2019 NFL Draft Quick-snap grades for every team through Day 2

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2019 NFL Draft: Quick-snap grades for every team through Day 2 Published: Apr 26, 2019 at 07:19 PM Draft Analyst I've heard the argument that it's worthle s to grade draft picks immediately after they are made, but I don't agree. Keep in mind that my quick-snap grades for the 2019 are not based on how I expect a player's career to progre s over the next four or five years -- no one knows what the future holds. These grades are, however, an evaluation of the proce s each team undertook to select the players they did, and whether is of appropriate value given the player's performance in college and overall athleticism. Taking this snapshot now also gives a baseline evaluation of teams' decision-making proce ses. If a prospect is considered a great pick on the day of the draft, but ultimately doesn't pan out in the league, that's a completely different evaluation of his new team's decision than identifying a player who was considered a reach at the time he was picked. Waiting for three years to grade these picks leads to revisionist history, not an accurate evaluation of a decision that was based on what was known when the player was selected. NOTE: These grades are submitted immediately after each day of the draft. As my analysis continues over the weekend, the grades may be adjusted. Selections and trades in the early rounds carry a heavier weight in the overall grade than those in the later rounds. AFC East Buffalo BillsDraft picks: Houston DT (No. 9 overall); Oklahoma OT (No. 38); Florida Atlantic RB (No. 74); Mi si sippi TE (No. 96)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Overall grade: ADraft analysis: Buffalo got nice value in the top 10 by eschewing trade offers to take Oliver. He can play inside or outside for the because of his athleticism, putting pre sure on quarterbacks and disrupting run plays on a regular basis. was a solid swing tackle pickup in free agency, but trading up to select Ford early in the second round (giving up just a fifth-rounder in the deal) gives the their future starting right tackle, although Ford could slide inside to guard if injuries to others dictate the move. Despite having , and in tow, the decided Singletary's short-area quickne s was worthy of their third-round pick as the team's future at the position. After all, Gore and McCoy are both in their 30s. Knox is an athletic former quarterback who could be a worthy project in time. Miami DolphinsDraft picks: Clemson DT (No. 13 overall); Wisconsin OG (No. 78)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Overall grade: ADraft analysis: Wilkins is a quality person and an excellent player with the versatility to play anywhere on the line. The team never really replaced , and Wilkins has the ability to be really disruptive inside. We absolutely take the into account in this grade. Landing the second-year QB for a late-second-round pick this year and 2020 fifth-rounder was an absolute bargain. in a deal with the before making the Rosen deal was also a great move. Deiter meets an important need at guard, especially with Rosen in place. They desperately need a right tackle to join him, though the value at the position was not there when they picked on Friday night. New England PatriotsDraft picks: Arizona State WR (No. 32 overall); Vanderbilt CB (No. 45); Michigan DE (No. 77); Alabama RB (No. 87); West Virginia OT (No. 101)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Overall grade: ADraft analysis: When Rob Gronkowski had to move outside in the playoffs this past season, it was pretty clear that New England needed a reliable big receiver to win downfield. Harry should meet that need quite well. The ' interest in Williams was not a well-kept secret -- he had the versatility they needed in the secondary. to go get him was not a Belichickian-type move, but if they had a first-round grade on him, I won't blame them for making the deal. They found a steal in Winovich in the third round. He's the type of high-motor, versatile lineman who will be a factor early on. Harris is an Craig Morton Jersey all-around talent who was worthy of a selection 20 picks earlier than his drafting spot. Cajuste has injury i sues and doesn't have the greatest feet, but he could work his way into starting at right tackle. New England could use a quarterback and tight end on Saturday, and should be able to find both. New York JetsDraft picks: Alabama DT (No. 3 overall); Florida OLB (No. 68); USC OT (No. 92)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Overall grade: ADraft analysis: Williams was a dominant player at Alabama and will be a thorn in the side of NFL offensive lines. New defensive coordinator Gregg Williams wanted an interior presence whether he calls in three or four-man fronts, and Williams is all of that. fans may have been looking for an outside pa s rusher in Round 1, but it's tough to fault them for taking Williams. Polite's tape shows he has both power and bend to terrorize NFL quarterbacks. If he proves himself to be a profe sional, the will have the steal of the draft. If Edoga is healthy and has his head on straight, he'll be an effective pa s protector and nasty in the run game, much like the ' . Note that the team gave up its second-round pick this year in last year's trade to land , and that deal should pay off. AFC North Baltimore RavensDraft picks: Oklahoma WR (No. 25 overall); Louisiana Tech OLB (No. 85); Notre Dame WR (No. 93)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: Multiple NFL general managers told me they would have a hard time picking Brown, a 166-pound receiver, in the first round. Sure, he lacks size, but his talent reminds me of , who was also under 170 pounds at the NFL when he came out. If Brown has that sort of career, the will have done well. Plus, they gained two Day 3 picks (Nos. 127 and 197) by in a deal with the and still selecting the guy they likely wanted at No. 22. Ferguson joins former third-round pick as a developing pa s rusher for the . Ferguson could have gone much earlier, so I suspect Baltimore fans will come to appreciate his talents. Adding a larger receiver in Boykin made sense with the lack of wideout depth for . They should be looking for an inside linebacker as well as a young corner to develop behind and , who are both well in their 30s, on Saturday. Cincinnati BengalsDraft picks: Alabama OT (No. 11 overall); Washington TE (No. 52); N.C. State LB (No. 72)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: C+Overall grade: B+Draft analysis: Cincinnati desperately needed help at offensive tackle, and Williams proved he can handle playing on the left or right side at Alabama. With both of the top inside linebackers off the board, this pick made a whole lot of sense. Just a solid pick. Sample was considered one of the better combination tight ends (run blocker/receiver) in the draft, and the new coaching staff wanted that sort of player on the roster. It was probably two rounds too early, though. Pratt will be a good inside 'backer for Cincinnati, which needed to replace . A running back to replace seems to be a likely pick in Round 4 or 5. Cleveland BrownsDraft picks: LSU CB (No. 46 overall); BYU LB (No. 80)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: B+Overall grade: A-Draft analysis: To become a legitimate playoff contender in the AFC, the needed another offensive weapon. They were certainly not likely to find a player of 's caliber available to them at No. 17, the first-round pick they sent to the in the OBJ swap. Giving up a late third-round pick and safety as part of the deal was not exorbitant, either, and Cleveland signed veteran to help replace Peppers. The made their pick in this year's draft on Friday night, as GM John Dorsey to move up three spots for Williams, who will be a factor in coverage early in his career with Cleveland. Takitaki is a solid linebacker prospect who will contribute right away; he had varying grades acro s the league, though. Pittsburgh SteelersDraft picks: Michigan LB (No. 10 overall); Toledo WR (No. 66); Michigan State CB (No. 83)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: A-Overall grade: A-Draft analysis: I was so happy to see two inside linebackers go in the top 10 picks. Bush is worthy of that investment, as he moves like a safety and pounds ball-carriers with impunity. The picks they parted with to move up -- Pittsburgh sent them a 2019 second-round pick (No. 52) and 2020 third-rounder -- isn't a ridiculous price to pay, but the could have found a much-needed corner had they stayed at No. 20 and a starting inside 'backer in the second round (or later). Pittsburgh hopes it found another steal at receiver by picking up Johnson, who has the toughne s, hands, and quickne s to excel. He may have been available later in the draft, but honestly, how can I doubt GM Kevin Colbert's call on a receiver? Layne was a typical Colbert-like value in the third round, and he'll quickly earn playing time. Tight end, running back, and offensive tackle should be in the cards for Saturday. AFC South Houston TexansDraft picks: Alabama State OT (No. 23 overall); Kentucky CB (No. 54); Northern Illinois OT (No. 55); San Diego State TE (No. 86)Day 1 grade: CDay 2 grade: C+Overall grade: CDraft analysis: Howard has the athleticism to succeed in the NFL despite playing at FCS-level Alabama State; he proved that at the combine and acquitted himself nicely at the . This really smells like picking for need, although they decided not to reach for their other big need, a cornerback. If -- whom the traded up to select one spot before the were on the clock -- stars in the league and Howard does not, people will wonder why Houston did not go up to get the top left tackle in the draft. Johnson's length and foot quickne s earned him fans in the scouting community this year, and the really needed to bolster their secondary. Scharping is a solid tackle, but was taken at least a round earlier than was expected. It's interesting to see them pick developmental tackles who are supposed to replace similar players already on their roster. Warring has great upside as a receiving threat for the . Indianapolis ColtsDraft picks: Temple CB (No. 34 overall); TCU OLB (No. 49); Ohio State WR (No. 59); Stanford LB (No. 89)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: The to pick up a 2020 second-round pick, which is the type of move I like. Moving from 26 all the way down to 46 could have taken them out of the running for the best available players on Friday night, but that scenario didn't play out. Ya-Sin could have been picked late in the first round. The needed depth at the position, as well. GM Chris Ballard says he wants to continue to build the defensive line, so finding a pa s rusher like Banogu in the second round made sense. Finding Campbell later in the round will be a good value, especially if he continues to grow as a pa s catcher and route runner. Okereke can play any of the stack linebacker positions. Jacksonville JaguarsDraft picks: Kentucky DE (No. 7 overall); Florida OT (No. 35); (No. 69); Murray State LB (No. 98)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: BOverall grade: A-Draft analysis: The got great value in Allen, a top-three talent, at No. 7 overall. They can play him all over the place to wreak havoc as a pa s rusher, and he can make plays in coverage, too. It was either or Allen at this pick, and I can't blame them for going in this direction with former first-round pick waiting in the wings. Finding Taylor in the second round was a great pick, and is no big deal given that he was one of the top linemen in the draft. Hopefully his knees will allow him to maximize his abilities. Oliver will be an effective receiving target for the . Williams was an unexpected pick in the third round who probably would have been available later. The team could still use a safety and backup running back, though their picks come later on Saturday (they don't own a fourth-round pick as of this writing). Tenne see TitansDraft picks: Mi si sippi State DT (No. 19 overall); Mi si sippi WR (No. 51); Charlotte OG (No. 82)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: If Simmons had not , he would have been picked much higher. Teams believe he has been a model citizen since his . His physicality and aggre sive play give him a shot at being special. Tenne see found great value in Brown in the middle of the second round, adding him to 's arsenal, which already includes , and . Davis was projected to go in the third round as a guard, and he could compete for the spot opposite in 2019 or 2020. AFC West Denver BroncosDraft picks: Iowa TE (No. 20 overall); Kansas State OL (No. 41); Mi souri QB (No. 42); Ohio State DT (No. 71)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: Fant is an athletic freak who will stretch defenses. He's not the complete package as a run blocker and receiver in the way former teammate is, but he will be a weapon for veteran . The made this pick after trading down in a deal with the , picking up an extra second-round pick this year (No. 52) and 2020 third-round selection in the deal. They did pa s on a chance to pick , who could have been a great addition to the defense, but you can't blame the for taking the draft capital and running. The made a splash in Round 2, selecting a versatile offensive lineman in Risner and a fantastic value in Lock. This pairing could be the team's battery for a decade if Risner lines up inside and the strong-armed Lock allows GM John Elway to move on from Flacco in two years. Jones is a five-technique in the making, at a place where the team needed to add depth. Kansas City ChiefsDraft picks: Georgia WR (No. 56 overall); Virginia DB (No. 63); Western Illinois DT (No. 84)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: AOverall grade: B+Draft analysis: The sent three picks to the for earlier this week. Clearly, they viewed him as a better fit for their new defensive scheme than (who they traded to San Francisco this offseason), and Clark is indeed a superior player. The guaranteed money in his new contract is of the deal, so it's set up to potentially give the some salary cap flexibility just as ' rookie deal is due to expire. They did give up two premium picks to land Clark (No. 29 overall this year, a second-round pick next year), though, and will have to hope he stays out of trouble off the field. For some time, I've thought might push the to pick Hardman in the second round. Recent events -- a prosecutor has reopened a child abuse investigation involving Hill -- made it clear they needed another potent receiver and returner, and giving up a fifth-round pick was surely an easy decision. Saunders is an excellent backup for , similar in stature and explosivene s off the ball. The want to addre s the cornerback spot on Saturday, though they have just three picks left. Los Angeles ChargersDraft picks: Notre Dame DT (No. 28 overall); Delaware S (No. 60); Sioux Falls OT (No. 91)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: B-Overall grade: B+Draft analysis: The ignored needs at offensive tackle and in the secondary to addre s the need at DT in Round 1. Tillery is a load when allowed to get upfield, especially when he keeps his hips low to push through blocks. They were apparently not as worried as some teams about the shoulder surgery the tackle had before the draft. Adderley is a versatile cover free-safety prospect who can replace the released and will complement quite well. Pipkins is a project player who has potential as an offensive tackle but was picked a round or two early because they felt the need to find one before Day 3. Oakland RaidersDraft picks: Clemson DE (No. 4 overall); Alabama RB (No. 24); Mi si sippi State S (No. 27); Clemson CB (No. 40)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade:B+Overall grade:B+Draft analysis: They started the day with their highly publicized three first-round picks, including two received in trades for veteran players (edge to Chicago; WR to Dallas). Ferrell is a good player, and it's not surprising the team felt pre sure to replace Mack. Ferrell was the next best pure front-four pa s rusher on the board after No. 2 overall pick , but he came off the board well before most people expected. He will have to exceed expectations for the pick to work out. The Jacobs selection at No. 24 was not a surprise, not only due to his immense talent but also the retirement of . Abram is a very good safety who brings pop and quickne s to the secondary. He will be a leader for the in the future and it won't be surprising if former first-round pick is traded to make room for him on the field. Oakland had only one pick on Friday night, but used it on Mullen to addre s a big positional need. NFC East Dallas CowboysDraft picks: UCF DT (No. 58 overall); Penn State OG (No. 90)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: showed what he could become when teaming with last year. Yes, Dallas gave up a first-round pick to get him, but let's remember -- he's just 24 years old, not a veteran who will be in his 30s before too long. If the team can't sign him to a long-term deal, then the grade gets adjusted downward, but I don't see that happening. Replacing just got easier with Hill bringing his quick get-off to Dallas. McGovern could play guard or center, depending on the health of veteran pivot . Look for Jerry Jones to try and find more weapons for the offense on Saturday. New York GiantsDraft picks: Duke QB (No. 6 overall); Clemson DT (No. 17 overall); Georgia CB (No. 30 overall); Old Dominion DE Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: BOverall grade: BDraft analysis: I mentioned Jones as a sensible replacement for . The QB po se ses a lot of positive traits, and it was time for the to find a succe sor for Manning. However, many people do not believe Jones is an elite prospect, so the value of the pick will be questioned until he proves otherwise. They received an extra first-rounder in the trade of to the , and they selected Lawrence, a ma sive defensive tackle, with the pick. If he shows the ability to push the pocket as well as provide a wall inside, he'll be a major succe s. GM David Gettleman to pick Baker, the top prospect at a position of need, giving up two Saturday picks (which they had a lot of) in the deal. Ximines should be a great fit for the . He's agile and strong on the edge, where they needed an upgrade. But the team really needed to improve its offensive line; addre sing the position is a must for Day 3. Philadelphia EaglesDraft picks: Washington State OT (No. 22 overall); Penn State RB (No. 53); Stanford WR (No. 57)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: has had a great NFL career, but he's 37 years old and his contract is due to expire after next season. Dillard and will form a great tandem whenever Peters moves on, and giving up a late fourth- and sixth-rounder was more than acceptable to get an elite pa Rico Gafford Jersey s protector. The decided not to pick Alabama RB in the first round, but they got the second-best back in the draft in the second round. Sanders will be an impact back who could see his role grow quickly with due to become a free agent after the 2019 season. Arcega-Whiteside will be a red-zone stud and general safety valve for . Expect the to go defense with their limited Day 3 selections (two picks). Washington RedskinsDraft picks: Ohio State QB (No. 15 overall); Mi si sippi State OLB (No. 26 overall); Ohio State WR (No. 76)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: AOverall grade: A-Draft analysis: The fact that they did not have to move up to get Haskins was a major bonus. His arm is live and he has the ability to distribute the football to all parts of the field. Given the murky future of , finding Haskins waiting for them at No. 15 could prove to be franchise-changing. Finally, Washington , who will be a fine pa s rusher if does not prevent him from reaching his potential. They really needed depth at outside linebacker, where Sweat fits quite well. I am generally not enamored with giving up future second-round picks, but this guy's talent is worthy of taking that sort of chance. Haskins' arm and McLaurin's speed will team up to make big plays in Washington as they did in Columbus. The have several picks Saturday to addre s the offensive line and various spots on defense. NFC North Chicago BearsDraft pick: Iowa State RB Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Overall grade: ADraft analysis: was 100 percent worthy of the ' interest. He played lights-out in 2018 and I suspect will be a force over the next few seasons, barring injury (which was a bit of a concern last year). There's no question he was worth giving up their 2019 first- and sixth-round picks, as well as the 2020 third-round pick as a sweetener. And parting with a 2020 first-round pick and swapping second-round picks with the next year may only be a minimal lo s for the if they are a playoff team and Oakland does not greatly exceed its win total from last season. When they were finally on the clock Friday night (they dealt away their second-rounder this year in a draft day trade last year to land WR Anthony Miller), the found their new running back in Montgomery, who can carry a heavy workload. They had to give up a 2020 fourth-round pick as part of the deal, though. Detroit LionsDraft picks: Iowa TE (No. 8 overall); Hawaii LB (No. 43); Boston College DB (No. 81)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: B-Overall grade: BDraft analysis: I love Hockenson as a two-way tight end prospect. He will be a strong target for and a nice blocker in the run game. But he wasn't the top player available: it was defensive tackle . Time will tell which way they should have gone with that pick. Tavai was picked earlier than expected, much like was a few years ago, though NFL scouts believe Tavai can become a starter. The Van Noy pick didn't work out for the , but hopefully this one will. Trading up for Harris helped the meet a need at safety and he was an appropriate value. Green Bay PackersDraft picks: Michigan OLB (No. 12 overall); Maryland S (No. 21 overall); Texas A&M OG (No. 44); Texas A&M TE (No. 75)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: Gary's production wasn't what you would have liked at Michigan and his off-field busine s interest turned off some teams. However, he has great athletic upside as a defender in the ' scheme. Announced as a linebacker at the draft on Thursday, Gary can play outside or inside and gives consistent full effort. Green Bay had an extra first-round pick from a 2018 draft-day trade with New Orleans (No. 30 overall). The traded up, though, and selected Savage, who fills an immediate need at safety. He will be an effective nickel defender and will pop ball-carriers whenever po sible. Trading away two fourth-round selections (one of which was gained from Washington for Ha Ha Ed McCaffrey Jersey Clinton-Dix) was fine given their multiple early picks this year. Green Bay finally used an early pick on the offensive line, picking up Jenkins, a strong and long player who played every O-line position for the Bulldogs. Head coach Matt LaFleur needed another tight end, and Sternberger turned out to be a nice value as a receiving threat in the mid-third round. Minnesota VikingsDraft picks: N.C. State C (No. 18 overall); Alabama TE (No. 50); Boise State RB (No. 102)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: Bradbury is athletic and tough, considered one of the best center prospects to be picked in some time. Minnesota's offensive line was in dire need of improvement so this selection will make quarterback and running back extremely happy. Smith is a move tight end who was a nice value. He could replace as a receiver and throw his body around as a blocker. Minnesota needs to have a solid backup at running back due to durability concerns with , and Mattison is a durable power back who can handle those duties. The have several Day 3 picks to find a safety and depth all around. NFC South Atlanta FalconsDraft picks: Boston College OG (No. 14 overall); Washington OT (No. 31 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: No picks, no gradeOverall grade: B+Draft analysis: Lindstrom will be a decade-long starter in the interior for the . Surprisingly, GM Thomas Dimitroff did not manage to move up for a defensive tackle like or to meet their top need. Lindstrom is a safe pick and an upgrade over the veteran free agents the team signed, but they could have used another difference-maker on defense. Then they picked McGary, who I figured Dimitroff was targeting in the top 45 to replace former starting right tackle . They gave up a third-round pick (No. 79) and gained a sixth-round pick (No. 203) in this deal, which isn't a terrible price to pay if McGary protects as an immediate starter. In the end, they basically copied what Indianapolis did to its offensive line in the 2018 draft ( picked and Braden Smith). The had no picks on Friday night. Carolina PanthersDraft picks: Florida State DE (No. 16 overall); Mi si sippi OT (No. 37); West Virginia QB (No. 100)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: Burns made himself a lot of money by adding weight for the combine. With his explosivene s and bend, adding strength to his frame will help him meet his potential. They met their need for an offensive tackle in the early second round, giving up a third-round selection to move up 10 spots and select Little. He should help protect and Grier, a third-round selection who will likely beat out the team's current backup QBs for a job. New Orleans SaintsDraft pick: Texas A&M C (No. 48 overall)Day 1 grade: CDay 2 grade: BOverall grade: C+Draft analysis: It's too early to determine whether edge rusher was worthy of giving up this year's first-rounder plus a fifth-round choice last year. There wasn't another pa s rusher available in the first round for which the could have waited, but a wide receiver like or could have helped the team in 2018 and beyond (and would have cost le s draft capital). Davenport must excel as a pa s rusher over the next three years to make this deal worthwhile. Once again, the traded future draft capital to land a player they wanted when they moved next year's second-round pick as part of the deal to land McCoy. He was a first-round value that they picked in the middle of Round 2, and needed a sturdy and smart pivot. Could they have found a center later in the draft without giving up a future second-rounder? Tampa Bay BuccaneersDraft picks: LSU LB (No. 5 overall); Central Michigan DB (No. 39); Auburn CB (No. 94); Kentucky S (No. 99)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: COverall grade: B-Draft analysis: White is a star inside linebacker who will lead the Bucs' defense for years to come. Thankfully, his talent was not overlooked due to the diminished value that's often placed on his position. If becomes a star pa s rusher, though, Tampa Bay fans will wonder "what if?" Bunting could be a good player for Tampa Bay, but there were other corners of higher value available in the early second round. Dean's film was quite inconsistent, but the team thought his potential on the outside was worthy of a third-round choice. The secondary got more help with Edwards, a starter-quality safety who will compete for playing time sooner than later. However, the Bucs ignored needs at running back, wideout, and offensive line to pick those defensive backs. NFC West Arizona CardinalsDraft picks: Oklahoma QB (No. 1 overall); Washington CB (No. 33 overall); Ma sachusetts WR (No. 62); Boston College DE (No. 65)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: New head coach Kliff Kingsbury decided to rather than work with 2018 first-round pick . I can't blame him. Coaching in the NFL is difficult enough without pa sing up a quarterback you believe in. might succeed in Miami, and I hope he does, but taking Murray first overall was the right move for Kingsbury and the . Forget about 40 times -- Murphy has great ball skills and instincts, and he and will make a strong starting cornerback duo on the outside. Moving Rosen for a late second-round pick was fantastic, given the circumstances. Using that pick on Isabella will be questioned in some war rooms, especially with 2018 second-rounder already playing a similar role on the team. Getting Allen in the third was fantastic -- he's a Calais Campbell-type bargain who gives his all on every down. The must hit on their Day 3 picks to addre s several needs on both side of the ball. Los Angeles RamsDraft picks: Washington S (No. 61 overall); Memphis RB (No. 70); Michigan CB (No. 79); Oklahoma OG (No. 97)Day 1 grade: No picks, no gradeDay 2 grade: B+Overall grade: B+Draft analysis: General manager Les Snead must have seen all of his first-round prospects come off the board, as the traded back to No. 45 overall (from No. 31) so the could select . I liked that the picked up a third (No. 79, in addition to the 45th overall pick) in the deal. Additional moves took L.A. out of the top 60 selections. Rapp is simply a heady football player who finds his way to the ball despite po se sing average athleticism for the position. I suspect he'll be a long-term starter once retires (or if the veteran can't stay healthy this year). Henderson's size was brought up in the proce s, but guys had a hard time tackling his compact build. L.A. needed depth at corner, and Long was a good value in the third round. Evans isn't an elite athlete, but he could be a fair swing tackle, which the need. The deals Snead made set him up for a big Saturday, where the team can find competition for young players already on the depth chart. San Francisco 49ersDraft picks: Ohio State DE (No. 2 overall); South Carolina WR (No. 36); Baylor WR (No. 67)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: AOverall grade: ADraft analysis: The picked the best player in the 2019 in . Adding him to a D-line that already includes means the Niners will greatly improve their pa s rush, as they generated just 37 sacks in 2018 (bottom third of the league). Bosa's power comes into play as a pa s rusher and run defender, and his career floor comparison is -- that's pretty, pretty good. Samuel's ability to work inside and outside, his toughne s, and his strong hands made him a no-brainer pick for the receiver-needy Niners in Round 2. Hurd could be a big steal if he continues to grow as a receiver. The selection of two wideouts was somewhat expected, given their lack of talent at the position. Finding some help for the secondary in Rounds 4 and 5 would seem prudent. Seattle SeahawksDraft picks: TCU DE (No. 29 overall); Utah DB (No. 47); Mi si sippi WR (No. 64); Utah LB (No. 88)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: BOverall grade: B+Draft analysis: It was shocking to no one that the moved down from the 21st overall selection to get more picks later in the draft ( ). With the extra pick they gained by , the selected Collier, who is a very similar player. Forget about his 4.91 40 time -- he'll be a stout run defender and powerful pa s rusher. Then, GM John Schneider acquired even more draft capital by trading the 30th overall selection to the for a second-, a fourth- and a fifth-round pick. The apparently did not want to pick early as they moved down again to gain additional picks before selecting their guy at safety (Blair). Metcalf could be an Alshon Jeffery-type bargain for the if he reaches his potential as a big-time downfield playmaker. Teams loved the intelligence and athleticism of Barton, and it's not surprising the found him intriguing. Loading up at tight end, cornerback and offensive line with the various fourth- and fifth-round picks GM John Schneider accumulated would cap off a strong draft. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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