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2025 NFL Draft: Picks + grades for all 32 teams

The 2025 NFL Draft came and went, and what a draft it was. Plenty of hype and intrigue culminated into an event that ended up with several trades, surprise picks and head-scratching prospect plunges.

Today, we have one goal: hand out draft grades to all 32 teams. Grades below were formulated and written by our staff writers at A to Z Sports — writers are noted alongside each grade.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Round 1, pick 16: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
  • Round 2, pick 47: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
  • Round 3, pick 78: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
  • Round 4, pick 115: Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State
  • Round 5, pick 174: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
  • Round 6, pick 211: Hayden Conner, OG, Texas
  • Round 7, pick 225: Kitan Crawford, S, Nevada

“The Cardinals are not messing around on defense, with six of their seven draft selections being on that side of the ball. Their first-round pick of defensive tackle Walter Nolen comes with a bit of a risk with his character concerns, but he may have the highest ceiling of all players at that position in this draft class. In round two Arizona got an absolute steal in cornerback Will Johnson, who shockingly slid out of the first round. I appreciate the Cardinals sticking to their plan of improving the defense, but adding another wide receiver with upside would have been nice.” Nick Roesch’s grade: B-

Atlanta Falcons

  • Round 1, pick 15: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
  • Round 1, pick 26: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
  • Round 3, pick 96: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
  • Round 4, pick 118: Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma
  • Round 7, pick 218: Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin

“The Falcons’ 2025 draft clearly showed they were serious about fixing their defensive problems, especially when it comes to getting after the quarterback. They doubled down on pass rushers, trying to build a defense that can actually pressure teams and make those game-changing plays. However, the way they went about it has raised some eyebrows. Trading away a future first-round pick and coming away with five players this year has some fans wondering if they gave up too much for too little. That said, not everything was bad. Some of Atlanta’s picks, like Georgia Bulldogs star Jalon Walker, who looks like he could be a do-it-all weapon on defense, and potential seventh-round draft steal Jack Nelson from Wisconsin, earned a lot of positive buzz. But overall, this draft will come down to whether James Pearce Jr. lives up to the hype. If Pearce turns into a dominant pass rusher, then Atlanta will look like geniuses. If he doesn’t, it’s going to be hard to ignore how much the Falcons gave up to get him, and how many other needs they could have addressed instead.” Kelsey Kramer’s grade: B-

Baltimore Ravens

  • Round 1, pick 27: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
  • Round 2, pick 59: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
  • Round 3, pick 91: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
  • Round 4, pick 129: Teddye Buchanan, LB, California
  • Round 5, pick 141: Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
  • Round 6, pick 178: Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan
  • Round 6, pick 186: Tyler Loop, K, Arizona
  • Round 6, pick 203: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
  • Round 6, pick 210: Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech
  • Round 6, pick 212: Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers
  • Round 7, pick 243: Garrett Dellinger, OG, LSU

“It's very possible that in a short time, the NFL will be asking themselves why they allowed Malaki Starks to fall to the Ravens. Starks is an impact player, who brings a lot of athleticism to the table … While getting Mike Green in the second round could feel like a win for the Ravens, his off-the-field issues make this a poor pick. They already have Justin Tucker who is dealing with sexual misconduct allegations, and now there's Green who has faced two different allegations of sexual assault in high school and college … It seems like the Ravens focused more on depth in this draft, but they were able to get some key pieces that they have both time and the opportunity to develop.” Sophie Weller’s grade: B

Buffalo Bills

  • Round 1, pick 30: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
  • Round 2, pick 41: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina
  • Round 3, pick 72: Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
  • Round 4, pick 109: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
  • Round 5, pick 170: Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
  • Round 5, pick 173: Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
  • Round 6, pick 177: Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech
  • Round 6, pick 206: Chase Lundt, OT, UConn
  • Round 7, pick 240: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

“The Bills' defense clearly was on the mind of Brandon Beane when he went into this draft, and with this haul, his defense is now deeper and more talented on the front and back ends. The unit is now better suited to deal with the elite quarterbacks of the AFC and help Buffalo reach their first Super Bowl in three decades. I really like the Lundt pick late, although Hawes and Prather don't move the needle too much for me.” Craig Smith’s grade: A-

Carolina Panthers

  • Round 1, pick 8: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
  • Round 2, pick 51: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
  • Round 3, pick 77: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
  • Round 4, pick 114: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
  • Round 4, pick 122: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
  • Round 5, pick 140: Cam Jackson, DT, Florida
  • Round 5, pick 163: Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
  • Round 6, pick 208: Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado

“The Carolina Panthers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a very specific draft strategy and they absolute nailed it. The team addressed key positional needs in the early rounds, then filled out the perfect scheme fits with their later selections … McMillan gives the team a verified WR1 stud immediately. Size, YAC ability, elite production profile. He's the complete package.” Travis May’s grade: A-

Chicago Bears

  • Round 1, pick 10: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
  • Round 2, pick 39: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
  • Round 2, pick 56: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
  • Round 2, pick 62: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
  • Round 4, pick 132: Ruben Hyppolite II, LB, Maryland
  • Round 5, pick 169: Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
  • Round 6, pick 195: Luke Newman, OL, Michigan
  • Round 7, pick 233: Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

“This was a very front loaded draft class by the Bears with big swings at the top of the draft. On Day 3, the team relied on identifying high-upside players to develop in the scheme on offense and defense and there's nothing wrong with that. The Bears addressed all of the biggest needs at the end of the day, even if they didn't pick the trendy names everyone was hoping for.” Kole Noble’s grade: B

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Round 1, pick 17: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
  • Round 2, pick 49: Demetrius Knight II, LB, South Carolina
  • Round 3, pick 81: Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia
  • Round 4, pick 119: Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson
  • Round 5, pick 153: Jalen Rivers, OL, Miami
  • Round 6, pick 193: Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech

“The Cincinnati Bengals prioritized needs early on and rounded out their six-player class with quality value to fill other roster holes … Stewart is still very young and has time to develop with Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, and Joseph Ossai populating the position. He also appears to have the right mindset to improve his game. The downside being his lack of production on several fronts puts him in a bucket of players who—historically—have to overcome great odds to become long-term starters.” John Sheeran’s average grade: B-

Cleveland Browns

  • Round 1, pick 5: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
  • Round 2, pick 33: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
  • Round 2, pick 36: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
  • Round 3, pick 67: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
  • Round 3, pick 94: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
  • Round 4, pick 126: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
  • Round 5, pick 144: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

“Graham can be a force in both the pass and creating pressure on the QB. This pick has to be looked at in a vacuum and yes, the Browns did pass on taking Travis Hunter. Jim Schwartz’s system needs a dominant 3-tech and Graham can be just that … Schwesinger is the kind of player you want to go to war with. Great read and react skills and he can fly around the field … Judkins brings power and speed, as well as the ability to be a receiving back and pass blocker.“ Brandon Little’s average grade: B-

Dallas Cowboys

  • Round 1, pick 12: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
  • Round 2, pick 44: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
  • Round 3, pick 76: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
  • Round 5, pick 149: Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
  • Round 5, pick 152: Shemar James, LB, Florida
  • Round 6, pick 204: Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon
  • Round 7, pick 217: Jay Toia, DT, UCLA
  • Round 7, pick 239: Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
  • Round 7, pick 247: Tommy Akingbesote, DT, Maryland

“By sticking to their board, the Cowboys nabbed Day 2 players that can realistically start as rookies or at least have big roles on defense in the case of Ezeiruaku and Revel Jr. In Day 3, the Cowboys' couple of running backs could very well be the ones who spearhead the RB room, complementing each other with different play styles. It was a solid draft, even though the team's wide receiver need was completely neglected. Let's see what the front office does to make that right.” Mauricio Rodriguez’s grade: B+

Denver Broncos

  • Round 1, pick 20: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
  • Round 2, pick 60: RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
  • Round 3, pick 74: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
  • Round 3, pick 101: Sai’vion Jones, EDGE, LSU
  • Round 4, pick 134: Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama
  • Round 6, pick 216: Jeremy Crawshaw, P, Florida
  • Round 7, pick 241: Caleb Lohner, TE, Utah

“Barron checks all the boxes you want in a first-round pick, such as elite play, athleticism, versatility, intelligence, and professionalism both on and off the field. Barron should make an instant impact as a nickel CB, and could start opposite Patrick Surtain II in 2026 … Credit to the Broncos for using one of their highest picks on their biggest position of need, but Harvey was definitely a reach at No. 60 overall … I admire Bryant's run blocking skills, but receiving abilities have to come first with a guy who's selected in the top 100. He plays physically, but isn't exceptionally big and is quite slow. He may become a solid redzone threat and special teams contributor, but I can't envision Bryant as much more than decent depth.“ Nick Roesch’s average grade: C

Detroit Lions

  • Round 1, pick 28: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
  • Round 2, pick 57: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
  • Round 3, pick 70: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas
  • Round 5, pick 171: Miles Frazier, OG, LSU
  • Round 6, pick 196: Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
  • Round 7, pick 230: Dan Jackson, S, Georgia
  • Round 7, pick 244: Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia

“[Williams] and McNeill could be a major problem as a duo, and DJ Reader isn't going to be around much longer. The Lions just built a wall for running backs to run into. He does need to work on his pass rushing, though, and that's going to be a big deal as he fills in for McNeill till probably November … The Lions lost their starting right guard when Kevin Zeitler left town for the Titans. They drafted an immediate starter in Ratledge, and along with Christian Mahogany, they have solidified the interior of their offensive line … [TeSlaa] should be expected to supplant Tim Patrick immediately and be a weapon that Jared Goff just hasn't had in Detroit.“ Mike Payton’s average grade: B

Green Bay Packers

  • Round 1, pick 23: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
  • Round 2, pick 54: Anthony Belton, OT, North Carolina State
  • Round 3, pick 87: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
  • Round 4, pick 124: Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas
  • Round 5, pick 159: Collin Oliver, EDGE, Oklahoma State
  • Round 6, pick 198: Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia
  • Round 7, pick 237: Micah Robinson, CB, Tulane
  • Round 7, pick 250: John Williams, OL, Cincinnati

“At the Combine, Golden ran a blazing 4.29 40-yard dash. This is the eighth best time for a receiver ever. He adds this speed element to an offense starving of it. The value of the wide receiver position in today's game is also extremely high. The average salary cap benefit of taking first-round wide receivers has been almost $20 million since 2020, and the great ones don't hit the market … If [the Belton] pick had been made one round later, there would be no reason to complain. Belton is a massive offensive lineman, and the Packers see him as a versatile piece who can play both tackle and both guard spots … In terms of process, the bad was the reach … On the other hand, it's a valuable position and there was an offensive line run shortly after.“ Wendell Ferreira’s average grade: B

Houston Texans

  • Round 2, pick 34: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
  • Round 2, pick 48: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
  • Round 3, pick 79: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
  • Round 3, pick 97: Jaylin Smith, CB, USC
  • Round 4, pick 116: Woody Marks, RB, USC
  • Round 6, pick 187: Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
  • Round 6, pick 197: Graham Mertz, QB, Florida
  • Round 7, pick 224: Kyonte Hamilton, DT, Rutgers
  • Round 7, pick 255: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa

“This grade may be harsh, but only selecting one offensive lineman after blowing up the entire line during the offseason is pretty egregious by the Texans. On top of that, they waited until the second round, taking offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery. Houston should have stayed put in the first round and selected Josh Simmons, who has much more upside and by all accounts is recovering well from his patellar tendon injury. I do like the pick of wide receiver Jayden Higgins, but taking another WR in the very next round (Jaylin Noel) was unnecessary. Although he was a sixth-round pick, taking a quarterback (Graham Mertz) is pretty useless when you have a franchise QB in C.J. Stroud.” Nick Roesch’s grade: D+

Indianapolis Colts

  • Round 1, pick 14: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
  • Round 2, pick 45: JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
  • Round 3, pick 80: Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
  • Round 4, pick 127: Jalen Travis, OT, Iowa State
  • Round 5, pick 151: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
  • Round 6, pick 189: Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame
  • Round 6, pick 190: Tim Smith, DT, Alabama
  • Round 7, pick 232: Hunter Wohler, LB, Wisconsin

“The Colts started the draft with a home run pick by landing Penn State star TE Tyler Warren. After that the team swung for singles and doubles, but if multiple connect this class could end up having a massive impact for the Colts. JT Tuimoloau in the second has a chance have an immediate impact but I think 2026 is where their vision for him begins. Justin Walley was viewed as a reach by some but multiple sources with the Colts have raved about how excited the team is to have landed him. It seems like he has a real shot to be their second starting outside CB as a rookie. Jalen Travis and DJ Giddens will be key reserves early in their career but have starter potential in the future. And the team addressed multiple other needs on day 3 by adding players that could end up being long term backups, and Tim Smith and Hunter Wohler even have the chance to develop into more.“ Destin Adams’ grade: B

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Round 1, pick 2: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
  • Round 3, pick 88: Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane
  • Round 3, pick 89: Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia
  • Round 4, pick 104: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
  • Round 4, pick 107: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
  • Round 6, pick 194: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn
  • Round 6, pick 200: Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy
  • Round 7, pick 221: Jonah Monheim, C, USC
  • Round 7, pick 236: LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse

“The Jaguars made a statement by trading up to No. 2 overall and selecting WR/CB Travis Hunter, who was viewed by most as the top player in this year’s draft class. They filled two holes with one pick, which will be fascinating to watch unfold. After finishing dead last against the pass in 2024, Jacksonville made the smart move of taking CB Caleb Ransaw with its next pick. I love their fourth-round selection of Bhayshul Tuten, who was the fastest running back at the NFL Scouting Combine with 4.32 40-yard dash speed. The Jags rounded out their draft with linebacker Jack Kiser, EDGE Jalen McLeod, and safety Rayuan Lane III to solidify improvement on defense.” Nick Roesch’s grade: A

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Round 1, pick 31: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
  • Round 2, pick 63: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
  • Round 3, pick 66: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
  • Round 3, pick 85: Nohl Williams, CB, California
  • Round 4, pick 133: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
  • Round 5, pick 156: Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
  • Round 7, pick 228: Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

“The potential with this pick—that Simmons could be perhaps the best left tackle prospect to come out of this class—is enough to get this into the A-range … The primary concern with Simmons—why he was available at pick No. 32—is the knee injury. Patellar tendon injuries can be tough for offensive linemen to come back from … Fans are concerned about [Norman-Lott’s] low snap count in Knoxville. That's a Tennessee Volunteers problem and not a Norman-Lott problem (as evidenced by the snap counts of other D-linemen on their team).“ Charles Goldman’s average grade: B+

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Round 1, pick 6: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
  • Round 2, pick 58: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
  • Round 3, pick 68: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
  • Round 3, pick 98: Caleb Rogers, OL, Texas Tech
  • Round 3, pick 99: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
  • Round 4, pick 108: Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee
  • Round 4, pick 135: Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
  • Round 6, pick 180: JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
  • Round 6, pick 213: Tommy Mellott, WR, Montana State
  • Round 6, pick 215: Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State
  • Round 7, pick 222: Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota

“The positional value for the RB position was much better in the second. But Jeanty is a guy who has All-Pro potential … The Raiders had plenty of opportunities to get guys with higher ceilings at the position, but instead they got a floor raiser in Bech. And that's not a bad thing. His floor is high, but his ceiling is low. You pretty much can tell what he is going to be. He's a good receiver … Many thought that, because of his insane physical attributes and size, Porter would be gone in the second round. The Raiders got him in the third, and he just so happens to be a prototypical Pete Carroll CB. He has star potential.“ Justin Churchill’s average grade: B

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Round 1, pick 22: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
  • Round 2, pick 55: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
  • Round 3, pick 86: Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
  • Round 4, pick 125: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
  • Round 5, pick 158: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn
  • Round 5, pick 165: Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
  • Round 6, pick 199: Branson Taylor, OL, Pittsburgh
  • Round 6, pick 214: R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson
  • Round 7, pick 256: Trikweze Bridges, DB, Florida

“The Chargers killed it with their first three picks, securing their running back of the future in Omarion Hampton, their biggest need in wide receiver Tre Harris, and second biggest need in defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell. Hampton will make a great one-two punch with Najee Harris in 2025, and Harris is a perfect understudy for veteran WR Mike Williams. Caldwell will solidify an already talented Los Angeles’ front seven. The only thing preventing this grade from being an A is that the Chargers puzzlingly didn’t address their interior offensive line, which is now their biggest remaining need.” Nick Roesch’s grade: B+

Los Angeles Rams

  • Round 2, pick 46: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
  • Round 3, pick 90: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
  • Round 4, pick 117: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
  • Round 5, pick 148: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
  • Round 5, pick 172: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
  • Round 7, pick 242: Konata Mumpfield, WR, Pittsburgh

“In a vacuum, this is a really solid overall haul for the Rams, adding players at key areas of need at tight end, linebacker, and edge rusher … Chris Paul likely starts Day One for the team next to Omar Speights, he's too talented not to. I'd be surprised if Terrance Ferguson doesn't earn a significant chunk of playing time early on as well, despite the veterans in the tight end room … Josaiah Stewart will also likely play a key role as part of the Rams' rotation on defense, and it wouldn't surprise me to see him start either. The decision to trade up for Jarquez Hunter and Ty Hamilton was an odd one at the time, and I don't love the decision to part with a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in that pursuit.“ AJ Schulte’s grade: B+

Miami Dolphins

  • Round 1, pick 13: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
  • Round 2, pick 37: Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona
  • Round 5, pick 143: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
  • Round 5, pick 150: Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida
  • Round 5, pick 155: Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland
  • Round 6, pick 179: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
  • Round 7, pick 231: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
  • Round 7, pick 253: Zeek Biggers, DT, Georgia Tech

“I would have liked to have seen the Dolphins do more to add picks, which is really my only knock of the decisions made in this draft. However, the picks are hard to argue with, any of them. Grier and McDaniel leaned fully into drafting need areas with reasonable selections, and their chances of winning in 2025 just took a step forward.” Craig Smith’s grade: A-

Minnesota Vikings

  • Round 1, pick 24: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
  • Round 3, pick 102: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
  • Round 5, pick 139: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL, Georgia
  • Round 6, pick 201: Kobe King, LB, Penn State
  • Round 6, pick 202: Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh

“The Vikings only made five picks, but they added six players, which is a good haul overall. They got their backup quarterback in Howell and five players to help fortify the roster with players at spots where they could have used young depth.” Tyler Forness’ grade: B

New England Patriots

  • Round 1, pick 4: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
  • Round 2, pick 38: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
  • Round 3, pick 69: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
  • Round 3, pick 95: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
  • Round 4, pick 106: Craig Woodson, S, California
  • Round 4, pick 137: Joshua Palmer, DT, Florida State
  • Round 5, pick 146: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
  • Round 6, pick 182: Andres Borregales, K, Miami
  • Round 7, pick 220: Marcus Bryant, OT, Missouri
  • Round 7, pick 251: Julian Ashby, LS, Vanderbilt
  • Round 7, pick 257: Kobee Minor, DB, Memphis

“This is appears to be a very successful draft for the New England Patriots. They not only took the best players available when they were on the clock, but they also addressed numerous needs. Plus, they traded when necessary, gaining additional draft capital this year and even one pick for next year. For some of the players they did acquire, they were expected to go higher, so they got steals in that case. It was a very well thought out and executed draft by Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf, and the rest of the Patriots. “ Sophie Weller’s grade: A

New Orleans Saints

  • Round 1, pick 9: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
  • Round 2, pick 40: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
  • Round 3, pick 71: Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas
  • Round 3, pick 93: Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
  • Round 4, pick 112: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
  • Round 4, pick 131: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
  • Round 6, pick 184: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
  • Round 7, pick 248: Moliki Matavao, TE, UCLA
  • Round 7, pick 254: Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse

“I like the addition of Banks the more I consider the choice. He's got positional versatility and could allow Trevor Penning to move inside to guard this season. Banks Jr. projects as an option in the long-term at tackle. He's a really good athlete at his size and fills a need, considering how badly New Orleans' OL struggled for much of last season … Shough is a polarizing prospect. I like Shough's ability to throw off-platform, his surprising athleticism, and his noted leadership from teammates and coaches. That being said, he is a 25-year-old QB prospect who has dealt with multiple season-ending injuries. There's a lot of risk involved with him when you take him early in round two. Kellen Moore has a lot of faith in him, though.“ Adam Holt’s average grade: B

New York Giants

  • Round 1, pick 3: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
  • Round 1, pick 25: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
  • Round 3, pick 65: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
  • Round 4, pick 105: Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
  • Round 5, pick 154: Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
  • Round 7, pick 219: Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
  • Round 7, pick 246: Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State

“This draft class for the Giants will ultimately be remembered by results, not process. If quarterback Jaxson Dart is good, that will be worth it, and the class may save general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll's jobs. If he doesn't pan out, a new reset is probably coming. In terms of process, which is what is viable to evaluate for now, there are good and bad aspects to analyze. The good thing is that despite the urgency to take a quarterback, they didn't do it with the third overall pick, grabbing an elite prospect in Abdul Carter. Moreover, from the third round on, all of their picks were good ones compared to the consensus big board. The exception, a big one, is Dart. He was the 33rd prospect based on consensus, and the Giants gave up draft capital (including a future pick) to move up and grab him. Quarterbacks are always tricky, and what he does on the field will ultimately dictate our perception of value.“ Wendell Ferreira’s grade: B

New York Jets

  • Round 1, pick 7: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
  • Round 2, pick 42: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
  • Round 3, pick 73: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
  • Round 4, pick 110: Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
  • Round 4, pick 130: Malachi Moore, S, Alabama
  • Round 5, pick 162: Francisco Mauigoa, LB, Miami
  • Round 5, pick 176: Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami

“Not an overwhelming draft class for Mougey in his first go-around at the helm. He chose safe players early and lotto picks late. Not the worst strategy, but at some point one of those lottery picks will have to cash in order for this to be a successful draft.” Mike Antoniou’s average grade: C+

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Round 1, pick 31: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
  • Round 2, pick 64: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas
  • Round 4, pick 111: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
  • Round 5, pick 145: Mac McWilliams, CB, UCF
  • Round 5, pick 161: Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia
  • Round 5, pick 168: Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
  • Round 6, pick 181: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
  • Round 6, pick 191: Myles Hinton, OT, Michigan
  • Round 6, pick 207: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
  • Round 6, pick 209: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia

“Roseman and the Eagles may have missed on a tight end, but that just means Dallas Goedert likely isn't going anywhere. They also didn't snag Mekhi Becton's future replacement, so it looks like the job is Tyler Steen's to lose, again. Aside from that, the Eagles did what they do best in the draft, which is stack the trenches with what looks like quality depth pieces. As long as the first few picks work out, then they're in great shape.” Kelsey Kramer’s grade: A-

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Round 1, pick 21: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
  • Round 3, pick 83: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
  • Round 4, pick 123: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
  • Round 5, pick 164: Yahya Black, DT, Iowa
  • Round 6, pick 185: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
  • Round 7, pick 226: Carson Bruener, LB, Washington
  • Round 7, pick 229: Donte Kent, CB, Central Michigan

“Initially, I gave the Harmon selection a B after the team passed on Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart and especially Shedeur Sanders. However, after seeing Sanders, whom the Steelers had graded very high, fall all the way to the fifth round because some of the off field concerns that surrounded him, Pittsburgh nailed the pick. Not only will Harmon be a great player, but he's a great human and will be a leader for years to come.“ Rob Gregson’s grade: C+

San Francisco 49ers

  • Round 1, pick 11: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
  • Round 2, pick 43: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
  • Round 3, pick 75: Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
  • Round 3, pick 100: Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
  • Round 4, pick 113: CJ West, DT, Indiana
  • Round 4, pick 138: Jordan Watkins, WR, Ole Miss
  • Round 5, pick 147: Jordan James, RB, Oregon
  • Round 5, pick 160: Marques Sigle, S, Kansas State
  • Round 7, pick 227: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
  • Round 7, pick 249: Connor Colby, OG, Iowa
  • Round 7, pick 252: Junior Bergen, WR, Montana

“Williams is exactly what the 49ers wanted in terms of complement to Nick Bosa. He's a great run-stuffer, and his ability to set the edge stands out. However, his production as a pass rusher was limited in college, and an 11.1% pass rush win rate is underwhelming for a first-round talent … Collins is another good run defender, another limited rusher. This is less impactful for a defensive tackle than it is for an edge defender, even though Robert Saleh likes disruptive interior players. He was expected to be taken in the third round, so the process is not exactly sound.“ Wendell Ferreira’s average grade: B

Seattle Seahawks

  • Round 1, pick 18: Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
  • Round 2, pick 35: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
  • Round 2, pick 50: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
  • Round 3, pick 92: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
  • Round 5, pick 142: Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame
  • Round 5, pick 166: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
  • Round 5, pick 175: Robbie Ouzts, TE, Alabama
  • Round 6, pick 192: Bryce Cabeldue, OL, Kansas
  • Round 7, pick 223: Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
  • Round 7, pick 234: Mason Richman, OT, Iowa
  • Round 7, pick 228: Ricky White III, WR, UNLV

“Grey Zabel played nearly 3,000 snaps for North Dakota State. He offers positional versatility with significant work at every spot but center. His physicality and consistency in both pass blocking and run blocking will be a huge upgrade. This may have been perceived as a slight reach, so it's not the perfect pick, but it's still strong … The good news is that Nick Emmanwori tested as a 100th percentile athlete at the position, nearly never misses tackles in the run game, and can play either safety spot in coverage. This was clearly a move to just put the finishing touches on the secondary, but with other needs the Seahawks could have gone elsewhere.“ Travis May’s grade: B+

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Round 1, pick 19: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
  • Round 2, pick 53: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
  • Round 3, pick 84: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State
  • Round 4, pick 121: David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
  • Round 5, pick 157: Elijah Roberts, EDGE, SMU
  • Round 7, pick 235: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

“The Bucs threw everyone a curveball in Round 1, but it's a really good pick that will pay off in both the short term and the big picture … Tampa Bay shored up both the cornerback and EDGE rooms, as both are crowded as hell. That's a good problem to have, as teams can never have enough good players at both positions … Overall, mission accomplished. If this class lives up to its potential it has the chance to be just as impactful as last year's draft class, which would equate to nothing less than another division title and playoff run in 2025 and beyond.“ Evan Winter’s grade: B+

Tennessee Titans

  • Round 1, pick 1: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
  • Round 2, pick 52: Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA
  • Round 3, pick 82: Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State
  • Round 4, pick 103: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
  • Round 4, pick 120: Gunner Helm, TE, Texas
  • Round 4, pick 136: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
  • Round 5, pick 167: Jackson Slater, OG, Sacramento State
  • Round 6, pick 183: Marcus Harris, CB, California
  • Round 6, pick 188: Kulel Mulling, RB, Michigan

“The Titans put together a strong class that addressed most of the major team needs. Oluwafemi Oladejo may have been a slight reach in round two, but the team needed to add a pass rusher and he brings high upside potential since he's only played one full season at edge defender. Kevin Winston Jr. would have gone much earlier than the middle of round three had he stayed healthy last season given his otherworldly tackling and pursuit ability at safety. The earlier rounds were all high upside swings for new general manager Chris Borgonzi, and they all three look like worthy shots to take. From there the Titans made sure their new franchise quarterback was surrounded by a fresh set of weapons. None of the offensive weapons project to be extremely high level starters except for perhaps Elic Ayomanor, but they all fit a specific role and need for a young rebuilding Titans roster. Overall, this draft likely hinges upon how well Cam Ward pans out at quarterback.” Travis May’s grade: B+

Washington Commanders

  • Round 1, pick 29: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
  • Round 2, pick 61: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
  • Round 4, pick 128: Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech
  • Round 6, pick 205: Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA
  • Round 7, pick 245: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona

“It's really intriguing to see a team with a defensive-minded head coach build up the offense more than the defense, but hey, that's what happens when you have a guy like Jayden Daniels behind center. It also just adds more credence to Quinn's reputation as a forward-thinking head coach that does what logic says makes sense instead of what he thinks makes sense. Yes, the Commanders are without a true stud pass rusher as they head into the 2025 season, but they added so much more in the draft that it's hard to walk away with anything but a good feeling about the final results.“ Evan Winter’s grade: B+

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