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The 2023 NFL Draft has concluded. 249 total players were selected, a record 14 QB's were drafted (3 in round 1), and 12 QB's were drafted in the first five rounds, which is also an NFL record.
List of QB's Drafted In The 2023 NFL Draft
1: Panthers, Bryce Young, Alabama
2: Texans, C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
4: Colts, Anthony Richardson, Florida
33: Titans, Will Levis, Kentucky
68: Lions, Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
127: Saints, Jake Haener, Fresno State
128: Rams, Stetson Bennett, Georgia
135:Raiders, Aidan O'Connell, Purdue
139: Cardinals, Clayton Tune, Houston
140: Browns, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA
149: Packers, Sean Clifford, Penn State
164: Vikings, Jaren Hall, BYU
188: Eagles, Tanner McKee, Stanford
239: Chargers, Max Duggan, TCU
2023 NFL Draft grades by team
Arizona Cardinals: A
Round 1: No. 6 overall — Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
Round 2: No. 41 — BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU
Round 3: No. 72 — Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse
Round 3: No. 94 — Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford
Round 4: No. 122 — Joe Gaines II, OG, UCLA
Round 5: No. 139 — Clayton Tune, QB, Houston
Round 5: No. 168 — Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn
Round 6: No. 180 — Kei’Trel Clark, CB, Louisville
Round 6: No. 213 — Dante Stills, DT, West Virginia
Analysis: The Cardinals are trying to rebuild their team around Kyler Murray. They added one of if not the best tackles in the draft, which is exactly what they needed. They followed up on days two and three by adding Senior Bowl Stand out WR Michael Wilson, a much-needed edge rusher in B.J. Ojulari, and they picked up a potential elite LB in Owen Pappoe. The Cardinals are in the conversation for the best overall draft.
Atlanta Falcons: C+
Round 1: No. 8 overall — Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Round 2: No. 38 (from Colts via Raiders): Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse
Round 3: No. 75 — Zach Harrison, DE, Ohio State
Round 4: No. 113 — Clark Phillips II, CB, Utah
Round 7: No. 224 (from Raiders) — DeMarcco Hellams, S, Alabama
Round 7: No. 225 — Jovaughn Gwyn, OG, South Carolina
Analysis: They chose Bijan Robinson over Jalen Carter and desperately needed a defensive game-changer. Zach Harrison might be that guy eventually, but Jalen Carter is that guy right now. They get a plus for the Bijan pick overall.
Baltimore Ravens: A
Round 1: No. 22 overall — Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Round 3: No. 86 — Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
Round 4: No. 124 — Tavius Robinson, OLB, Ole Miss
Round 5: No. 157 — Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford
Round 6: No. 199 — Malaesala Aumave-Laulu, OT, Oregon
Round 7: No. 229 — Andrew Vorhees, OG, USC
Analysis: The Ravens always succeed in the draft in recent years. They added an elite route running receiver with inside-outside versatility. They followed that up by drafting arguably the most versatile off-ball LB, Trenton Simpson. The Kyu Blu Kelly pickup could be a tremendous value. Kelly is a long-limbed CB perfect for the Raven's scheme. They added a top IOL, Andrew Vorhees, who fell in the draft due to an ACL injury that occurred at the NFL Combine.
Buffalo Bills: B+
Round 1: No. 25 overall (from Jaguars via Giants) — Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
Round 2: No. 59 — O’Cyrus Torrance, OL, Florida
Round 3: No. 91 — Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane
Round 5: No. 150 (from Commanders) — Justin Shorter, WR, Florida
Round 7: No. 230 — Nick Broeker, OG, Ole Miss
Round 7: No. 252 — Alex Austin, CB, Oregon State
Analysis: I like the pickup of Dalton Kincaid, an elite physical athletic receiver at TE who can line up all over the place. They added help for the IOL by drafting Ocyrus Torrence. They also snagged an athletic LB, Dorian Williams, which many people had as a sleeper to watch out for.
Carolina Panthers: A-
Round 1: No. 1 overall (from Bears) — Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Round 2: No. 39 — Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss
Round 3: No. 80 — D.J. Johnson, LB, Oregon
Round 4: No. 114 — Chandler Zavala, OG, NC State
Round 5: No. 145 — Jammie Robinson, S, Florida State
Analysis: The Panthers drafted Bryce Young as expected #1 Overall. They added a WR with a high potential upside, who has been compared to A.J. Brown in terms of physicality after the catch. Jammie Robinson is a likely steal. The Panthers are on the right track.
Chicago Bears: B+
Round 1: No. 10 overall (from Eagles via Saints) — Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
Round 2: No. 53 (from Ravens) — Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
Round 2: No. 56 (from Jaguars) — Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
Round 3: No. 64 — Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina
Round 4: No. 115 (from Saints) — Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas
Round 4: No. 133 (from Eagles) — Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
Round 5: No. 148 (from Patriots through Ravens) — Noah Sewell, ILB, Oregon
Round 5: No. 165 (from Eagles through Saints) — Terell Smith, CB, Minnesota
Round 7: No. 218 — Travis Bell, DL, Kennesaw State
Round 7: No. 258 — Kendall Williamson, S, Stanford
Analysis: The Bears had a nice three-day run. They added a high-ceiling OT in Darnell Wright, and for selfish reasons, I wanted to see Justin Fields with Bijan Robinson, so the Bears obliged by adding his back, Roschon Johnson. The Noah Sewell pick is excellent value for them. They needed IDL help, and they acquired two; Gervon Dexter, at one point, garnered a first-round grade.
Cincinnati Bengals: A-
Round 1: No. 28 — Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
Round 2: No. 60 — DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
Round 3: No. 95 — Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
Round 4: No. 131 — Charlie Jones, WR, Purdue
Round 5: No. 163 — Chase Brown, RB, Illinois
Round 6: No. 206 — Andrei Iosivas, WR, Princeton
Round 7: No. 217 — Brad Robbins, P, Michigan
Round 7: No. 246 — DJ Ivey, DB, Miami
Analysis: The Bengals added the high-ceiling edge rusher from Clemson, Myles Murphy, but my favorite draft picks are Chase Brown and Charlie Jones. Chase Brown gives you a bit of the Blake Corum effect, while Charlie Jones is a Cooper Kuppesque route runner. Grabbing CB D.J. Turner in round two is also a solid pick. Jordan Battle was once considered the top safety by many, so his value is tremendous. And they got one hell of a punter out of Westerville, Ohio, and the University of Michigan, Brad Robbins. The Bengals drafted two players that know what it takes to win games in Ohio.
Cleveland Browns: B
Round 3: No. 74 — Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
Round 4: No. 98 — Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
Round 4: No. 111 — Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
Round 4: No. 126 (from Vikings) — Isaiah McGuire, EDGE, Missouri
Round 5: No. 140 (from Rams) — Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA
Round 5: No. 142 — Cameron Mitchell, CB, Northwestern
Round 6: No. 190 — Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State
Analysis: The Browns traded all their high-end picks for Deshaun Watson and Elijah Moore, and after spending the GDP of a small country in guarantees to Watson, the Browns need to use the draft to build. They did well drafting Cedric Tillman, a big physical outside receiver. They drafted IDL Siaki Ika, who had 1st round considerations at one point. I love the additions of Dawand Jones and Luke Wypler. Jones has legit 1st round potential and is an absolute giant with the wingspan of a pterodactyl.
Dallas Cowboys: C+
Round 1: No. 26: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Round 2: No. 58: Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan
Round 3: No. 90 — DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas
Round 4: No. 129 — Viliami Fehoko, DE, San Jose State
Round 5: No. 169 — Asim Richards, OT, North Carolina
Round 6: No. 178 (from Bears through Dolphins and Chiefs) — Eric Scott Jr., CB, Southern Miss
Round 6: No. 212 — Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State
Round 7: No. 244 — Jalen Brooks, WR, South Carolina
Analysis: My podcast partner C.J. might disagree, but the Cowboys filled their needs with solid players at the top, but they left a lot to be desired in the later rounds. I love the Mazi Smith Pick. Smith still needs to work on his technique, and Dan Quinn is the guy who can get him there. They filled their need at TE, but Luke Schoonmaker was a developmental TE at Michigan who did pop, but he is not considered an elite prospect. DeMarvion Overshown is a good pick as well. Again, we must trust Dan Quinn. Duece Vaughan earns them a + on the other side of the C grade. He's tiny, but he's compact and versatile.
Denver Broncos: B-
Round 2: No. 63 — Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
Round 3: No. 67 — Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Round 3: No. 83 — Riley Moss, CB, Iowa
Round 6: No. 183 — JL Skinner, S, Boise State
Round 7: No. 257 — Alex Forsyth, C, Oregon
Analysis: Thanks to the Russell Wilson trade, Denver didn’t check into the draft until the end of the second round. I won't knock them too much for that in this draft because they maximized every pick. You will hear a lot about the Mims pick, but the Drew Sanders pick is my favorite, followed by Riley Moss. Both players have year-one starter potential.
Detroit Lions: A
Round 1: No. 12 (from Cardinals via Texans) — Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Round 1: No. 18 — Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
Round 2: No. 34 (from Cardinals) — Sam Laporta, TE, Iowa
Round 2: No. 45 (from Packers) — Brian Branch, S, Alabama
Round 3: No. 68 — Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
Round 3: No. 96 (from Cardinals) — Brodric Martin, DT, Western Kentucky
Round 5: No. 152 — Colby Sorsdal, OT, William and Mary
Round 7: No. 219 (from Eagles) — Antoine Green, WR, North Carolina
Analysis: I will not take the blasphemy about drafting a RB at pick 12. When you can get Alvin Kamara or CMC, you don't pass because of a stigma surrounding a position people believe is unimportant. Only a handful of elite backs can do what Gibbs can do as both a runner and a receiver. The Jack Campbell pick is exactly what you should expect from a Dan Campbell-led team. Campbell provides elite athleticism to the middle of your defense. He will be a year-one starter. TE Sam Laporta is Geroge Kittle prototype. He can block, run routes, and plays physically.
Green Bay Packers: C+
Round 1: No. 13 (from Jets): Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
Round 2: No. 42 (from Browns through Jets): Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
Round 2: No. 50 (from Buccaneers): Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State
Round 3: No. 78 — Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
Round 4: No. 116 — Colby Wooden, DT, Auburn
Round 5: No. 149 — Sean Clifford, QB, Penn State
Round 5: No. 159 (from Jaguars through Falcons, Lions) — Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia
Round 6: No. 179 (from Texans through Buccaneers) — Karl Brooks, DE, Bowling Green
Round 6: No. 207 (from 49ers through Texans, Jets) — Anders Carlson, PK, Auburn
Round 7: No. 232 — Carrington Valentine, CB, Kentucky
Round 7: No. 235 (from Lions through Rams) — Lew Nichols III, RB, Central Michigan
Round 7: No. 242 (from Jaguars) — Anthony Johnson Jr., DB, Iowa State
Round 7: No. 256 — Grant DuBose, WR, Charlotte
Analysis: The Packers had way too many picks. Lukas Van Ness is a bit of a head-scratcher. Van Ness needs more development but could be elite. Luke Musgrave is another coin flip with a massive ceiling if he can stay healthy. Tucker Kraft is a solid pick where they drafted him, but they took a TE two picks before. The Sean Clifford pick could be more questionable; the front office probably has friends of the family working in it. The only answer to me is nepotism with the Clifford pick. If the 49ers drafted Brock Purdy with the last pick in the 2022 draft, how is Seasn Clifford worthy of a pick in the 5th round? Lew Nichols is a steal. I bet he wishes he would have been undrafted instead of a 7th rounder. Jayden Reed could be the top pick from this draft for the Packers. He is a good route runner who can track the ball well. I greatly liked Reed and Charlie Jones as day two or three guys.
Houston Texans: A+
Round 1: No. 2: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Round 1: No. 3 (from Cardinals): Will Anderson Jr, LB, Alabama
Round 2: No. 62 (from Eagles): Juice Scruggs, C, Penn State
Round 3: No. 69 — Tank Dell, WR, Houston
Round 4: No. 109 (from Raiders) — Dylan Horton, DE, TCU
Round 5: No. 167 (from Rams) — Henry To’oTo’o, ILB, Alabama
Round 6: No. 201 (from Vikings) — Jarrett Patterson, C, Notre Dame
Round 6: No. 205 (from Bills) — Xavier Hutchinson, WR, Iowa State
Analysis: The Texans get an automatic A for drafting a QB at pick two, but they had to trade away a lot to get Will Anderson. Ask me in three years if it was worth it. Today, I say yes, it was worth it. They added a center, another edge rusher (Dylan Horton), who had a day against Michigan in the College Football Playoff. Tank Dell possesses elite route running ability. He gets separation, which any rookie QB will need in the NFL. The addition of off-ball LB Henry To’oTo’o in the 5th round is another great pick, and they added another center, who many believed at one point to be the top center, Jarrett Patterson. They finished the draft with a WR, Xavier Hutchinson, a steal this late. Hutch is a big-bodied receiver who provides C.J. Stroud a go-up-and-get-it type, also something you need as a rookie QB.
Indianapolis Colts: A
Round 1: No. 4 overall: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Round 2: No. 44 (from Falcons): Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
Round 3: No. 79 (from Commanders) — Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
Round 4: No. 106 — Blake Freeland, OT, BYU
Round 4: No. 110 (from Falcons via Titans) — Adetomiwa Adebawore, DE, Northwestern
Round 5: No. 138 — Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
Round 5: No. 158 (from Vikings) — Daniel Scott, S, California
Round 5: No. 162 (from Bills) — Will Mallory, TE, Miami
Round 5: No. 176 (from Cowboys) — Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern
Round 7: No. 211 (through Vikings) — Titus Leo, ILB, Wagner
Round 7: No. 221 — Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M
Round 7: 236 (from Bucs): Jake Witt, OT, Northern Michigan University
Analysis: Anthony Richardson could become a better version of Cam Newton or flail into a bust that I need to figure out who to compare him to. His Ceiling is high, and with Shane Steichen installing the same style of offense that the Eagles used with Jalen Hurts, he could ascend quickly. They added a CB, Julius Brents, who could be the Tariq Woolen of this draft. I like the Josh Downs addition. Downs is a RB at receiver who can give you some excellent after-the-catch ability. They added a great OT prospect in Jake Freeland and followed that up by drafting the high-ceiling edge rusher from Northwestern. They go two steals at CB. They get a solid A.
Jacksonville Jaguars: B
Round 1: No. 27 overall (from Bills): Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Round 2: No. 61 (from 49ers through Bears): Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State
Round 3: No. 88 — Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn
Round 4: No. 121 (from Bucs) — Ventrell Miller, ILB, Florida—
Round 4: No. 130 (from Bills) — Tyler Lacy, DE, Oklahoma State
Round 5: No. 136 (from Bears) — Yasir Abdullah, OLB, Louisville
Round 5: No. 160 (from Giants) — Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
Round 6: No. 185 (from Jets) — Parker Washington, WR, Penn State
Round 6: No. 202 — Christian Braswell, CB, Rutgers
Round 6: No. 208 (from Eagles) — Erick Hallett II, S, Pittsburgh
Round 7: No. 226 (from Panthers) — Cooper Hodges, G, Appalachian State
Round 7: No. 227 (from Saints) — Raymond Vohasek, DT, North Carolina
Round 7: No. 240 (from Giants via Ravens) — Derek Parish, FB, Houston
Analysis: The Jaguars had a lot of picks. They continued to build around Trevor Lawrence, added help on the OL, and drafted a slot receiver, Parker Washington, another solid after-the-catch machine. Tank Bigsby is a great addition as a one, two punch combo with Etienne.
Kansas City Chiefs: C+
Round 1: No. 31 overall: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State
Round 2: No. 55 (from Lions via Vikings): Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
Round 3: No. 92 (from Bengals) — Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma
Round 4: No. 119 (from Lions via Vikings) — Chamarri Conner, S, Virginia Tech
Round 5: No. 166 — BJ Thompson, OLB, Stephen F Austin
Round 6: No. 194 (from Lions) — Keondre Coburn, DT, Texas
Round 7: No. 250 — Nic Jones, CB, Ball State
Analysis: The Chiefs positioned themselves to take the best available throughout. They started with Edge Felix Anudike-Uzomah, and in round two, they got a nice steal in WR Rashee Rice. Rice could be special, and he jumped out of the gym at the combine. He is the straightforward Juju replacement.
Las Vegas Raiders: B+
Round 1: No. 7 overall: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
Round 2: No. 35 (from Colts): Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3: No. 70 — Byron Young, DL, Alabama
Round 3: No. 100 (from Chiefs through Giants) — Tre Tucker, WR, Cincinnati
Round 4: No. 104 (from Texans) — Jakorian Bennett, CB, Maryland
Round 4: No. 135 (from Patriots) — Aidan O’Connell, QB, Purdue
Round 5: No. 170 (from Packers through Jets) — Christopher Smith, S, Georgia
Round 6: No. 203 (from Giants through Texans) — Amari Burney, OLB, Florida
Round 6: No. 231 — Nesta Jade Silvera, DT, Arizona State
Analysis: I thought the Raiders would be more aggressive trying to trade up for a QB in the first round. They did get the elite ceiling potential of Tyree Wilson. Wilson is an elite run-stopper who can hold the edge and get after the QB. He is a big lengthy defender who needs to improve his bend. They drafted Aidan O’Connell in the 4th. O’Connell is a solid QB. His floor is career backup, and he could develop into a low-level NFL starter. The Jakorian Bennett and Christopher Smith picks kept their draft grade above a B.
Los Angeles Chargers: B-
Round 1: No. 21 overall: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
Round 2: No. 54: Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, USC
Round 3: No. 85 — Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State
Round 4: No. 125 — Derius Davis, WR, TCU
Round 5: No. 156 — Jordan McFadden, OG, Clemson
Round 6: No. 200 — Scott Matlock, DT, Boise State
Round 7: No. 239 — Max Duggan, QB, TCU
Analysis: I did not hate the Chargers draft, but it was less than stellar once you get beyond Daiyan Henley. I do like the Derius Davis pick, not in the 4th, and Max Duggan will be a great backup, but I thought he probably would be undrafted. I need to re-evaluate the Jordan McFadden and Scott Matlock picks.
Los Angeles Rams: A
Round 2: No. 36: Steve Avila, G, TCU
Round 3: No. 77 (from Patriots through Dolphins) — Byron Young, DE, Tennessee
Round 3: No. 89 — Kobie Turner, DT, Wake Forest
Round 4: No. 128 (from Giants) — Stetson Bennett, QB, Georgia
Round 5: No. 161 — Nick Hampton, OLB, Appalachian State
Round 5: No. 174 (from Raiders through Texans) — Warren McClendon, OT, Georgia
Round 5: No. 175 (from Buccaneers) — Davis Allen, TE, Georgia
Round 5: No. 177 — Puka Nacua, WR, BYU
Round 6: No. 182 — Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, TCU
Round 6: No. 189 (from Titans) — Ochaun Mathis, DE, Nebraska
Round 6: No. 215 (from Bills) — Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss
Round 7: No. 223 — Ethan Evans, P, Wingate
Round 7: No. 259 (from Saints) — Desjuan Johnson, EDGE, Toledo
Analysis: The Rams were out here scrapping the bottom of the jar for diamonds and hit some serious dingers. They acquired Steve Avila, our top IOL in the class. As weird as it may sound, the Stetson Bennett pick is solid to back up Matt Stafford. I always believed Bennett would go somewhere in rounds 4 or 5. They got a dawg in Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson; Zach Evans will be an absolute fantasy football darling in a McVay offense.
Miami Dolphins: C+
Round 2: No. 51: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
Round 3: No. 84 — Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Round 6: No. 197 — Elijah Higgins, TE, Stanford
Round 7: No. 238 — Ryan Hayes, OT, Michigan
Analysis: I like the Devon Achane pick. He can immediately be a special teams contributor. Cam Smith has 1st round potential, and Ryan Hayes played in Michigan's back-to-back Joe Moore award-winning OL.
Minnesota Vikings: C+
Round 1: No. 23: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Round 3: No. 102 — Mekhi Blackmon, CB, USC
Round 4: No. 134 (from Lions) — Jay Ward, S, LSU
Round 5: No. 141 (from Raiders through Vikings) — Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
Round 5: No. 164 — Jaren Hall, QB, BYU
Round 6: No. 211 — DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB
Analysis: Jordan Addison fell our draft board throughout the process. It was not due to his ability but more due to the ascension of so many offensive linemen, defensive backs, and defensive linemen. Addison did not post amazing combine numbers, but his tape proves he is an elite route runner who can get separation, and he will be the presumptive #2 to Justin Jefferson as a rookie.
New England Patriots: B+
Round 1: No. 17 (from Steelers): Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Round 2: No. 46: Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech
Round 3: No. 76 (from Panthers) — Marte Mapu, LB/S, Sacramento State
Round 4: No. 107 (from Rams) — Jake Andrews, C, Troy
Round 4: No. 112 (from Jets) Chad Ryland, PK, Maryland —
Round 4: No. 117 — Sidy Sow, OG, Eastern Michigan
Round 5: No. 144 (from Falcons through Raiders) — Atonio Mafi, OG, UCLA
Round 6: No. 187 (from Panthers) — Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
Round 6: No. 192: Bryce Baringer, P, Michigan State
Round 6: No. 210 — Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty
Round 6: No. 214 (from Raiders) — Ameer Speed, CB, Michigan State
Round 7: No. 245 — Isaiah Bolden, DB, Jackson State University
Analysis: They get an A for landing the top CB in the draft on our board and a lot of other boards in the draft world. Keion White has 1st round ability, and Marte Mapu was a Senior Bowl darling. I give them a B+.
New Orleans Saints: B
Round 1: No. 29 (from 49ers through Dolphins) — Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
Round 2: No. 40: Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame
Round 3: No. 71 — Kendre Miller, RB, TCU
Round 4: No. 103 (from Bears) — Nick Saldiveri, OT, Old Dominion
Round 4: No. 127 (from Jaguars) — Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State
Round 5: No. 146 — Jordan Howen, S, Minnesota
Round 6: No. 195 (from Eagles) — AT Perry, WR, Wake Forest
Analysis: The Saints added an IDL lineman with a 1st round ceiling, and Isaiah Foskey had a round-one grade on many boards throughout 2022. Kendre Miller is a player who many think could be an NFL starter. He is a perfect one-two-punch player. Jake Haener is a sneaky get. He can learn from Derek Carr and take the reins one day. A.T. Perry is the big value. He is a big physical outside receiver who could be an absolute dude in the NFL.
New York Giants: A-
Round 1: No. 24 (from Jaguars): Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Round 2: No. 57 — John Michael-Schmitz, C, Minnesota
Round 3: No. 73 — Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Round 5: No. 172 — Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma
Round 6: No. 209 (from Chiefs) — Tre Hawkins III, CB, Old Dominion
Round 7: No. 243 — Jordan Riley, DT, Oregon
Round 7: No. 254 — Gervarrius Owens, S, Houston
Analysis: The Giants maximized their first four picks. They added an elite man-to-man CB, an elite center who should be a year-one starter, and the Speedy Jalin Hyatt from Tennessee. Eric Gray should be the backup to Barkley and is great insurance.
New York Jets: B-
Round 1: No. 15 (from Packers): Will McDonald, EDGE, Iowa State
Round 2: No. 43: Joe Tippman, C, Wisconsin
Round 4: No. 120 (from Steelers through Patriots): Carter Warren, OT, Pittsburgh
Round 5: No. 143 — Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh
Round 6: No. 184 (from Raiders through Patriots) — Zaire Barnes, OLB, Western Michigan
Round 6: No. 204 (from Cowboys through Raiders) — Jarrick Bernard-Converse, CB, LSU
Round 7: No. 220 (from Raiders) — Zach Kuntz, TE, Old Dominion
Analysis: The Jets hammered team needs. Will McDonald is a great pick, but they reached for him at pick 15. Tippman has ten-year starter written all over him. They drafted Israel Abanikanda, who will be a great complimentary piece. The round 7 pick of TE Zach Kuntz is a great value.
Philadelphia Eagles: A+
Round 1: No. 9 (from Bears via Panthers) — Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
Round 1: No. 30 — Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
Round 3: No. 65 — Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama
Round 3: No. 66 (from Cardinals) — Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
Round 4: No. 105 (from Cardinals through Houston) — Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
Round 6: No. 188 (from Saints through Texans) — Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford
Round 7: No. 249 — Moro Ojomo, DE, Texas
Analysis: They won the draft—end of discussion. Jalen Carter is exactly who they wanted outside of maybe Paris Johnson Jr. They got a late steal in round one with Nolan Smith. Safety Sydney Brown in the 3rd is a great value, and getting a potential 1st-round talent at CB in Kelee Ringo in the 4th round is absolute thievery. They traded the Lions to Acquire former Georgia RB D'andre Swift. They are the Philly Bulldogs.
Pittsburgh Steelers: A
Round 1: No. 14 (from Patriots): Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Round 2: No. 32 (from Bears): Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
Round 2: No. 49: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin
Round 3: No. 93 — Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Round 4: No. 132 (from 49ers through Panthers) — Nick Herbig, OLB, Wisconsin
Round 7: No. 241 (from Vikings through Broncos)— Cory Trice, CB, Purdue
Round 7: No. 251 (From Rams) — Spencer Anderson, OG, Maryland
Analysis: Philly is a bully on the block in Pennsylvania, but you, too, can have a great draft. I mocked Broderick Jones as a perfect fit in Pittsburgh, and it happened so good job. You landed the son of a former Steeler, Joey Porter Jr., who we graded as a first-rounder. Ironically, if Christian Gonzalez were to be drafted in the top ten or anywhere ahead of the Patriot's pick, Joey Porter Jr. is probably a Patriot. Darnell Washington is a steal, and so is Nick Herbig and Keeanu Benton.
San Francisco 49ers: C+
Round 3: No. 87 (from Vikings) — Ji’Ayir Brown, S, Penn State
Round 3: No. 99 — Jake Moody, K, Michigan
Round 3: No. 101 — Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama
Round 5: No. 155 (from Dolphins) — Darrell Luter, Jr., CB, South Alabama
Round 5: No. 173 — Robert Beal, Jr., DE, Georgia
Round 6: No. 216 — Dee Winters, ILB, TCU
Round 7: No. 247 — Brayden Willis, TE, Oklahoma
Round 7: No. 253 — Ronnie Bell, WR, Michigan
Round 7: No. 255 — Jalen Graham, OLB, Purdue
Analysis: Without a full allotment of picks, the 49ers maximized value with pick 87 in round 3, hammered a need at kicker because special teams are essential, Dee Winters is a great value, and Ronnie Bell is a dart throw and is a perfect fit in Shanahan's offense. As far as Latu, he was considered a top TE prospect whose stock had fallen below the tier in which the 49ers drafted him, so it will be interesting to see how he pans out.
Seattle Seahawks: A+
Round 1: No. 5 (from Broncos): Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Round 1: No. 20: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Round 2: No. 37 (from Broncos): Derick Hall, DE, Auburn
Round 2: No. 52: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
Round 4: No. 108 (from Broncos) — Anthony Bradford, OG, LSU
Round 4: No. 123 — Cameron Young, DT, Mississippi State
Round 5: No. 151 (from Steelers) — Mike Morris, DE, Michigan
Round 5: No. 154 — Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan
Round 6: No. 198 — Jerrick Reed II, S, New Mexico
Round 7: No. 237 — Kenny McIntosh, RB, Georgia
Analysis: I love what the Seahawks did to maximize their picks. They maximized the Russell Wilson picks, 2022 fifth-round pick (traded to later draft OLB Tyreke Smith and WR Dareke Young), 2023 first-round pick (CB Devon Witherspoon), 2023 second-round pick (OLB Derick Hall) QB Drew Lock. Zach Charbonnett and Kenny Mcintosh with Kenneth Walker III are just insane. I love the Olu Oluwatimi pick; he has ten-year NFL starter potential and was a part of Michigan's back-to-back Joe Moore winning offensive line units as a transfer from Virginia, where he was already an All-ACC center.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B+
Round 1: No. 19 overall — Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
Round 2: No. 48 — Cody Mauch, OL, North Dakota State
Round 3: No. 82 — YaYa Diaby, DE, Louisville
Round 5: No. 153 — SirVocea Dennis, ILB, Pittsburgh
Round 5: No. 171 (from Packers through Jets) — Payne Durham, TE, Purdue
Round 6: No. 181 (from Colts) — Josh Hayes, CB, Kansas State
Round 6: No. 191 (from Packers via Rams, Texans, Eagles) — Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska
Round 6: No. 196 — Jose Ramirez, OLB, Eastern Michigan
Analysis: The Bucs drafted well; they hit great value, grabbing Cody Mauch in the middle of round two, the Claijah Kancey pick in round one felt early, but they filled a need. Trey Palmer in round 6 was a great value. Palmer is an elusive player that stood out at this year's Senior Bowl. Where they missed is at QB. They could have passed on Kancey and drafted Will Levis with their first pick. It would be best to take as many shots at QB as possible to get it right. The value of getting Levis in this area would have been tremendous, and he could sit behind Baker Mayfield for a season. You only get so many shots at drafting a QB with elite tools, and even if Levis is a project, you still have to kick the tires.
Tennessee Titans: A-
Round 1: No. 11: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Round 2: No. 33 (from Cardinals): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Round 3: No. 81 (from Cardinals) — Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane
Round 5: No. 147 — Josh Whyle, TE, Cincinnati
Round 6: No. 186 (from Falcons) — Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland
Round 7: No. 228 — Colton Dowell, WR, UT Martin
Analysis: The Titans began their downturn last season, and aside from their aging roster and the potential downturn of Derrick Henry, they needed to start the process of rebuilding. They are off to a good start. They grabbed one of the best tackles in the draft and passed on a QB, which is risky, but it worked out because WIll Levis fell into the 2nd round, where the Titans traded up to get him at pick 33. I love the Tyjae Spears pick, but there is a medical that came up regarding the loss of cartilage in a knee he tore his ACL in the past. So that is something to consider. I still love Spears and his versatility. They are not dead in the water yet.
Washington Commanders: C+
Round 1: No. 16: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
Round 2: No. 47: Jartavius Martin, CB, Illinois
Round 3: No. 97 — Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas
Round 4: No. 118 — Braeden Daniels, OG, Utah
Round 5: No. 137 (from Cardinals through Bills) — KJ Henry, DE, Clemson
Round 6: No. 193 — Chris Rodriguez, RB, Kentucky
Round 7: No. 233: Andre Jones Jr., EDGE, Louisiana
Analysis: The Commanders passed on drafting Christian Gonzalez and chose the leaner 166lbs, Emmanuel Forbes. I love Forbes. He is an absolute ball hawk that punches above his weight, but this was an early reach on paper. Still, Forbes led the NCAA in career pick 6's with six and had 14 INT'S in college. Jartavius Martin was a good pick, he is not a guy in our top 100, but he can be a dude for them early. KJ Henry in round five is a ceiling value pick. Overall, they had an average draft. Like a few teams ahead of them, they passed on QB when Will Levis was still available.