Final 2017 NFL Draft quick-snap grades for all 32 teams

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Presented By Final 2017 NFL Draft quick-snap grades for all 32 teams Published: Apr 29, 2017 at 02:57 PM Draft Analyst Setting grades immediately after the draft has little to do with the long-term impact of the players. Instead, they examine the value of the pick in comparison to grades heading into the draft as well as whether the team met an anticipated short- or long-term need. Why are these quick-snap grades important? When analyzing the succe s of this draft three or four years from now, there needs to be a snapshot of how the pick was received at the time. If a player was considered a reach when picked, and he turns out, then the pick is given a huge grade. If a selection was lauded at the time, and a player doesn't become what was expected, then the grading of the pick should be le s harsh. There weren't many reaches in this draft, though. Most teams met a need with an excellent player, so the grades reflect that. Note: Day One grades for each team are weighed more heavily than the grades for other days because of the importance of the picks. AFC East (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:buf) Buffalo BillsDraft picks: (No. 27 overall), (No. 37 overall), (No. 63 overall), (No. 163 overall), (No. 171 overall), (No. 195 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A **The skinny:** Instead of taking as the quarterback of the future, they moved down 17 spots in the first round, allowing Kansas City to make the pick. They received a third-round pick this year and a future first-rounder for the move down. Buffalo selected a good corner in White with the 27th pick to take over for , meeting a dire need. Well done. Buffalo certainly required help at the receiver position, and was the best value at the spot. In fact, they thought enough of Jones to swap a third- for a fifth-round pick in the proce s. They found excellent value in guard/tackle , who deserved to be picked higher. The found an excellent quarterback in round five, as should have gone a round or two earlier. Sixth-round pick is a special teams ace and will find his way on the field on defense. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:mia) Miami DolphinsDraft picks: (No. 22 overall), (No. 54 overall), (No. 97 overall), (No. 164 overall), (No. 178 overall), (No. 194 overall), (No. 237 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- Michal Kempny Kids Jersey **The skinny:** Miami definitely needed to get younger in its pa s rush, so seeing Harris on the board was a godsend. He'll need to improve against the rush to be an all-around player on the edge, but the pick will still be very good if he can make an impact attacking the quarterback sooner than later. Finding a linebacker of 's stature in the second round was a steal. Clemson's has a chance to start in Year Two for the , as well -- he was an excellent pick. With moving outside in 2017, the found an immediate starting guard in in the fifth round. Godchaux bolstered the defensive line depth on Day 3. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:ne) New England PatriotsDraft picks: (No. 83 overall), (No. 85 overall), (No. 130 overall), (No. 211 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** They chose from Youngstown State, an exciting pa s rusher with stand-up/hand-down versatility. Troy's is a project guy who should help once moves on. is as good of a player as any pick they'd have found with the No. 32 pick that they traded to the . However, if they don't re-sign him to a long-team deal, then giving up a first-round pick was not a wise investment. New England used its fifth-round pick to pick up restricted free agent , adding to the running back committee. The value of that pick will be determined by the number of carries he actually sees -- there's a lot of bodies there. fits the Pats' defense very well, and should succeed if putting forth consistent effort. Moving up in the sixth round to pick tackle was a great move; he'll at least be a solid swing tackle. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:nyj) New York JetsDraft picks: (No. 6 overall), (No. 39 overall), (No. 79 overall), (No. 141 overall), (No. 150 overall), (No. 181 overall), (No. 188 overall), (No. 197 overall), (No. 204 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: COverall grade: B **The skinny:** is an excellent, hard-nosed stud who presents great leadership qualities. He was best player available early in the first, and they made the right call. The apparently weren't happy with their safety group, as they picked up the ultra-talented in the second round. The question is, did they need to pick another safety when the team has many other needs? Finding a starting receiver in in the third round will be viewed as a good pick sooner than later. Former Cal receiver made amazing catches in 2016, but will he be physical enough against veteran NFL corners? That pick was probably a round early, especially with other needs still on the table. Selecting tight end in the fifth was a good move, even if he is more of a straight-line runner than elite in his agility. They finally addre sed cornerback later on, but it was a bit late. Also, they didn't addre s the quarterback position or the offensive line. </mobile-content:draft-grade> AFC North (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:bal) Baltimore RavensDraft picks: (No. 16 overall), (No. 47 overall), (No. 74 overall), (No. 78 overall), (No. 122 overall), (No. 159 overall), (No. 186 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: BOverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** Ozzie Newsome once again went back to his old school, picking cornerback . The corner's physical play and better-than-expected long speed locked up a mid-first-round pick. isn't known nationally, but he has great athletic ability and can rush the pa ser -- something the need with aging. The picked up a great five-technique prospect in in the third round. Coaching up to become the pa s-rusher talent his potential portends would make him a third-round steal like . was such a pick; he's a future starter (maybe immediate) at guard. has potential inside, as well. The team didn't select any receivers, though, which they could use. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:cin) Cincinnati BengalsDraft picks: (No. 9 overall), (No. 48 overall), (No. 73 overall), (No. 116 overall), (No. 128 overall), (No. 138 overall), (No. 153 overall), (No. 176 overall), (No. 193 overall), (No. 207 overall), (No. 251 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** Ro s is a talented, extremely fast receiver (4.22 40), but given Ro s' injury history, it's tough not to consider that when making him a top-10 pick. Nonethele s, adding Ro s to play alongside and makes quarterback smile. It wasn't a surprise to see land in Cincinnati, given that they've taken on players with character concerns before. fell to the middle of the third round, and the took full advantage. He's a damn fine player who should have went earlier. The again selected a talented player with question marks in linebacker Carl Lawson; his injuries and inconsistency made him fall, but as a designated pa s rusher he'll be just fine. Adding speedy receiver to Mixon and Ro s makes the team dangerous; is a happy man. They went with a solid football player in Glasgow in the late fourth; he could play offensive (like his brother, Graham) or defensive line. Getting a reliable kicker was a good move in the fifth round, and J.J. Dielman will be a long-time pro who can play anywhere on the offensive line. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:cle) Cleveland BrownsDraft picks: (No. 1 overall), (No. 25 overall), (No. 29 overall), (No. 52 overall), (No. 65 overall), (No. 126 overall), (No. 160 overall), (No. 185 overall), (No. 224 overall), (No. 252 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: BOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** Picking as the difference-maker on defense made a world of sense. When looking at the second first-round pick, however, one has to remember that the pa sed on to acquire the pick. They did get an excellent safety in . He'll be a team leader for the with the athleticism to handle nickel and safety. Njoku is a playmaker, and they picked up a 2018 first-round pick in a trade on Day 1. That's a great night for fans. Instead of picking a quarterback on Day 1, the took a potential starter in the second round in . It's a good long-term investment worthy of the pick. is a very quick tackle who will earn the respect of interior offensive linemen in a hurry; I'll be interested to see if he can play three downs. Cleveland continued to find talent in Rounds 4-5. Cornerback is a confident corner, though his athleticism is only average. Left tackle 's length will serve him well once he builds strength to go along with it. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:pit) Pittsburgh SteelersDraft picks: (No. 30 overall), (No. 62 overall), (No. 94 overall), (No. 105 overall), (No. 135 overall), (No. 173 overall), (No. 213 overall), (No. 248 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: A **The skinny:** The fact that was available for the was amazing. He's a war daddy, and Pittsburgh can play him inside or outside for years. This was one of those picks where everyone will wonder in four years how Watt dropped this far. Many fans told me the team wouldn't take a receiver early; well, Kevin Colbert thought differently. is a very strong receiver who will be the physical pa s-catcher the team needs. They could have used a pick on defense again, however, and found another receiver late in the draft. Colbert did get a corner/safety in who should become a starter down the line. It's hard not to be happy for cancer survivor , but defenders won't be happy when trying to tackle this Steeler running back. I love the pick of in the fourth round, with going year-to-year from here on out. Cornerback is the next long, tall Utah cover guy with great potential, and getting long, athletic Western Michigan pa s rusher late in the seventh will pay dividends. </mobile-content:draft-grade> AFC South (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:hou) Houston TexansDraft picks: (No. 12 overall), (No. 57 overall), (No. 89 overall), (No. 130 overall), (No. 142 overall), (No. 169 overall), (No. 243)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A **The skinny:** was an excellent college quarterback, and the are hoping he becomes a great NFL quarterback. I'm with Bill O'Brien on this one, even though Houston parted with a 2018 first-round pick in trade up to get him. With Houston's defense playing well, they needed a leader and playmaker to get the offense rolling. Houston found the inside linebacker of the future with , a Daryl Washington-type defender who should be around for a while. They needed to find a running back, so they headed to Austin to pick up , who could be a force if his weight is under control. The need immediate offensive line help. Davenport might be a year or two away from that, but it was a solid value in the fourth round. is a talented defensive lineman with a good motor, and could play five-technique as well as inside for Houston. The found an interesting long, physical corner in Treston Decoud; they desired depth at corner coming into the event. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:ind) Indianapolis ColtsDraft picks: (No. 15 overall), (No. 46 overall), (No. 80 overall), (No. 137 overall), (No. 143 overall), (No. 144 overall), (No. 158 overall), (No. 161 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: B+Overall grade: A- **The skinny:** In the first round, the got the rangiest safety prospect since . They got very good value at No. 15 at a major position of need. It's a big win for the ' defense. Indianapolis had to be thrilled to get to help out Hooker in the secondary. is a pa s rusher who can covert power to speed on the edge; getting him in the third was a good deal. Indianapolis made very good back-to-back picks in the late fourth with running back (slasher with more power than you'd think) and defensive tackle (nose tackle with good footwork). was a stretch in the fourth round, though he could be a or Orlando Franklin-type guard. In the fifth, provides strength in the middle of their defense. This was a well-executed draft. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:jax) Jacksonville JaguarsDraft picks: (No. 4 overall), (No. 34 overall), (No. 68 overall), (No. 110 overall), (No. 148 overall), (No. 222 overall), (No. 240 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** ' development will be aided by Fournette's. Fournette's injury history is a bit worrisome, but the same was said about -- that turned out well. But will he be able to succeed like last year's No. 4 pick, , without a similarly talented offensive line? is a beast, and will be a longtime starter inside or outside for Jacksonville; giving up a sixth-round pick to get him in the second round was no sweat. Duwuane Smoot from Illinois has strength and flashed off the edge, a solid pick in the early third round. is elusive and fast, but he fell to the fourth round due to off-field i sues and a slight build. He's not contact-shy, though -- he'll play tough. The Jags got faster with linebacker and corner . </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:ten) Tenne see TitansDraft picks: (No. 5 overall), (No. 18 overall), (No. 72 overall), (No. 100 overall), (No. 155 overall), (No. 217 overall), (No. 236 overall), (No. 241 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** is a really good player who deserved to be picked early. However, anytime you pick a player with an injury (Davis is coming off ankle surgery) at No. 5, there is a slight concern (thus the A-minus). Still, I expect he'll be a big-time receiver. Jackson has some work to do at cornerback, but he can learn and he's explosive as a returner. adds solid hands in the receiving corps for the , who apparently wanted to re-make their receiving corps at the expense of other positions. They continued to help the offense with tight end , another Jordan Reed-type match-up i sue. Smith was likely picked a bit early. The picked up an athletic linebacker in , who can play inside in coverage. and tackle were fine interior line depth selections from small schools in the sixth and seventh rounds -- they both have starter qualities. adds solid hands in the receiving corps for the , who apparently wanted to re-make their receiving corps at the expense of other positions. </mobile-content:draft-grade> AFC West (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:den) Denver BroncosDraft picks: (No. 20 overall), (No. 51 overall), (No. 82 overall), (No. 101 overall), (No. 145 overall), (No. 172 overall), (No. 203 overall), (No. 253 overall)Day 1 grade: CDay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: B+Overall grade: B **The skinny:** is an athletic, tough-minded player. He's also an older prospect who has lived through a lot. Some teams have concerns about his ability to handle complex line adjustments. The team certainly needed a left tackle, but was also available here. It will be interesting to compare the careers of those two players. Though didn't get a lot of love after his big first week in 2016, his power and hustle make him a great pa s rusher. They got a good receiver in in the third round, one of the toughest pa s-catchers to tackle in the draft. Bolstering the team's cornerback depth was a major need, so picking up intriguing former FBS cornerback was worthwhile. Denver ended the draft with a bang -- taking at Mr. Irrelevant. Kelly's potential makes him a non-irrelevant selection. There's no reason not to make that pick given his arm strength and football acumen -- if he can calm himself and focus on the task at hand. The ' first pick of Day 3 was the top selection in the fifth round, tight end . He should be a solid starter when he recovers from his bowl game injury. They picked up an extra fifth from Cleveland in an earlier deal. Late-round running backs and will make an impre sion in training camp. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:kc) Kansas City ChiefsDraft picks: (No. 10 overall), (No. 59 overall), (No. 86 overall), (No. 139 overall), (No. 183 overall), (No. 217 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: COverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** GM John Dorsey and head coach Andy Reid saw Brett Favre in Green Bay, and they have to see some of that gunslinger attitude in Mahomes. There is a risk factor here given his penchant for throwing the ball anywhere and from any arm angle (which will turn into interceptions in the NFL), and they have up a future first-round pick to get him. But if anyone can get Mahomes to adjust and succeed, it's Reid. Villanova doesn't put out a lot of top football players, but the Philadelphia crowd love seeing get picked. He's a very good five-technique with a lot of upside. The got a starter in , an all-around player who can do it all. has all of the tools to be a great quarterback. The continued to move up and down the board on Day 3. was inconsistent in his senior year, so I might have waited a bit to pick him given the other receivers available. They also gave up a fifth-round pick to pick him, which isn't a premium selection, but would have helped with depth. Kansas City didn't select a cornerback with some size, which would have helped this season. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:lac) Los Angeles ChargersDraft picks: (No. 7 overall), (No. 38 overall), (No. 71 overall), (No. 113 overall), (No. 151 overall), (No. 190 overall), (No. 225 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: B+Overall grade: B+ **The skinny:** is a physically dominating receiver who will make life easier for . He has enough speed to make plays, as well. 's injury forced the team's hand, as well. It will be interesting to see where second-round pick plays for the ; he would be an excellent center. It was an excellent value pick. The again bolstered the interior of the line with , who will play guard to protect and block for . Hitting two interior linemen that early is a bit of a knock, as they need safety and linebacker help. The ' safety group needed an upgrade. Desmond King (fifth round) and (sixth) should help in that effort. Finding an aggre sive swing tackle in in the sixth was a nice find, and adding versatile 3-4 lineman in the seventh was a solid pick. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:oak) Oakland RaidersDraft picks: (No. 24 overall), (No. 56 overall), (No. 88 overall), (No. 129 overall), (No. 167 overall), (No. 221 overall), (No. 231 overall), (No. 242 overall), (No. 244 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: B+Overall grade: B+ **The skinny:** As long as Conley's off-field i sues are cleared up, the got the long, agile, ballhawk they needed. If he gets in trouble, then GM Reggie McKenzie will have to answer for the pick. The are in love with long, athletic secondary members Dennis Maruk Men Jersey . is a hard-hitting guy with nice speed that Al Davis would have loved. If Oakland gets the junior-year , they'll like his interior push; if he's the 2016 Vanderdoes, they might not like what they see. Oakland needed to get better on the offensive line, but must prove he can move with NFL-caliber players on a down-by-down basis. If he can, his length and size make him tough to get around. They met their inside linebacker need with from Wake Forest in Round 5. Oakland didn't ignore the running back position despite signing Beast Mode -- is a banger, as well. </mobile-content:draft-grade> NFC East (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:dal) Dallas CowboysDraft picks: (No. 28 overall), (No. 60 overall), (No. 92 overall), (No. 133 overall), (No. 191 overall), (No. 216 overall), (No. 228 overall), (No. 239 overall), (No. 246 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: BOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** Dallas had a choice between Charlton and . Either could have fit their bill, and the need was certainly there. I had Watt with a higher grade, but Charlton's length and agility are impre sive. He'll be a very good player for Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett. The found another corner/safety combo in , and got great value in doing so. They again helped the secondary with a tough-minded slot starter in Jourdan Lewis; this makes sense given the team's interest in trading . Dallas picked up 2.0 in . </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:nyg) New York GiantsDraft picks: (No. 23 overall), (No. 55 overall), (No. 87 overall), (No. 140 overall), (No. 167 overall), (No. 200 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: B+Overall grade: B+ **The skinny:** Jerry Reese continued to add to 's arsenal with tight end . He's a clone who will make plays, but will he outshine another intriguing tight end, ? That will be the question going forward. The picked quarterback , who is at worst a solid backup for Manning, and po sibly a future starter (for the or someone else via trade). The team loves big bodies with good motors; picking fits that bill, though time will tell whether he'll be enough of a playmaker to earn a second-round slot. isn't great at any one thing, but is a tough guy who will do well with fans for his strength. He and could be a nice duo in the future. fans will like what can do off the edge at defensive end. should help their tackle situation, though he's not elite in his pa s protection skills. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:phi) Philadelphia EaglesDraft picks: (No. 14 overall), (No. 43 overall), (No. 99 overall), (No. 118 overall), (No. 132 overall), (No. 166 overall), (No. 184 overall), (No. 214 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** Even though the gave up their 2017 first-rounder for quarterback , they were a beneficiary of Minnesota's need for a quarterback, as they got back into the first round by trading last eyar. The way Wentz played this year showed they didn't really mi s Bradford. They got the second-best pure edge rusher in the draft in Barnett at No. 14. In the second round, Philly got a first-round value in , who might have to half-redshirt the year as he recovers from injury but will be a good corner down the road. is another long corner who will be on the field right away. is very good downfield receiver, and a very good special-teamer as well. That's the prototypical fourth-round pick. He and (fifth round) add receiver depth. Pumphrey's electric with the ball, not unlike veteran (though not as thick and powerful). was a fine selection in the seventh round. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:was) Washington RedskinsDraft picks: (No. 17 overall), (No. 49 overall), (No. 81 overall), (No. 114 overall), (No. 123 overall), (No. 154 overall), (No. 199 overall), (No. 209 overall), (No. 230 overall), (No. 235 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: BOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** Allen's shoulders might be an i sue six or seven years from now, but the needed a big-time talent up front right now. Excellent value. The went back-to-back 'Bama defenders in the first and second, picking up in the second. While he's not the most athletic linebacker in the cla s, Anderson is all hustle and plenty quick enough to corral ball carriers outside. Good pick. Next, they took a value pick in the mid-third with , a cornerback who was injured at his pro day but has starter traits. Washington did well building off former GM Scot McCloughan's draft board. It was a fitting fourth-round pick when they got a thick, short-area quickne s power back like Perine, given that RB is on the trade block. Don't sleep on sixth-round, large-framed receiver . They didn't pick a quarterback, though, when and others were available -- which could cause i sues if leaves. </mobile-content:draft-grade> NFC North (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:chi) Chicago BearsDraft picks: (No. 2 overall), (No. 45 overall), (No. 112 overall), (No. 119 overall), (No. 147 overall)Day 1 grade: CDay 2 grade: CDay 3 grade: BOverall grade: C+ **The skinny:** The weren't satisfied with as their quarterback of the future, so they picked up Mitchell Trubisky. They gave up a 2017 third- and fourth-rounder, and a 2018 third-round pick to get him. That's not terrible in terms of what other teams have given up to get their quarterback of the future; other teams have given up first-round picks to pick their guy. They had to move up one spot to get him, though, because other teams were looking at that pick -- or at least that's what San Francisco told them. wasn't a big name, but older fans might think of Mike Ditka's game when they see the young man blow up defenders. Chicago took a chance on Alabama safety early in the fourth, hoping he returns from injury and can improve his tackling. is a tough tackle at running back, and it will be interesting to see if he gets special teams work. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:det) Detroit LionsDraft picks: (No. 21 overall), (No. 53 overall), (No. 96 overall), (No. 124 overall), (No. 127 overall), (No. 165 overall), (No. 205 overall), (No. 215 overall), (No. 250 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: B-Overall grade: B **The skinny:** The were desperate for an upgrade at linebacker, and they got a very good one in Davis. His athleticism and toughne s are evident. If he can stay healthy and be an instinctive leader in the middle, Detroit is set at the position for a while. is a first-round player with a third-round 40-yard dash, so picking him up in the second round made a lot of sense. is an interesting receiver, but was probably selected a round early, maybe two. Adding Reeves-Maybin brings quickne s to the second level of the defense, though we'll see if he can stay healthy enough to earn a fourth-round selection. Detroit gets a red-zone target in tight end . will give the some pa s rush. Good flier on in the seventh -- it's a "Why not?" pick. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:gb) Green Bay PackersDraft picks: (No. 33 overall), (No. 61 overall), (No. 93 overall), (No. 108 overall), (No. 134 overall), (No. 175 overall), (No. 182 overall), (No. 212 overall), (No. 238 overall), (No. 247 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: COverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** The presented Green Bay excellent value in a trade out of the first round, so the took it. Instead of trading down for more picks, Ted Thompson stayed put and got the difference-making cornerback he needed in . Then they selected safety , who will play in the role for the despite being a solid 220 pounds. Bulking up the defensive line with is a big help, as he can play nose tackle or five-technique. He's an excellent value at No. 93. On Day 3, Green Bay continued to improve the defense. is a solid inside/outside linebacker, which they needed. They also found an excellent replacement for power back in , and then hit the position twice more with UTEP's and . That's probably overkill for a position where there will be plenty of undrafted free agents available. Receiver was one of the hottest names among prospects who weren't invited to the combine this year. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:min) Minnesota VikingsDraft picks: (No. 41 overall), (No. 70 overall), (No. 109 overall), (No. 120 overall), (No. 170 overall), (No. 180 overall), (No. 201 overall), (No. 219 overall), (No. 220 overall), (No. 232 overall), (No. 245 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** The traded their 2017 first-rounder for last year. He didn't lead the team to the playoffs despite a pretty good defense, but he was a solid pickup considering the situation the team was in after 's injury. With better weapons around him, Bradford could be even better -- if he stays healthy. Minnesota didn't have many picks to start with, and then they traded a fourth-round pick to move up to get . Cook's talent was worthy of a top pick, so it's hard to blame Rick Spielman for this move. Without , a bold move was needed. Hopefully, the concerns that dropped Cook to the second were much ado about nothing. Pat Elflein will provide strength in the middle of the offensive line for years to come. Getting early in the fourth is a smart move. He'll control the line of scrimmage -- just like fifth-round future starting guard . is a receiver/tight end 'tweener, but his hands are great and he can win vs. linebackers; that's a good sixth-round pick. presents inside and outside talents at linebacker, another excellent late-round selection. </mobile-content:draft-grade> NFC South (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:atl) Atlanta FalconsDraft picks: (No. 26 overall), (No. 75 overall), (No. 136 overall), (No. 149 overall), (No. 156 overall), (No. 174 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** and will make it difficult for (or anyone else) to pick apart the ' defense in the second half as he did in the . They chose to given up a third round pick, but it's hard to blame them with the , , and ahead of them -- they were all looking for edge guys. joins former teammate in the linebacking corps, a good pick-up to keep the speed coming. It was a good Day 3 for the . is an agile and strong guard who will start right away (which they need). is a great value in the fifth round as a tough slot corner. Getting a pa s-catcher like tight end could pay off in a year or two. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:car) Carolina PanthersDraft picks: (No. 8 overall), (No. 40 overall), (No. 64 overall), (No. 77 overall), (No. 152 overall), (No. 192 overall), (No. 233 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: A- **The skinny:** is a great football player, not just a great receiver or running back. The got their guy and didn't have to move up to get him. is another versatile player for the , whether he plays at running back or receiver. Offensive tackle was a big need for Carolina, and Western Michigan's is one of the better right tackles in the draft. Daeshon hall is a pa s rusher who fits the ' mold. They gave up a fourth-round pick, though, to get him, which might not have been nece sary. Getting in the fifth round of the draft was an absolute steal; he's a competitive, tough corner who plays bigger than he appears. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:no) New Orleans SaintsDraft picks: (No. 11 overall), (No. 32 overall), (No. 42 overall), (No. 67 overall), (No. 76 overall), (No. 103 overall), (No. 196 overall)Day 1 grade: A-Day 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: COverall grade: A- **The skinny:** Lattimore is the best cover man in the draft, and a no-brainer at No. 11. Then, instead of continuing to bolster the defense, they improved the offensive line by picking up-and-coming left tackle . But should they have helped their defensive front instead? The got a safety to own the back half in , an athletic and hard-hitting player from Utah, and then they found running back waiting for them. They traded away a future second-round pick to get him, though. Not sure I love the future pick trade, though Kamara's a very good player. has great potential as a cover linebacker and blitzer, but he needs to stay healthy. New Orleans' pa s rush got an upgrade with a hustling, powerful guy in . He was a good value in the third round. New Orleans had only one pick on Day 3: , who is an underrated pa s rusher, which the truly need. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:tb) Tampa Bay BuccaneersDraft picks: (No. 19 overall), (No. 50 overall), (No. 84 overall), (No. 107 overall), (No. 162 overall), (No. 223 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: BOverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** The fact that was on the board for the was ridiculous. He's a future Pro Bowler, and will make life much easier for quarterback as a great safety valve. He and will be a tough duo. Safety made a big splash early in his senior year, then fell off with some mi sed tackles. He could be a good player, but I think it's a round early for him. Adding to the receiving corps was nice, but other needs should have taken precedence. Selecting LSU's helped out the linebacker group. He should be a fit on the strong side. They only gave up a sixth-round pick to get him, and would have paid more if waiting until Saturday morning to make that move at the start of the fourth round. The addre sed their running back need with Boise State's , a potential Jordan Howard-type impact player. There was no help for the offensive line or pa s rush, though, which was a bit surprising. </mobile-content:draft-grade> NFC West (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:ari) Arizona CardinalsDraft picks: (No. 13 overall), (No. 36 overall), (No. 98 overall), (No. 115 overall), (No. 157 overall), (No. 179 overall), (No. 208 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: COverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** is a very good linebacker and gives the an infusion of youth at a position where they needed it. With the top receivers off the board, the chose the best player available. Reddick can also be an effective pa s rusher from outside or on inside blitzes. is an excellent football player who can cover and tackle, but they gave up three picks to land him. That lowers the grade a little, but putting him with is going to be a lot of fun to watch. Grambling receiver might have been a top-50 pick if he played at a major college, so it might be a bit of a gamble, but it's one worth taking. I believe fourth-round selection will be a long-time starter at guard, but there is a bit of risk given his health situation. They got good value on Day 3, but not selecting a quarterback is a bit perplexing -- hopefully they'll find a developmental prospect as a free agent. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:la) Los Angeles RamsDraft picks: (No. 44 overall), (No. 69 overall), (No. 91 overall), (No. 117 overall), (No. 125 overall), (No. 189 overall), (No. 206 overall), (No. 234 overall)Day 1 grade: CDay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: B- **The skinny:** Tight end was a need position for the , and 's ability to get off the line smoothly is quite impre sive. They might consider him a receiver. It might have been a tick early for him, however -- not unlike when they chose a bit early in 2011. 's feet are as quick as any in the draft, even if his 40 time wasn't great. Third-round safety is liked by scouts for his ability to handle multiple roles in the secondary. The couldn't help but build up their offense with a solid receiver in , and got a potential pa s-rush specialist in -- two solid picks. Getting fullback in the sixth will help and the special teams units. The needed to find a cornerback (or two), but couldn't meet all their needs in eight picks. will be given the opportunity to excel with this talent around him. </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:sf) San Francisco 49ersDraft picks: (No. 3 overall), (No. 31 overall), (No. 66 overall), (No. 104 overall), (No. 121 overall), (No. 177 overall), (No. 198 overall), (No. 202 overall), (No. 229 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: C+Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: B+ **The skinny:** In Round 1, the got their guy at No. 3, and picked up two thirds (one future) and a fourth in the proce s. That's a big win. They picked the second-best player in the draft in . Then was sitting there just waiting for someone to grab him, so they traded a fourth-round pick to Seattle to get him. If Foster's shoulder is OK, he'll be another Patrick Willis in the middle. GM John Lynch found a much-needed cornerback in , a long and lean player who will need a bit of time to get ready. In the late fourth, they picked up Iowa quarterback , a solid backup pick-up. That's a bit early for him, going over and . Running back is a blur, and couuld be a great value. Nose tackle and receiver are short, but active and productive. They'll compete. I would have liked to see the Niners get offensive line help, but they could get that after the draft. GM John Lynch found a much-needed cornerback in , a long and lean player who will need a bit of time to get ready. In the late fourth, they picked up Iowa quarterback , a solid backup. That's a bit early for him, though, going over and . </mobile-content:draft-grade> (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-position-input:rb/dt-by-team-input:sea) Seattle SeahawksDraft picks: (No. 35 overall), (No. 58 overall), (No. 90 overall), (No. 95 overall), (No. 102 overall), (No. 106 overall), (No. 111 overall), (No. 187 overall), (No. 210 overall), (No. 226 overall), (No. 249 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: B-Overall grade: A- **The skinny:** Like Green Bay, Seattle made a great trade to move out of the first round. Sure, they lost they chance at a fifth-year option on a player by taking the deal but that's OK. They're not looking to lock up a quarterback, so they'll make do. John Schneider switched spots with Jacksonville in the early second round, picking up a sixth-rounder. They picked up the defensive lineman they were eyeing in the first round, , so chalk that up as a win. Picking Pocic gives them inside-outside versatility, though I wonder how he'll handle NFL defenders at his height. is a little-known corner from Central Florida who brings physicality and athleticism. Schneider got a safety in later in the third round. He gives them special teams help and an aggre sive attitude. is a tall, Andre Burakovsky Women Jersey long tackle/end combo who fits Seattle quite well. They picked up a solid receiver in , who parlayed his excellent senior year into a third-round spot. Picking in the fourth round helps build depth at safety, though his tackling and history of concu sions are concerning. is a potential swing tackle that impre sed at times in the SEC. in the seventh is a good backup for . </mobile-content:draft-grade> 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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