DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The NFL Draft wrapped up over the weekend, and here are the report card grades for every team:
Arizona Cardinals—A
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 26: Detail view of an Arizona Cardinals logo during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Arizona really improved its defense as DT Walter Nolen and CB Will Johnson should be Week 1 starters.
Atlanta Falcons—B
Getting LB Jalon Walker and Edge James Pearce Jr. will help Atlanta’s pass rush but giving up a 2026 first-round pick stings a bit.
Baltimore Ravens—A-
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 31: A general view of the Baltimore Ravens logo during training camp at M&T Bank Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
S Malaki Starks and Edge Mike Green will bring a ton of nastiness to the Ravens defense.
Buffalo Bills—A-
Buffalo’s first five picks were on the defensive side. All should see playing time and CB Maxwell Hairston will likely start in Week 1.
Carolina Panthers—B
WR Tetairoa McMillan gives Bryce Young a legitimate WR1 and Edge Nic Scourton will help the pass rush immensely.
Chicago Bears—B
CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 26: The Chicago Bears “C” logo at the North end of Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears football team in Chicago on November 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
Ben Johnson adds TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden III giving Caleb Williams even more firepower.
Cincinnati Bengals—B-
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 15: A detail view of a Cincinnati Bengals logo during an offseason workout at Paycor Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Edge Shemar Stewart will help the pass rush and LBs Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter should find plenty of playing time right away.
Cleveland Browns—D
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 8: A detailed view of a Cleveland Browns logo against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on December 8, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 14-3. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Why did they need to draft two quarterbacks, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders? Why add RB Dylan Sampson so soon after taking RB Quinshon Judkins? Why add a TE when David Njoku is an emerging star? Too many questions for a team with many needs.
Dallas Cowboys—C
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: Detail view of a College Football logo sticker on the helmet of the Dallas Cowboys in the game against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium on November 04, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 37-18. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
OG Tyler Booker could be special, and Dallas added two solid defensive players on Day 2. But Jaydon Blue doesn’t appear to be the answer at running back and the offense is still lacking a WR2.
Denver Broncos—C
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CB Jahdae Barron is a potential star and RB R.J. Harvey will get some key touches, but the rest of the draft was underwhelming.
Detroit Lions—C
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Detroit adds a bunch of toughness to its DL and OL.
Green Bay Packers—B-
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WRs Matthew Golden and Savion Williams are big upgrades over oft-injured Christian Watson and inconsistent Dontayvion Wicks.
Houston Texans—B+
Houston added both Iowa State WRs (Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel) to give C.J. Stroud more weapons. RB Woody Marks could be a terrific 3rd down receiving back out of the backfield.
Indianapolis Colts—C+
INDIANAPOLIS – DECEMBER 22: Indianapolis Colts logo at mid-field at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts football team on December 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
TE Tyler Warren is an immediate starter and CB Justin Walley will help the secondary. RB D.J. Giddens will be the likely backup to Jonathan Taylor.
Jacksonville Jaguars—B+
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 27: A Jacksonville Jaguars logo is seen at TIAA Bank Field during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Jacksonville’s draft hinges on how good Travis Hunter turns out to be. RB Bhayshul Tuten could be in line for a lot of 3rd down opportunities.
Kansas City Chiefs—B+
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 29: A detail of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a helmet prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
OT Josh Simmons could be one of the standouts of this draft class. WR Jalen Royals and RB Brashard Smith are sneaky good value picks.
Las Vegas Raiders—A
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 10: A team logo is shown above the entrance at the 336,000-square-foot Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center under construction on June 10, 2020 in Henderson, Nevada. The site will serve as the team’s practice facility and will include three outdoor football fields, a 150,000-square-foot field house with one-and-a-half indoor football fields, a three-story office area, and a 50,000-square-foot performance center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas added three immediate starters in RB Ashton Jeanty, WR Jack Bech, and CB Darien Porter.
Los Angeles Chargers—B+
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 7: A general view of the Los Angeles Chargers logo in the end zone from an elevated position before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
RB Omarion Hampton and WR Tre Harris should see a ton of playing time right away.
Los Angeles Rams—B
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: A detail view of a Los Angeles Rams logo on a sign during training camp on July 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
TE Terrance Ferguson and Edge Josaiah Stewart have a chance to make an impact next season.
Miami Dolphins—C-
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DT Kenneth Grant has a chance to be an impact player, but the rest of the draft class is lacking star power.
Minnesota Vikings—C-
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 18: A general view of the Minnesota Vikings’ logo on the 50 yard line during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints on December 18, 2011 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Only first-round pick OL Donovan Jackson should see any real playing time this season.
New England Patriots—A+
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An outstanding first draft for Head Coach Mike Vrabel. OT Will Campbell will be the key protector for Drake Maye, and both RB TreVeyon Henderson and WR Kyle Williams should have a chance for meaningful snaps.
New Orleans Saints—C-
OT Kelvin Banks Jr. could be special, but this draft will be remembered for the Saints passing on Shedeur Sanders to take Tyler Shough.
New York Giants—A
New York gets the best defensive prospect in Abdul Carter and then comes back into the first round to get its QB of the future in Jaxson Dart.
New York Jets—B
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 9: A close up of a New York Jets logo prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
OT Armand Membou and TE Mason Taylor should be immediate starters.
Philadelphia Eagles—A
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: A generic view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo against the Cleveland Browns during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Browns tied the Eagles 18-18. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
GM Howie Roseman does it again, drafting stud LB Jihaad Campbell late in the first round and then adding a potential starting safety, Andrew Mukuba, in the end of round two.
Pittsburgh Steelers—B+
DT Derrick Harmon and Edge Jack Sawyer have the potential to be impact players on defense. RB Kaleb Johnson will likely take over the Najee Harris role in the backfield. QB Will Howard is a nice late stash.
San Francisco 49ers—D+
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 17: A detail view of a San Francisco 49ers logo is seen on a helmet in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Early picks Edge Mykel Williams and DL Alfred Collins have potential but aren’t expected to start as rookies.
Seattle Seahawks—A
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: The Seattle Seahawks throwback logo is seen on the football field at Lumen Field before the game against the Cleveland Browns on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
OT Grey Zabel and S Nick Emmanwori should both start Week 1. TE Elijah Arroyo has big upside and QB Jalen Milroe will be Sam Darnold’s backup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers—C
WR Emeka Egbuka feels more like a luxury than a need. Edge David Walker should see time on obvious passing downs as a rush specialist.
Tennessee Titans—A
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 27: The Tennessee Titans logo at the 50-yard line prior to NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, . (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Not only did Tennessee add franchise QB Cam Ward it also added numerous players on both offense and defense who have very high Football IQs.
Washington Commanders—B
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OT Josh Connerly, Jr. and CB Trey Amos are both potential Week 1 starters.
