NFL Draft grades 2023 Complete results analysis for every pick in Rounds 1-3

NFL Draft grades 2023 Complete results analysis for every pick in Rounds 1-3

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Did your team ace or botch its pick or picks in the first round of the? The Sporting News has youcovered tracking all the selections and handing out grades in real time beginning Thursday night through the second and third rounds on Friday. This year, the quarterbacks are back on center stage for early selections and the unpredictability started early, a perfect setup for some standout and surprising results for all 32 teams. From the No. 1 pick through No. 102 overall, this is your hub for in-depth live reaction for Round 1 and continuing into Rounds 2 and 3, gradingevery team and player fit: MORE 2023 NFL DRAFT: | | Round 1 1. Carolina Panthers (from Bears):Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Grade: A The Panthers gave up a steep price (wide receiver D.J. Moore and high draft picks) to move up to get their young franchise QB of choice for new offensive-minded coach Frank Reich, But Young is an excellent choice, worthy of such an aggre sive move up because arm, athleticism, leadership, intangibles, playmaking and all-out mature it factor. His size becomes a non-i sues because the skills and talent in all other areas are off the charts. 2. Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Grade: A The Texans stuck with their quarterback-first plan after all, going with the sturdy, accurate pocket pa ser in Stroud with plenty of smarts and savvy. He doesnt wow with his arm or athleticism, but can make all the throws and move when needed. Hes a good fit for the 49ers-like QB-friendly offense under DeMeco Ryans and Bobby Slowik. 3. Houston Texans (from Cardinals):Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama Grade: A- After grabbing Stroud with the previous pick, the Texans got aggre sive with a trade up from No. 12 overall to land the most coveted prospect from the other side of the ball. Anderson is an elite playmaker beyond his pa s rush and will be a cornerstone of the defense for years to come for Ryans, a former standout linebacker himself at Alabama. MORE: 4. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Grade: A The Colts keep up the momentum with teams opting for high-ceiling talent early in the first round. Indianapolis put some up QB smokescreens, including Wil Levis, but Richardson made the most sense because of his dazzling arm and athletic upside, a perfect fit to be groomed well with offensive-minded rookie coach Shane Steichen. Steichen hit it out of the park while developing Jalen Hurts into a highly-paid elite dual threat QB in Philadelphia. 5. Seattle Seahawks (from Broncos): Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois Grade: B The Seahawks pa s on bigger defensive needs up front with great value left in Jalen Carter and Tyree Wilson. Witherspoon is their kind of big, physical corner to keep building on their new Legion of Boom opposite Tariq Woolen, but the opportunity cost was mi sing on a potential transcendent disruptor up front vs. pa s and run. 6. Arizona Cardinals (from Lions through Rams): Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State Grade: C Johnson is a sound tackle who can play either side because of great athleticism and footwork based on size and power. But its curious the Cardinals, after trading down, opted for someone to try to upgrade over D.J. Humphries and Kelvin Bachum when they had huge defensive needs that fit the best talent available for new coach Jonathan Gannon. (Getty Images) 7. Las Vegas Raiders: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech Grade: B The Raiders get docked a little for pa sing on Jalen Carter, filling their biggest need given how weak they are at defensive tackle. But in terms of getting a freakish pa s rusher to put with Maxx Crosby and groom behind Chandler Jones, this was a coup, given Wilson is versatile enough to line up in multiple spots and also play the run well. 8. Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas Grade: C The Falcons are a rebuilding team with major defensive needs. They also arent totally set yet at quarterback and need more receiving help. Yet they made a luxury pick in the form of a feature running back as offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith tries to re-create the Derrick Henry-heavy succe s he had in Tenne see. Robinson has great potential as an explosive feature workhorse and was first-round worthy. He will be productive early, but the bottom line is Atlanta isnt a team that could afford to use such high capital on an already good rushing attack. 9. Philadelphia Eagles (from Bears through Panthers): Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia Grade: A+ The Eagles made another shrewd move with Howie Roseman to draft an elite defender from Georgias back-to-back national champions. Carter joins Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean on the front seven and will be groomed behind Fletcher Cox to be a quick penetrator who will blow up a lot of plays in the backfield vs. run and pa s to complement Davis run-stuffing for a long time. Getty Images 10. Chicago Bears (from Eagles through Saints): Darnell Wright, OT, Tenne see Grade: B- The Bears fill their ma sive need for a pa s-protecting left tackle for Justin Fields, but its not Johnson, Peter Skoronski or even Broderick Jones. Wright compares favorably as a blocker to new Bengal and former Chief Orlando Brown Jr. He rose up boards late by showing teams more athleticism in his powerful frame, but should have gone later in the round vs. the other available tackles. 11. Tenne see Titans: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern Grade: A The Titans pa sed on a quarterback early to addre s another big need after moving on from long-time Taylor Lewan. They get an explosive athlete whos a natural for pa s protection but also sound with his feet in run blocking to help their offense well all-around. 12. Detroit Lions (from Cardinals through Texans, Browns): Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama Grade: A The Lions didnt want to risk hoping that Gibbs would still be on the board when they pick in the second round after Robinson went so early. Gibbs might be the better fit than Robinson for their needs as a compact runner with elite receiving skills. He can displace oft-injured DAndre Swift, a free agent in 2024, in that latter capacity with the workhorse potential to push newcomer David Montgomery into a swing backup role. (Getty Images) 13. Green Bay Packers (from Jets): Nikolaj Ehlers Jersey Lukas Van Ne s, EDGE, Iowa Grade: C Theres no doubt Van Ne s has first-round upside with his raw pa s-rush skills, standing out with his explosivene s and relentle s in getting after the quarterback. But hes also a bit of a project with limited experience for a team that had more pre sing offensive needs at wide receiver, tight end and tackle to boost new young starting quarterback Jordan Love. 14. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Patriots): Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia Grade: A+ The Steelers nailed this first draft pick for GM Omar Khan. They realized that with Johnson, Wright and Skoronski off the board, they had to jump the Jets to get the other surefire first-round tackle. Jones has a pleasing combination of strength and quickne s to both help second-year QB Kenny Pickett big-time as a major upgrade over Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle and get downfield in run blocking for third-year running back Najee Harris. 15. New York Jets (from Packers): Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State Grade: D The Jets make a curious reach for more of a late-rising second-round prospect. Although McDonald has promising length and athleticism for Robert Salehs defense, he has to develop more against the run to play on regular downs. The Jets mi sed out on the offensive tackle run and also didnt get an offensive skill player to boost Aaron Rodgers. This also is a head-scratcher for GM Joe Douglas after taking Jermaine Johnson as a third first-rounder in 2022. (Getty Images) 16. Washington Commanders: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mi si sippi State Grade: C The Commanders went for cornerback as expected with the first pick, but they reached a bit for the undersized Forbes, a versatile and smart cover man who does not have the size and big-play flair of other corners available, including Christian Gonzalez, Deonte Banks, Joey Porter Jr., Cam Smith and Kelee Ringo. It is a curious pick for a non-shutdown type. 17. New England Patriots (from Steelers): Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon Grade: A+ The Patriots should be thrilled to land the best corner in the draft to fill their biggest defensive need after a trade down. Gonzalez is an exceptional athlete for his size. He is smooth and sound in coverage and will be active ballhawk to remind them of Stephon Gilmore and J.C. Jackson. 18. Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa Grade: B+ Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes fill another immediate sneaky need here for a dominant second-level playmaker to upgrade from Alex Anzalone. Hes a very athletic well-rounded playmaker, but its a tad questionable for them to take him over Trenton Simpson and Drew Sanders given their higher overall upside. 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Calijah Kancey, DT, Pitt Grade: A- The Buccaneers needed to get a compact tackle with some inside pa s-rush pop to help ma sive run stuffer Vita Vea on Todd Bowles three-man front. Kancey is a great fit and Tampa Bay is hoping it has mined an Aaron Donald clone from the same program. They could have gone quarterback here, but you cant fault them for knowing Kancey was a good value and a po sible target of division rivals, including the Saints. Getty Images 20. Seattle Seahawks: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State Grade: A The Seahawks had a need for a third wideout to help support DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett with the latter turning 31 during the season. With both of those targets settling outside in Shane Waldrons offense for Geno Smith, Smith-Njigba can use his hands, quickne s and route-running skills to be an ace slot option at first before taking over for Lockett in the near future. 21. Los Angeles Chargers: Quentin Johnson, WR, TCU Grade: C The Chargers needed to follow the Seahawks and add key receiving depth behind Keenan Allen, who turned 31 on draft night and Mike Williams, given both also have durability i sues. Johnston was set to go in this range, but they need some more versatility vs. just going after a pure speedy vertical outside threat for big-armed Justin Herbert. 22. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College Grade: A+ The Ravens getting Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor wisely didnt stop them from getting the ideal versatile big-play threat to help newly highly paid Lamar Jackson, playing well off 2021 first-rounder Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews. The Chargers mi s is their gain, as Flowers can be their inside-outside version of Lockett. (Getty Images) 23. Minnesota Vikings: Jordan Addison, WR, USC Grade: A+ The Vikings took full advantage of Addisons stock slipping to this part of the first round as a slot-forward replacement for Adam Thielen. Addison is an absolute route-running technician with ideal quickne s and toughne s for the slot. He will benefit nicely from the coverage attention Justin Jefferson gets all over the field. 24. New York Giants (from Jaguars): Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland Grade: A The Giants addre sed a key defensive need for improved outside coverage by landing Banks, who got more attention for his size and fluid ballhawking skills later in the draft proce s to be a worthy first-rounder. Banks made great sense in a small trade up after the viable wide receiver options for them were gone. 25. Buffalo Bills (from Jaguars through Giants): Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah Grade: D The Bills, after mi sing on the wide receiver run plus Robinson and Gibbs, trade up for a strange offensive skill pick of a tight end. Thats despite having Josh Allen favorite Dawson Knox under contract through 2026 and being a primary 11 personnel (three wideout) team. They also could have targeted some linebacker, offensive line, pa s rush help for much more immediate impact as AFC title contenders. 26. Dallas Cowboys: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan Grade: B The Cowboys reached a little, but they did fill a direct need for a run-stuffing nose tackle who can start right away from them with his nice combination of power and quickne s. 27. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Bills): Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma Grade: A The Jaguars had a bigger need to develop at offensive tackle right before the draft with Cam Robinson facing a po sible PED suspension. They did lose Jawaan Taylor in free agency and needed depth anyway behind Robinson and Walker Little. Now Little might need to slide to the left side given Harrison is a physically impre sive run blocker for the right side at first before developing much better in pa s protection. 28. Cincinnati Bengals: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson Grade: A The Bengals got a potential top-10 talent to further boost their pa s rush beyond Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard vs. going after a tight end they really liked in Michael Mayer. Murphy is a solid pa s rusher but also has the speed, quickne s and versatility to be effective vs. the run, even at linebacker at first. 29. New Orleans Saints (from 49ers through Broncos): Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson Grade: A The Saints got gutted at defensive tackle when starters David Onymata (Falcons) and Shy Tuttle (Panthers) left for division rivals in free agency. This is a great pick and an upgrade given Bresee is such a reliable run stuffer with great untapped potential as a pa s rusher. 30. Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia Grade: A The Eagles keep loading up on elite defensive players from Kirby Smarts dominant Bulldogs. After getting Carter to play with Davis up front and ready to promote Dean to starting middle linebacker, they land Smith, a high-upside freakish pa s-rusher to groom behind Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat. Smith will boost their pa s rush situationally at first with his great speed and quickne s to help compensate for the lo s of Javon Hargraves production inside. 31. Kansas City Chiefs:Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State Grade: A The Chiefs would have considered offensive tackle in the first round but too many were taken earlier so they could make an easy pivot to the best pa s rusher available after Smith went a pick ahead to the Eagles. Anudike-Uzomah, who played just down the road in Manhattan, has some freakish qualities with his length, strength and pa s-rush moves. He is a good replacement for released Frank Clark to complement George Karlaftis. (Getty Images) Round 2 32. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Bears): Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State Grade: A The Steelers make the ideal pick to fill their need at corner opposite venerable newcomer Patrick Peterson, staying in state to grab the son of their one-time star pa s rusher. Porters size and playmaking skills give him first-round talent. 33. Tenne see Titans (from Cardinals through Texans): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky Grade: B The Titans trade up to stop the fall of Levis and addre s their need for a new franchise QB to clean up the Ryan Tannehill-Malik Willis me s. Levis cannon arm and dash of athleticism is a good fit playing off the run to upgrade Tenne sees downfield pa sing game. 34. Detroit Lions (from Cardinals): Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa Grade: A The Lions go back to the Hawkeyes program to replenish tight end after trading T.J. Hockenson to the Vikings last season LaPorta is a welcome extra intermediate target for Jared Goff. Getty Images 35. Las Vegas Raiders (from Colts): Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame Grade: A+ The Raiders needed to addre s tight end after trading Darren Waller and learning of Foster Moreaus injury concern. Mayer gives them a legitimate dangerous all-around option vs. the the makeshift veteran combination of Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard. Josh McDaniels will hope he has his new Rob Gronkowski in the second round with blocking, field-stretching and red zone finishing. 36. Los Angeles Rams: Steve Avila, G, TCU Grade: B The Rams first pick is part of their offensive line rebuild. Avila offers good power and agility for reliable interior blocking and theres a good chance he replaces fading Brian Allen at center soon. 37. Seattle Seahawks (from Broncos):Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn Grade: A The Seahawks needed to boost their pa s rush and Hall has the rudene s and quickne s they like to help interior newcomer DreMont Jones get to the quarterback. 38. Atlanta Falcons (from Colts through Raiders): Matthew Bergeron, G, Syracuse Grade: C The Falcons reach a little for depth behind Jake Matthews, Caleb McGary and Chris Lindstrom vs. addre sing any of their defensive needs, making another curious luxury pick behind a strength after drafting running back Bijan Robinson first. 39. Carolina Panthers: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Mi s Grade: D Mingo shot up boards late because of some workout impre sions, but in the end hes more of a Day 3 selection given his strength/toughne s profiles as a big slot vs. the big-play outside threat the Panthers needed for Bryce Young. Mingo was picked based on Adam Thielen being a short-term option. 40. New Orleans Saints: Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame Grade: A Foskey is a sound, productive pa s rusher the Saints can develop well opposite Cameron Jordan after seeing Trey Hendrickson and Marcus Davenport move on in recent offseasons. He fills a key defensive need and pairs well with first-round tackle Bryan Bresee. 41. Arizona Cardinals (from Titans): B.J. Ojulari, EDGE, LSU Grade: B Make that solid, reliable college pa s rushers off the board back to back. Ojulari, the brother of Giants linebacker Azeez, fills a ma sive void Arizona has for getting after the QB. 42. Green Bay Packers (from Browns through Jets): Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State Grade: A The Packers were tied to a lot of tight ends in this cla s given a glaring Jack Roslovic Jersey need for Jordan Love and chose to go with an athletic target with the speed, quickne s and route-running to make big wideout-like plays. 43. New York Jets: Joe Tippmann, C, Wisconsin Grade: B More than depth behind Laken Tomlinson and Alijah Vera-Tucker, Tippmann has a good chance to displace shaky Connor McGovern as the new starting center for Aaron Rodgers with his super athleticism for the position. 44. Indianapolis Colts (from Falcons): Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State Grade: A The Colts had a critical need in outside coverage after trading Stephon Gilmore to the Cowboys. Brents is another big corner in this cla s with a good blend of physicality and explosivene s in this cla s. 45. Detroit Lions (from Packers): Brian Branch, S, Alabama Grade: A+ The Lions continue their secondary upgrading this offseason after getting Cameron Sutton, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Emmanuel Moseley in free agency. Branch gives them good inside coverage versatility, from starting next to Gardner-Johnson to starring as the nickel. 46. New England Patriots: Keion White, DT, Georgia Tech Grade: B White was a bit inflated as a potential first-rounder and is a decent value here for the Patriots front. His size, athleticism and cla sic versatility had to be all appealing for Bill Belichick. 47. Washington Commanders:Jartavius Martin, S, Illinois Grade: D The Commanders reach again to try to boost their secondary. Although Martin is a smart inside cover man, he still is developing as a playmaker and should have been a Day 3 selection. 48. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Packers through Lions): Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State Grade: A The Buccaneers traded up a little to make sure they got Mauch, whose toughne s and quickne s can allow him to start right away opposite Tristan Wirfs on the other side after the team released long-time left tackle Donovan Smith. 49. Pittsburgh Steelers: Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin Grade: B The Steelers reached a little for need, but did get their kind of defensive lineman as Benton is their prototypical run stuffer with some pa s-rush upside. 50. Green Bay Packers (from Buccaneers): Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State Grade: B The Packers went to work to get more targets for Jordan Love on Day 2. Although Reed probably was more of a third-rounder, it was a worthy reach to make sure they got the right type of receiver in between Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs. Reed can be reliable as a po se sion slot with some big-play upside. 51. Miami Dolphins: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina Grade: A The Dolphins have Jalen Ramsey joining Xavien Howard at corner, so from that perspective, its an interesting depth move for their initial pick. But in terms of the player, Smith is a great value here because hes another big, physical, aggre sive corner in this cla s who should have gone much earlier. 52. Seattle Seahawks: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA Grade: A The Seahawks needed to addre s their power-running depth behind Kenneth Walker and Charbonnet made a lot of sense as a strong backup who provides seamle s effective relief. 53. Chicago Bears (from Ravens): Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida Grade: B The Bears needed to beef up the position with a run stuffer and as a bonus, Dexter has some untapped explosive upside shooting into the backfield. 54. Los Angeles Chargers: Tuli Tuipulotu, DT, USC Grade: A The Chargers stay in L.A. to fill a key need on their front. Tuipulotu's combination of speed, power and agility is an intriguing inside pa s-rush po sibility for Brandon Staley. 55. Kansas City Chiefs (from Lions through Vikings): Rashee Rice, WR, SMU Grade: A The Chiefs trade up nicely to get a key versatile route-running technician and strong inside-outside po se sion man for Patrick Mahomes to replace JuJu Smith-Schuster. 56. Chicago Bears (from Jaguars): Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami Grade: A The Bears continue their solid defensive haul with a big, attacking corner to help out a lot of their i sues in coverage behind a revamped pa s rush. 57. New York Giants: John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota Grade: A+ The Giants were wise to recognize that fading Ben Bredeson needed to be replaced in front of Daniel Jones. Schmitz will be a long-term snapper and line leader for them as the drafts best pure center. 58. Dallas Cowboys: Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan Grade: D The Cowboys did get their tight end room replenished with Dalton Schultz leaving in free agency, but this is a curious reach given Darnell Washington and other much better blockers and athletes were left at the position. 59. Buffalo Bills: O'Cyrus Torrence, G, Florida Grade: A+ The Bills make up for their questionable first-round offensive pick of tight end Dalton Kincaid by getting the much-needed powerful road grader for their running game as a needed upgrade over the other Connor McGovern. 60. Cincinnati Bengals: D.J. Turner, CB, Michigan Grade: A Turner had an excellent Combine in terms of agility drills and testing to back up his smarts and athleticism in coverage. He can help out Cincinnati in the slot but has the potential to transition outside, too. 61. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Bears through 49ers, Panthers): Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State Grade: D This is a weird reach for Strange, a deep-day three tight end, especially as a pure depth move behind Evan Engram and Luke Farrell. Darnell Washington would have been better here, too. 62. Houston Texans (from Eagles): Juice Scruggs, C, Penn State Grade: C The Texans trading up for a pure center they could have gotten deep into Day 3 is also a strange second consecutive pick from Penn State. They got a little desperate to replace Scott Que senberry in front of C.J. Stroud. 63. Denver Broncos (from Lions through Chiefs): Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma Grade: C Mims is a strange reach for a third-round prospect here after trading up, especially with the Broncos still having Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick, bringing up whether they are ready to move one of the first two soon. At least Mims is different from the rest as a dual big-play threat, both stretching the field and shooting downfield after the catch. Round 3 64. Chicago Bears: Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina Grade: B The Bears are really looking to upgrade the athleticism and quickne s in their defensive line rebuild but its a little odd they took Pickens after just getting the similar Dexter in the previous round out of the SEC. 65. Philadelphia Eagles (from Texans): Tyler Steen, OT, Alabama Grade: B The Eagles were good to think about the future of right tackle beyond Lane Johnson with a versatile young developmental backup, but taking Steen over Dawand Jones and other better-value tackles was slightly odd. Steen is a great athlete for pa s protection but needs to improve run blocking to start. 66. Philadelphia Eagles (from Cardinals): Sydney Brown, S, Illinois Grade: B- The Eagles go back to making a pick with the immediate future in mind to help replace C.J. Gardner-Johnson but Brown is a little bit of a reach. Brown does have the physical and versatile coverage to help them inside. 67. Denver Broncos (from Colts): Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas Grade: A+ The Broncos make a terrific pick to fill a need with a disruptive upfield linebacker with solid run-stopping and rare pa s-rushing skills. Sanders had the talent to be a late first-rounder. 68. Detroit Lions (from Broncos): Hendon Hooker, QB, Tenne see Grade: A After the Lions made their early picks to help put them over the top as new NFC North favorites and sleeper conference title contenders, they were smart to also not neglect the near future at QB with Hooker about to be groomed well behind Jared Goff with his big arm and strong, accurate pocket pa sing. 69. Houston Texans (from Rams): Tank Dell, WR, Houston Grade: A The Texans needed a mighty mite speedster to add a unique big-play element to their pa sing game and stay local to get C.J. Stroud another young weapon. 70. Las Vegas Raiders: Byron Young, DT, Alabama Grade: A The Raiders maybe could have waited until the end of this round to get Young, but they didnt want to chance it as he was the ideal run-stuffing target to upgrade their major weakne s at tackle. 71. New Orleans Saints: Kendre Miller, RB, TCU Grade: D The Saints get a grinding power back but its an odd reach for a Day 3 back with more explosive options still on the board and the fact they also signed former Lion and Packer Jamaal Williams in free agency. 72. Arizona Cardinals (from Titans):Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse Grade: B+ The Cardinals get a decent value here to help them replace Byron Murphy Jr. with a corner who fits Jonathan Gannons scheme well with his physicality for his size and ability to cover well inside or outside. 73. New York Giants (from Rams through Texans, Browns): Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tenne see Grade: A+ The Giants had a desperate need for a big-play wide receiver to help Daniel Jones and Hyatt is the ideal vertical threat in the offense of Mike Kafka and Brian Daboll. This is a steal of a pick on a strong Day 2 for New York. 74. Cleveland Browns (from Jets): Cedric Tillman, WR, Tenne see Grade: B The Browns have Ameri Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones for Deshaun Watson, but given Watsons big-play arm, they made it back-to-back Volunteers wideouts, knowing Tillman also has some of Hyatts field-stretching abilities. 75. Atlanta Falcons:Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio State Grade: A The Falcons finally make a pick in the wheelhouse of their defensive needs vs. offensive luxury with a big-frame pa s rusher with some dominant upside. 76. New England Patriots (from Panthers): Marte Mapu, S, Sacramento State Grade: D Mapu, as one expects from a Patriots secondary pick, is a versatile cover man, but the small-school prospect lacks any special qualities in terms of athleticism and is a ma sive reach for a late Day 3 option. 77. Los Angeles Rams (from Patriots through Dolphins): Byron Young, EDGE, Tenne see Grade: B- Young is a unique rusher because of his strength and physicality that also make him an a set vs. the run, but he still needs to develop more explosivene s in his moves. 78. Green Bay Packers: Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State Grade: C The Packers made a curious move here to get Kraft after also drafting Luke Musgrave in the second round, because they are similar players. They are hoping that one pays off as a key intermediate athletic target for Jordan Love, but it came at the expense of defensive needs. 79. Indianapolis Colts (from Commanders): Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina Grade: A+ The Colts get ridiculously good value in an upgrade over free-agent departure Parris Campbell. Downs is an open-field after-the-catch dynamo, po se sing straight up big-play ability stretching the field. This is a great get with Anthony Richardsons big arm in mind to play well off Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce. 80. Carolina Panthers (from Steelers): D.J. Johnson, EDGE, Oregon Grade: C The Panthers were good to think about getting a power-based complement for Brian Burns. Its an average move because Johnson is more of a mid-Day 3 pick than a late Day 2 one. 81. Tenne see Titans (from Cardinals through Lions): Tajae Spears, RB, Tulane Grade: A The Titans make another great offensive skill value pick with Spears, the ideal explosive diminutive dashing change-of-pace to complement Derrick Henry and can turn into an Alvin Kamara-like receiving-forward feature back in a couple seasons. 82. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: YaYa Diaby, EDGE, Louisville Grade: C The Buccaneers reach a bit for hybrid outside presence for their 3-4 as Todd Bowles will need to figure out the best fit for Diaby, whos caught between being a power defender and sometimes flashy pa s rusher. 83. Denver Broncos (from Seahawks): Riley Mo s, CB, Iowa Grade: B The Broncos needed some good cornerback depth behind Pat Surtain II in Mo s, who gives them a nice combination of smarts, size and strengths to make plays on the ball, inside or outside. He also can play safety. 84. Miami Dolphins: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M Grade: A The Dolphins can't rely on Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. staying healthy. Achane has great upside as a dynamic change-of-pace back who can excel as a compact runner in their zone-blocking scheme. 85. Los Angeles Chargers: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State Grade: A+ The Chargers needed to get more active on the second level everywhere to make big plays for Brandon Staley. Henley has great speed to stop the run and also has shown some great upside for coverage. 86. Baltimore Ravens: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson Grade: A+ The Ravens also land an active playmaking linebacker in the physically imposing and rangy Simpson, who could have gone either in the late first round or early second round. Baltimore is loaded with him po sibly playing outside to help Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen dominate. 87. San Francisco 49ers (from Vikings): Ji'Ayir Brown, S, Penn State Grade: A The 49ers made a great pick here with the intention of helping to replace Jimmie Ward, who followed DeMeco Ryans to Houston. Brown is a perfect fit with Talanoa Hufanga with his toughne s, quickne s and big-play flair in coverage. 88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn Grade: B Bigsby adds a pure power back to a strong backfield that includes receiving-forward dynamo Travis Etienne and newcomer swing backup DErnest Johnson. The Jaguars are working on their version of the Browns 1-2 punch backfield with Etienne and Bigsby. 89. Los Angeles Rams (from Giants): Kobie Turner, DT, Wake Forest Grade: B The Rams get a good all-around tackle for their rotation to groom behind Aaron Donald. He also carries some pa s-rush upside if he can get better with hand and feet technique in that area. 90. Dallas Cowboys: DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas Grade: B The Cowboys have some great upfield linebacker play led by pa s-rushing and havoc-wreaking Micah Parsons, but get good value here in the speedy and quick Overshown, made to help them a lot in pa s coverage. 91. Buffalo Bills: Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane Grade: C The Bills hope they have their replacement for Tremaine Edmunds with Williams athletic and aggre sive run-stopping to complement second-level coverage ace Matt Milano, but Williams needs some work to be more than a situational backup. 92. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bengals): Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma Grade: A The Chiefs nailed their Creed Humphrey pick from the same program and now get great value with a good all-around rising blocker to help offset the lo s of right tackle Andrew Wylie in free agency. 93. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Panthers through 49ers): Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia Grade: A+ The Steelers get an absolute steal in one of the drafts top tight ends who fell to them. He can be a strong complementary run blocker to Pat Freiermuth before giving them some literally ma sive upside as a receiver to prompt more usage of 12 personnel to help Kenny Pickett. 94. Arizona Cardinals (from Eagles): Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford Grade: C- Wilson is an intriguing size-speed-strength prospect for the outside but hes more developmental as his explosivene s and versatility are still limited. 95. Cincinnati Bengals (from Chiefs): Jordan Battle, S, Alabama Grade: A+ The Bengals lost starting safeties Je sie Bates III (Falcons) and Vonn Bell (Panthers) in free agency. The well-rounded Battle is a great fit with his speed and quickne s, which allow for a ton of plays in coverage. 96. Detroit Lions (from Cardinals, compensatory): Broderic Martin, DT, Western Kentucky Grade: D The Lions had been making good win-now or upside picks (Hendon Hooker) before this stumble after trading up for another pick. A development late-round run-stopping nose doesnt do much to move the needle now or later. 97. Washington Commanders (compensatory):Ricky Stromberg, G, Arkansas Grade: A- Stromberg has an interesting blend of strength and athleticism. Although he needs development as a backup, the Commanders will be hoping he can battle Nick Gates right away for starting center duties. 98. Cleveland Browns (compensatory): Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor Grade: A+ The Browns make a great value pick, filling a literal big need for a ma sive run-stopping tackle. Ika moves very well for his size, using his strength to full advantage. 99. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory): Jake Moody, K, Michigan Grade: B The 49ers wanted to go for a younger, bigger leg to replace Robbie Gould and he should maintain the accuracy and reliability while giving them much-needed longer range. Winnipeg Jets Jersey 100. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chiefs through Giants, compensatory): Tre Tucker, WR, Cincinnati Grade: D The Raiders went old-school with their drafting of a wide receiver, being attracted most by Tuckers pure speed and quickne s while trying to add more of a big-play element to their offense. He could just easily struggle to make plays and not hold up because of his size. 101. San Francisco 49ers (compensatory): Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama Grade: C- The 49ers add a smart and versatile blocking tight end who fits their scheme well behind George Kittle but Latu has much to do to have any kind of value as a receiver. This become a reach given limitations had pushed Latu down the dratt board 102. Minnesota Vikings (from 49ers, compensatory): Mekhi Blackmon, CB, USC Grade: D The Vikings needed more corner help but decided not to stop the strange freefall of Kelee Ringo and reached deep into Day 3 for a limited physical, aggre sive cover man. Related Articles