miles Sanders | RB | Penn State | Big Ten |
| 2 | 57 | Philadelphia Eagles | JJ Arcega-Whiteside | WR | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| 4* | 138 | Philadelphia Eagles | Shareef Miller | DE | Penn State | Big Ten |
| 5 | 167 | Philadelphia Eagles | Clayton Thorson | QB | Northwestern | Big Ten |
Starting to run out of steam here….
Andre Dillard was a good pick and the right value for the Eagles. They traded up a couple of spots to get him, and although many believed it was for a running back, Dillard was the right choice. The best pass blocking tackle in the class, should help Carson Wentz stay upright. I actually thought Dillard would have been gone by pick 22, so nice job by Philly.
Running Back Miles Sanders is one of the best running back prospects in the class. Fantasyshed had him as #3 on their board. Even after trading for Jordan Howard, and still employing Wendell Smallwood, Josh Adams and Corey Clement, it should be Sanders that becomes the #1 running back in Philadelphia, and the one that you need to get your hands on during your fantasy drafts. JJ Arcega-Whiteside was great pick at the back-end of round 2. He’ll be a contributor at some point in his NFL freshman year.
Grade: A
Washington Redskins
| 1 | 15 | Washington Redskins | Dwayne Haskins | QB | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 1 | 26 | Washington Redskins | Montez Sweat | DE | Mississippi State | SEC |
| 3 | 76 | Washington Redskins | Terry McLaurin | WR | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| 4 | 112 | Washington Redskins | Bryce Love | RB | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| 4 | 131 | Washington Redskins | Wes Martin | G | Indiana | Big Ten |
| 5 | 153 | Washington Redskins | Ross Pierschbacher | G | Alabama | SEC |
| 5* | 173 | Washington Redskins | Cole Holcomb | LB | North Carolina | ACC |
| 6* | 206 | Washington Redskins | Kelvin Harmon | WR | NC State | ACC |
| 7 | 227 | Washington Redskins | Jimmy Moreland | CB | James Madison | CAA |
| 7* | 253 | Washington Redskins | Jordan Brailford | DE | Oklahoma State | Big 12 |
I’m a big fan of what Washington did in this draft. Having tried to trade up in the first round to select Dwayne Haskins, it turns out that they didn’t have to. Haskins slipped and fell right to them at pick #15. At that point there was nothing else to think about. Trading back into the first round to select highly athletic EDGE defender Montez Sweat was also a good move. His athleticism hasn’t translated into production just yet, but there is a lot of promise and potential there.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin was one of my favorite more under the radar receivers in this class, and he will supply very good value as a 3rd round selection. I’m one of the biggest supporters of running back Bryce Love, and if he’s able to regain his speed and mobility following an ACL injury, he will be considered a significant steal in this draft and a real threat to Derrius Guice as the long-term answer at running back for the Redskins.
Much of the talk on social media during day three of the draft, was that of the slide for wide receiver Kelvin Harmon. Projected as a 2nd round pick, Harmon was watching receiver after receiver being drafted ahead of him. The sliding finally ended when Washington used a sixth round pick on the NC State product, and there is no question in my mind that he will surpass that value, giving Washington one of, if not thee, biggest steals of the draft.
Grade: A