They didn’t overthink their first pick, they wisely stayed put and took Marvin Harrison Jr, who I believe was the best player in the draft.
Darius Robinson was a slight reach, in my opinion, but he does fill a need.
Max Melton was an excellent pick, while Trey Benson & Isaiah Adams were solid.
I felt they reached a bit on Tip Reiman, but with their plethora of picks, they could afford to.
If a couple of their day three picks hit, this is an excellent class.
MY GRADE: A
They gave 100 million, guaranteed, to Kirk Cousins a little over a month ago. That’s win now money, then they draft for the future?
Comparing this to what Green Bay did with Aaron Rodgers/ Jordan Love is stupid because Green Bay was already a Super Bowl contender at the time. Atlanta hasn’t been to the postseason since 2017! Plus, Penix is already 24. He’s ready to go now, he doesn’t need to spend a few seasons on the bench.
To their credit, the Falcons spent most of the rest of the draft addressing their defense, which they should have done with their first pick!
Brandon Dorlus in the fourth round was a particularly good pick.
It’s not a bad class, but the monumental blunder at the top drives this grade down.
MY GRADE: D
Which, I think they did on Roger Rosengarten a little.
Adisa Issac, Devontez Walker & TJ Tampa are the kind of value picks I’m used to seeing from Baltimore.
This isn’t the usual home run class I’m used to from the Ravens, but it’s still very good.
MY GRADE: B
Keon Coleman is the type of big bodied, jump ball WR that will thrive with Josh Allen.
Cole Bishop was one of my favorite players in the draft.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was tremendous value in the fifth round.
MY GRADE: B+
I didn’t have a first round grade on Xavier Legette, but many did.
Jonathan Brooks was the top RB in the draft.
Ja’Tavion Sanders was my TE2, getting him in the fourth is a steal.
I feel they reached a bit on Trevin Wallace.
MY GRADE: B
The rest of their draft was a bit of a head scratcher.
Kiran Amegadjie has upside, but he’s a project.
Taking a specialist, even one as good as Tory Taylor, before the seventh round is always going to earn my scorn.
Austin Booker is a nice edge prospect, but they had to burn a 2025 fourth to come back in to get him because of drafting a punter.
The first round keeps this grade high, though,
MY GRADE: A
Amarius Mims might finally settle their offensive tackle problem.
Erick All felt like a reach to me.
Kris Jenkins & McKinnley Jackson will help give Cincy a stout defensive line.
Jermaine Burton trained with former Bengals great TJ Houshmandzadeh, so they should know him well.
Josh Newton in the fifth is solid value.
MY GRADE: B+
Michael Hall Jr is a solid addition to their defensive line.
Zak Zinter will be an anchor on the offensive line once he recovers from his injury.
Jamari Thrash will contribute early.
MY GRADE: C
In the first, they missed out on Graham Barton, but landed Tyler Guyton, a very good secondary choice.
Later, they missed on Jonathan Brooks, but Cooper Beebe will help solidify the interior offensive line.
Marshawn Kneeland could develop into a solid pass rushing partner for Micah Parsons.
I felt they reached on Marist Liufau, but otherwise a solid draft despite the disappointments.
MY GRADE: B
Jonah Elliss is a solid pass rushing addition.
Troy Franklin gives them a deep threat as well as familiarity with Nix.
Kris Abrams-Draine & Audric Estime were good value picks.
MY GRADE: C-
Terrion Arnold & Ennis Rakestraw Jr could be a solid duo for years.
Mekhi Wingo & Christian Mahogany are good value picks.
The only negative I can find is the lack of an edge rusher.
MY GRADE: A
Jordan Morgan was a reach in the first.
Edgerrin Cooper & Javon Bullard were solid picks.
Marshawn Lloyd is a good RB, but questionable pick considering the investment they already made at the position.
Ty’Ron Hopper was another reach.
Kitan Oladapo & Kalen King were good value picks in the secondary on day three.
MY GRADE: C+
Kamari Lassiter fills one of their biggest needs.
Blake Fisher, Calen Bullock & Cade Stover were all solid picks.
Jawhar Jordan & LaDarius Henderson were good day 3 values.
MY GRADE: B+
Adonai Mitchell is a solid weapon for the passing game.
Matt Goncalves & Tanor Bortolini are good additions to the offensive line.
Not addressing the secondary until day 3 seems like a mistake.
MY GRADE: B-
Jarrian Jones was a reach, but Javon Foster & Jordan Jefferson were good value picks.
Cam Little at the end of the sixth is a fine place to take a kicker.
MY GRADE: B
Xavier Worthy gives them the speed element they haven’t had since trading away Tyreek Hill.
Kingsley Suamataia might finally settle their left tackle situation.
Jaden Hicks was an absolute steal in the fourth round.
Hunter Nourzad provides depth behind Creed Humphrey.
MY GRADE: A
They had slight reaches on Delmar Glaze & Decamerion Richardson.
Tommy Eichenberg was good value.
Overall, a decent class.
MY GRADE: B
Joe Alt is a slam dunk, that will help set the tone Harbaugh wants on the offensive line.
Ladd McKonkey is a do everything WR, who along with Brenden Rice & Cornelius Johnson will help offset the loss of Keenan Allen & Mike Williams.
Junior Colson will become an immediate leader on the Charger defense.
MY GRADE: A
Jared Verse immediately upgrades their pass rush.
The addition of Braden Fiske helps mitigate the loss of the retired Aaron Donald.
Blake Corum is a tough runner with home run ability,
Kamren Kinchens was good value in the late third round.
Beaux Limmer in the sixth is a potential steal.
MY GRADE: A
With both their edge rushers recovering from significant injuries, Chop Robinson fills a need.
But, double dipping at edge, even with a decent value in Mohamed Kamara, is questionable.
Adding another speedy back in Jaylen Wright, while only adding one offensive lineman, Patrick Paul, is equally perplexing.
MY GRADE: C-
Dallas Turner was a steal at #17, except the price that Minnesota paid to move up to that spot.
Kyree Jackson was good value in the fourth.
MY GRADE: C+
Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker & Jaheim Bell are good pass catchers to grow with Maye. Bell was especially good value.
Caedan Wallace might have been a reach, but Layden Robinson was good value for the offensive line.
I still think New England might have been better served taking the haul offered for the #3 pick.
MY GRADE: B
Taliese Fuaga is one of my favorite players in the class.
Kool-Aid McKinstry was a first round talent.
Spencer Rattler was a good flyer to take & learn behind Derek Carr.
Jaylan Ford & Khristian Boyd were solid value picks.
MY GRADE: A-
Tyler Nubin fills the void left by Xavier McKinney’s departure.
Theo Johnson could develop into a top end TE.
Can’t help but wonder if the Giants will regret not grabbing a QB.
MY GRADE: B-
Malachi Corley is another good weapon for their passing game.
Braelon Allen seems like an unnecessary luxury.
Jordan Travis could be a nice QB prospect to groom behind Aaron Rodgers.
Qwan’tez Stiggers is a good story that may pay dividends.
MY GRADE: B
Getting Quinyon Mitchell without having to trade up was a coup.
Landing Cooper DeJean in the second might be the steal of the draft.
Jalyx Hunt is a project, but an uber-talented one.
Ainias Smith & Johnny Wilson give them more options in the passing game.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr was born to be an Eagle, and could fill a need.
MY GRADE: A
Troy Fautanu & Zach Frazier are immediate upgrades to their offensive line, while Mason McCormick provides valuable depth.
Roman Wilson will be a valuable piece of their passing attack.
Payton Wilson has significant injury issues, but he has first round talent.
MY GRADE: A+
Byron Murphy II will be the engine that makes that defense go.
Christian Haynes should step in at guard and help solidify that offensive line.
I felt they reached a bit on day three, and I question taking those two Auburn CBs, Nehemiah Pritchett & DJ James, one should have sufficed.
MY GRADE: B-
I like Ricky Pearsall, but I had a late second to third round grade on him.
Corner was a need, but I feel like they left better ones on the board when taking Renardo Green.
Dominick Puni & Malik Mustapha were solid picks, but the rest of the class is underwhelming.
MY GRADE: D+
Graham Barton should be an anchor on that offensive line.
Chris Braswell should provide pass rushing juice immediately.
Tykee Smith has high end starter potential & Jalen McMillan should be a nice third WR.
Bucky Irving provides nice depth at RB. MY
GRADE: A-
JC Latham has massive potential, but I had him at the fifth best offensive tackle.
T’Vondre Sweat is another massive talent, but he comes with serious character concerns.
Cedric Gray was a solid pick & James Williams might be the steal of the draft.
MY GRADE: C-
Jer’Zhan Newton was a steal in the second round, despite Washington being set at DT.
Mike Sainristil could prove to be one of the better corners in this class.
Brandon Coleman & Luke McCaffrey were solid value picks.
MY GRADE: A-
MY TOP FIVE DRAFT CLASSES:
1. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
2. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
3. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
4. CHICAGO BEARS
5. LOS ANGELES RAMS
MY BOTTOM FIVE DRAFT CLASSES:
32. ATLANTA FALCONS
31. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
30. DENVER BRONCOS
29. TENNESSEE TITANS
28. MIAMI DOLPHINS
Nickels and Dimes 