With the NFL draft now over, here is how every NFC team graded at the draft:
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.
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.
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.
Detroit Lions—C
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 19: The Detroit Lions logo is pictured during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on August 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Detroit adds a bunch of toughness to its DL and OL.
Green Bay Packers—B-
IRVING, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Tackle Chad Clifton #76 of the Green Bay Packers with a #21 sticker on his helmet for Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins during play with the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving, Texas (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
WRs Matthew Golden and Savion Williams are big upgrades over oft-injured Christian Watson and inconsistent Dontayvion Wicks.
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.
Minnesota Vikings—C-
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Only first-round pick OL Donovan Jackson should see any real playing time this season.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Commanders—B
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 01: A general view of the Washington Commanders logo on the stadium concourse before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
OT Josh Connerly, Jr. and CB Trey Amos are both potential Week 1 starters.
