2024 NFL Draft: Grading Every Pick From This Year's Class

By Ian Valentino

NFL/NFL Draft Analyst

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and many teams have made major improvements. However, not every pick was a home run selection.

Which teams got better, and which ones made mistakes?

Let's find out.

Grades for Every 2024 NFL Draft Pick

Round 1

1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 200 pounds

Strengths

• Rare playmaking instinct.
• Elite pocket presence.
• Strong, flexible arm talent.

Weaknesses

• Breaks structure too often.
• Gets greedy when hunting big plays.

Team Fit: Caleb Williams can be the best quarterback the Chicago Bears have had in franchise history. He offers a dynamic skill set that fits the modern NFL perfectly.

Grade: A

2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 210 pounds

Strengths

• Terrific downfield throw power and touch.
• Excellent rushing threat.
• Comfortable in empty formations.

Weaknesses

• Rail thin frame and a propensity to take big hits.
• Struggles to identify pre-snap coverages and anticipate open receivers.

Team Fit: Jayden Daniels should quickly take to Kliff Kingsbury's offense and maximize a speedy set of wideouts. Things are about to get a lot more fun for the Washington Commanders, even if Daniels must continue to improve his field vision.

Grade: A-

3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, UNC

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 223 pounds

Strengths

• Great blend of size and mobility.
• Maneuvers the pocket effectively.
• Standout touch to all three levels of the field.

Weaknesses

• Arm strength is average when his feet aren't set.
• Questionable ball security. 

Team Fit: The New England Patriots desperately need to improve Drake Maye's new surrounding cast. He's already prone to taking too much of the offense's burden onto his shoulders. However, he projects as a dynamic playmaker at the position with great traits.

Grade: A

4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 209 pounds

Strengths

• Massive catch radius.
• Elite body control and flexibility.
• Great acceleration and burst for his size.

Weaknesses 

• Agility after the catch is average.

Team Fit: Kyler Murray gets a star to feed a heavy dosage of targets. Marvin Harrison Jr. has a Hall of Fame physical profile and skill set. He's a slam dunk pick.

Grade: A

5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

Height: 6-foot-9

Weight: 321 pounds

Strengths

• Smooth athlete
• High awareness and reaction ability
• Powerful run blocker

Weaknesses

• Average anchor as a pass blocker

Team Fit: The Los Angeles Chargers had to get tougher in the trenches, and Joe Alt is as close to a lock as they come to being a great blocker. Moving Rashawn Slater to right tackle also works nicely for the unit's success. The big question is whether taking Alt over Malik Nabers was the right call.

Grade: A

6. New York Giants Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 200 pounds

Strengths

• Lightning quick in short area and deep speed.
• Excellent at maximizing yards after the catch.
• Can play inside or outside.

Weaknesses

• Limited catch radius.
• Concentration drops.

Team Fit: Passing on J.J. McCarthy is risky because Daniel Jones isn't the answer, but McCarthy was also risky. Malik Nabers gives the New York Giants the best receiving talent they've had since Odell Beckham Jr.

Grade: A

7. Tennessee Titans: JC Latham, OT, Alabama

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 342 pounds

Strengths

• Elite strength
• Mauler mindset
• Fluid for his size

Weaknesses

• Clunky on the second level as a run blocker
• Pass pro balance is inconsistent

Team Fit: Going with an OT was a no-brainer considering their need, but opting for a right tackle over a pure left tackle is a more questionable value. JC Latham is a hulking presence who will help the Tennessee Titans play more physically again.

Grade: B

8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 216 pounds

Strengths

• Deep touch is unrivaled in this class.
• Confident passer who will test tight windows.
• Functionally mobile within the pocket.

Weaknesses

• Ball placement on short-to-intermediate routes is poor.
• Below-average passer out of structure and when pressured.
• Injury history.

Team Fit: The Atlanta Falcons had a long-term need behind Kirk Cousins, but taking the soon to be 24-year-old Michael Penix Jr. when the buzz had him as a late first-rounder is a massive risk. Penix may sit for the next two-plus years, whereas an impact defender could've helped them reach the playoffs in 2024. Penix's issues under pressure make this a shocking pick.

Grade: D

9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 212 pounds

Strengths

• Best-in-class at the catch point.
• Tracks the ball downfield incredibly well.
• Smooth route runner for his size.

Weaknesses

• Limited creation ability after the catch.
• Struggles to create separation against off-coverage.

Team Fit: Giving Caleb Williams a dynamic downfield receiver who wins at the catch point is a big win. Rome Odunze needed a QB who would trust him. The other option was going with a premier OT.

Grade: A-

10. Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 219 pounds

Strengths

• Great mobility and escapability from the pocket. 
• Gutsy performer who handles pressure effectively.
• Terrific arm strength.

Weaknesses

• Accuracy is unreliable to all levels.
• Can be too willing to take checkdown throws.

Team Fit: J.J. McCarthy has a great arm and mobility but needs foundational work to be a hit. Luckily for him, Kevin O'Connell is as qualified as anyone to develop him. The Minnesota Vikings did well to avoid a bigger move up. 

Grade: B-

11. New York Jets: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 312 pounds

Strengths

• Strong frame and base
• Active, heavy hands
• Great athleticism

Weaknesses

• Mediocre hand placement
• Gives up his chest
• Misses second-level marks

Team Fit: The New York Jets fill a massive long-term need here. Although it's not ideal that Olu Fashanu could start on the bench, he's a terrific value, considering his athleticism and natural feel for the game.

Grade: A-

12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 214 pounds

Strengths

• Athletic build inside and outside of the pocket.
• Great field vision reduces mistakes.
• Off-platform accuracy.

Weaknesses

• Can be more aggressive targeting downfield targets.
• Accuracy drops when under pressure.

Team Fit: Sean Payton was always the right fit for Bo Nix. He's athletically gifted but has to be more aggressive to avoid falling into the mediocre range. He's a solid-floor option, who was overdrafted a bit due to the Penix pick.

Grade: C+

13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 242 pounds

Strengths 

• Can lineup all over and win.
• Terrific vision and speed after the catch.
• Reliable hands and toughness.

Weaknesses

• Mediocre blocker.

Team Fit: Brock Bowers was a top-three overall talent in the class, not including the quarterbacks. The Las Vegas Raiders were sniped for a passer, so opting for the best playmaker left on the board is a win. They desperately needed another pass-catcher.

Grade: A-

14. New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 324 pounds

Strengths

• Punishing run blocker
• Top-tier downhill athlete
• Recovery ability

Weaknesses

• Average pad-level control
• Will reach in pass pro

Team Fit: The New Orleans Saints were known as a possible tackle destination. Taliese Fuaga is as powerful as they come in the run game. He must improve his pass pro sets to reach his immense ceiling. 

Grade: B

15. Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 259 pounds

Strengths 

• Great quickness
• Deep, developed move set
• Effective from multiple alignments 

Weaknesses

• Run defense
• Flexibility through contact
• Lacks high-end explosiveness

Team Fit: The Indianapolis Colts break their edge defender mold by taking a high-floor player in Laiatu Latu. Latu doesn't have the elite athleticism needed to be a superstar, but he'll produce on Day 1 and be solid. That's an upgrade for a team desperately needing help at a premium position.

Grade: C+

16. Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy, IDL, Texas

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 297 pounds

Strengths

• Quickness and agility
• Fights through contact
• Strong hands

Weaknesses 

• Finishing sacks and tackles for loss
• Shedding run blocks

Team Fit: New coach Mike Macdonald loves having a deep rotation of athletic bodies. Byron Murphy II was closer to a top-10 talent in this class and is the finishing piece of a revamped defensive front. This unit will be feared for the next few years.

Grade: A

17. Minnesota Vikings: Dallas Turner, EDGE, ALabama

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 247 pounds

Strengths

• Great open field athlete
• Power at the point of attack
• Good flexibility through contact

Weaknesses

• Pass rush effectiveness
• Lack of go-to moves

Team Fit: Going from Nick Saban to Brian Flores bodes well for Dallas Turner's success. Minnesota barely gave up anything to land the athletic and versatile edge defender. At worst, he'll be a good chess piece in coverage and as a run-stopper. 

Grade: A-

18. Cinncinati Bengals: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

Height: 6-foot-8

Weight: 340 pounds

Strengths

• Highest ceiling in the class
• Tremendous strength and recovery ability
• Impact run blocker

Weaknesses 

• Reliant on physical traits
• Lacking awareness on stunts and delays

Team Fit: If Amarius Mims stays healthy, he could be the best blocker in the class. Thanks to his physical traits and strength, he was dominant in a limited sample size, but availability matters. He should compete for the starting right tackle job right away.

Grade: B

19. LOS ANGELES RAMS: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 254 pounds

Strengths

• NFL-ready strength
• Natural burst and closing speed
• Awareness in run game

Weaknesses

• Hip flexibility
• Finishing impact plays

Team Fit: The Los Angeles Rams are building one of the league's better, more athletic group of pass-rushers. Jared Verse plays hard and has strong traits. He just lacks the upside to be a superstar.

Grade: B

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 317 pounds

Strengths

• Quick, dynamic athlete
• Experienced, polished blocker
• Versatility

Weaknesses

• Spatial awareness is average
• Natural power is average

Team Fit: A plug-and-play blocker, Troy Fautanu immediately helps a unit desperate to improve the left tackle spot. He was expected to be off the board at this point.

Grade: A-

21. Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 254 pounds

Strengths 

• Best-in-class first step
• Can bend around the edge through contact
• Generates pressures with ease

Weaknesses 

• Lacks counter moves
• Run defense

Team Fit: Few pass-rushers can match Chop Robinson's burst, but he has to finish sacks more effectively at the next level. His raw traits are the best in the class. The Miami Dolphins injuries at the edge position proved too much to overlook, but passing on an offensive lineman is questionable. 

Grade: C+

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 195 pounds

Strengths 

• Terrific closing speed
• Fluid hips
• Great ball skills

Weaknesses

• Run support effort
• Strength

Team Fit: Unbelievable value for the Philadelphia Eagles. Quinyon Mitchell has prototypical CB1 athleticism and play style. He'll provide playmaking and much-needed speed.

Grade: A

23. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 209 pounds

Strengths

• Rare burst and deep speed for his height.
• Home run threat every play.

Weaknesses

• Stiff and inexperienced route runner.
• Doesn't always fight for the ball.

Team Fit: The Jacksonville Jaguars needed explosiveness, and Brian Thomas Jr. brings verticality and size to the unit. But he's raw and may not be a big contributor beyond that role. This was a risky addition despite his speed. 

Grade: D+

24. Detroit LIons: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 189 pounds

Strengths

• Ball skills
• Versatility to play all over
• Fast reactions

Weaknesses

• Discipline
• Top-end athleticism

Team Fit: The Detroit Lions desperately needed a stud at corner, and Terrion Arnold is a playmaker. However, some of his best play came in the slot where Brian Branch is. Arnold will have to improve his technique to blossom as a full-time outside corner.

Grade: C

25. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Moragan, OL, Arizona

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 311 pounds

Strengths

• Great quickness
• Second-level blocking
• Strength to recover

Weaknesses 

• Inconsistent hand placement and usage
• Loses balance in pass pro
• Could anticipate moves better

Team Fit: Jordan Morgan has to improve his technique and functional strength before becoming a trustworthy blocker. His athleticism will help his transition to the NFL, and the Green Bay Packers is a great landing spot for him to develop. 

Grade: B-

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton, OL, Duke

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 313 pounds

Strengths

• Terrific athleticism and movement ability
• Versatility to play all five line spots
• Functionally effective

Weaknesses

• Natural power
• Late, wide hands
• Finesse blocker

Team Fit: The interior of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' line was the most glaring team need, and it's hard to get better than Graham Barton. His ability to play guard or center at a high level isn't in question. This was a fantastic outcome for the Buccaneers.

Grade: A

27. Arizona Cardinals: Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 285 pounds

Strengths 

• Positional versatility
• Good burst for his size
• Strong frame and hands

Weaknesses 

• More of an effort player than a refined technician
• Lacks consistency
• Body control

Team Fit: Darius Robinson brings a pro-ready skill set and strength to a unit lacking competency. He's a high-floor player who will be worth this pick. But his lack of physical upside means he may not be someone who earns a lucrative second deal in the future.

Grade: C+

28. Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 188 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed is obvious.
• Tremendous playmaker with the ball in his hands.
• YAC potential.

Weaknesses 

• Raw and undisciplined route runner.
• Thin, small frame struggles on contested catches.

Team Fit: Xavier Worthy is so fast that his route running may never be great, but like Tyreek Hill, that doesn't matter when the QB can throw to a spot. Patrick Mahomes will love Worthy's ability to create after the catch and find open space against zone coverages.

Grade: A

29. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

Height: 6-foot-8

Weight: 322 pounds

Strengths

• Fluid hips and quick feet
• Strong base and anchor
• Trustworthy in pass protection

Weaknesses 

• Average run blocker
• Must anticipate pass rush moves better

Team Fit: Tyler Guyton will flip from the right side to the left, and that transition won't be easy for someone who lacks polish. The Dallas Cowboys passed on a better player in Barton for someone who plays a more valuable position. Guyton's upside is high, though, and Dallas develops the position extremely well.

Grade: B

30. Baltimore Ravens: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 173 pounds

Strengths 

• Top-end speed
• High effort
• Agility and change of direction

Weaknesses 

• Play strength
• Tackling

Team Fit: This is a strong fit that we often mocked. The Baltimore Ravens needed playmaking at the position, and Nate Wiggins brings speed and effort. He's an ideal man coverage option for a unit lacking high-end talent across Marlon Humphrey.

Grade: A-

31. San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 189 pounds

Strengths

• Acceleration and burst
• Route running detail
• Big catch radius

Weaknesses

• Deep speed
• Finishing through contact
• Strength against press

Team Fit: Ricky Pearsall fits what the San Francisco 49ers want to do, but his lack of physicality and athletic upside are glaring. This was a reach before even considering the other talent on the board. They could've grabbed someone less reliant on their scheme.

Grade: D

32. Carolina Panthers: Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 221 pounds

Strengths

• Thick build helps create after the catch.
• Versatility to play inside and outside.
• Aggressive at the catch point.

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent separation on routes.
• Late breakout player.

Team Fit: The Carolina Panthers needed a playmaker, and Xavier Legette brings a better skillset to the unit than Jonathan Mingo did last year. But he's also not a refined route runner or a speedster, so there's still pressure on Bryce Young to throw Legette open more than have his playmaker do some of the heavy work. There's upside for Legette to continue developing, though.

Grade: B-

Round 2

33. Buffalo Bills: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 213 pounds

Strengths

• Dominant "my ball" attitude on jump balls.
• Great suddenness and fluidity for his frame.
• Physical mindset matches his size. 

Weaknesses

• Limited route running experience. 
• Deep separation is lacking. 

Team Fit: Josh Allen finally gets a true alpha presence. Keon Coleman will star with a QB who fully trusts his ability to come down with the ball. This is a home run pick.

Grade: A

34. Los Angeles Chargers: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 186 pounds

Strengths

• Top-notch quickness and routes.
• Explosive route runner who creates easy separation.
• High energy and effort player.

Weaknesses

• Limited catch radius and size.
• Too many drops due to strength and hands.

Team Fit: Ladd McConkey gives Justin Herbert a similar presence to Keenan Allen. His dynamic explosiveness will immediately help the offense.  

Grade: A-

35. Atlanta Falcons: Ruke Orhorhoro, IDL, Clemson

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 294 pounds

Strengths

• Natural athlete
• Powerful frame
• Versatility

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent effort
• Age
• Lack of polish

Team Fit: Ruke Orhorhoro is an older player who is quite raw. He's boom-or-bust in nature. If Morris can get the most out of him, he'll be a valuable piece of the unit. Taking him over Jer'Zhan Newton is shocking.

Grade: D

36. Washington Commanders: Jer'Zhan Newton, IDL, Illinois

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 304 pounds

Strengths

• Great burst off the snap
• Deep move set
• Quick, powerful hands

Weaknesses

• Length
• Rush lane integrity

Team Fit: Jer'Zhan Newton fell due to injury concerns, but he's a game-wrecker when he's on the field. Washington opted against adding an immediate starter along the offensive line. This is a good player and fit, but passing on a big need for Jayden Daniels is a concern.

Grade: B

37. New England Patriots: Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 203 pounds

Strengths

• Big catch radius.
• Physical mindset and play style.
• Leaping ability and body control are promising.

Weaknesses 

• Lacks elite speed and separation ability.
• Limited route runner.

Team Fit: Ja'Lynn Polk gives Drake Maye a reliable deep target despite not being the most athletic player. He can play inside and outside and continue to grow as he gains more experience. 

Grade: B

38. Tennessee Titans: T'Vondre Sweat, IDL, Texas

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 366 pounds

Strengths

• Rare strength
• Quick for his size
• Disruptive presence

Weaknesses

• Character concerns
• Stamina
• Pad level

Team Fit: If T'Vondre Sweat is focused and behaves off the field, he's a dynamic presence. The Titans needed help along their front, and added a viscous interior option to put next to Jeffrey Simmons.

Grade: B+

39. Los Angeles Rams: Braden Fiske, IDL, Florida State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 292 pounds

Strengths

• Excellent athlete
• Aggressive mindset
• Creative attacker

Weaknesses 

• Gap integrity
• Overall strength

Team Fit: A huge riser this offseason, Braden Fiske will help replace some of the impact Aaron Donald left behind. He'll immediately contribute next to his former teammate, Jared Verse. This was the right value, and the Rams will mask his weaknesses.

Grade: A

40. Philadelphia Eagles: Cooper DeJean, Iowa, DB

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 203 pounds

Strengths

• Playmaking presence
• Closing speed
• Versatility

Weaknesses

• Inefficient footwork
• Acceleration

Team Fit: The Eagles will likely move Cooper DeJean all around, maximizing his skill set as a corner and safety combo. This bodes well for his production and impact. Philadelphia's secondary is massively improved after two rounds.

Grade: A

41. New Orleans Saints: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 199 pounds

Strengths

• Reliable in man coverage
• Consistent technique
• Quickness

Weaknesses

• Deep speed
• Passive ball skills
• Slightly tight hips

Team Fit: This is a terrific value for Kool-Aid McKinstry, who also perfectly fits the Saints' man-coverage scheme. The Saints have a loaded CB room, though, so he may not see the field immediately. 

Grade: B

43. Houston Texans: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 186 pounds

Strengths 

• Off-man reaction times
• Speed
• Clean footwork

Weaknesses

• Ball skills
• Gets grabby

Team Fit: The tools are there for Kamari Lassiter to be a quality starting cornerback. He lands in a good spot in Houston. The question is whether he's ready to play right away.

Grade: B

43. Arizona Cardinals: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 187 pounds

Strengths

• Terrific athleticism
• Ball skills
• Zone comfort

Weaknesses 

• Hand technique
• Clunky footwork
• Strength

Team Fit: Arizona desperately needed cornerback help. Max Melton has star potential, but he needs quite a bit of refinement. There's a boom-or-bust element, but he's worth the risk.

Grade: B

44. Las Vegas Raiders: Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 328 pounds

Strengths

• Elite open-field athlete
• Mauling mindset and power
• Awareness

Weaknesses

• High-cut build leads to leverage issues
• Lacks length

Team Fit: Jackson Powers-Johnson perfectly embodies the Raiders' image. He's a nasty finisher in space and dynamic as an interior blocker. He'll help this run game get back on track right away.

Grade: A

45. Green Bay Packers: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 230 pounds

Strengths

• 3-down impact
• Elite range
• Closing speed

Weaknesses

• Anticipation and instincts
• Shedding blocks

Team Fit: A more dynamic option was needed next to Quay Walker. Edgerrin Cooper is a rangy playmaker who flies around the field. He'll be unleashed in a great situation.

Grade: A

46. Carolina Panthers: Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 216 pounds

Strengths

• Agility and burst
• Contact balance
• Erases tackling angles

Weaknesses 

• Coming off ACL tear
• Pass protection experience
• Overall strength

Team Fit: Jonathon Brooks is the best back in the class, boasting a blend of explosiveness and nuance that no one else matches. But he's coming off an ACL tear, so there's a risk. If he's healthy, Brooks can be a plus starter. 

Grade: B

47. New York Giants: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 199 pounds

Strengths

• Terrific awareness and IQ
• Playmaker
• Deep zone instincts

Weaknesses

• Stiff in man coverage
• Pursuit angles

Team Fit: Tyler Nubin is a fantastic deep ballhawk. The Giants now have an ideal safety tandem to hold down the back end of the unit. New York will benefit from his range and overall presence.

Grade: A

48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maason Smith, IDL, LSU

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 306 pounds

Strengths

• Size and frame
• Raw strength

Weaknesses 

• Discipline
• Pad level
• Shedding blocks

Team Fit: I don't see it with Maason Smith. He's a strong athlete who is a raw piece of clay. Jacksonville passed on more talented and polished players.

Grade: D

49. Cincinnati Bengals: Kris Jenkins, IDL, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 299 pounds

Strengths

• Lateral agility
• Consistently executes
• Athletic upside

Weaknesses 

• Production
• Shedding blocks
• Pass-rush moves

Team Fit: The Bengals drafted for a 2025 need, and it's a nice move. Kris Jenkins has to become functionally productive instead of being someone who simply executes his role. He has the traits to become a disruptive talent. 

Grade: C

50. Washington Commanders: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 182 pounds

Strengths

• Slot ability
• Reactive athleticism
• Ball skills

Weaknesses 

• Versatility
• Strength and size
• Gets handsy

Team Fit: Mike Sainristil is a great role player, but now Washington has a tiny cornerback room with Emmanuel Forbes also present. This felt like a reach, even if he's a good player.

Grade: C-

51. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 313 pounds

Strengths

• Polished, experienced technique
• Great awareness
• Effective run blocker

Weaknesses 

• Limited agility
• Lower body strength is average

Team Fit: A strong fit for a team desperate for more blocking help, Zach Frazier plugs their biggest need. Frazier is a high-floor player but isn't the most athletic body.

Grade: B+

52. Indianapolis Colts: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 205 pounds

Strengths 

• Excellent foot speed for his size.
• Great burst and short-area agility.
• Vertical threat with speed and route running.

Weaknesses 

• Effort can vary.
• Comes from a simplified RPO offense with limited route exposure.

Team Fit: This is an unbelievable talent value for the Colts. Adonai Mitchell has WR1 potential, he just has to hone in his effort and focus.

Grade: A

53. Washington Commanders: Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 250 pounds

Strengths 

• Good movement ability
• Strong hands
• Blocking potential

Weaknesses 

• Lacks traditional role
• Lower body strength

Team Fit: Ben Sinnott's positional flexibility and dynamic movement ability make him a perfect fit for the modern NFL. Jayden Daniels will immediately have a trusted underneath move target.

Grade: A-

54. Cleveland Browns: Michael Hall, IDL, Ohio State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 299 pounds

Strengths 

• Fast twitch mover
• Pass rush impact
• Strong upper body

Weaknesses 

• Stamina
• Rush lane integrity
• Lower-body anchor

Team Fit: Jim Schwartz gets his penetrating pass-rusher at DT. Cleveland needed an injection of youth within the unit, and Michael Hall could continue to develop into a full-time player or be a stud part-time situational contributor.

Grade: B

55. Miami Dolphins: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston

Height: 6-foot-8

Weight: 331 pounds

Strengths

• Naturally powerful frame
• Good athleticism for size
• Great awareness

Weaknesses 

• Late hands
• Poor technique
• High pad-level and balance issues

Team Fit: Miami opted against going for a more athletic blocker who fits their zone running game. Patrick Paul is strong but is a clunky mover. Miami still needs help at guard, while Paul likely serves as a backup this year.

Grade: C-

56. Dallas Cowboys: Marshawn Kneeland, IDL, Western Michigan

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 267 pounds

Strengths 

• Bullrush
• Effort
• Natural strength

Weaknesses

• Pass-rush moves
• Flexibility
• Block shedding

Team Fit: Marshawn Kneeland has potential, but getting there will take time. Getting him in one-on-one matchups as often as possible will help his impact. His upside is being an average but not a special starter.

Grade: C+

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Braswell, Edge, Alabama

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 251 pounds

Strengths

• Speed-to-power conversion
• Upper-body strength
• Motor

Weaknesses

• Pad level
• Awareness
• Instincts

Team Fit: Chris Braswell has to turn his flashes of solid play into a consistent effort and become more technically sound. He can compete to be a rotational player, but his upside is more of a clean-up guy than anyone who drives the unit.

Grade: C-

58. Green Bay Packers: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 198 pounds

Strengths

• Playmaking presence
• Closing speed
• Versatility

Weaknesses

• Inefficient footwork
• Acceleration

Team Fit: Javon Bullard complements Xavier McKinney especially well, and Green Bay can mitigate his weaknesses in coverage. He can be a playmaker if he can roam.

Grade: B

59. Houston Texans: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 310 pounds

Strengths 

• Sets up quickly
• Natural strength
• Functionally effective

Weaknesses 

• Lacks anticipation
• More finesse
• High pad level

Team Fit: Blake Fisher is a good player who could've played early on for another team. However, Houston currently has two established tackles in place, Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard, so where does Fisher fit in?

Grade: C-

60. Buffalo Bills: Cole Bishop, S, Utah

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 206 pounds

Strengths 

• Playmaking presence
• Closing speed
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Inefficient footwork
• Acceleration

Team Fit: Buffalo gets their new Micah Hyde in Cole Bishop. He's super smart, versatile, and well-rounded. He's a great fit, and it's the right value.

Grade: A-

61. Detroit Lions: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 183 pounds

Strengths 

• Smooth transition skills
• Fluidity in man coverage
• Anticipates routes

Weaknesses 

• Small frame
• Run defense capability

Team Fit: Often ranked much higher than where he was taken, Ennis Rakestraw is a tremendous athlete. He's perfectly built to match up against quick and fast receivers. Plus, Detroit's cornerback room was still lacking.

Grade: B+

62. Baltimore Ravens: Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 308 pounds

Strengths

• Quickness
• Functionally effective
• Hand placement

Weaknesses 

• Poise
• Lower body strength

Team Fit: Roger Rosengarten's process isn't always pretty, but he's effective. His technique hasn't caught up to his athleticism just yet. Baltimore seems always to maximize guys, though, so this will likely end with him finding his ceiling.

Grade: B+

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 326 pounds

Strengths 

• Top-tier athleticism
• Versatility
• Strong hands

Weaknesses

• Hand placement
• Can get robotic with movements

Team Fit: The Chiefs were rumored to like Kingsley Suamataia at No. 32, so to get him this late is fantastic. He's a stellar athlete and can play right away. Clearly, the team doesn't trust Wanya Morris to play left tackle in 2024. 

Grade: A

64. San Francisco 49ers: Renardo Green, CB, Florida State

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 186 pounds

Strengths

• Physicality
• Run defense

Weaknesses 

• Stiff hips
• Closing speed

Team Fit: Renardo Green had good tape against LSU, but his athleticism was clearly a question. Unlike most teams, San Francisco can protect corners, thanks to their linebackers and safeties, but this was a reach.

Grade: C-

Round 3

65. New York Jets: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 215 pounds

Strengths 

• Incredible YAC production
• Sheer power
• Field vision

Weaknesses 

• Route running experience
• Catch radius

Team Fit: He has to be schemed to be successful early on, but Malachi Corley is a dangerous ball-carrier who can create relatively easy offense. The Jets needed playmaking, and Corley brings a new element for Aaron Rodgers.

Grade: B

66. Arizona Cardinals: Trey Benson, RB, Florida State

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 216 pounds

Strengths 

• Home run hitter
• Good size and build to be a 3-down player
• Contact balance

Weaknesses 

• Never a workhorse
• Pass protection
• Limited experience as a receiver

Team Fit: This is a tremendous blend of value, fit, and need. Trey Benson is a home-run hitter who can complement James Conner and benefit from Kyler Murray's gravity.

Grade: A

67. Washington Commanders: Brandon Coleman, OT, TCU

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 313 pounds

Strengths 

• Good athlete
• High awareness
• Positional versatility

Weaknesses 

• High pad-level
• Inconsistent power
• Panics in recovery

Team Fit: Washington needed a Day 1 starter, and Brandon Coleman has the experience. However, he needs a total technical makeover to be successful. They waited too long and took someone less polished than his available peers.

Grade: D

68. New England Patriots: Caedan Wallace, OT, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 314 pounds

Strengths 

• Excellent size
• Raw athlete
• Good punch

Weaknesses 

• Lacks footwork to win early
• Anticipation is poor

Team Fit: The Patriots waited to add a tackle and had to grab a raw athlete who will take time to develop. Caedan Wallace can be a good starter but needs more strength and refinement.

Grade: C

69. Los Angeles Chargers: Junior Colson, LB, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 238 pounds

Strengths 

• Fast, rangy defender
• 3-down impact
• Effective coverage drops

Weaknesses 

• Shedding blocks
• Pursuit angles
• Finishing tackles

Team Fit: Harbaugh goes with what he knows. Junior Colson could be an impactful linebacker on passing downs, which is rare. He doesn't help their run defense, but he's a good value in the third round.

Grade: B+

70. New York Giants: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 190 pounds

Strengths 

• Fluid in coverage
• Great zone awareness
• Speed

Weaknesses 

• Strength
• Competitiveness

Team Fit: New York continues to overhaul its secondary, which was needed. Andru Phillips brings a great, pro-ready skill set. He'll unlock more versatile looks for the unit.

Grade: B+

71. Arizona Cardinals: Isaiah Adams, OL, Illinois

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 314 pounds

Strengths 

• Great puller
• Power
• Finisher's mindset

Weaknesses 

• Reactive blocker
• Body control

Team Fit: Arizona reached on Isaiah Adams, who projects best as a guard. He has experience as a tackle, but playing him there is untenable due to his lack of spatial feel and build. He could be a solid guard, though.

Grade: C-

72. Carolina Panthers: Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 237 pounds

Strengths 

• Open-field athleticism
• Works through traffic
• Zone comfort

Weaknesses 

• Run game instincts
• Physicality
• Block shedding

Team Fit: Losing Frankie Luvu hurts, but Trevin Wallace is a good replacement for him in terms of his skill set. He's a stellar athlete who can run past blockers and avoid some of the muck in the trenches. 

Grade: B

73. Dallas Cowboys: Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 322 pounds

Strengths 

• Incredible power
• Great awareness
• Landmarks well

Weaknesses 

• Short arms
• Slow mover

Team Fit: Short arms aside, Cooper Beebe can flat-out play. He's Wyatt Teller reincarnated, putting fear into the eyes and hearts of their opponents. He's such a big body that he can be a bit clunky, but he's effective.

Grade: A

74. Atlanta Flacons: Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 245 pounds

Strengths 

• A+ power
• Experience and polish
• Quickness for frame

Weaknesses 

• Getting off blockers
• Rush lane integrity

Team Fit: Atlanta needed another edge-rusher who can play right now, and Bralen Trice is similar to Zach Harrison as a huge-bodied, polished player with a solid floor but a low ceiling.

Grade: B

75. Chicago Bears: Kiran Amegadjie, OL, Yale

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 323 pounds

Strengths 

• Raw power
• Versatility
• Smooth athleticism

Weaknesses 

• Waist bender
• Spatial awareness

Team Fit: Athletic and able to play guard or tackle, Chicago is now in a good spot to bring Kiran Amegadjie on slowly. He finished the 2023 season injured, so it'll take time. But he could be the future starting right guard.

Grade: B

76. Denver Broncos: Jonah Elliss, Edge, Utah

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 248 pounds

Strengths 

• Finishing ability
• Closing speed
• Hand usage and strength

Weaknesses 

• Flexibility
• Pass-rush moves

Team Fit: An active player with one year of production, Jonah Elliss projects as a rotational contributor. His upside isn't too high, but he can finish after someone else generates the pressure.

Grade: C

77. Las Vegas Raiders: Delmar Glaze, OT, Maryland

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 308 pounds

Strengths 

• Pass pro fluidity
• Great hands
• Natural length

Weaknesses 

• Reaction ability
• Run game impact

Team Fit: The run on tackles fell favorably for the Raiders. Delmar Glaze was one of the few remaining projected starters early in his career. He could swing inside to guard as well, mitigating his spatial issues.

Grade: B+

78. Houston Texans: Calen Bullock, S, USC

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 188 pounds

Strengths 

• Playmaking presence
• Closing speed
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Inefficient footwork
• Acceleration
• Tackling

Team Fit: A ballhawk at heart, Calen Bullock has little interest in helping the run game. He's also limited in man coverage. However, he can provide the deep presence that can help Houston grow its defense.

Grade: C

79. Indianapolis Colts: Matt Goncalves, OL, Pittsburgh

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 327 pounds

Strengths 

• Mauler mentality and strength
• Quick feet
• Anticipation

Weaknesses 

• Hand speed
• Recovery agility

Team Fit: Matt Goncalves has the traits to be a helpful player. He could swing inside to guard, if needed, and provide a boost in depth for this unit.

Grade: C+

80. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 196 pounds

Strengths 

• Deep speed and playmaking
• Strength at catch point
• Body control and flexibility

Weaknesses 

• Character concerns
• Blocking aggression
• Limited YAC production

Team Fit: If Jermaine Burton's character is good, he can be a great player for the Bengals. They have the need for an athletic addition, and Burton's efficiency and explosiveness numbers are elite. That baggage is real, though.

Grade: C+

81. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Haynes, IOL, UConn

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 317 pounds

Strengths 

• Great finisher
• Standout athleticism in space
• Body control

Weaknesses 

• High pad-level issues
• Wide hands

Team Fit: Seattle considered adding a guard in the first round but landed the best pure guard much later. Christian Haynes is an immediate starter and a likely upgrade as he settles in. 

Grade: A

82. Arizona Cardinals: Tip Reiman, TE, Illinois

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 271 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength
• Blocking
• Combine performance

Weaknesses 

• Production
• Body control
• Speed and separation

Team Fit: Arizona was wise to look for another pass-catcher, but taking a player we had in 257th overall over Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jared Wiley is shocking. Tip Reiman is more of a blocker and ball of unrealized potential, which is dangerous to overinvest in.

Grade: D

83. Los Angeles Rams: Blake Corum, RB, Michigan

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 205 pounds

Strengths 

• Consistent vision
• Acceleration
• Elusiveness.

Weaknesses 

• Overall power
• Passing game impact
• Workload

Team Fit: A high-floor player more suited to be a No. 2, this is a good spot for Blake Corum to succeed. However, Los Angeles opted for a power and nuance back over someone with any level of explosiveness.

Grade: C-

84. Pittsburgh Steelers: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 186 pounds

Strengths 

• Great hands and catch radius
• Exploits zone
• Speedy runner

Weaknesses 

• Physicality

Team Fit: He's more limited to the slot than what's ideal, but Roman Wilson is quick and fast. He gives this offense the chance to create explosive plays when the QB rolls out of the pocket. This is a fantastic value.

Grade: B+

85. Cleveland Browns: Zak Zinter, IOL, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 309 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength helps him recover
• Impactful hands
• Experience and toughness

Weaknesses 

• Top-heavy build
• Footwork can get sloppy

Team Fit: Cleveland gets a starting guard of the future in Zak Zinter. Zinter has the physicality and polish to step into the lineup in 2025. With the tackle market weak, Zinter was a good option.

Grade: B+

86. San Francisco 49ers: Dominick Puni, OL, Kansas

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 313 pounds

Strengths 

• Effective at tackle and guard
• Good movement ability for his size
• Active hands

Weaknesses 

• Lower-body anchor
• Occupier more than finisher

Team Fit: An effective blocker who can play guard or tackle, Dominick Puni moves well and stays active. He needs to add more functional strength and finish more effectively, but he won't be forced to play right away in San Francisco.

Grade: B+

87. Dallas Cowboys: Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 234 pounds

Strengths 

• Third-down pass-rush
• Toughness
• Speed

Weaknesses 

• Strength
• Tackling
• Awareness

Team Fit: Multiple more athletic linebackers had better instincts and tackling consistency left on the board, so this was a surprising reach. Marist Liufau's best value is as a third-down pass-rusher. 

Grade: D

88. Green Bay Packers: MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 220 pounds

Strengths 

• Breakaway playmaker
• Great quickness for size
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Pass pro
• Wanders on run plays

Team Fit: MarShawn Lloyd is my favorite back in the class, and he brings explosiveness behind Josh Jacobs. He can be the starter sooner than later, augmenting a young offense. He has to be more reliable when in pass protection, though.

Grade: B+

89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tykee Smith, S, Georgia

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 202 pounds

Strengths 

• Run support
• Instincts
• Tackling

Weaknesses 

• Man coverage
• Deep range

Team Fit: Tampa Bay is happy with a box safety, but the value of one is at an all-time low. They could've taken a similar talent much later. At least Tykee Smith will fill an existing role that isn't hard to project.

Grade: C-

90. Arizona Cardinals: Elijah Jones, DB, Boston College

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 185 pounds

Strengths 

• Great length
• Ball skills
• Run support

Weaknesses 

• Off-man impact
• Strength

Team Fit: A good project pick, Elijah Jones has the raw skills to develop into a starter as he adds strength and confidence.

Grade: C

91. Green Bay Packers: Ty'Ron Hopper, LB, Missouri

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 231 pounds

Strengths 

• Run game impact
• Blitz timing
• Instincts

Weaknesses 

• Solo tackling
• Coverage instincts and upside

Team Fit: After already adding one linebacker, it's odd that Green Bay would double down with Ty'Ron Hopper. He's a good, functional player who is great in the box. But the value is off.

Grade: C-

92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 197 pounds

Strengths 

• Route running
• Versatility
• Competitiveness

Weaknesses 

• Separation
• Strength

Team Fit: Jalen McMillan may very well be Chris Godwin's eventual replacement. They win in similar ways, showing toughness and savvy more than dominant athleticism.

Grade: B-

93. Baltimore Ravens: Adisa Isaac, Edge, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 247 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed presence
• Great motor
• Explosive step

Weaknesses 

• Hand usage
• Lack of gameplan
• Shedding blocks

Team Fit: Baltimore continues to collect athletic bodies who log pressures but not sacks. A flier on Adisa Isaac makes sense, given their need for an edge player, but it solves little unless he starts finishing plays more often.

Grade: C-

94. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 252 pounds

Strengths 

• Great athlete
• Coverage awareness and potential
• Initial pass-rush effectiveness

Weaknesses 

• Lower-body anchor
• Bend through contact
• Counter moves

Team Fit: Jalyx Hunt enters a deep room of pass-rushers, but he's more advanced than given credit for. His athleticism was absolutely worth banking on in the third round. 

Grade: B-

95. Buffalo Bills: DeWayne Carter, IDL, Duke

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 303 pounds

Strengths 

• Strong upper body
• Effort
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Run defense
• Getting off blocks
• Counter moves

Team Fit: Buffalo needed help in the trenches, and DeWayne Carter was one of the best on the board. He plays hard and has experience lining up all over, which will pay off early in his career.

Grade: C+

96. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jarrian Jones, CB, Florida State

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 190 pounds

Strengths 

• Great speed
• Fluid hips
• Tackling

Weaknesses 

• Zone impact
• Panics and grabs

Team Fit: An underrated player, Jarrian Jones will thrive in the Jaguars' friendly scheme. He has the tools to be a standout man defender, and his speed and movement ability stand out.

Grade: B-

97. Cincinnati Bengals: McKinnley Jackson, IDL, Texas A&M

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 326 pounds

Strengths 

• Run defense
• Lower-body strength

Weaknesses 

• Pass-rush upside
• Pad level
• Explosiveness

Team Fit: Taking a one or two-down player in the top 100 is a questionable value. McKinnley Jackson is very good at what he does, but veterans like Jackson generally play on one-year deals after their rookie contract.

Grade: D

98. Pittsburgh Steelers: Payton Wilson, LB, NC State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 233 pounds

Strengths 

• Incredible size-to-speed ratio
• Unlimited range and closing ability
• Field vision

Weaknesses 

• Strength at point of attack
• Injury history

Team Fit: He needs to add strength to be an asset against the run, but Payton Wilson's mobility and speed are a welcome breath of fresh air to Pittsburgh's defense.

Grade: A-

99. Los Angeles Rams: Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 203 pounds

Strengths 

• Deep range
• Playmaker
• Straight line speed

Weaknesses 

• Man coverage
• Pursuit angles
• Tested athleticism

Team Fit: Once mocked in the first round, Kamren Kinchens' woeful combine scared teams away. He's rangy and finds the ball effectively. If his instincts outweigh his athleticism scores, he can be a star. 

Grade: C+

100. Washington Commanders: Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 198 pounds

Strengths 

• Hand strength
• Toughness
• Effort

Weaknesses 

• Separation 
• Speed
• Route tree

Team Fit: Adding another slot and possession-type receiver to a team already with Jahan Dotson is a strange fit. There were downfield playmakers on the board still, and Luke McCaffrey is far from dynamic.

Grade: D

Round 4

101. Carolina Panthers Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 245 pounds

Strengths 

• Smooth route runner.
• Can play inline or the slot.
• Strong at the catch point and after.

Weaknesses 

• Downfield speed and post-catch agility are average.
• More of an effort blocker than an impactful one.

Team Fit: Incredible value for a player who projects as a dynamic pass-catcher from the tight end position. Bryce Young gets a needed weapon.

Grade: A

102. Denver Broncos: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 176 pounds

Strengths 

• Equally dangerous on vertical routes from the slot or outside.
• Effortlessly accelerates to great top speed.
• Erases pursuit angles with long gait.

Weaknesses 

• Lanky frame struggles with physicality.
• Can't sink his hips to explode through routes.

Team Fit: Troy Franklin fell due to character concerns, but he's a dynamic speedster who will fit into rotation for Denver. The Broncos had a big need, and this was an unexpected value.

Grade: A-

103. New England Patriots: Layden Robinson, OL, Texas A&M

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 302 pounds

Strengths 

• Strong anchor
• Great hands
• Explosive first step

Weaknesses 

• Recovery ability
• Balance
• Finishing blocks

Team Fit: New England continues to get more athletic along its line. Layden Robinson can play early on and provide a boost.

Grade: B

104. Arizona Cardinals: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 197 pounds

Strengths 

• Terrific awareness and IQ
• Playmaker
• Deep zone instincts

Weaknesses 

• Stiff in man coverage
• Pursuit angles

Team Fit: Versatility and playmaking are in Dadrion Taylor-Demerson's genes. Arizona will get him on the field early and benefit from his field vision and high football IQ.

Grade: B+

105. Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Eboigbe, IDL, Alabama

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 297 pounds

Strengths 

• Great length
• Positional flexibility
• Effective hand usage

Weaknesses 

• Run defense
• Quickness
• Pad level

Team Fit: The Chargers continue to add toughness and beef in the trenches. Justin Eboigbe has significant physical limitations that have to be overcome with intentional development.

Grade: C

106. Tennessee Titans: Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 234 pounds

Strengths 

• Impactful 3-down player
• Fast processor
• Speed and range

Weaknesses 

• Block shedding
• Tackling form

Team Fit: Tennessee is a great spot for Cedric Gray, who requires great linemen to open rush lanes for him. 

Grade: A

107. New York Giants: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 259 pounds

Strengths 

• Elite size and vertical athleticism
• Play strength 
• Blocking ability

Weaknesses 

• Raw route runner
• Lacks burst

Team Fit: Theo Johnson is a better player on paper than he is on the field, but he can make an early impact with Darren Waller's future in question.

Grade: B

108. Minnesota Vikings: Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 194 pounds

Strengths 

• Disruption at the catch point
• Press technique
• Discipline

Weaknesses 

• Run support
• Consistency 

Team Fit: Khyree Jackson's still developing but his blend of size and speed give him big-time potential. The Vikings needed someone to get on the field in 2024, and Jackson has the tools to be a long-term starter.

Grade: B+

109. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Dorlus, DL, Oregon

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 283 pounds

Strengths 

• Powerful frame
• Fast, effective hands
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Pad level
• Consistent disruption 

Team Fit: This is a great fit for Brandon Dorlus. He can play all along the line on Day 1 with his blend of athleticism, strength, and awareness.

Grade: A

110. New England Patriots: Javon Baker, WR, UCF

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 202 pounds

Strengths 

• Toughness at catch point
• Crafty route runner
• YAC creation

Weaknesses 

• Separation
• Route running precision
• Overall athletic upside

Team Fit: Javon Baker brings tremendous effort and strength but struggles to separate. He's a boom-or-bust player, considering his lack of burst. Drake Maye will have to trust him to win at the catch point, or else he'll wash out of the league.

Grade: C

111. Green Bay Packers: Evan Williams, S, Oregon

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 200 pounds

Strengths 

• Closing speed
• Box defense
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Discipline
• Tackling
• Agility

Team Fit: Evan Williams is a big hitter but unreliable in coverage. He'll jump routes and bite whenever offenses target him. This was a big reach.

Grade: D

112. Las Vegas Raiders: Demarcion Richardson, S, Texas A&M

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 188 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed
• Tackling
• Upside

Weaknesses 

• Ball skills
• Transition footwork
• Instincts

Team Fit: He goes earlier than expected, but the raw traits are worth investing in. Vegas needed athleticism, and Demcarion Richardson was one of the best developmental talents on Day 3.

Grade: B-

113. Baltimore Ravens: Devontez Walker, WR, UNC

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 193 pounds

Strengths 

• Major vertical threat
• YAC creator
• Athleticism at catch point

Weaknesses 

• Thin, weak frame
• Drops
• Route running potential due to stiffness

Team Fit: Devontez Walker is a good vertical threat with clear limitations due to his frame. The Ravens have a type, and he fits it. His hands and toughness must improve.

Grade: C

114. Jacksonville Jaguars: Javon Foster, OL, Missouri

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 308 pounds

Strengths 

• Hand strength
• Impact run blocker
• Good awareness

Weaknesses 

• Weak anchor
• Balance and pad level
• Hand timing

Team Fit: Javon Foster fits as a backup who can develop behind Cam Robinson and potentially push to be a starter in the future.

Grade: B

115. Cincinnati Bengals: Erick All, TE, Iowa

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 252 pounds

Strengths 

• YAC efficiency
• Smooth runner
• Separation

Weaknesses 

• Blocking power
• Torn ACL
• Finishing through contact

Team Fit: He's an older player at a position that takes time to develop, but Erick All's efficiency and separation ability should be a strong fit for Joe Burrow.

Grade: B-

116. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jordan Jefferson, IDL, LSU

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 313 pounds

Strengths 

• Powerful frame
• Fast, effective hands
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Pad level
• Consistent disruption 

Team Fit: Jacksonville needed depth along the defensive front, and Jordan Jefferson has the ability to play multiple spots. He's super strong but needs consistency.

Grade: B

117. Indianapolis Colts: Tanor Bortolini, IOL, Wisconsin

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 303 pounds

Strengths 

• Strong base
• Quick feet
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Reactiveness
• Upper-body strength
• Length

Team Fit: A great athlete who was effective at multiple positions, Tanor Bortolini has the tools to be a standout center or decent guard.

Grade: B-

118. Seattle Seahawks: Tyrice Knight, LB, UTEP

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 233 pounds

Strengths 

• Super productive
• Finisher
• Speed

Weaknesses 

• Man coverage experience
• Discipline
• Power

Team Fit: Tyrice Knight was impossible to miss at UTEP as he flew to the ball. But he gets lost in traffic and struggles with physicality. He landed in a good spot behind a great defensive line.

Grade: C+

119. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason McCormick, IOL, South Dakota State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 309 pounds

Strengths 

• Aggressive nature
• High awareness
• Pure strength

Weaknesses 

• Wide hand placement
• Pad level
• Age

Team Fit: Although his demeanor is perfect to be a star, Mason McCormick's physical cut takes away his ability to drive opponents back as he wants. He's best suited to become a quality backup. 

Grade: C-

120. Miami Dolphins: Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 210 pounds

Strengths 

• Downhill speed
• Contact balance
• Pass catching playmaker

Weaknesses 

• Short-area agility
• Consistent vision

Team Fit: Jaylen Wright is a talented back who produces some big plays, but he's a complementary back. Miami moved a 2025 third-round pick to land him, and he'll be a part-time player. 

Grade: D

121. Seattle Seahawks: AJ Barner, TE, MIchigan

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 251 pounds

Strengths 

• Great blocker
• Strong frame

Weaknesses 

• Explosiveness
• Pass catch production

Team Fit: Taking a blocking tight end is never attractive. While he will eventually fill a role, Seattle could've added someone with any type of pass-catching potential. 

Grade: D

122. Chicago Bears: Tory Taylor, P, Iowa

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 223 pounds

Strengths 

• Major leg strength
• Good hang time

Weaknesses 

• Directional aim
• Touch

Team Fit: Tory Taylor is a good punter who will be a long-term starter. His control and aim need improving, but the traits are there. Chicago didn't have many picks, so seeing them use a quality one on Taylor is shocking.

Grade: D

123. Houston Texans: Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 247 pounds

Strengths 

• Ball skills
• Competitiveness
• Reliability

Weaknesses 

• Explosive speed
• Blocking impact

Team Fit: Farmer Gronk reunites with CJ Stroud. Stroud is the right kind of QB to maximize Cade Stover's high-pointing abilities. He'll be a nice complement to the offense in a smaller role.

Grade: B-

124. San Francisco 49ers: Malik Mustapha, S, Wake Forest

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 209 pounds

Strengths 

• A+ tackler
• Great range
• Fluid athlete

Weaknesses 

• Instincts
• Struggles in man coverage

Team Fit: There's not a better tackler in the class. Malik Mustapha is a great replacement for Tashaun Gipson. 

Grade: A

125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 192 pounds

Strengths 

• Balance through contact
• Explosive speed
• Creative feel for big plays

Weaknesses 

• Pass protection upside
• Bounces runs
• Consistency between the tackles

Team Fit: Bucky Irving will take some negative runs if the blocking isn't good, and Tampa's line struggled to generate holes in 2023. However, Irving's explosiveness is a welcome addition, and the pick value was strong. 

Grade: B+

126. Detroit Lions: Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia

Height: 6-foot-7

Weight: 352 pounds

Strengths 

• Size
• Looks natural
• Great athlete

Weaknesses 

• Narrow base
• Inexperience

Team Fit: Giovanni Manu might become great if he's given time to develop. He's a true flier, but the traits are amazing.

Grade: C

127. Philadelphia Eagles: Will Shipley, RB, Clemson

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 206 pounds

Strengths 

• 3-down playmaker
• Feel for space
• Vision and footwork

Weaknesses 

• Top-end speed
• Pass pro strength

Team Fit: Will Shipley can be the ying to Saquon Barkley's yang. He'll immediately be a quality backup who thrives against light boxes and maximizes the Eagles' blocking.

Grade: B+

128. Buffalo Bills: Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 211 pounds

Strengths 

• Acceleration
• Patience and vision
• Natural pass catcher

Weaknesses 

• Power and strength
• Overall size
• Explosiveness

Team Fit: Ray Davis will complement James Cook nicely as a more nuanced, patient runner. He's an ideal backup for the duration of his rookie contract.

Grade: B-

129. San Francisco 49ers: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 221 pounds

Strengths 

• Rare athlete
• Big frame
• Falls forward

Weaknesses 

• Production
• Contact balance
• Elusiveness 

Team Fit: Isaac Guerendo looks the part of an NFL star, but Louisville rarely utilized him behind Jawhar Jordan. His lack of wiggle and feel for the game make his projection lower than his athleticism would suggest. But San Francisco needed a backup, and Guerendo has the upside worth taking a flier on.

Grade: B-

130. Baltimore Ravens: T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 189 pounds

Strengths 

• Press physicality
• Closing speed
• Run support

Weaknesses 

• Balance
• Tackling
• Footwork

Team Fit: T.J. Tampa posted great efficiency numbers throughout his career and was barely targeted. He's physical and quick but often hid in off-man and zone coverage. He'll compete for a roster spot in Baltimore.

Grade: C

131. Kansas City Chiefs: Jared Wiley, TE, TCU

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 249 pounds

Strengths 

• Massive wingspan
• Reliable hands
• YAC potential

Weaknesses 

• Average speed
• Struggles to get leverage as a blocker

Team Fit: Great value for a natural pass-catcher who isn't dissimilar to Travis Kelce, stylistically. He's an upgrade on Kansas City's backups and will make an impact quickly.

Grade: A

132. Detroit Lions: Sione Vaki, S/RB, Utah

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 210 pounds

Strengths 

• Great playmaker
• Pure speed

Weaknesses 

• No true position
• Lacks experience

Team Fit: Sione Vaki was explosive with the ball in his hands, but his presence alerts the defense of a trick play. His true position is unknown. This was a reach, considering his lack of polish.

Grade: D

133. Kansas City Chiefs: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 211 pounds

Strengths 

• Terrific awareness and IQ
• Playmaker
• Deep zone instincts

Weaknesses 

• Stiff in man coverage
• Pursuit angles

Team Fit: Jaden Hicks' projection hinges on his success in man coverage. He's a great box defender and moves well, but is uncomfortable in coverage and stiff. Experience might be the key to unlocking his ceiling.

Grade: B

134. New York Jets: Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 235 pounds

Strengths 

• Punishing power
• Surprising quickness downhill
• Pass pro upside

Weaknesses 

• Ball security
• Top-end speed
• Struggles creating beyond the blocking
  

Team Fit: Braelon Allen's projection is in the eye of the beholder. He'll either be bruising enough to be a difference-maker or too slow to play. This was a good value to find out. 

Grade: B-

135. San Francisco 49ers: Jacob Cowing, WR, Arizona

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 168 pounds

Strengths 

• Lightning quick
• Great route runner
• Unpredictable movement ability

Weaknesses 

• Lacks strength and frame to improve
• Too many drops due to strength and hands.

Team Fit: San Francisco loves shifty route-runners who win on designed free releases. Jacob Cowing will terrorize opponents in this offense.

Grade: B

Round 5

136. Seattle Seahawks: Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 190 pounds

Strengths 

• Zone coverage
• Fluidity
• Speed

Weaknesses 

• Tackling
• Gets handsy
• Pad level

Team Fit: Nehemiah Pritchett can be a serviceable depth piece with good size and comfort in Seattle's zone. His technique is too raw to rely upon right now, though.

Grade: C

137. Los Angeles Chargers: Tarheeb Still, CB, Maryland

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 189 pounds

Strengths 

• Versatility
• Ball skills

Weaknesses 

• Length
• Transition ability
• Speed

Team Fit: We didn't have a draftable grade on Tarheeb Still, so this was a reach. He doesn't have the skill set to be more than a special teamer.

Grade: F

138. Arizona Cardinals: Xavier Thomas, Edge, Clemson

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 244 pounds

Strengths 

• First-step burst
• Bull rush
• Hip flexibility

Weaknesses 

• Block shedding
• Pass rush repertoire
• Hand usage

Team Fit: Arizona likes guys who can move around and play a few roles. Xavier Thomas is experienced but still underdeveloped, so he'll likely be a rotational piece with limited impact.

Grade: C

139. Washington Commanders: Jordan Magee, LB, Temple

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 228 pounds

Strengths 

• Zone coverage
• Fast closing speed

Weaknesses 

• Strength
• Run defense
• Play recognition

Team Fit: Dan Quinn gets a fast linebacker to unleash on passing downs. Jordan Magee could be a nice subpackage player.

Grade: C

140. Los Angeles Chargers: Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 202 pounds

Strengths 

• Huge frame
• Speed
• Zone awareness

Weaknesses 

• Stiff lower body
• Panics and grabs
• Playmaking

Team Fit: Cam Hart is a better cornerback than the other one they took today, Tarheeb Still. He erases vertical routes with his size but has to trust himself more and get less grabby.

Grade: B-

141. Buffalo Bills: Sedrick Van Pran, IOL, Georgia

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 298 pounds

Strengths 

• Initial burst
• Versatility
• Strong base

Weaknesses 

• Clunky feet
• Pad level
• Hand usage

Team Fit: Buffalo watched multiple interior blockers leave this offseason. Sedrick Van Pran was projected to be a top-45 pick before the year. He's a good athlete who can get on the field with technical improvements.

Grade: B

142. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 174 pounds

Strengths 

• Deep speed
• Return ability

Weaknesses 

• Size
• Agility
• Drops
  

Team Fit: A diminutive playmaker who lacks the suddenness you'd expect for his frame, Anthony Gould's only real value is on go routes and special teams. 

Grade: D

143. Atlanta Falcons: JD Bertrand, LB, Notre Dame

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 235 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength at the line of scrimmage
• Efficiency
• Tackling in the box

Weaknesses 

• Coverage upside
• Athleticism

Team Fit: The Falcons had a big need for an inside linebacker. JD Bertrand can rack up tackles and provide the occasional pass rush.

Grade: C+

144. Chicago Bears: Austin Booker, Edge, Kansas

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 240 pounds

Strengths 

• Length
• Effort
• Range

Weaknesses 

• Play strength
• Pass-rush moves

Team Fit: Chicago adds a great developmental prospect much lower than expected. Austin Booker has to fill out his frame and improve his moves, but he has a good new mentor in Montez Sweat.

Grade: B

145. Denver Broncos: Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 179 pounds

Strengths 

• Man coverage ability
• Ball tracking
• Anticipation

Weaknesses 

• Small frame
• Tackling
• Gives too much cushion

Team Fit: Kris Abrams-Draine is small but competitive. He'll compete with the several fast playmakers within the AFC West.

Grade: B

146. Tennessee Titans: Jarvis Brownlee, CB, Louisville

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 194 pounds

Strengths 

• Physical and effective in press
• Comfortable in zone
• Closing speed 

Weaknesses 

• Lacks confidence in off-man
• Deep speed
• Tackling

Team Fit: Another hyper-competitive addition, Jarvis Brownlee projects as a great slot weapon who can make impact plays. 

Grade: A-

147. Denver Broncos: Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 221 pounds

Strengths 

• Terrific power
• Vision and feel
• Quick feet for size

Weaknesses 

• Top speed
• Elusiveness

Team Fit: He's not the fastest guy, but Audric Estime plays quicker than he tested. He's a menacing ball carrier who will cause defenses to hesitate in hitting him. 

Grade: B

148. Las Vegas Raiders: Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 233 pounds

Strengths 

• Zone coverage range
• Instincts
• Maneuvering through blockers

Weaknesses 

• Straight-line speed
• Play strength

Team Fit: Reliability and effort define Tommy Eichenberg's game. Vegas did well to plug a hole with a high-floor player for a low cost.

Grade: C+

149. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Newton, CB, TCU

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 190 pounds

Strengths 

• Experienced and poised
• Fluid hips and feet
• Press-man specialist

Weaknesses 

• Deep speed
• Consistency with leverage

Team Fit: Good value for a high-floor player with experience. Josh Newton can hold his own against most receivers without being left in the dust.

Grade: B+

150. New Orleans Saints: Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 211 pounds

Strengths 

• Strong, flexible arm from all platforms.
• Quick throwing motion with natural accuracy.
• Playmaking upside.

Weaknesses 

• Field vision leads to turnovers.
• Can be overconfident in his arm.
• Gets happy feet in the pocket.

Team Fit: Tremendous value for a player graded not too far below Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. Spencer Rattler has things to prove and work on, but the arm talent and playmaking give him the chance to hit.

Grade: A

151. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylon Carlies, S, Missouri

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 227 pounds

Strengths 

• Huge frame
• Run defense
• Instinctual

Weaknesses 

• Man coverage traits
• Speed
• Pursuit angles

Team Fit: If the Colts can keep Jaylon Carlies in a downhill role, he'll be a hammer in rapport. However, his lack of movement ability and comfort in other situations limit his upside.

Grade: C-

152. Philadelphia Eagles: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 190 pounds

Strengths 

• Fearless
• YAC ability
• Quickness

Weaknesses 

• Size
• Gadget player
• Route running

Team Fit: Ainias Smith's best fit as an offensive weapon is helping on returns. To stay in the NFL, He will have to become a much more technical player than he was in college.

Grade: C

153. Jacksonville Jaguars: Deantre Prince, CB, Mississippi

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 183 pounds

Strengths 

• Mirror ability
• Run fits
• Speed

Weaknesses 

• Length
• Off-man comfort
• Instincts

Team Fit: Deantre Prince has the speed, athleticism, and willingness to defend the run, which will allow him to be a valuable backup with versatility to play on the outside and in the slot at the next level.

Grade: C

154. Los Angeles Rams: Brennan Jackson, Edge, Washington State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 264 pounds

Strengths 

• Great motor and stamina
• Active hands
• 3-down potential

Weaknesses 

• Plan of attack
• Contact balance
• Finishing plays

Team Fit: He might not find a role in this suddenly loaded rotation, but Brennan Jackson's size and effort will eventually endear him to the staff. He'll make the most of what he earns.

Grade: B-

155. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 228 pounds

Strengths 

• Thrives in chaos
• Blitzing ability
• Quick first step

Weaknesses 

• Man coverage upside
• Pure speed
• Tackling efficiency

Team Fit: Once mocked in the first round, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is at his best when he's set free behind good linemen. He landed in the best spot for him to roam and find the ball.

Grade: B

156. Cleveland Browns: Jamari Thrash, WR, Louisville

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 188 pounds

Strengths 

• Explosive through routes
• Physicality
• Post-catch playmaking

Weaknesses 

• Consistent speed
• Finishing through contact

Team Fit: Cleveland needed more quickness in the offense, and Jamari Thrash brings it. Given his skill set, he'll have the inside edge to make the final roster.

Grade: B

157. Carolina Panthers: Chau Smith-Wade, DB, Washington State

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 184 pounds

Strengths 

• Lightning quick
• Great ball skills
• Competitive on jump balls

Weaknesses 

• Size
• Tackling form and effort

Team Fit: Best served to play the slot, Carolina gets a nice value for an active defender who can find the ball. He'll have to improve his effort against the run.

Grade: C+

158. Miami Dolphins: Mohamed Kamara, Edge, Colorado State

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 248 pounds

Strengths 

• Fast first step
• Finishes sack opportunities
• Quality pass-rush moves

Weaknesses 

• Strength vs. the run
• Flexibility through contact
• Getting off blocks

Team Fit: Vastly improved in 2023, Mohamed Kamara figures to be a rotational pass-rusher in the NFL. Miami will be able to get him on the field quickly and hope he thrives as a situational player despite his lack of length.

Grade: B-

159. Kansas City Chiefs: Hunter Nourzad, IOL, Penn State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 317 pounds

Strengths 

• Flexible, explosive hips
• Athletic range
• Sustains blocks

Weaknesses 

• Agility
• Initial burst

Team Fit: Kansas City is looking to add a potential starter for 2025, and Hunter Nourzad fell much further than expected. He can be a solid pass-blocker, but his run-blocking is lacking.

Grade: C+

160. Buffalo Bills: Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB, Washington

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 236 pounds

Strengths 

• Coverage range
• High motor
• Consistent tackler

Weaknesses 

• In-the-box impact
• Play recognition

Team Fit: A rangy playmaker in coverage, Buffalo can use Edefuan Ulofoshio against the more pass-happy teams in the AFC East. He's a good value who can be more than just a subpackage option.

Grade: B

161. Washington Commanders: Dominique Hampton, S, Washington

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 215 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed
• Versatility
• Coverage upside

Weaknesses 

• Production
• Discipline

Team Fit: A favorite of mine, Dominique Hampton has the tools to be a solid starter in the NFL. He shows signs of inexperience, but Dan Quinn made the most out of a similar player in Jayron Kearse while in Dallas.

Grade: B+

162. Arizona Cardinals: Christian Jones, OT, Texas

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 305 pounds

Strengths 

• Experience
• Power
• Awareness

Weaknesses 

• Hand placement
• Anticipation
• Sustaining blocks

Team Fit: An experienced blocker, Christian Jones can be a swing backup for Arizona. Depth at tackle is never a bad thing. He lacks the traits to become more than that, though.

Grade: C

163. Green Bay Packers: Jacob Monk, OL, Duke

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 308 pounds

Strengths 

• Quick feet
• Power
• Strength

Weaknesses 

• Body control
• Wide hands
• Limited length

Team Fit: Jacob Monk is a durable, experienced interior lineman with good play strength. If he can correct some technical issues with his hands and body control, he can develop into a quality center at the next level.

Grade: C+

164. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylin Simpson, S, Auburn

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 179 pounds

Strengths 

• Ball skills
• Quickness
• Feel for the game

Weaknesses 

• Rail thin
• Uncomfortable in man coverage
• Tackling

Team Fit: The Colts add another defender not built to win in man coverage, so their versatility as a unit is questionable. Jaylin Simpson is an instinctive player who can contribute, though.

Grade: C

165. Baltimore Ravens: Rasheen Ali, RB, Marshall

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 206 pounds

Strengths 

• Pass pro upside
• Quickness
• Route running

Weaknesses 

• Contact balance
• Vision
  

Team Fit: Quicker than fast, Rasheen Ali can get to the second level in the blink of an eye. He should be a nice rotational back in Baltimore.

Grade: C+

166. New York Giants: Tyrone Tracy, RB, Purdue

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 209 pounds

Strengths 

• Combine star
• 3-down potential
• Explosive playmaker

Weaknesses 

• Experience
• Instincts
• Power
  

Team Fit: A former receiver, Tyrone Tracy is a project at RB. But he could pay off handsomely. His burst and fluidity are uncommon, and the Giants had a big need. 

Grade: B-

167. Jacksonville Jaguars: Keilan Robinson, RB, Texas

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 191 pounds

Strengths 

• Receiving ability
• Straight-line speed

Weaknesses 

• Size
• Contact balance
  

Team Fit: This was a surprise. Keilan Robinson lacks quality NFL traits across the board. At best, he'll catch some passes out of the backfield. 

Grade: F

168. Buffalo Bills: Javon Solomon, Edge, Troy

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 246 pounds

Strengths 

• Bendy athlete
• Quickness and agility
• Aggression

Weaknesses 

• Run game impact
• Lacks pass-rush plan
• Smaller frame

Team Fit: Buffalo adds a raw but exciting athlete in Javon Solomon. He'll need time to see the field, so he might be a practice squad addition in 2024.

Grade: C+

169. Green Bay Packers: Kitan Oladapo, S, Oregon State

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 216 pounds

Strengths 

• Competitiveness
• Straight-line speed
• Fluidity for his size

Weaknesses 

• Reactionary in nature
• Ball skills
• Tackling efficiency

Team Fit: Kitan Oladapo looks the part of a menacing presence but relies too heavily on his athleticism. He'll have to be more disciplined to be more than a special teamer.

Grade: C

170. New Orleans Saints: Bub Means, WR, Pittsburgh

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 212 pounds

Strengths 

• Raw athleticism
• Aggressiveness
• High-pointing

Weaknesses 

• YAC
• Unrefined releases
• Route running

Team Fit: Bub Means is clearly a good athlete, but he struggles to convert that into production. He should be much better with the ball in his hands, and his route-running must improve before he sees the field. There's potential here, though. 

Grade: C+

171. New York Jets: Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 200 pounds

Strengths 

• Extending plays
• Fast release
• Gamer

Weaknesses 

• Inconsistent accuracy
• Average arm talent
• Frame

Team Fit: Getting a capable backup who can step in for a few games is important. Jordan Travis lacks higher-end traits but brings playmaking and experience.

Grade: B

172. Philadelphia Eagles: Trevor Keegan, Ol, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 310 pounds

Strengths 

• Run blocking
• Awareness

Weaknesses 

• Athleticism
• Pad level
• Coordination

Team Fit: Nothing wrong with grabbing a capable backup guard. The Eagles probably love his mauling run-blocking ability. 

Grade: C

173. New York Jets: Isaiah Davis, Rb, South Dakota State

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 218 pounds

Strengths 

• Effort
• Gets skinny
• Aggressive

Weaknesses 

• Explosiveness
• High-cut build
• Elusiveness

Team Fit: A productive runner who relies more on heart than athleticism, Isaiah Davis can bring energy and toughness to an offense. He has good vision and is creative when figuring out how to churn out yards.

Grade: C-

174. Dallas Cowboys: Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 199 pounds

Strengths 

• Quick transition ability
• Short area agility
• Discipline

Weaknesses 

• Gives too much cushion
• Balance
• Ball production

Team Fit: Dallas gets great value for someone with an NFL skill set. Caelen Carson can play early in his career and be sticky in man assignments. 

Grade: B+

175. New Orleans Saints: Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 240 pounds

Strengths 

• Hard hitter
• Fast closing speed
• Run game processing

Weaknesses 

• Coverage instincts
• Lacks plan of attack with blockers

Team Fit: Jaylan Ford can learn from Demario Davis, potentially replacing the veteran as a true MIKE linebacker in future years. He struggles in coverage and space but is effective, smart, and active.

Grade: B

176. New York Jets: Qwan'tez Stiggers, CB, CFL

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 203 pounds

Strengths 

• Ball skills
• Strong frame
• Fluidity

Weaknesses 

• Raw technique
• Experience
• Tackling

Team Fit: A productive player in the CFL last year, Qwuan'Tez Stiggers is a developmental project the Cowboys can stash and work on. His raw traits are certainly intriguing.

Grade: C

Round 6

177. Minnesota Vikings: Walter Rouse, OT, Oklahoma

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 311 pounds

Strengths 

• Lower body strength
• Run game landmarking
• Awareness

Weaknesses 

• Clunky feet
• Inconsistent hand placement
• Awkward athlete

Team Fit: Walter Rouse fell further than expected but only projects to be a backup swing tackle either way. He's more of a road-grader than an effective pass-blocker.

Grade: C

178. Pittsburgh Steelers: Logan Lee, IDL, Iowa

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 281 pounds

Strengths 

• Powerful frame
• Fast, effective hands
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Pad level
• Consistent disruption 

Team Fit: Logan Lee was overlooked throughout the draft process but he's a capable body who can play early on. He's stout enough at the point of attack to earn a rotational spot.

Grade: B

179. Seattle Seahawks: Sataoa Laumea, IOL, Utah

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 319 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength
• Fluidity
• Pad level

Weaknesses 

• Waist bender
• Speed
• Consistency

Team Fit: Sataoa Laumea is a good candidate to kick inside to guard and become a starter in the NFL. He has to stay balanced more often, but he otherwise has the traits and experience to compete to be an average starter.

Grade: A

180. New England Patriots: Marcellas Dial, CB, South Carolina

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 190 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed
• Transition

Weaknesses 

• Stiffness
• Agility

Team Fit: Marcellas Dial has the speed, burst, and transition ability to find a defensive role early at the next level, but he'll need to overcome sticky hips, limited COD ability, and outside-only ability at his size.

Grade: D

181. Los Angeles Chargers: Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy

Height: 5-foot-8

Weight: 213 pounds

Strengths 

• Toughness
• Elusiveness

Weaknesses 

• Pass protection
• Explosiveness
  

Team Fit: Vidal is a tough running back who has displayed vision and patience as a high-volume collegiate workhorse. However, his lack of top-end speed, big-play ability, and third-down appeal will leave him fighting for an NFL roster spot.

Grade: D

182. Tennessee Titans: Jha'Quan Jackson, WR, Tulane

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 188 pounds

Strengths 

• Elite acceleration 
• Clean cuts
• Playmaker

Weaknesses 

• Jump balls
• Catch radius
• Drops

Team Fit: Destined to be a slot specialist, Jha'Quan Jackson was a star at the Senior Bowl. He's super quick and could make an impact on isolation routes and punt returns.

Grade: C+

183. New York Giants: Darius Muasau, LB UCLA

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 225 pounds

Strengths 

• Effort
• Blitzing ability

Weaknesses 

• Coverage potential
• Power

Team Fit: Darius Muasau is an undersized Mike linebacker who lacks an elite trait and has tight hips, but his pursuit effort and plus blitz ability should allow him to compete for an NFL roster spot.

Grade: C-

184. Miami Dolphins: Malik Washington, WR, Virginia

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 191 pounds

Strengths 

• Pure speed
• Field vision
• Reliable hands

Weaknesses 

• Route precision
• Strength through contact

Team Fit: Miami desperately needed competition in the receiver room, and Malik Washington fell way too far, considering his skill set. He could be Miami's WR3 this fall. 

Grade: B

185. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 231 pounds

Strengths 

• Massive frame and catch radius
• Blocking
• Quickness for size

Weaknesses 

• Concentration drops
• Separation

Team Fit: Why did Johnny Wilson fall so far? We don't know, but the Eagles wisely add the gigantic playmaker. He should do well against the zone-heavy defenses Philadelphia sees.

Grade: B

186. Atlanta Falcons: Jase McClellan, RB, Alabama

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 221 pounds

Strengths 

• Patience
• Ball security
• Contact balance

Weaknesses 

• Burst
• Pass pro consistency
• Upside

Team Fit: McClellan is a good player who lacks great traits and brings an immediate skill set to his new team. He won't give many big plays, but he's reliable. 

Grade: C

187. Atlanta Falcons: Casey Washington, WR, Illinois

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 201 pounds

Strengths 

• Big catch radius
• Sure-handed
• Flexibility through routes

Weaknesses 

• Change of direction
• Versatility

Team Fit: Casey Washington was barely on the radar of our draft team, so it's shocking he was selected. He'll fight for a roster spot.

Grade: F

188. Houston Texans: Jamal Hill, LB Oregon

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 216 pounds

Strengths 

• Hard hitter
• Speed

Weaknesses 

• Inexperienced
• Stiff in coverage

Team Fit: Moving from safety to linebacker fits Hill's play style, but his chances of making a roster are low.

Grade: D

189. Detroit Lions: Mekhi Wingo, IDL, LSU

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 284 pounds

Strengths 

• Terrific first step
• Surprising power
• Pad level

Weaknesses 

• Short arms and light frame
• Underdeveloped counter moves

Team Fit: Mekhi Wingo should've been off the board three rounds earlier. Detroit needs an impact pass-rusher, and Wingo can give them help immediately.

Grade: A-

190. Philadelphia Eagles: Dylan Mcmahon, Iol, NC State

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 299 pounds

Strengths 

• Athleticism
• Footwork

Weaknesses 

• Versatility
• Power
• Maximizing length

Team Fit: Dylan McMahon is an athletic center who uses footwork and awareness to excel on the interior, but a lack of size, length, strength, and power make him a backup one-position player at the next level.

Grade: C-

191. Arizona Cardinals: Tejhuan Palmer, WR, UAB

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 208 pounds

Strengths 

• Size
• Deep speed

Weaknesses 

• Experience
• Separation
• Drops

Team Fit: Tejhuan Palmer has the size and straight-line speed NFL teams look for in an outside receiver, but his concentration drops, struggles to separate, and lack of a dominant skill will limit his NFL appeal.

Grade: C-

192. Seattle Seahawks: DJ James, CB, Auburn

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 175 pounds

Strengths 

• Great speed
• Play recognition
• Fluid hips

Weaknesses 

• Aggressiveness
• Inefficient transitions
• Tackling

Team Fit: Great value for Seattle as they add a versatile, fluid corner who was once considered a potential top-50 pick. DJ James will have to earn a roster spot but he has the traits to get there.

Grade: B

193. New England Patriots: Joe Milton III, QB, Tennessee

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 235 pounds

Strengths 

• Amazing arm strength
• Mobility
• Size

Weaknesses 

• Zero touch
• Inconsistent footwork
• Forces decisions

Team Fit: Unless Joe Milton moves to tight end, he doesn't have much of an NFL future. 

Grade: D

194. Cincinnati Bengals: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 244 pounds

Strengths 

• Hands
• Blocking
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Age
• Speed
• Route running

Team Fit: Tanner McLachlan is a capable, yet unspectacular depth tight end who can be a sufficient all-around contributor.

Grade: C+

195. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ryan Watts, DB, Texas

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 203 pounds

Strengths 

• Experience
• Run support
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Agility
• Deep speed

Team Fit: Ryan Watts is a big, physical corner who projects best as a safety due to his strong run support and punishing demeanor, but also a lack of deep speed, ball skills, and hip fluidity.

Grade: C-

196. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Davis, IDL, Clemson

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 301 pounds

Strengths 

• Quick first step
• Great hand usage
• Pass-rush potential

Weaknesses 

• Consistency
• Balance

Team Fit: Tyler Davis can learn among a host of talented, young linemen in LA. He's a great value who has pass-rush upside.

Grade: B

197. Atlanta Falcons: Zion Louge, IDL, Georgia

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 314 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength
• Run defense

Weaknesses 

• Pass rush upside
• Pad level

Team Fit: Zion Logue has the size, strength, and awareness to be a solid rotational defensive lineman at the next level, but he needs to work on his body control and pass rush ability to reach his full potential.

Grade: C-

198. Miami Dolphins: Patrick McMorris, S, Cal

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 207 pounds

Strengths 

• Pursuit angles
• Production

Weaknesses 

• Recognition
• Agility

Team Fit: A fairly limited athlete with good production, Patrick McMorris is going into a good situation where Miami plays a lot of two-high looks.

Grade: C

199. New Orleans Saints: Khristian Boyd, IDL, Northern Iowa

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 325 pounds

Strengths 

• Quick first step
• Hand usage
• Upper body strength

Weaknesses 

• Anchor
• Pad level
• Finishing

Team Fit: A true nose tackle, Khristian Boyd is more of a pass-rusher than a block eater. He'll have the chance to make the final roster if his pad level improves.

Grade: C

200. Carolina Panthers: Jaden Crumedy, IDL, Mississippi State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 301 pounds

Strengths 

• Awareness
• Quickness
• Upper body strength

Weaknesses 

• Pass-rush potential
• Agility

Team Fit: Jaden Crumedy has a decent blend of athleticism and size and can be a scheme-versatile run defender, but his lack of pass-rush ability will limit his overall impact as a three-down interior defender.

Grade: C+

201. Indianapolis Colts: Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 180 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Mirror ability
• Agility

Team Fit: Micah Abraham is fit to be in the slot, but Indianapolis will only roster him in the case of injuries. He's an average athlete, at best.

Grade: D

202. Green Bay Packers: Travis Glover, OT, Georgia State

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 308 pounds

Strengths 

• Versatility
• Good anchor
• Natural length

Weaknesses 

• Hand usage
• Agility

Team Fit: The Packers have a type, and Travis Glover fits. He projects as a high-quality backup. He should've been off the board two rounds prior.

Grade: B

203. Minnesota Vikings: Will Reichard, K, Alabama

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 187 pounds

Strengths 

• Experience
• Consistency

Weaknesses 

• Kick power

Team Fit: Will Reichard is no stranger to high-pressure moments. He's had a mixed bag of success, but he was worth drafting.

Grade: C

204. Buffalo Bills: Tylan Grable, OT, UCF

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 306 pounds

Strengths 

• Athletic
• Good hand technique
• Spatial awareness

Weaknesses 

• Sustaining blocks
• Messy footwork
• Body control

Team Fit: Tylan Grable is a project with the athletic profile to develop into a swing tackle. He's a better developmental project than a few of the names who went before him.

Grade: C+

205. Houston Texans: Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 193 pounds

Strengths 

• Zone scheme fit
• Elusive
• Fast

Weaknesses 

• Power
• Patience
• Pass pro
  

Team Fit: Shifty and fast, Jawhar Jordan can thrive on stretch zone plays where he can make one cut and dash upfield. His lack of power as a runner and blocker is concerning for third-down value. He's a nice replacement for Devin Singletary.

Grade: B

206. Cleveland Browns: Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 233 pounds

Strengths 

• Tackling efficiency
• Blitzing 
• Range

Weaknesses 

• Coverage talent
• Agility

Team Fit: The Browns spent next to nothing to land a true MIKE who can play two downs. They did well to not overspend on a capable run defender next to JOK.

Grade: B

207. Seattle Seahawks: Michael Jerrell, OT, Findlay

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 311 pounds

Strengths 

• Athleticism
• Length

Weaknesses 

• Experience
• Wide hands

Team Fit: Michael Jerrell had a UDFA profile, but this is a gamble on athleticism. Seattle will likely stash him on the practice squad. 

Grade: C

208. Las Vegas Raiders: Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 206 pounds

Strengths 

• Major receiving threat
• Efficient
• Durable

Weaknesses 

• Power
• Length
  

Team Fit: A natural fit as a third-down back who can create mismatches in space against linebackers and safeties. Dylan Laube can earn snaps in 2024.

Grade: B

209. Los Angeles Rams: Joshua Karty, K, Stanford

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 207 pounds

Strengths 

• Leg strength
• Consistency

Weaknesses 

• Can overcorrect from hash mark

Team Fit: The Rams were considered likely to take a kicker. Joshua Karty was higher rated than Reichard for us.

Grade: B-

210. Detroit Lions: Christian Mahagony, IOl, Boston College

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 314 pounds

Strengths 

• Football IQ
• Generating movement
• Combo blocking

Weaknesses 

• Tight lower body
• Pad level
• Maximizing length

Team Fit: Christian Mahogany fell due to injury concerns from two years ago, but he should've gone much sooner, regardless. He's a good player, and Detroit might've landed a future starter.

Grade: A

211. Kansas City Chiefs: Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 196 pounds

Strengths 

• Ball skills
• Strength
• Length and athleticism

Weaknesses 

• Fluidity
• Zone comfort
• Tackling

Team Fit: He has good tools worth investing in, so he could prove to be a solid value as a rotational player. Kansas City knows what to look for in these late-rounders.

Grade: B

212. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Little, K, Arkansas

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 172 pounds

Strengths 

• Short kicks
• Frame
• Consistency

Weaknesses 

• Leg strength

Team Fit: The former All-SEC kicker was accurate on field goals and extra points, but his leg strength beyond 50 is a concern.

Grade: C-

213. Los Angeles Rams: Jordan Whittington, WR, Texas

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 205 pounds

Strengths 

• Physicality
• Reliable hands

Weaknesses 

• Separation
• Suddenness
• Versatility

Team Fit: A limited athlete who finds ways to produce, Jordan Whittington projects as a special teams contributor more than a receiving option.

Grade: C-

214. Cincinnati Bengals: Cedric Johnson, Edge, Mississippi

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 260 pounds

Strengths 

• Pro-ready frame
• Great first step
• Clear physical upside

Weaknesses 

• Setting the edge
• Awareness
• Flexibility and bend through contact

Team Fit: The Bengals identify a potential stud in Cedric Johnson. He won't play right away, but his frame and athleticism pop off the film.

Grade: B

215. San Francisco 49ers: Jarrett Kingston, IOL, USC

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 306 pounds

Strengths 

• Standout athlete
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Balance
• Anchor
• Hand usage

Team Fit: Jarrett Kingston is an athletic guard prospect who lacks the length, strength, and ability to redirect rushers that teams look for and could find himself fighting for a roster spot.

Grade: D

216. Dallas Cowboys: Ryan Flournoy, WR, SE Missouri State

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 202 pounds

Strengths 

• Competitiveness
• Hands

Weaknesses 

• Explosiveness
• Separation

Team Fit: Ryan Flournoy is a sure-handed receiver with tenacity and the contested catch ability to be a solid wide receiver at the next level, but his separation ability and lack of chunk plays will likely limit his impact to a depth role.

Grade: D+

217. Los Angeles Rams: Beaux Limmer, IOL, Arkansas

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 302 pounds

Strengths 

• Sheer strength
• Landmarking in run game

Weaknesses 

• Limited length
• Quickness

Team Fit: Likely a backup center in the NFL, Beaux Limmer fits what the Rams want to do perfectly.

Grade: C+

218. Baltimore Ravens: Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 215 pounds

Strengths 

• Arm strength
• Toughness

Weaknesses 

• Accuracy
• Footwork
• Field vision

Team Fit: A bit of an odd fit to take a quarterback lacking accuracy and plus mobility. Devin Leary is, at best, a third-strong option.

Grade: D

219. Buffalo Bills: Daequan Hardy, DB, Penn State

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 179 pounds

Strengths 

• Competitive 
• Agility
• Recognition

Weaknesses 

• Length
• Deep speed

Team Fit: A great slot corner, Daequan Hardy fits into Buffalo's culture. He'll have to be a special teams ace to make the final roster in 2024, though.

Grade: C+

220. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elijah Klien, OL, UTEP

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 306 pounds

Strengths 

• Versatility 
• Length
• Experience

Weaknesses 

• Tight hips
• Hand placement and quickness

Team Fit: Elijah Klein was a deep sleeper despite his experience, and the Buccaneers likely nabbed a quality backup. 

Grade: C+

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221. Buffalo Bills: Travis Clayton, OT, England

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 310 pounds

Strengths 

• Size
• Athleticism

Weaknesses 

• Experience

Team Fit: A former rugby player, Travis Clayton is a project who will take time to develop on the practice squad.

Grade: D

222. Washington Commanders: Javonte Jean-Baptiste, EDGE, Notre Dame

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 239 pounds

Strengths 

• Length
• Motor
• Strength

Weaknesses 

• Stiff hips
• Counter moves
• Upside 

Team Fit: Javonte Jean-Baptiste is a long edge rusher with good power and can set the edge against the run, but he lacks the first-step explosion to be a difference-maker as a pass rusher.

Grade: C+

223. Las Vegas Raiders: Trey Taylor, S, Air Force

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 213 pounds

Strengths: 

• Production
• Ball skills
• Fluidity

Weaknesses: 

• Quickness
• Overpursuing
• Roams

Team Fit: Great production and skill will help Trey Taylor stick in the NFL for years to come. He's not the most athletic player, but he's solid and should compete for playing time in Vegas.

Grade: B

224. Cincinnati Bengals: Daijahn Anthony, S, Mississippi

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 195 pounds

Strengths 

• Man coverage traits
• Effort

Weaknesses 

• Pursuit angles
• Tackling

Team Fit: Daijahn Anthony has the man coverage skills to be a versatile backup in a secondary room, but he must improve his tackling technique and pursuit angles at the next level.

Grade: C

225. Los Angeles Chargers: Brenden Rice, USC, WR

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 208 pounds

Strengths 

• Competitive at catch point
• Deep speed
• Flexibility through routes

Weaknesses 

• Consistency
• Separation
• Quickness and acceleration

Team Fit: Brenden Rice looks the part and has the lineage but doesn't consistently play to his size, speed, or namesake. He has to refine his routes better and finish stronger at the catch point.

Grade: C+

226. Arizona Cardinals: Jaden Davis, CB, Miami

Height: 5-foot-9

Weight: 187 pounds

Strengths

• Speed
• Tackling
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Length
• Agility

Team Fit: Jaden Davis has limited size and speed, so he'll compete to be a nickel option in Arizona.

Grade: D

227. Cleveland Browns: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 195 pounds

Strengths 

• Agility
• Mirror ability
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Length
• Deep speed

Team Fit: Myles Harden's physicality is great for special teams, and his ability to help in run support can lead to making a roster. 

Grade: C

228. Baltimore Ravens: Nick Samac, IOL, Michigan State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 307 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength
• Mauler mindset

Weaknesses 

• Pass blocking
• Inconsistent hand usage

Team Fit: Nick Samac is an interior mauler who delivers an effective initial punch and plays through the whistle, but his struggles with technique and body control in the passing game limit his potential effectiveness as a full-time starter in the middle.

Grade: C

229. Las Vegas Raiders: M.J. Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 186 pounds

Strengths 

• Speed
• Ball skills
• Press coverage

Weaknesses 

• Stiff hips
• Gets grabby

Team Fit: M.J. Devonshire looks like a slot corner but doesn't play like one. He'll have to get more confident in coverage to avoid flags and stay on the field.

Grade: C-

230. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Jurgens, IOL, Nebraska

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 311 pounds

Strengths 

• Experience
• Smooth athlete
• Agility

Weaknesses 

• Versatility
• Achor

Team Fit: Lacking strength, Michael Jurgens is purely a backup center in the NFL. He's experienced, though, and can step in if needed to.

Grade: C-

231. New England Patriots: Jahiem Bell, TE, Florida State

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 241 pounds

Strengths 

• Quickness 
• Toughness at the catch point
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Inline blocking
• Route running experience

Team Fit: Well-equipped to thrive in a versatile role that gets him into space, Jahiem Bell can be a difference-maker if included in the gameplan. He's a great athlete for his size. 

Grade: B+

232. Minnesota Vikings: Levi Drake Rodriguez, DT, TMAC

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 300 pounds

Strengths 

• Quickness
• Raw strength
• Pass-rush potential

Weaknesses 

• Pad level
• Discipline

Team Fit: Levi Drake Rodriguez is a high-upside, gap-shooting defensive tackle whose upper-body strength and quickness off the ball should allow him to be a productive rotational option at the next level, though he’ll need to improve his pad level and discipline to hit his ceiling.

Grade: C+

233. Dallas Cowboys: Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisana

Nathan Thomas, OT, Dallas Cowboys

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 332 pounds

Strengths 

• Anchor and strength
• Quick first step
• Hand grip

Weaknesses 

• Mirror ability
• Pad level
• Clunky feet

Team Fit: Not a great athlete, Nathan Thomas can work to become a developmental backup as a huge guard or heavy-footed tackle. 

Grade: D

234. Indianapolis Colts: Jonah Laulu, DT, Oklahoma

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 292 pounds

Strengths 

• Raw athleticism
• Size

Weaknesses 

• Experience
• Polish

Team Fit: Purely an athletic investment, Jonah Laulu will need time before he's even close to impacting gamedays. But he is a great athlete worth stashing.

Grade: D

235. Denver Broncos: Devaugn Vele, WR, Utah

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 203 pounds

Strengths 

• Height
• Hands

Weaknesses 

• Inexperience
• Speed
• Strength

Team Fit: Devaughn Vele is a big receiver who is a release technician with strong hands, but the lack of deep speed and consistent separation will limit him to being a depth receiver.

Grade: C-

236. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Cole, Edge, Texas Tech

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 278 pounds

Strengths 

• Incredible size
• Active hands and effort
• Flashes good traits

Weaknesses 

• Hand usage
• Pass-rush plan
• Awareness

Team Fit: There aren't many edge defenders as large as Myles Cole. He's too experienced to still suffer from the weaknesses listed, so his developmental curve isn't too encouraging. However, he's a uniquely-built athlete worth looking at.

Grade: C+

237. Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Lee, IOL, Miami

Matt Lee, IOL, Cincinnati Bengals

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 301 pounds

Strengths 

• Hand usage
• Awareness
• Footwork

Weaknesses 

• Size
• Body control
• Demeanor

Team Fit: Matt Lee maximizes his traits with intelligence and sound footwork, but he's not a big guy who can handle more powerful defenders without help. He projects as a quality backup.

Grade: A-

238. Houston Texans: Solomon Byrd, EDGE, USC

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 255 pounds

Strengths 

• Size
• Strength

Weaknesses 

• Athleticism
• Effectiveness

Team Fit: Solomon Byrd must show that his toughness, strength, and heavy hands are enough to outweigh his limited athletic profile and pass-rushing abilities to warrant a roster spot in the NFL.

Grade: D-

239. New Orleans Saints: Josiah Ezirim, OT, Eastern Kentucky

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 328 pounds

Strengths 

• Size
• Strength
• Aggressive

Weaknesses 

• Average athlete
• Wide hands

Team Fit: Ezirim is a powerful right tackle who can provide quality depth for the run game but will struggle in a starting position against more athletic pass rushers.

Grade: B

241. Carolina Panthers: Michael Barrett, LB, Michigan

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 231 pounds

Strengths 

• Coverage ability
• Range 

Weaknesses 

• Frame
• Strength

Team Fit: Michael Barrett is an experienced player who shows good coverage ability, but his frame and ability to take on blocks in the run game will be an uphill battle at the next level.

Grade: C-

241. Miami Dolphins: Tahj Washington, WR, USC

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 174 pounds

Strengths 

• Verticality
• Quickness
• Toughness

Weaknesses 

• Contested catches
• Breaking press
• Clean routes

Team Fit: Tahj Washington is a tough matchup because of his speed and determined nature. But his size limitations will show more in the NFL. He's going to fight for a roster spot.

Grade: D

242. Tennesee Titans: James Williams, LB, Miami

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 231 pounds

Strengths 

• Hard-hitting presence
• Versatile 
• Effective vs. the run

Weaknesses 

• Slow in coverage
• Strange build

Team Fit: Surprising value for someone who enjoyed a better 2022 than 2023 season. The Titans have the right defensive line to help James Williams be successful as a backup.

Grade: C+

243. Cleveland Browns: Jowon Briggs, DT, Cincinnati

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 313 pounds

Strengths 

• Great length
• Positional flexibility
• Effective hand usage

Weaknesses 

• Run defense
• Quickness
• Pad level

Team Fit: Jowon Briggs is a nice player who can compete, but it's unlikely he makes the Browns' final roster at a loaded positional group.

Grade: D

244. Dallas Cowboys: Justin Rodgers, DT, Auburn

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 330 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength
• Anchor
• Effective hand usage

Weaknesses 

• Agility
• Quickness
• Impact plays

Team Fit: A true nose tackle was needed in Dallas. It'll be tough to make their roster, but he made sense from a skill set and need standpoint. 

Grade: C-

245. Green Bay Packers: Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 217 pounds

Strengths 

• Athleticism
• Playmaking outside of the pocket
• Intermediate accuracy

Weaknesses 

• Raw mechanics
• Not a pinpoint thrower
• Awareness

Team Fit: The Packers got great value on someone who projects to be a long-term backup.

Grade: B+

246. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin Culp, TE, Washington

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 241 pounds

Strengths 

• Blocking

Weaknesses 

• Explosiveness
• Separation
• Hands

Team Fit: Devin Culp is a reliable blocker, but he has limitations as a receiver due to his inconsistent hands, difficulties creating separation, and lack of explosive plays, which will leave him in a backup role.

Grade: D

247. Houston Texans: Marcus Harris, DT, Auburn

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 286 pounds

Strengths 

• Quick first step
• Natural power
• Run defense

Weaknesses 

• Consistency
• Balance
• Pass-rush moves

Team Fit: Marcus Harris has the quickness, power, and leverage to be a good run defender in the league, but must improve his pass-rushing ability to be a consistent every-down defender.

Grade: C

248. Kansas City Chiefs: C.J. Hanson, IOL, Holy Cross

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 300 pounds

Strengths 

• Athleticism
• Mauler mindset

Weaknesses 

• Strength
• Technique

Team Fit: C.J. Hanson is an athletic guard who works best on the move and will bring nastiness and effort, but he lacks the strength, flexibility, and overall technique to hold up consistently against NFL-level players.

Grade: D

249. Houston Texans: Ladarius Henderson, OL, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 309 pounds

Strengths 

• Versatility
• Length
• Strength

Weaknesses 

• Body control
• Flexibility
• Spatial awareness

Team Fit: Experienced enough to plug and play if needed, Ladarius Henderson can be a premium backup value. Due to his stiffness, he likely can't play tackle too much, but he can hold his own on the interior.

Grade: B

250. Baltimore Ravens: Sanoussi Kane, S, Purdue

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 205 pounds

Strengths 

• Pass game production
• Speed
• Versatility

Weaknesses 

• Physicality
• Agility

Team Fit: Baltimore nabs Sanoussi Kane to compete for a backup role. His physical limitations might preclude him from playing in man coverage, but he's rangy and could find time on the field, eventually.

Grade: C-

251. San Francisco 49ers: Tatum Bethune, LB, Florida State

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 229 pounds

Strengths 

• Quickness
• Man coverage potential
• Working between blockers

Weaknesses 

• Zone awareness
• Strength

Team Fit: Tatum Bethune is a quick linebacker who shows three-down ability at either linebacker spot, but a lack of size and zone awareness may hold him back from reaching his potential at the next level.

Grade: C-

252. Tennessee Titans: Jaylen Harrell, Edge, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 250 pounds

Strengths 

• NFL size
• Downhill speed
• Physicality

Weaknesses 

• Stiff hips
• Strength

Team Fit: Jaylen Harrell should find a role as a three-down backup who plays out of a 2-point stance on the edge and can flash his physicality and athleticism on limited snaps while contributing on special teams.

Grade: B-

253. Los Angeles Chargers: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 212 pounds

Strengths 

• Catch radius
• Quickness
• Contested catches

Weaknesses 

• Separation
• Route detail
• Blocking

Team Fit: Cornelius Johnson has the size and athleticism to be a reliable backup receiver but must improve his route savvy and separation skills to be a consistent contributor in the NFL.

Grade: C

254. Los Angeles Rams: KT Leveston, OL, Kansas State

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 326 pounds

Strengths 

• Strength
• Mauler mindset

Weaknesses 

• Balance
• Clunky athlete

Team Fit: KT Leveston is a strong, powerful run-blocking tackle who has a role at the next level, but balance issues, heavy feet, and an inability to neutralize inside counters could be a problem.

Grade: C-

255. Green Bay Packers: Kalen King, CB, Penn State

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 191 pounds

Strengths 

• Zone instincts
• Physicality
• Ball skills

Weaknesses 

• Discipline
• Tackling
• Athleticism

Team Fit: Once projected as a first-round talent, Kalen King falls to the end of the draft. He'll likely battle to become a fit in the slot, but it's an uphill climb in Green Bay.

Grade: C

256. Denver Broncos: Nick Gargiulo, IOL, South Carolina

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 318 pounds

Strengths 

• Quickness
• Length
• Active

Weaknesses 

• Hand grip
• Lower-body anchor

Team Fit: Nick Gargiulo is a versatile interior blocker who can be a spot starter but is not strong enough to hold his own consistently yet. He could stick as a backup.

Grade: C-

257. New York Jets: Jaylen Key, S, Alabama

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 208 pounds

Strengths 

• Size
• Tackling
• Zone coverage

Weaknessess 

• On-ball production
• Man coverage potential

Team Fit: Jaylen Key is an experienced and physical safety who plays with good technique and control in zone coverage, but his lack of on-ball production and range limits him to being a backup-level player who can contribute on special teams.

Grade: C-

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Ian Valentino

NFL/NFL Draft Analyst

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Ian Valentino is an NFL and NFL draft contributor for The 33rd Team. He has covered all aspects of the NFL since 2013. He's previously provided scouting services to the NFL, XFL and CFL. He also has written for Bleacher Report, Complex Sports and Pro Football Network.