The 2023 NFL Draft is complete!
Here are my Draft Grades for all 32 teams.
Great job to Cardinals 1st year GM Monti Ossenfort on manipulating the draft board.
On the board, LSU EDGE BJ Ojulari should provide some much needed pass rush help.
I also like the selection of UCLA G Jon Gaines in the 4th round to help solidify that O-Line.
Houston QB Clayton Tune was a savvy pick as Kyler Murray will miss about half the season.
Atlanta Falcons: D
Texas RB Bijan Robinson 8th overall was lunacy.
Utah CB Clark Phillips III was great value in the mid-4th round too.
Baltimore Ravens: A-
GM Eric DeCosta remains elite.
Boston College WR Zay Flowers was my top ranked wideout.
Clemson LB Trenton Simpson plays like a Raven and is super fast and can go sideline to sideline.
Will they just be running a ton of 12 personnel with two Tight Ends?
Kincaid isn’t a strong blocker so wondering what the plan is there.
He’s a big bodied WR at 6'4" 223 lbs.
that has a chance to be really good with Josh Allen.
Carolina Panthers: C-
Yes, they got a Quarterback.
Ole Miss WR Jonathan Mingo was a nice big target for their new signal caller.
FSU S Jammie Robinson was a great pick in the mid-5th round.
He didn’t test great, but the dude is a baller.
Cincinnati Bengals: B+
I am a big Clemson EDGE Myles Murphy fan.
A 6'5" 268 lbs.
pass rusher who runs a 4.53 shouldn’t be available at pick #29.
Speaking of speed, Michigan CB DJ Turner ran in the 4.2s.
Michigan P Brad Robbins can really boom it and is a nice pickup at the end of the 6th.
and Ohio State OT Dawand Jones (6'8" 374 lbs.).
They’ll look to play bully ball next season with those guys.
but strong as the dickens.
He did 34 reps on the bench.
Denver Broncos: B
They didn’t have a 1st Round pick because of the Russell Wilson deal.
Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs was a wild pick at #12 overall.
Iowa LB Jack Campbell too at #18.
Green Bay Packers: A-
Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness is a big time player at #13.
Houston Texans: A-
They did give up next year’s 1st which is a bummer.
BUT they got their QB this year in Ohio State’s C.J.
Stroud and got this year’s top Defensive player in Alabama EDGE Will Anderson Jr.
I also really like the Houston WR Tank Dell selection as he’s got insane change of direction.
I’m personally a big Richardson guy, so I like our chances.
In the early 4th I like Northwestern DT Adetomiwa Adebawore and late in the 5th.
Dude is 282 lbs.
and ran a 4.49 40!
Jacksonville Jaguars: D+
They had 13 Draft picks.
So some of those guys have to be good.
But Oklahoma OT Anton Harrison will need some seasoning to be good and they took him 27th.
Penn State WR Parker Washington is good value early 6th.
SMU WR Rashee Rice gives Patrick Mahomes another weapon.
Las Vegas Raiders: B+
I should caveat this with this is assuming Tyree Wilson’s medicals are good.
Johnston is a bit duplicative of Mike Williams.
My biggest gripe was they didn’t address OT at all.
Their only OL pick was late in the 5th with Clemson G Jordan McFadden.
I guess they’re ok rolling out Trey Pipkins at Right Tackle?
I like TCU Guard Steve Avila at #36 overall.
He’s got position flexibility having played all over the Offensive Line.
At the end of the 6th Round, I like Ole Miss RB Zach Evans.
Miami Dolphins: D-
A tough Draft class to grade as they only had four picks.
South Carolina CB Cam Smith was their first pick at #51 overall and he wasn’t my favorite.
They had a glaring need at Cornerback and took USC CB Mekhi Blackmon and LSU CB Jay Ward.
UAB RB Dewayne McBride was good value in the 7th round if he can hold onto the ball consistently.
The guy is built like a create a player.
I also LOVE the Georgia Tech EDGE Keion White pick at #46.
He’s a big bodied EDGE rusher that can be a 5-technique if needed.
I think Bill Belichick is going to have a lot of fun with him.
If he can get back to his freshman year form, he’ll be a valuable starter for them.
If he can get back to his freshman year form he’ll be a steal.
Notre Dame EDGE Isaiah Foskey has a ton of upside at 6'5" 264 lbs.
running a 4.58 40-yard dash, but he’s raw.
TCU RB Kendre Miller has a shot to play right away if Alvin Kamara is suspended.
Fresno State QB Jake Haener is likely just a career backkup.
New York Giants: B+
Maryland CB Deonte Banks addressed a need early.
Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt is my favorite pick here.
He’s a big time field stretcher and should make things easier for Daniel Jones.
Wisconsin C Joe Tippman is a great pick and should be the team’s best Center since Nick Mangold.
Philadelphia Eagles: A-
It’s hard to bash this draft.
Georgia DT Jalen Carter was a top 3 player in this draft almost any way you slice it.
Georgia TE Darnell Washington is a STEAL near the end of Round 3.
Purdue CB Cory Trice Jr. has a shot to make the team as a late 7th too.
But At #99 they go Michigan K Jake Moody.
So it’s hard to bash them for that pick.
Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was good value as it started the run on Receivers.
The Aaron Donald comparisons are inevitable based on his alma mater and his size/measurables.
If he can have 10% of the career Donald has, it’ll be a great pick.
He’s the classic Jason Licht small school/ass kicker pick in the 2nd round.
The organization is also really excited about Louisville EDGE YaYa Diaby who can develop into a really good player.
Eastern Michigan EDGE Jose Ramirez was a steal in the 6th and compares well to Shaq Barrett.
Hopefully he can come close to what he’s become.
He offers position flexibility and is a plug and play guy.
He’ll get the football for the Defense.
Illinois CB Jartavius Martin is also a fiesty Corner who was obviously overshadowed by Devon Witherspoon.
