Draft grades

The NFL Draft has concluded which means only one thing -- draft grades are here. Below you will find the full draft classes for all 32 teams with individual grades, analysis for every class and a draft grades overall grade, draft grades. This is my seminal analysis every year.

Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. Waiting three years to assess draft classes without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time usually leads to revisionist history. Trades , and the capital exchanged both picks and players , are factored into these grades, as well, as they also play a significant part in determining the future of a franchise. NOTE: Selections and trades in the early rounds carry a heavier weight in the overall grade than those in the later rounds. Day 1 grade: A. Day 2 grade: A. Analysis: Arizona moved down three spots in the first round, essentially netting a first-round pick and still picking the athletic, versatile Johnson to bolster the line.

Draft grades

Why provide instant grades on the selections of prospects who have yet to take an NFL snap? Well, you're reading this, aren't you? Considering the makeup of every roster and the factors surrounding each pick, Eric Edholm ranks the draft classes, Keep in mind that these grades are based on draft hauls alone -- picks traded for veteran players were not taken into account. The rich got richer, for sure. But the thing with the Jalen Carter pick -- the centerpiece of a strong draft class, but a prospect with well-documented character concerns -- is that the Eagles built the perfect environment in which he can thrive. They assembled a veteran-laden D-line over time, already arguably the best in the NFL, and have a bevy of Carter's college teammates on the roster including two added during this year's draft. They also have no shot to land Carter if GM Howie Roseman didn't make a savvy pre-draft trade a year earlier. Carter might be the best player in this draft; Philadelphia got him with the ninth pick after a trade up from No. One of those other Bulldogs the Eagles nabbed: Nolan Smith. Had he gone to another team in the top 15 or 20 picks, I wouldn't have liked it nearly as much. But scooping him up at the bottom of Round 1 and knowing he doesn't have to be a snaps-per-game player immediately ups the appeal a notch or two.

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The rookie class has seen its fair share of stars already make their names known across the NFL. Ten weeks of football have provided a clear window to evaluate each team's freshest faces from April's draft and a few scattered undrafted free agents. The criteria for a high grade is simple: Production, rotational depth, value and impact from players in multiple games were all held in high regard. While some teams like Philadelphia have a potential superstar in the making with Jalen Carter, more is warranted from the rest of the class, thus keeping them off our list. The ability to add both core contributors and glue guys in the middle rounds ultimately showcases the top annual classes. A Day 2 pick, Tyjae Spears has looked electric in all phases in his rookie campaign and, depending on Derrick Henry's future , he could see his role dramatically increase moving into next year.

The NFL Draft has concluded which means only one thing -- draft grades are here. Below you will find the full draft classes for all 32 teams with individual grades, analysis for every class and a final overall grade. This is my seminal analysis every year. The first-round grades are from Pete Prisco. Just about all of the individual grades were from me starting in Round 2 through Mr. Irrelevant at the end of the draft.

Draft grades

You can find it all below. You can also follow along throughout the rest of the draft on Days 2 and 3 for more grades and more analysis. Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get the latest grades. If you want to do all that plus track the best available prospects and get access to every pick in the draft on one page, you can in our draft tracker. This is purely a projection. They need edge help, but he plays more like a down 5-technique. He's a good player, a tough player, a physical player, but he isn't an explosive rusher.

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Although he did allow a fair amount of grabs in his coverage vicinity. The Levis pick in Round 2 was awesome -- even though many soured on him late in the process, the value in Round 2 cannot be ignored. Johnson is a lot like new teammate D'Onta Foreman. Scouring the wire post-draft has paid dividends when it comes to Jake Bobo. That's exactly what I wrote in this spot last year, and it once again was an athleticism-centric haul for Indianapolis. Offensive tackle was arguably Tampa's biggest need coming in, and that's the college position of Cody Mauch. Tillman was selected a bit early but was a relatively unique WR in this class who plays with all the physicality indicated by his measurements. Analysis: Kancey brings versatility, explosiveness and underrated leverage to the Bucs' defensive line. When healthy, he's a confident man corner who lacks size but has excellent feel for the position. Day 2 grade: B-. Doubling up at tight end, with Luke Musgrave in Round 2 and Tucker Kraft in Round 3, was a fascinating approach and could open up far more 12 personnel possibilities than the Packers have had in a few years. I'm not sure he's a star in the making, but he absolutely can become a Preston Smith -caliber contributor in time. A talent whose elite athleticism and mirroring ability had evaluators drooling over the chance to draft him, the future looks bright for Jones in Pittsburgh.

Grading teams' drafts immediately after the event is necessary in order to provide the proper evaluation of their actions in the moment. Waiting three years to evaluate draft classes, without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time, usually leads to revisionist history.

At pounds, lacking elite speed, Addison must show he can get loose from press-man coverage, but he's a three-level threat with polished route-running skills. Loaded with picks, the Cardinals mostly did a fine job matching need with proper prospect value. Ojomo will be a nice rotational piece at 3-technique for Philadelphia. He's likely to thrive in Arthur Smith's run game, and the Falcons are assembling a good offensive line in front of Robinson. Nothing brutal either. Young was a major reach in Round 3. Moore replacement. Downs is the productive slot receiver needed to replace Parris Campbell. Jake Moody , K, Michigan. I wasn't the biggest Jalin Hyatt fan, but that also came with the idea that some team could spend a top pick on him. Good for the Commanders to address the trenches when they did. Spotty success for the Cowboys in this draft. So, which are we going with: "Fresnola" or "Fresneaux State? He was thrown into the fire as Chicago's No. Lastly, the Cards' three defensive picks to round out the draft were also good values, all offering plus athleticism for their respective positions.