RotoBaller's Brant Henson hands out draft grades for all 32 teams. Recap the 2025 NFL Draft on a team-by-team basis and see if Henson is high or low on your favorite team's incoming rookies.

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. From major storylines such as Shedeur Sanders’ free-fall down the board and Jacksonville’s big swing at Travis Hunter to under-the-radar moves like Atlanta loading up defensively and Dallas’ neglect of offensive weapons, it feels like this draft had a lot of everything.

Which teams hit home runs, and which swung and missed on their picks? We may not know for sure until a few years down the line, but it’s always fun to speculate based on how well teams addressed their needs and accumulated value during the draft.

RotoBaller’s Brant Henson breaks down the draft classes of all 32 teams, giving each team a grade. Read on to see where your team stands.

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Arizona Cardinals

Grade: A-

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, G, Texas

Round 7, Pick 225 - Kitan Crawford, S, Nevada

Analysis: Arizona went into this draft knowing where they needed the most support - on the defensive side of the ball. Jonathan Gannon went out and loaded up, using the first five picks on defense. Not only did they take five defenders, but Arizona grabbed five players that I could see being long-term starters. 

Walter Nolen has Calais Campbell-esque upside and gets to learn under the veteran. Will Johnson slid due to medical concerns, but if fully healthy, he was the best cornerback in this class and can be a shutdown corner. Jordan Burch should be a plug-and-play pass rusher instantly, Cody Simon broke out at Ohio State this past season and is very tough against the run, and Denzel Burke was once considered a first-round talent but had an up-and-down career that ultimately ended with him acting as a shutdown corner en route to a national title.

I’m very high on this crop of Cardinals, and I believe that in mixing them into a scrappy unit that had some holes a season ago, Arizona will have one of the better defenses in the league.

Atlanta Falcons

Grade: A-

Round 1, Pick 15 - Jalon Walker, LB, 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, T, Wisconsin

Analysis: Atlanta took a big swing when they opted to move both their second-rounder and their 2026 first-rounder to move back into the first round to select Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. Pass rush was the most enormous hole on the roster, and the Falcons walked out of Round 1 with both Jalon Walker and Pearce. 

Xavier Watts had 13 interceptions over the past two seasons and will be an instant-impact player alongside Jessie Bates III on the back-end of Atlanta’s defense. This unit got a major upgrade, rounding out what should be a very competitive Atlanta team in 2025.

Baltimore Ravens

Grade: A-

Round 1, Pick 27 - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Round 2, Pick 59 - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

Round 3, Pick 91 - Emery Jones Jr, T, LSU

Round 4, Pick 129 - Teddye Buchanan, LB, California

Round 5, Pick 141 - Carson Vinson, T, 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, G, LSU

Analysis: The Ravens seemingly soak up value in the draft every season, and that is precisely what they did in the first two rounds. They didn’t need a safety, but with Malaki Starks available, they pounced and now have the scariest safety duo in the league. Marshall EDGE Mike Green nearly fell out of Round 2 due to sexual assault allegations, but Baltimore ended the talented pass rusher’s slide. These two picks will immediately make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. The sixth-round selection of kicker Tyler Loop made headlines, as it likely signals the end of Justin Tucker’s time in Baltimore.

Buffalo Bills

Grade: B-

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, T, UConn

Round 7, Pick 240 - Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

Analysis: It wasn’t a sexy, flashy draft by any means for Buffalo, but they did exactly what they needed to do. They hope that Maxwell Hairston will be capable of filling the CB1 role that they have lacked since Tre'Davious White’s injury. T.J. Sanders, Deone Walker, and Landon Jackson add some much-needed defensive line depth. Do not sleep on fifth-rounder Jordan Hancock, who was a key piece of Ohio State’s national championship secondary. He is versatile and has many different paths to finding playing time.

Carolina Panthers

Grade: A-

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

Analysis: Carolina did exactly what they needed to do. It’s pretty clear that last year’s first-rounder, Xavier Legette, is not the WR1 that they had hoped, but they quickly corrected their mistake and took a legit WR1 in Tetairoa McMillan. They addressed the pass rush need with the next two picks, taking a duo of productive SEC edge rushers in Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen. Lathan Ransom feels like a steal in Round 4, and Mitchell Evans could find playing time.

Chicago Bears

Grade: B+

Round 1, Pick 10 - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Round 2, Pick 39 - Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Round 2, Pick 56 - Ozzy Trapilo, T, 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, OG, Michigan State

Round 7, Pick 233 - Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

Analysis: The theme of Chicago’s draft was surrounding second-year quarterback Caleb Williams with talent, and they succeeded in doing so by adding Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and Missouri receiver Luther Burden III. Ozzy Trapilo figures to be a long-term answer at tackle, and Shemar Turner is a solid addition to the interior defensive line. Kyle Monangai is very similar to former Rutgers teammate Isiah Pacheco and should see playing time as a rookie behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.

Cincinnati Bengals

Grade: D-

Round 1, Pick 17 - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Round 2, Pick 49 - Demetrius Knight, LB, South Carolina

Round 3, Pick 81 - Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia

Round 4, Pick 119 - Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson

Round 5, Pick 153 - Jalen Rivers, T, Miami (FL)

Round 6, Pick 193 - Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech

Analysis: Cincinnati very clearly needed to address defense, which they did, but their selections left a lot to be desired in my opinion. Yes, Shemar Stewart is huge and athletic, but it didn’t translate to much of anything in college production-wise. Why throw away a first-round pick on a player who is super far from a sure thing when you need immediate production? Then, in Round 2, you turn around and grab a 24-year-old linebacker who was the fifth-best player on his defense at best and continue to neglect your horrendous secondary? These picks did not make sense to me, and I graded out Cincinnati as the worst draft this season.

Cleveland Browns

Grade: B

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

Analysis: Contrary to the opinion of some, I thought Cleveland’s trade down from two to five was very well played. This is a team with numerous needs, and despite Travis Hunter's talent, his presence alone would not improve this team. Grabbing an additional second-rounder and a 2026 first-rounder to move down three spots and adding a beast on the interior defensive line in Mason Graham was very, very strong value.

I really liked the Carson Schwesinger and Quinshon Judkins picks as well. Dillon Gabriel going off the board on Day 2 surprised a lot of people, especially considering some of the quarterbacks he was selected over, and the pick became even more head-scratching when Cleveland moved up in Round 5 to add Shedeur Sanders. The ultimate takeaway is that this was a draft full of both great moves and confusing ones by Cleveland, which led me to grade their draft haul as a B.

Dallas Cowboys

Grade: B+

Round 1, Pick 12 - Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Round 2, Pick 44 - Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

Round 3, Pick 76 - Shavon Revel Jr., CB, ECU

Round 5, Pick 149 - Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas

Round 5, Pick 152 - Shemar James, LB, Florida

Round 6, Pick 204 - Ajani Cornelius, T, 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

Analysis: Neglecting the receiver position shocked a lot of people, but the value that Dallas was able to scoop up was just too good to pass up. Tyler Booker was a safe Round 1 pick and should slot in nicely to replace Zack Martin. Donovan Ezeiruaku was a great value on Day 2 after a 16.5 sack breakout season. Shavon Revel Jr. was considered a potential Day 1 talent, but fell to Round 3 due to a torn ACL. Dallas’s running back room and receiver room are both abysmal, but they are building the team the right way by focusing on the trenches first. This team is now just a few weapons away from being back in the playoff hunt.

Denver Broncos

Grade: B

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, LB, Alabama

Round 6, Pick 216 - Jeremy Crawshaw, P, Florida

Round 7, Pick 241 - Caleb Lohner, TE, Utah

Analysis: Denver now has what is arguably the best cornerback room in the league after adding Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron in Round 1, pairing him with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss. Adding RJ Harvey in Round 2 was thought to be a reach by some, given that he is already 24 years old, but he will bring a level of explosiveness that this running game significantly lacked. Pat Bryant, Sai’vion Jones, and Que Robinson bring a gritty mentality and should slot into Sean Payton’s culture very smoothly.

Detroit Lions

Grade: C+

Round 1, Pick 28 - Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

Round 2, Pick 57 - Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia

Round 3, Pick 70 - Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas

Round 5, Pick 171 - Miles Frazier, G, 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

Analysis: This was a very Dan Campbell draft. Tyleik Williams is ferocious, was the most underrated piece of Ohio State’s national championship-winning defense, and is the perfect fit to fill what was previously a hole on the Lions’ roster. Tate Ratledge plays nasty and should be a longtime starter in the league. The most head-scratching move to me, which caused me to grade this draft a bit lower as I loved the first two picks, was the decision to flip THREE third-round picks into two sixth-round picks and Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Clearly, Detroit sees something in the 23-year-old, but it is hard to believe that there were many teams with a Day 2 grade on him.

Green Bay Packers

Grade: D+

Round 1, Pick 23 - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Round 2, Pick 54 - Anthony Belton, T, NC 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, G, Cincinnati

Analysis: Green Bay did the unthinkable and took a first-round receiver, but they took the one who propped himself up with a fast combine time. History suggests that you shouldn’t do that. Third-round pick Savion Williams didn't show significant production until his fifth year, and he remained inconsistent. I don’t love the additions to the receiver room at value. Adding Anthony Belton into the mix on the offensive line was not a bad pick, and he is the one player I see here with the potential to make a long-term impact.

Houston Texans

Grade: B-

Round 2, Pick 34 - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

Round 2, Pick 48 - Aireontae Ersery, T, 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

Analysis: Houston added some draft capital by moving out of the first round, which gave them enough picks to double up on the Iowa State receivers. Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel bring very different skill sets that play well off of each other, and their chemistry should only help them both continue to prosper at the next level. Aireontae Ersery is a mountain of a man and a key pickup in the retooling of the offensive line. I didn’t particularly love any of the rest of the picks outside of the first three, aside from Iowa tight end Luke Lachey, who had his college career marred by injuries and inconsistent quarterback play.

Indianapolis Colts

Grade: B+

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, T, 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, S, Wisconsin

Analysis: Tyler Warren falling into the Colts’ lap is a major win for the organization. They have lacked a legit TE1 since the Dallas Clark days, but Warren instantly changes that. Both Day 2 prospects have strong potential. JT Tuimoloau recorded 6.5 sacks in a four-game span during the College Football Playoffs and should be an effective rotational pass rusher. Justin Walley has been great in coverage at Minnesota for years. Day 3 pick DJ Giddens plays similarly to Jonathan Taylor and can earn the RB2 role, and Hunter Wohler was a fan favorite at Wisconsin and should make this roster.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Grade: B

Round 1, Pick 2 - Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Round 3, Pick 88 - Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane

Round 3, Pick 89 - Wyatt Milum, G, 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, EDGE, 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

Analysis: I did not love the value on the trade-up for Travis Hunter, given that this is a rebuilding team that now does not hold a 2026 first-round pick, but Hunter lining up alongside Brian Thomas Jr. with Trevor Lawrence under center is a nightmare for opposing defenses. Wyatt Milum is a long-term fix on the interior offensive line, and Bhayshul Tuten adds explosiveness to the ground game. Liam Coen is rebuilding this offense to fit his style, and he has become more aggressive, along with new general manager James Gladstone, in doing so. Now, he may reap the rewards if everything goes according to plan. The new-look Jaguars are expected to be a fun team in 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs

Grade: C+

Round 1, Pick 31 - Josh Simmons, T, 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

Analysis: The Chiefs need a plug-and-play type of guy at tackle, but Ohio State product Josh Simmons is a project more than a ready-made starter. He has the intangibles, but was inconsistent in play. I didn’t love the pick. The rest of the picks here felt like depth additions, but I was a big fan of two of the Day 3 picks. Jalen Royals was very productive at Utah State and could see significant playing time sooner rather than later, given Rashee Rice's injury and Marquise Brown's frequent injuries. Jeffrey Bassa was one of the best linebackers in college football during his time at Oregon, and his versatility should find a permanent spot on Steve Spagnuolo’s defense.

Las Vegas Raiders

Grade: C-

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, G, Texas Tech

Round 3, Pick 99 - Charles Grant, T, 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, QB, Montana State

Round 6, Pick 215 - Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State

Round 7, Pick 222 - Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota

Analysis: Ashton Jeanty is a great running back, and the position was a clear need for the Raiders, but what about all of the other positions where they had big holes? This team is nowhere close to competing, so adding a running back with a top 10 pick is just not a wise decision, as it isn’t going to help the team get much better. My favorite pick by the Raiders was Darien Porter in the third round, as they got good value on a clear position of need. The back-to-back selections of FCS quarterbacks in Round 6 were interesting and made me think Tom Brady himself is searching for the next Tom Brady. However, it sounds like Tommy Mellott will be changing to receiver, and Cam Miller will have to fight for a roster spot.

Los Angeles Chargers

Grade: A-

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, G, Pittsburgh

Round 6, Pick 214 - R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson

Round 7, Pick 256 - Trikweze Bridges, CB, Florida

Analysis: I liked this draft for the Chargers, who seemed to have a clear priority of upgrading the weaponry around Justin Herbert. Omarion Hampton is a complete running back with no evident weakness other than pass protection. He should be the primary ball carrier over Najee Harris by the end of the season. Tre Harris is one of my favorite prospects and is the perfect complement to Ladd McConkey as an X-receiver. KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Oronde Gadsden II, two Day 3 picks, are both vertical threats. I really liked the value on the defensive side of the ball with the additions of Jamaree Caldwell, Kyle Kennard, and R.J. Mickens. Jim Harbaugh’s offense should be a lot more explosive heading into year two in Los Angeles, in large part due to this draft class.

Los Angeles Rams

Grade: B+

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

Analysis: I loved the Rams’ trade out of Round 1, in which they acquired an additional 2026 first-round pick from Atlanta. With the picks they made, they added likely contributors in tight end Terrance Ferguson and edge rusher Josaiah Stewart. Jarquez Hunter, Ty Hamilton, and Chris Paul Jr. should all make the roster and serve as solid depth pieces.

Miami Dolphins

Grade: B+

Round 1, Pick 13 - Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Round 2, Pick 37 - Jonah Savaiinaea, T, 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

Analysis: It was no secret going into the draft that Miami needed to get tougher in the trenches on both sides of the ball, and it came as no surprise that they added defensive and offensive tackles with each of their first three picks. Kenneth Grant will start instantly on the defensive line, and Jonah Savaiinaea likely will do the same on the offensive line. Though they had no Day 2 picks, they took some intriguing Day 3 swings. Dante Trader Jr., a former lacrosse star, has NFL talent and could work his way into the lineup. Ollie Gordon II is just two years removed from being crowned as the NCAA’s best running back and after Raheem Mostert’s departure, there is opportunity available in the backfield.

Quinn Ewers in Round 7 feels like great value after the former Texas quarterback was once considered a potential first-rounder. He will compete with Zach Wilson for the backup job, which is very relevant behind an injury-prone Tua Tagovailoa.

Minnesota Vikings

Grade: C+

Round 1, Pick 24 - Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State

Round 3, Pick 102 - Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

Round 5, Pick 139 - Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Georgia

Round 6, Pick 201 - Kobe King, LB, Penn State

Round 6, Pick 202 - Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh

Analysis: Minnesota’s big trade up to grab Dallas Turner last season left them without a lot of picks this year, but I did really like their Round 1 selection in Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, who will start immediately. The Vikings also traded a fifth-rounder for quarterback Sam Howell, who brings experience and upside behind J.J. McCarthy. Don’t sleep on third-rounder Tai Felton, who significantly improved every year in college and makes this receiving corps very deep.

New England Patriots

Grade: A

Round 1, Pick 4 - Will Campbell, T, 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 Farmer, DT, Florida State

Round 5, Pick 146 - Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU

Round 6, Pick 182 - Andres Borregales, K, Miami (FL)

Round 7, Pick 220 - Marcus Bryant, T, Missouri

Round 7, Pick 251 - Julian Ashby, LS, Vanderbilt

Round 7, Pick 257 - Kobee Minor, CB, Memphis

Analysis: Help Drake Maye was the theme of New England’s draft, and help him they did. Will Campbell’s selection fourth overall was no surprise, but it was foundational for the franchise to secure Maye’s blindside protector. The Patriots added explosiveness with the selection of TreVeyon Henderson, added a smooth route runner with Washington State’s Kyle Williams, and added their center of the future in Georgia’s Jared Wilson. Joshua Farmer and Bradyn Swinson were both great values on Day 3, adding to a rock-solid defensive line. This team will be young, but they will fight hard and should be a tough out in their first year under Mike Vrabel.

New Orleans Saints

Grade: C-

Round 1, Pick 9 - Kelvin Banks Jr., T, 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 - Molokai Matavao, TE, UCLA

Round 7, Pick 254 - Fadil Diggs, EDGE, Syracuse

Analysis: Kelvin Banks Jr. is a Ryan Ramczyk replacement and was a solid Round 1 pick, filling a significant void left by Ramczyk’s retirement. Potentially the most head-scratching pick in the draft was 26-year-old Tyler Shough going in Round 2 to New Orleans. Though he played seven years of college football, he only started for one complete season and lacks impressive tape. Shough was probably my least favorite pick in the entire draft, but some of New Orleans’ Day 3 picks saved their grade.

Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman was the face of the Sooners’ defense and is a tackling machine. Quincy Riley can help fill the void left by Paulson Adebo’s departure. Devin Neal was an extremely productive rusher at Kansas. It will fill in nicely behind Alvin Kamara, and Fadil Diggs can make an impact as a rotational pass rusher.

New York Giants

Grade: A

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, G, Purdue

Round 7, Pick 219 - Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska

Round 7, Pick 246 - Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State

Analysis: The Giants made headlines with their trade back into Round 1 to grab quarterback Jaxson Dart, but ultimately, the price to move up from 34 to 25 was not insane. If they believe they got their guy, the move was well worth it. With Brian Daboll clearly on the hot seat, New York will attempt to win this year with Russell Wilson under center, while Dart sits and learns. The remainder of their picks will all contribute to their success in 2025.

Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander’s addition to an already strong defensive line makes this unit reminiscent of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl-winning defensive line. It is that good. Cam Skattebo, a college football fan favorite, will make an instant impact paired with Tyrone Tracy Jr. Marcus Mbow was a great value in Round 5 and has starter potential down the line.

New York Jets

Grade: B-

Round 1, Pick 7 - Armand Membou, T, 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 (FL)

Round 5, Pick 176 - Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)

Analysis: The Jets showed their loyalty to newly signed quarterback Justin Fields and did not add to the position during the draft. Armand Membou’s addition shores up the offensive line, which now has no holes. Mason Taylor was a solid pick in Round 2 and could develop into one of the top options in the receiving game. Azareye'h Thomas adds to a loaded secondary and has a very high ceiling. The Arian Smith pick was head-scratching as he does not have much to offer outside of speed - many teams had him graded as an undrafted free agent. 

Philadelphia Eagles

Grade: A-

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, T, Michigan

Round 6, Pick 207 - Cameron Williams, T, Texas

Round 6, Pick 209 - Antwaun Powell-Ryland, LB, Virginia Tech

Analysis: The Eagles had another Eagles draft. After losing depth on the defensive side of the ball, they restocked. Jihaad Campbell was a beast at Alabama and will fill in nicely alongside Nakobe Dean. Andrew Mukuba joins Sydney Brown and Reid Blankenship on the back-end of Philly’s secondary, creating a strong group of safeties. It wouldn’t be an Eagles draft without taking a Georgia defensive player, and Smael Mondon Jr. fits the bill after starting for the Bulldogs for three seasons.

I liked the Cameron Williams pick a lot - he is a raw prospect, but will have time to develop and learn from the best offensive line in football. Kyle McCord was an interesting selection as well. The former Ohio State and Syracuse signal caller will compete with Tanner McKee and Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the backup job.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Grade: A

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

Analysis: Pittsburgh had one of my favorite drafts. Maybe I’m a Big Ten homer, but they went and got some of the nastiest players in the conference who translate perfectly to Mike Tomlin’s style of play. The depth added to the defensive line in the form of Derrick Harmon, Jack Sawyer, and Yahya Black will help the Steelers remain strong against the run. Kaleb Johnson will step in and be the starting running back immediately, and Pittsburgh just might have gotten a Round 6 steal in Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. If they do not end up adding Aaron Rodgers, Howard could see playing time as soon as this season.

San Francisco 49ers

Grade: A

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, G, Iowa

Round 7, Pick 252 - Junior Bergen, WR, Montana

Analysis: The 49ers entered the draft badly needing to improve their front seven after injuries and an exodus depleted what once was a strength. They attacked that need, adding Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, Nick Martin, and CJ West, who all should make an impact. Western Kentucky cornerback Upton Stout is a hard worker and could very well earn himself a starting role in a secondary that is looking to replace Charvarius Ward. Offensively, Jordan Watkins and Jordan James add needed depth at receiver and running back. 

Seattle Seahawks

Grade: B-

Round 1, Pick 18 - Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State

Round 2, Pick 35 - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Round 2, Pick 50 - Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (FL)

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, G, Kansas

Round 7, Pick 223 - Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)

Round 7, Pick 234 - Mason Richman, T, Iowa

Round 7, Pick 238 - Ricky White III, WR, UNLV

Analysis: North Dakota State product Grey Zabel looks to instantly step in and help boost an offensive line that struggled mightily last season. Nick Emmanwori is one of the most athletic players ever tested and was an absolute playmaker on South Carolina’s defense a season ago. He draws comparisons to former Seahawk Kam Chancellor. The Jalen Milroe pick is questionable if considered as a long-term solution at quarterback, but he could be an intriguing offensive weapon due to his athleticism. If Klint Kubiak, who came over from New Orleans, uses him like Taysom Hill, he could end up being a very valuable piece. Tory Horton was my favorite sleeper receiver in this class, and Damien Martinez was my favorite sleeper running back in this class. They both ended up on the same team in Seattle.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Grade: B

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

Analysis: Death, taxes, and Tampa Bay being loaded at receiver. Emeka Egbuka may not see the field instantly as a rookie, given how stacked the room is, and receiver may not have been a top need for Tampa Bay, but I like the pick nonetheless. Defensive back was more of a need for the Bucs, and I liked the shots they took on Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish. Morrison was one of the best cornerbacks in college football but missed most of last season with an injury. Parrish was a two-year starter at Kansas State and was one of the better corners in college football. It doesn’t feel like Tampa significantly improved their team by any means through this draft, but they added players with the potential to be stars.

Tennessee Titans

Grade: A-

Round 1, Pick 1 - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

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 - Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas

Round 4, Pick 136 - Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

Round 5, Pick 167 - Jackson Slater, G, Sacramento State

Round 6, Pick 178 - Marcus Harris, CB, California

Round 6, Pick 188 - Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan

Analysis: Cam Ward. That’s it. I know many analysts don’t put Ward on par with the top prospects from a season ago (Williams, Maye, Jayden Daniels), but I believe he deserves to be right in that conversation. This is a guy who can take a team and elevate it. He plays well regardless of the situation surrounding him. He can go off script, has a cannon arm, and does not shy away from making big throws. He has the athleticism to excel in the league.

Tennessee is far from a dream landing spot with the current state of the team, but Titans fans have to be thrilled to add a franchise quarterback for the first time in forever. This team is still a long way from competing, but adding pass rushing depth in Oluwafemi Oladejo and a potential starting safety in Kevin Winston Jr. does not hurt. I’m high on Elic Ayomanor, who I believe can become a go-to receiver for Ward.

Washington Commanders

Grade: C-

Round 1, Pick 29 - Josh Conerly Jr., T, 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

Analysis: Washington did not have many picks, and I wasn’t a fan of what they did with the picks they did have. Josh Conerly Jr. is a solid long-term bet, but much like Josh Simmons, I’m not sure that he is entirely ready to start from Day 1. Trey Amos was easily my favorite pick made by Washington. He was considered a potential late Day 1 talent, yet the Commanders snagged him late Day 2 to pair with Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil. The Day 3 picks don’t do much for me, and I don't see them making much of an impact.

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