These are the biggest winners from the NFL Draft:
Winner: RJ Harvey, Running Back, Broncos
Everyone expected 3rd-4th Round Draft Capital for Harvey, but he ended up getting taken in the 2nd. The dynamo UCF product is Sean Payton’s hand-picked back of the future, and all signs point to this pick being a smash.
Winner: Kaleb Johnson, Running Back, Steelers
Johnson is the absolute perfect fit in Arthur Smith’s zone running scheme and the expected Najee Harris replacement.
Winner: Cam Skattebo, Running Back, Giants
Skattebo didn’t run or test, so we really don’t exactly know how fast or explosive he is, but it’s not a death sentence because his tape shows good play speed, and his style doesn’t need him to be a burner. “Skatt” can be the immediate 1A to Tyrone Tracy 1B in a running back by committee.
Winner: Shedeur Sanders, Quarterback, Browns
The Sanders slide was the NFL Draft’s biggest story, but when it was all said and done, the polarizing Quarterback has a good chance of playing early on with Cleveland having a wide-open depth chart.
Winner: Mason Taylor, Tight End, Jets
Taylor isn’t the big-play guy that some of the others at his position are, but he should start immediately and become Justin Fields’ safety blanket. There isn’t a lot of target competition behind Garrett Wilson either, which bodes well for the rookie.
Winner: Jaydon Blue/Phil Mafah, Running Back, Cowboys
There’s alot of talk that Javonte Williams could never return to his pre-knee injury form and Miles Sanders isn’t really a reliable option, so both of these rookie runners the Cowboys drafted could be the future 1-2 backfield combo as early as this season.
Winner: Kyle Williams, Wide Receiver Patriots
The Patriots don’t have much behind Stefon Diggs and Demario Douglas on the depth chart, so Williams and his Davante Adams-like releases off line have a chance to earn targets sooner rather than later in New England.
Winner: Jalen Royals, Wide Receiver Chiefs
Hate to say it, but anytime the Chiefs draft a Receiver, people get all worked up hoping for the next big thing. Royals missed time with a foot injury, but it’s completely healed. Both Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy could face suspensions this season, so Royals could be forced into duty, and he’s more than capable of handling it.
Winner: Elic Ayomanor, Wide Receiver Titans
The Titans took Chimere Dike early in the 4th Round and Ayomanor later in the round. It’s actually Ayomanor who is the more well-rounded player and someone who could step in behind Calvin Ridley for #1 Overall Pick Cam Ward to throw to.
Winner: Devin Neal, Running Back Saints
Neal is a little tight in the hips and not the most explosive, but he’s a good enough athlete and versatile. Alvin Kamara turns 30 in July, and Kendre Miller can’t seem to get out of the doghouse, so Neal has a real opportunity here to earn playing time.
