It’s mock draft season, and I’m an addict. Along with periodic first round mocks, I’ll also do full seven round mocks for my Chicago Bears. When I do these Bears mocks, I’ll also do seven rounders for some other teams. I decided to go by division and start with the Bears’ own NFC North.

CHICAGO BEARS

Round Two, Pick #39- David Bell, WR, Purdue: This is a popular pick for the Bears, the computer simulations in the other three mocks I ran all landed Bell in Chicago, for good reason. Allen Robinson is likely moving on and Bell would be a nice replacement.

Round Three, Pick #71- Damone Clark, LB, LSU: I wanted to land a CB or OL here, but none were the right value. Bears are switching to a 4-3 defense and need linebackers. Clark is an great athlete with a high motor that fits new HC Matt Eberflus’ HITS philosophy.

Round Four, Pick #147- Dohnovan West, IOL, Arizona State: Bears’ offensive line needs work. West can play center or guard.

Round Four, Pick #149- Akayleb Evans, CB, Missouri: Chicago needs a corner opposite Jaylon Johnson, I would have liked to nab one earlier, but the opportunity never presented itself. Evans is a bit raw, but with a lot of good traits.

Round Six, Pick #184- Dare Rosenthal, OT, Kentucky: Rosenthal is a raw but physically gifted tackle prospect that shouldn’t be expected to start right away, but could develop into a bookend tackle.

DETROIT LIONS

Round One, Pick #2- Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan: Lions have more pressing needs, but keeping Hutchinson in the state of Michigan is a smart and likely popular move.

Round One, Pick #32- Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State: Detroit’s receiving corps was one of the worst in the NFL last season. Olave will improve that.

Round Two, Pick #34- Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati: I thought about taking Ridder with the Lions pick at the end of the first round, to give them that extra year of team control, but ultimately I didn’t want to risk losing Olave. Ridder needs some NFL seasoning but the Lions have Jared Goff so there’s no need to rush him into the starting role.

Round Three, Pick #66- Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming: Lions need help at all three levels of their defense. Muma could be a very productive outside LB for them.

Round Three, Pick #97- Quay Walker, LB, Georgia: Doubling down on LBs in the third round for Detroit. Could do worse than grabbing one from the National Championship Georgia Bulldog’s defense.

Round Five, Pick #176- Thayer Munford, IOL, Ohio State: Munford could be a steal in round five. Lions need to bolster their offensive line.

Round Six, Pick #179- Chase Lucas, CB, Arizona State: Lucas is more of a slot or nickel corner but is fine value in round six.

Round Six, Pick #217- Yusuf Corker, S, Kentucky: Corker should contribute immediately on special teams and could develop into a rotational piece on the back end of the Lions’ defense.

Round Seven, Pick #231- Isaiah Pola-Mao, S, USC: Very similar outlook to the safety Detroit picked 14 slots earlier.

Round Seven, Pick #239- Michael Woods II, WR, Oklahoma: Lions add another receiver with some upside.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Round One, Pick #28- Jordan Davis, IDL, Georgia: I went best player available for Green Bay, and Davis fills a need.

Round Two, Pick #59- Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota: Packers need to bolster their offensive line and get younger and cheaper.

Round Three, Pick #92- Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State: At least one of Green Bay’s edge rushers is likely to be a cap casualty. Ebiketie can get after QBs.

Round Four, Pick #130- Brandon Smith, LB, Penn State: Smith is a gifted athlete from linebacker U, with time and patience can develop into a good one.

Round Four, Pick #139- Tyrese Robinson, IOL, Oklahoma: Packers getting younger and cheaper on the offensive line.

Round Five, Pick #170- Dominique Robinson, EDGE, Miami-Ohio: Green Bay can stand to get younger and cheaper on the edge too.

Round Seven, Pick #225- Leon O’Neal Jr, S, Texas A&M: O’Neal is a run stuffing, big hitting safety. A real thumper and a player I really like, getting him in the seventh round is a steal.

Round Seven, Pick #246- Tre Turner, WR, Virginia Tech: Aaron Rodgers would probably prefer Green Bay to take a WR earlier, but Turner has some upside.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Round One, Pick #12- Andrew Booth Jr, CB, Clemson: Most of Minnesota’s most pressing issues are on the defensive side. Booth is the top corner and top defensive player on the board.

Round Two, Pick #46- Lewis Cine, S, Georgia: Could do worse than adding a big hitter from a stout Georgia defense.

Round Three, Pick #77- Josh Paschal, EDGE, Kentucky: Paschal is good third round value and should help Minnesota’s front seven on defense.

Round Five, Pick #155- Gerrit Prince, TE, UAB: Prince would give Kirk Cousins a reliable pass catching TE.

Round Six, Pick #182- D’Marco Jackson, LB, Appalachian State: Minnesota could use a run stuffing linebacker.

Round Six, Pick #190- Romeo Doubs, WR, Nevada: WR isn’t a pressing need for the Vikings, but Doubs is good value in the sixth round.

Round Six, Pick #206- Juanyeh Thomas, S, Georgia Tech: Should be a core special teamer and hybrid LB/S.

Round Seven, Pick #229- James Empey, IOL, BYU: Vikings add offensive line depth.

Stay tuned for further mock drafts and, as always, thanks for reading.

The NFL season is over. The Rams are Super Bowl Champs and 31 other teams are focused on dethroning them.

Early mock drafts are tough, and somewhat futile. Predicting what any team may do in the draft before free agency is an exercise bound to end in frustration. This year is even tougher because there is no clear cut number one pick. The QB class is less than stellar, and no player currently stands out as the best in the class.

All that being said, I still do it because it’s fun and I share it with you because some may value my opinion. Without further ado, my first mock of 2022:

1. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama- Many directions the Jags and new HC Doug Pedersen could go here, but protecting franchise QB, Trevor Lawrence, with the best tackle in the class seems like the best move.

2. DETROIT LIONS: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan- QB & WR may be bigger needs, but none are worthy of the number two pick. Keeping Hutchinson in the state of Michigan would be a very popular and wise move.

3. HOUSTON TEXANS: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon- Texans are still a mess and will be until the Deshaun Watson situation is cleared up. New HC Lovie Smith is a defensive guy and Thibodeaux was the consensus number one guy not too long ago.

4. NEW YORK JETS: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State- Jets could use some pass catchers for Zach Wilson, but this is a little high for one, bolstering the franchise QB’s protection is the right play.

5. NEW YORK GIANTS: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State- Giants fans might prefer a QB here, but Daniel Jones will have at least one more year to prove himself. NY has tried to fix the offensive line for years, Cross is their latest attempt.

6. CAROLINA PANTHERS: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh- Panthers may regret passing on a QB last year. HC Matt Rhule starts the season on the hot seat and he can’t be comfortable with Sam Darnold. Pickett is the most accomplished of an underwhelming class.

7. NEW YORK GIANTS (via Chicago): David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan- Giants fans are not going to like this pick when it happens, but will grow to love it. Ojabo may end up being even better than his Michigan teammate Aidan Hutchinson.

8. ATLANTA FALCONS: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame- Falcons have questions at WR, and there’s always the question of when they’ll draft Matt Ryan’s successor, but defense has been Atlanta’s Achilles heel for years. Hamilton is the best defender on the board.

9. DENVER BRONCOS: Malik Willis, QB, Liberty- Another team that may regret passing on a QB last year. New HC Nathaniel Hackett will want his guy. Willis may have the most raw talent and upside of this class of QBs.

10. NEW YORK JETS (via Seattle): Derek Stingley Jr, CB, LSU- This could be a spot for the first WR off the board, but Jets take the top corner instead.

11. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati- Washington could go QB, but I get the sense they’re content on giving Heinecke another year and waiting on a better class next year. Shoring up the pass defense is a wise move.

12. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Jordan Davis, IDL, Georgia- New Vikings HC, Kevin O’Connell is an offensive guy, but the Vikings issues are mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Davis is the best IDL in the draft.

13. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas- Browns need to give Baker Mayfield some more weapons.

14. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State- Ravens continue to bolster their pass rush.

15. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (via Miami): Andrew Booth Jr, CB, Clemson- Eagles solidify the corner opposite Darius Slay.

16. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (via Indianapolis): Kenyon Green, IOL, Texas A&M- Eagles established their identity as a running team last season, adding another mauler to the trenches makes sense.

17. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia- Pairing Walker with Joey Bosa will give opposing QBs nightmares.

18. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss- This pick hinges on Jameis Winston’s availability, but the Saints are in cap hell, so a cheaper option at QB might be the way to go.

19. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue- Eagles use their third first rounder on an Edge rusher many see as a top ten pick.

20. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Tyler Linderbaum, IOL, Iowa- Steelers are certainly in the QB market after Big Ben’s retirement, but the best center in the draft is too good to pass up.

21. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah: Lloyd just feels like a Belichick type defender.

22. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: Zion Johnson, IOL, Boston College- New HC Josh McDaniels may opt for a WR, but I think offensive line is the top priority.

23. ARIZONA CARDINALS: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington- Cardinals mantra for this draft should be defense, defense, defense.

24. DALLAS COWBOYS: Devante Wyatt, IDL, Georgia- Cowboys do need to consider re-tooling the offensive line, but adding a guy like Wyatt could help raise the Dallas D to elite levels.

25. BUFFALO BILLS: Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn- Bills are on the cusp of title contention, bolstering the pass defense is the smart move.

26. TENNESSEE TITANS: Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia- This just feels like a Mike Vrabel type of pick.

27. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama- Tom Brady retired, but I don’t feel like the Bucs will try to draft his replacement here. Instead, they’ll take a WR to replace the likely to depart Chris Godwin.

28. GREEN BAY PACKERS: Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa- What the Packers do here depends on what happens with Aaron Rodgers. Assuming Rodgers stays in GB, and Davante Adams does too, pass protection seems like a good bet.

29. MIAMI DOLPHINS (via San Francisco): Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State – Pairing Wilson with last year’s first rounder Jaylen Waddle will give Tua some serious weapons.

30. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State- As if the Chiefs offense wasn’t scary enough, Olave may be the perfect running mate for Tyreek Hill.

31. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Daxton Hill, S, Michigan- Bengals offensive line is bad, but it got them close to a Super Bowl championship, Cincy opts for best player available instead.

32. DETROIT LIONS (via Los Angeles Rams): Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati- Lions use their second first rounder on a possible starting QB, giving them that fifth year of team control as he develops.

We’re down to two. If you had Cincinnati versus the LA Rams in your preseason picks, stop reading now, you obviously know more than I do.

This is shaping up to be a crazy offseason. Tom Brady retired. Ben Roethlisberger retired. Nine coaching vacancies. Uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ future, which has the domino effect on all of free agency as the top WR on the market, Davante Adams, is undoubtedly tied to Rodgers.

I’ll address all these possible moves in future writings, for now I’ll focus on the two teams whose offseasons have begun.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: On the one hand, this is still the Kansas City Chiefs and they still have Patrick Mahomes and it’s hard to pinpoint an exact reason for why they fell short, unlike last season where the offensive line was a point of focus.

On the other hand, the Chiefs and Mahomes never really felt the same this year. Sure, there were stretches where it looked like they were ascending back to the mountain top, but unlike years past, there were also a lot of moments where they didn’t come close to resembling the dominant unit of the past 3 years.

The AFC is loaded with young and coming teams, Cincinnati & Buffalo are on the cusp. Tennessee, Indianapolis, New England, Los Angeles, Baltimore and even Cleveland are a couple of tweaks away. Even the rest of the AFC, outside of Houston and Jacksonville, could be next year’s Bengals.

This is all to say, the road doesn’t get any easier for the Kansas City Chiefs. They’re still the big dog in the AFC, but they’ll be in a fight for that supremacy.

Defensive secondary and another WR should be top priorities for the Chiefs this offseason.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: The Niners had a great run in the post season, one that fell short because of their biggest weakness. Jimmy Garrapolo is a fine QB, but he’ll never carry a team over the hump. He won’t make the big play when his team absolutely needs it. Maybe, just maybe, San Francisco has that in Trey Lance, we’ll see.

The Niners have everything else, a great defense, strong running game, good pass catchers. If Lance’s learning curve was sufficiently flattened by his year of apprenticeship, San Francisco could very well find themselves in the Super Bowl next year, especially in a weakened NFC.

All eyes are on Trey Lance.

I went 1-1 on Championship Sunday, putting me at 8-4 for the playoffs. On paper, everything tells me to pick the Rams, but I’m officially on the Bengals train. I will not pick against Joe Burrow and company.

Super Bowl Pick: BENGALS 30 Rams 27

I’ll go a step further and make a bold MVP prediction, Evan McPherson will be the first kicker to raise the trophy after hitting a 50+ yard walk off.

Now that we’re two weeks into the Chicago Bears coaching search, and now that they’ve got a General Manager in place, the list has narrowed and so have my preferences.

As far as we know, there’s 3 finalists. I tend to believe there may be more that we haven’t heard about, at least I hope so.

Here’s my thoughts:

DAN QUINN- One of the three known finalists. Of the three, he’s my preference of the three. Two weeks ago, I wanted no part of Quinn, but I’ve warmed to him.

He got Atlanta to a Super Bowl in his second season, and should have won it if not for that epic meltdown. His run with the Falcons was never the same after that. There has to be hope that he learned from the mistakes made.

He did a phenomenal job with Dallas’ defense this year and it’s said he already has a killer staff lined up. Other than one other candidate, I am leaning toward a defensive minded head coach. One that won’t insist on calling offensive plays. One that will be more likely to focus on the big picture.

Right now, that guy is Quinn.

MATT EBERFLUS- Another of the known finalists. I know little of Eberflus, except he’s had really good defenses in Indianapolis.

I wouldn’t be completely opposed to hiring Eberflus, but it would all hinge on who he brings in to run the offense.

Based solely on the individual, I prefer Quinn to Eberflus because of experience as a head coach.

JIM CALDWELL- The third of the 3 known finalists, and the only one with an offensive background.

I like Caldwell, and I think he got railroaded by Detroit. I believe he would be a steady hand, and wouldn’t stubbornly stick to his offensive plans when they don’t work out. His ego won’t get in the way of progress.

However, I’m not wild about his age and the fact he’s been out of football for a few years. I don’t like the idea of Bill Polian pushing him on the Bears because of past relationships.

I don’t hate Caldwell, but I wouldn’t be terribly excited by his hiring. Feels like John Fox 2.0 to me.

BRIAN DABOLL- While he’s not one of the known finalists, Daboll is at the top of my wish list.

I stated earlier that I prefer a defensive minded head coach because they’re less likely to micromanage the offense, Daboll is the exception to that preference.

Watching Buffalo’s offense and the growth of Josh Allen makes me dreamy about what he could do for Justin Fields.

To be honest, Justin Fields is not Josh Allen. There is only one Josh Allen, but I remember Allen’s first two years. He was a good runner, with a live arm, that showed flashes but nobody, and I mean nobody saw his ascendance to superstardom in his third year. Fields has the same traits, he may never reach Allen’s heights, but Daboll may give him the best chance.

BRIAN FLORES- When Miami unexpectedly fired Flores, he immediately became my favorite. I’ve cooled on him significantly, but I still wouldn’t be adverse to his hiring.

I think Flores is a good head coach, he turned Miami into a playoff contender and they were miles further away than Chicago is now.

There are two strikes against him, in my opinion. One is the inconsistencies of his offensive staff, in three years Miami’s offense always seemed to be in flux. The second, and most damning, is his reported handling of Tua Tagovailoa.

His lack of confidence in Tua may have been justified, but it’s concerning that he would belittle and undermine the young franchise QB because he wasn’t his choice. It gives me pause to wonder how he would handle Justin Fields and his development.

BYRON LEFTWICH- Not one of the reported finalists, and I’ve been lukewarm on his candidacy. It’s fair to wonder how much of his success as an OC is due to having Tom Brady and stellar core of weapons at his disposal. How well can he build an offense from scratch?

Leftwich impressed me in a losing effort against the Rams. Down 27-3, he never panicked, he kept a steady hand the wheel and Tampa nearly pulled off the miracle come back.

Leftwich is reportedly at the top of Jacksonville’s list.

TODD BOWLES- Number one on my list two weeks ago, I’ve cooled significantly on Bowles.

Bowles did the opposite of Leftwich against the Rams, meaning he did not impress me. To be fair, the Bucs defense had a big hand in the comeback, but it’s that Cooper Kupp play that sticks out.

I understand that there was a miscommunication on the defensive call, but that’s simply inexcusable in that situation. Under no circumstances should they have been single covering Kupp in that situation.

Bowles is rumored to be high on the Vikings list.

Here’s my current predictions for the 9 open head coaching jobs:

BEARS: Dan Quinn

BRONCOS: Nathaniel Hackett

DOLPHINS: Brian Daboll

GIANTS: Brian Flores

JAGUARS: Byron Leftwich

RAIDERS: Rich Bisaccia

SAINTS: Dennis Allen

TEXANS: Absolutely clueless on this one, if they’re smart… Demeco Ryans

VIKINGS: Todd Bowles

Four more teams had their seasons end this weekend, so I’ll take a look at each and what to expect moving forward.

GREEN BAY PACKERS: The Packers seemed to have the clearest path to the Super Bowl. Every game would have to be played in frigid Lambeau Field and Aaron Rodgers was playing at an MVP level and seemed intent on thumbing his nose at all the detractors and the media.

Then they laid an egg in the postseason once again. The special teams were as bad as we’ve ever witnessed, but the vaunted offense was pretty pathetic too. Rodgers looked nothing like an MVP. Only the defense showed up, but when it mattered they couldn’t stop the run, giving up a first down on third and seven, which effectively won the game for San Francisco.

Where do the Packers go from here? First, the obvious, they’ll have a new special teams coordinator next season.

Then there’s the Aaron Rodgers situation. Will he return? Will he force a trade? Will he retire? One thing is for certain, the drama won’t last the entire off season this year.

Maybe even more concerning is the salary cap situation. Green Bay is way, way over the cap for next year and Davante Adams is a free agent. I think the Adams situation and the Rodgers situation are closely linked. Neither will return without the other, can the Packers front office get it done?

TENNESSEE TITANS: I really like how the Titans are built. They’re an old school, smash mouth football team. Play great defense, run the football. They had a QB that didn’t make mistakes, key word is had. Ryan Tannehill was quite simply awful against Cincinnati, no other way to put it. Tennessee lost because of his mistakes.

The Titans have a championship caliber roster, only some minor tweaks needed, except for QB. There’s not much they can do, they could explore a trade for an Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. Maybe sign a younger QB with a little upside, Mitch Trubisky, perhaps? Jameis Winston?

Tennessee should be the favorite to win the AFC South next season, but can they make the next step with Tannehill as the QB?

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Was this Brady’s last dance? I doubt it, but you never know. Tampa Bay was decimated by key injuries and other issues (Antonio Brown), yet they still nearly pulled off a miracle.

Brady is ageless. He doesn’t appear to have lost a thing, I don’t see a reason for him to call it quits now. The question is, can they build around him? Chris Godwin is coming off an ACL injury and is a free agent. The secondary was an issue all season and the offensive line was shaky against the Rams.

The Bucs are also likely to lose at least one of their coordinators.

If Brady returns, just some minor tweaks are needed, if not, full rebuild mode.

BUFFALO BILLS: As I’m writing this I’m still catching my breath from that epic clash with the Chiefs. I feel crushed for the Bills and their fans. Josh Allen was everything he was supposed to be, and Patrick Mahomes denied him, again.

It will take awhile to get over this loss, but Buffalo can be secure in a bright future. Allen is a superstar. They’re always going to have a chance if he’s on the field.

They’ll lose OC Brian Daboll, for sure, maybe even DC Leslie Frazier. They need some upgrades along the O-Line, and on defense to try to slow down the Chiefs, but this is a team on the verge of greatness.

After going 6-0 in Wildcard weekend, I fell back to earth in the Divisional Round, going 1-3. Oddly, my only win was the biggest upset of the weekend, San Francisco over Green Bay.

All my Super Bowl picks are now eliminated, so I get to start fresh.

CINCINNATI @ KANSAS CITY

I love the Bengals story, and the Burrow/Chase connection is fun to watch, but NINE SACKS! They’re extremely lucky to be here, and we’re talking Patrick Mahomes and the juggernaut Chiefs.

I wasn’t picking Cincy in this one, even if Buffalo had one. No way. Great story, but they’re just not ready yet.

CHIEFS 38 Bengals 20

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ LOS ANGELES RAMS

I want, with all my heart, to pick the Niners. I love George Kittle. I love Robbie Gould. I even love Jimmy Garrapolo, but sheesh, he was pretty bad for most of Saturday night.

I had questions about Matthew Stafford and his ability to make plays when it mattered. He answered those against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. LA nearly gave it away by continually shooting themselves in the foot, but in the end Stafford, and Cooper Kupp, made the play.

Niners have owned the Rams. Kyle Shanahan has had McVay’s number, but I really think LA gets over that hump this time.

RAMS 24 49ers 16

Now that Wild Card Weekend is over and six more teams have seen their seasons end, I’ll assess those teams and where they go from here.

ARIZONA CARDINALS- The Cardinals are Kyler Murray. When he’s one hundred percent healthy and he has his full complement of weapons, the Arizona offense is virtually unstoppable. The problem is, Murray doesn’t seem to be able to stay completely healthy.

It’s a combination of factors, including his style of play and his smaller stature, but we’ve seen over the last 2 seasons, when Kyler isn’t fully healthy he just doesn’t have the magic.

The Cardinals do need to upgrade the offensive line, maybe that would help keep Murray from taking so many dangerous risks with his body? Another go to WR wouldn’t hurt either.

Upgrades at every level of the defense are also in order.

DALLAS COWBOYS- A promising season goes down in flames, once again.

The biggest problem in Dallas, besides Jerry Jones’ ego, is head coach Mike McCarthy. I’ve been critical of McCarthy for years, I feel he’s been the most overrated coach in the NFL for years. He made, and won, one Super Bowl in all his years in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers.

Yes, he was at the helm of a good turnaround this year, but that was mainly due to the healthy return of Dak Prescott and Dan Quinn improving the defense.

Almost all of Dallas’ losses this season had a head scratching coaching decision and the loss to SF was no different. Calling a QB draw with 14 seconds on the clock and no timeouts is baffling. Kicking a 51 yard field goal, which is no guarantee, instead of going for it on a manageable fourth down while down 16 in the fourth quarter, was also questionable.

The Cowboys were in a position to possibly take a Hail Mary shot not because of McCarthy’s coaching but because of Kyle Shanahan’s penchant for getting overly conservative with a sizable lead.

Bottom line, Jones should strongly consider moving on from McCarthy but he probably won’t. It could cost him one or both of his coordinators, who have more to do with Dallas’ success than the HC.

The Cowboys actually have a pretty sound team that should be a contender next season. Ezekiel Elliot is probably washed up and they should focus their running game more on Tony Pollard. The offensive line is aging and could stand an injection of youth. The defense was much improved but could always use some more pieces.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS- The Raiders have already relieved their GM of his duties and all signs point to a coaching change. That would be a shame. Rich Bisaccia did a magnificent job navigating a sea of adversity to get the Raiders to the playoffs, he deserves a full season at the helm.

I think we can finally put to bed the whispers of whether Vegas will move on from QB Derek Carr. The guy is a winner and just needs more help.

I expect LV to be players for high profile WRs, O-Lineman and defense in free agency.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS- I’ve never witnessed a Bill Belichick defense get as thoroughly dominated as it was by Buffalo. You can believe that will be addressed in the off-season.

It was a pretty remarkable run for the Patriots this season. Mac Jones had his growing pains down the stretch, but NE has found their next franchise QB.

The Patriots were uncharacteristically major spenders in free agency last year, I expect them to revert to form this year and merely nibble at the edges, shopping for hidden gems.

A true number one WR wouldn’t be out of the question. Nor would a tinkering of the defense to counteract Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES- Philly had to be feeling pretty good about their season heading into their Wildcard game, then they played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Now, they have to question whether Jalen Hurts is the future at QB. They can seriously consider moving on because they’re equipped with THREE first round draft picks. They can leverage those picks to upgrade at QB, either by moving up in the draft, though the QB class is rather underwhelming, or perhaps by prying a disgruntled veteran away from his current team.

Obviously, it would be ideal if Hurts could be the Eagles franchise QB and they could use those picks to add talent to other areas of the team. Hurts’ performance against Tampa, however, opens the door for questions.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS- While not yet official, it sure seems like Ben Roethlisberger has taken his last NFL snap. That leaves Pittsburgh with a huge void to fill.

The Steelers have Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins under contract, but neither inspires much confidence. This QB draft class is quite underwhelming, and it’s doubtful that any clear upgrades on Rudolph/Haskins will be available on the free agent market.

Elsewhere, Pittsburgh could still use upgrades along the offensive line and on defense. They’re also likely to lose WR Juju Smith-Schuster in free agency.

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem poised for a rebuilding year, for the first time in two decades.

I went 6-0 with my Wild Card weekend picks, which leaves me in a bit of a quandary for the Divisional Round. Buffalo-Kansas City is an absolute toss up for me, and even though it’s in KC, I was incredibly impressed with Josh Allen and the Bills offense.

In the NFC, SF is one of those teams capable of going into Lambeau and winning, but I don’t wholly trust Kyle Shanahan to win a big game. I seriously reconsidered my Super Bowl pick because of how impressive the Rams looked, but I absolutely do not trust Matthew Stafford in a big game.

Thus, my picks for the Divisional Round Playoffs:

TITANS 24 Bengals 17

49ERS 27 Packers 24

BUCCANEERS 24 Rams 17

BILLS 38 Chiefs 31

With the regular season over, I thought I’d take a quick look at the teams that didn’t make the playoffs, where I think they are, what I think they need to do, in some cases who they should target.

I’ll go division by division starting with the AFC East:

MIAMI DOLPHINS- Totally surprised by the firing of Brian Flores as head coach. Apparently he lost a power struggle with the GM, in my opinion Dolphins ownership made the wrong call.

I’m wondering whether the rift had anything to do with their pursuit of Deshaun Watson? I think it would be a mistake to trade for Watson and all his baggage, especially since Tua showed some impressive growth down the stretch.

The roster is decent, capable of being a playoff team next year with a few tweaks. I like Miami to target one of the higher end RBs in free agency, as well as a second tier WR.

Top Free Agent Target: James Conner, RB

NEW YORK JETS- Rough first year for head coach Robert Saleh and QB Zach Wilson, but I think the Jets are on the right track.

They need to be patient and not do the totally Jets thing of overpaying in free agency for what are essentially luxury items for a rebuilding team.

Allen Robinson would be a reasonably priced WR that would help Wilson’s development, unless, of course, he’d prefer a more immediate contender.

BALTIMORE RAVENS- If John Harbaugh wasn’t the safest head coach south of New England, he might be on the hot seat for his decision to go for 2 instead of a tie against both Pittsburgh and Green Bay, both games they ultimately lost which ultimately cost them a playoff berth. Personally, I loved the move, especially against Pittsburgh, but a coach is always second guessed when a risk fails.

Honestly, this season might have been one of Harbaugh’s best coaching jobs. The Ravens lost their top 2 RBs before the season even started, and also Marcus Peters. Lamar Jackson missed the last month plus and Baltimore still came within a whisper of the playoffs.

As long as at least one of the RBs are ready to go for the start of next season, I don’t think Baltimore needs to make any major moves.

Top Free Agent Target: Akiem Hicks, DL

CLEVELAND BROWNS- The Browns were this season’s biggest disappointment, for me anyway, since I picked them to make the Super Bowl.

They need to make a decision on an extension for Baker Mayfield. I wouldn’t pay him franchise QB money, which is what it would take to retain him. I don’t think he’s worth it, but he’s a starting caliber QB and that’s the price of doing business in the NFL. Cleveland would be better served in the long run by letting him walk, kicking the tires on possible trades and keeping a sharp eye on the college ranks.

For next season, I like the Browns to target a top tier WR, Davante Adams might not be available, Chris Godwin is coming off an ACL tear and likely will miss half the season, but Allen Robinson would be a nice fit too.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS- The Colts are a very good team with a very big problem. Carson Wentz is a bottom tier starter, at best.

This is a playoff team with a better QB, a Super Bowl contender with the right one. Can they find one?

Top Free Agent Target: Mike Williams, WR

HOUSTON TEXANS- The 2021 season started as a dumpster fire in Houston, it ended as something not quite that bad. The Deshaun Watson situation is still a mess and needs to be resolved one way or another. They need to figure out if Davis Mills is the future and if so, give him the reins.

This is maybe the least talented roster in the NFL. They should only be bargain shopping in free agency and stockpiling younger players and draft picks. The playoffs are still out of the question next season.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- The Jags were a clown show most of the season, but a lot of that relates to Urban Meyer. He’s gone, but Jacksonville needs to get this right this time. I like Doug Pedersen or Brian Daboll. Both have a track record of helping a young QB grow.

The Jaguars should be all about Trevor Lawrence and giving him everything he needs to succeed. They have cap space, so a couple splash moves in free agency isn’t out of the question.

Top Free Agent Target: Re-signing Cam Robinson, OT

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS- LA challenges Cleveland for most disappointing, at least LA had a shot at the playoffs in Week 18. I’m scratching my head trying to figure out how they even found themselves in that position.

In my view, the Chargers have everything needed to be a contender, what went wrong I have no idea.

Top Free Agent Target: Nate Solder, OT

DENVER BRONCOS- Broncos are in a similar situation as Indianapolis, a roster close to contention, held back by subpar QB play.

First things first, though, they have to find a new coach. Denver has always had different parameters for a head coach than most teams, so it’s difficult to predict where they might turn. I like the idea of Nathaniel Hackett if they want to try to pry Aaron Rodgers out of Green Bay.

I could see them bringing back Von Miller in free agency, especially if they’re able to land Rodgers.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM- Well, I guess they’ll have a new name come February. Beyond that, not sure what they’ll do.

They could use help everywhere, but they don’t have any gaping holes. A QB upgrade would be nice, but I’m not sure it’s available on the open market. I see them being minor players in free agency, picking up bits and pieces at discount prices.

Top Free Agent Target: Re-signing Brandon Scherff, OT

NEW YORK GIANTS- The Giants cleaned house with the firing of Joe Judge and Dave Gettleman’s retirement. They also need to make a decision on QB Daniel Jones.

I have an interesting idea for NY, bringing in Brian Daboll as head coach and signing Mitchell Trubisky to compete with Jones. Daboll worked with Trubisky this year, he knows his offense and he’d not only push Jones, but likely supplant him as starter.

Added bonus, after four years in Chicago, Trubisky knows how to handle a hostile press and fan base.

CHICAGO BEARS- Da’ Bears also cleaned house in the front office and head coach. They need a GM in place before making a final decision on coach.

Chicago has some attractiveness with Justin Fields in place as QB. As a fan, I really like the idea of Brian Flores or Todd Bowles as head coach.

Top Free Agent Target: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR

DETROIT LIONS- The Lions flirted with being the first 0-17 team in NFL history, they ultimately showed some fight and improvement under first year coach Dan Campbell.

Outside Houston, Detroit has one of the least talented rosters in the NFL. Jared Goff is no franchise QB, but they may be able to remedy that in the draft.

I normally mock lesser teams for making a big splash in free agency, but I think Detroit is one team that can afford to pay Chris Godwin and have him miss half the season recovering from his torn ACL.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS- Sean Payton did one of his better coaching jobs this season, having to use 4 starting QBs, not having Michael Thomas all season and Alvin Kamara missing some time.

The defense is top notch, they have pieces on offense, they need to decide if Jameis Winston will recover fully from his torn ACL for next season. If so, they can do worse than bringing him back.

Top Free Agent Target: Re-signing Terron Armstead, if possible.

ATLANTA FALCONS- The Falcons are a team in limbo, not quite good enough to contend, not bad enough to tear it down and rebuild.

They’re bringing back Matt Ryan at QB, he’s a better than average option at this point in his career. The biggest question mark is the status of Calvin Ridley. Should he return and return to form, Ryan should have sufficient weapons to work with.

The defensive side of the ball should still be Atlanta’s focus.

Top Free Agent Target: Haason Reddick, EDGE

CAROLINA PANTHERS- 2022 will be a make or break season for head coach Matt Rhule. I don’t think he’s a bad coach, but his offense has underwhelmed. The fragility of Christian McCaffery hasn’t helped. Nor has subpar QB play. They gave up assets for Sam Darnold so they might be stuck with him for next season.

In desperation, I can see Carolina overpaying for a WR like Zay Jones.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS- As of now, Pete Carroll is still head coach and Russell Wilson is still their QB, I don’t see this lasting into next season.

Seattle is about to embark on a rebuild, with or without both Carroll and Wilson. As the oldest coach in the league, does Carroll have it in him? Does Russ have the patience to waste his prime on a rebuild?

The defense could use some work, but most importantly they need to better protect Wilson.

Top Free Agent Target: Terron Armstead, OT

Now, for my playoff predictions. I picked Cleveland to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, that’s obviously out. Until beaten, the AFC still runs through Kansas City, but I like Tennessee to rise up with the return of Derrick Henry.

In the NFC, I picked Tampa Bay, I’ll stick with that only because Brady is the only QB I trust to win in Green Bay and I cannot pick the Packers.

I’ll pick Tampa Bay to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

As for this weekend’s Wild Card games:

BENGALS 31 RAIDERS 27

BILLS 19 PATRIOTS 14

BUCCANEERS 27 EAGLES 17

49ERS 24 COWBOYS 20

CHIEFS 42 STEELERS 17

RAMS 38 CARDINALS 35

You can’t accurately judge a draft class for a couple of years. Players we thought would be stars become complete busts, while players we overlooked become stars.

But, we all do instant analysis and I’m no different. I’ll take a look at all 32 teams.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

#16 Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa

#49 Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

#136 Marco Wilson, CB, Florida

#210 Victor Dimukeje, EDGE, Duke

#223 Tay Gowan, CB, Central Florida

#243 James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati

#247 Michael Menet, IOL, Penn State

Best Pick: Rondale Moore- He’ll be an electric slot receiver in this offense.

Biggest Reach: Zaven Collins- Had him pegged for late first or second round. Great player, just went earlier than I thought.

Biggest Steal: Tay Gowan- Some mocks had him as high as the second round. Getting him in the sixth is great value.

GRADE: B

Focused heavily on defense, which was smart, but I think they should have addressed the O-Line with more than their last pick.

ATLANTA FALCONS

#4 Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida

#40 Richie Grant, S, Central Florida

#68 Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan

#108 Darren Hall, CB, San Diego State

#114 Drew Dalman, IOL, Stanford

#148 Ta’quon Graham, IDL, Texas

#182 Adetokunbo Ogundeji, EDGE, Notre Dame

#183 Avery Williams, CB, Boise State

#187 Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State

Best Pick: Kyle Pitts- He’s simply a generational talent. NFC South DC’s will have sleepless nights because of him.

Biggest Reach: Darren Hall- CB was an area of need, but there were plenty of players I had ranked higher.

Biggest Steal: Jalen Mayfield- Some had him as a late first rounder, definitely in the second.

GRADE: B-

Pitts was a slam dunk, and Mayfield was great value, but I’m not sure they did enough to improve their defense.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

#27 Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

#31 Odafe Oweh, EDGE, Penn State

#94 Ben Cleveland, IOL, Georgia

#104 Brandon Stephens, CB, SMU

#131 Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State

#160 Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State

#171 Daelin Hayes, EDGE, Notre Dame

#184 Ben Mason, FB, Michigan

Best Pick: Rashod Bateman- Lamar Jackson finally has a reliable, go-to receiver.

Biggest Reach: Brandon Stephens- I had plenty of CBs ranked higher.

Biggest Steal: Shaun Wade- Could end up starting as a rookie.

GRADE: B-

Overall a good class, but they didn’t address right tackle after trading away Orlando Brown.

BUFFALO BILLS

#30 Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami-Fl

#61 Carlos Basham Jr, EDGE, Wake Forest

#93 Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa

#161 Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami-Ohio

#203 Marquez Stevenson, WR, Houston

#212 Damar Hamlin, S, Pittsburgh

#213 Rachad Wildgoose, CB, Wisconsin

#236 Jack Anderson, IOL, Texas Tech

Best Pick: Spencer Brown- Needs time to develop, but could be a star left tackle.

Biggest Reach: Gregory Rousseau- The Edge they took in the second round might be better.

Biggest Steal: Rachad Wildgoose- Will probably see significant playing time as a rookie.

GRADE: A-

Very good class, would have liked to see them add another RB, but solid class of players.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

#8 Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina

#59 Terrace Marshall Jr, WR, LSU

#70 Brady Christensen, OT, BYU

#83 Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame

#126 Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State

#158 Daviyon Nixon, IDL, Iowa

#166 Keith Taylor, CB, Washington

#193 Deonte Brown, IOL, Alabama

#204 Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina

#222 Thomas Fletcher, LS, Alabama

#233 Phil Hoskins, IDL, Kentucky

Best Pick: Terrace Marshall Jr- A stud WR that was overshadowed by his LSU teammate, he’ll be Carolina’s go-to in the red zone.

Biggest Reach: Thomas Fletcher- Did they really draft a long snapper?

Biggest Steal: Keith Taylor- Had him going much higher.

GRADE: C+

I actually do like this class, except the long snapper, but I think they’ll regret passing on Justin Fields.

CHICAGO BEARS

#11 Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

#39 Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

#151 Larry Borom, IOL, Missouri

#217 Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech

#221 Dazz Newsome, WR, North Carolina

#228 Thomas Graham Jr, CB, Oregon

#250 Khyiris Tonga, IDL, BYU

Best Pick: Justin Fields- Seriously, a franchise QB, and they only gave up one future first.

Biggest Reach: Larry Borom- Solid pick, but I had him as a sixth or seventh rounder.

Biggest Steal: Fields, but for sake of argument, Khalil Herbert- This guy will give the Bears some wow moments.

GRADE: A+

I’m a Bears fan, so I’m a bit biased, but Fields alone would make this an A, Jenkins in the second is another home run. Every single pick should contribute sooner rather than later.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

#5 Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU

#46 Jackson Carman, OT, Clemson

#69 Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas

#111 Cameron Sample, EDGE, Tulane

#122 Tyler Shelvin, IDL, LSU

#139 D’Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina

#149 Evan McPherson, K, Florida

#190 Trey Hill, IOL, Georgia

#202 Chris Evans, RB, Michigan

#235 Wyatt Hubert, EDGE, Kansas State

Best Pick: Joseph Ossai- Fringe first round talent in the third round.

Biggest Reach: Evan McPherson- Would have had a hard time picking Cincy’s biggest reach until they took a kicker in the fifth round!

Biggest Steal: Trey Hill- Could claim the starting center job.

GRADE: F

Passing on the best tackle for a WR was a huge mistake. Traded back in the second and missed out on some other quality tackles, then took one that is probably best suited for guard. Then to add insult to Joe Burrow’s next injury, they drafted a kicker and in the fifth round. What the heck are they doing?

CLEVELAND BROWNS

#26 Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern

#52 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame

#91 Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn

#110 James Hudson, OT, Cincinnati

#132 Tommy Togiai, IDL, Ohio State

#153 Tony Fields II, LB, West Virginia

#169 Richard LeCounte III, S, Georgia

#211 Demetric Felton, WR, UCLA

Best Pick: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah- Mocked him to the Browns in the first, they got him in the second.

Biggest Reach: Anthony Schwartz- I had him as a later round pick, his speed is enticing.

Biggest Steal: Tommy Togiai- Should anchor their D-Line for years to come.

GRADE: A

Great draft, even if they got lucky that Owusu-Koramoah was still there in the second. Even their reach of Schwartz adds an element their offense was lacking.

DALLAS COWBOYS

#12 Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State

#44 Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky

#75 Osa Odighizuwa, IDL, UCLA

#84 Chauncey Golston, EDGE, Iowa

#99 Nahshon Wright, CB, Oregon State

#115 Jabril Cox, LB, LSU

#138 Josh Ball, OT, Marshall

#179 Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford

#192 Quinton Bohanna, IDL, Kentucky

#227 Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina

#238 Matt Farniok, IOL, Nebraska

Best Pick: Micah Parsons- Once the top two CBs were off the board, they trade down 2 spots and still got maybe the best defensive player in the draft.

Biggest Reach: Nahshon Wright- CB was a need, but nobody had Wright this high.

Biggest Steal: Jabril Cox- Could have been a second rounder.

GRADE: B-

I like that they focused on defense, but I question some of the players. If Josh Ball doesn’t pan out, they may regret not going O-Line earlier.

DENVER BRONCOS

#9 Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama

#35 Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina

#98 Quinn Meinerz, IOL, Wisconsin-Whitewater

#105 Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State

#152 Caden Stearns, S, Texas

#164 Jamar Johnson, S, Indiana

#219 Seth Williams, WR, Auburn

#237 Kary Vincent Jr, CB, LSU

#239 Jonathon Cooper, EDGE, Ohio State

#253 Marquiss Spencer, EDGE, Mississippi State

Best Pick: Quinn Meinerz- Small school kid could be a pro bowl center or guard.

Biggest Reach: Caden Stearns- Had him ranked lower than the safety they took later.

Biggest Steal: Jamar Johnson- This safety. Had a third round grade on him.

GRADE: C

They grabbed some quality players, but they passed on QBs. Are they seriously running with Lock/Bridgewater?

DETROIT LIONS

#7 Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

#41 Levi Onwuzurike, IDL, Washington

#72 Alim McNeill, IDL, North Carolina State

#101 Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse

#112 Amon-Ra St Brown, WR, USC

#113 Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue

#257 Jermar Jefferson, RB, Oregon State

Best Pick: Penei Sewell- They got lucky that he fell to them, but they didn’t miss.

Biggest Reach: Derrick Barnes- Not a huge reach, but they did trade up for him.

Biggest Steal: Amon-Ra St Brown- Number one receiver ability in the fourth round.

GRADE: C+

It was a nice draft haul, but only one WR? Doubled up on IDL, one of the strengths of their D already.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

#29 Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia

#62 Josh Myers, IOL, Ohio State

#85 Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson

#142 Royce Newman, IOL, Mississippi

#173 Tedarrell Slaton, IDL, Florida

#178 Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State

#214 Cole Van Lanen, OT, Wisconsin

#220 Isaiah McDuffie, LB, Boston College

#256 Kylin Hill, RB, Mississippi State

Best Pick: Amari Rodgers- Not only did they draft a WR, they drafted a slot WR that they’ve lacked. Now, will ARodgers catch passes from ARodgers?

Biggest Reach: Josh Myers- Left better centers on the board.

Biggest Steal: Shemar Jean-Charles- Will contribute in sub packages early on.

GRADE: C

Not a bad draft haul, but was it enough to appease their disgruntled franchise QB?

HOUSTON TEXANS

#67 Davis Mills, QB, Stanford

#89 Nico Collins, WR, Michigan

#147 Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami- Fl

#170 Garret Wallow, LB, TCU

#195 Roy Lopez, IDL, Arizona

Best Pick: Nico Collins- Big, physical receiver they’ve been missing.

Biggest Reach: Davis Mills- Not having a pick until the third round, having many holes to fill and they use their first pick on a QB?

Biggest Steal: Brevin Jordan- He was the number 3 TE on my board, went later than expected.

GRADE: D

The Mills pick is head scratching. What’s up with Deshaun Watson? No offensive lineman is questionable, too.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

#21 Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan

#54 Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt

#127 Kylen Granson, TE, SMU

#165 Shawn Davis, S, Florida

#218 Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas

#229 Mike Strachan, WR, Charleston-WV

#248 Will Fries, IOL, Penn State

Best Pick: Kwity Paye- Edge rusher with tremendous upside.

Biggest Reach: Kylen Granson- Had him no higher than a sixth round pick.

Biggest Steal: Shawn Davis: Good value on a safety that should contribute early.

GRADE: D

Didn’t address the offensive line until their last pick, and no tackle. Good edge rushing prospects, but no corner.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

#1 Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

#25 Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson

#33 Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

#45 Walker Little, OT, Stanford

#65 Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse

#106 Jay Tufele, IDL, USC

#121 Jordan Smith, EDGE, UAB

#145 Luke Farrell, TE, Ohio State

#209 Jalen Camp, WR, Georgia Tech

Best Pick: Trevor Lawrence- Generational QB talent.

Biggest Reach: Travis Etienne- Passed on higher ranked players at positions of more urgent need.

Biggest Steal: Jay Tufele- Late second to third round grade on this fourth rounder.

GRADE: A

It was going to be hard to get less than an A with Lawrence, even with a couple reaches or misses. Their first five or six picks should all play significant roles in their rebuild.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

#58 Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri

#63 Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma

#144 Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State

#162 Noah Gray, TE, Duke

#181 Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson

#226 Trey Smith, IOL, Tennessee

Best Pick: Creed Humphrey- Some had him as the top center in the draft.

Biggest Reach: Joshua Kaindoh- Had him as much later pick.

Biggest Steal: Trey Smith- Don’t be surprised if he wins one of the starting guard spots.

GRADE: B+

Watching Patrick Mahomes take a beating in the Super Bowl told you what KC needed to do, they addressed the line and found 2 future starters. Would have liked to see them find some secondary help.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

#17 Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama

#43 Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU

#79 Malcolm Koonce, EDGE, Buffalo

#80 Divine Deablo, S, Virginia Tech

#143 Tyree Gillespie, S, Missouri

#167 Nate Hobbs, CB, Illinois

#230 Jimmy Morrissey, IOL, Pittsburgh

Best Pick: Trevon Moehrig- Best safety in the class.

Biggest Reach: Alex Leatherwood- Passed on higher rated tackles for a second round talent best suited for guard.

Biggest Steal: Moehrig- Should have been a first rounder.

GRADE: C+

In a division with Mahomes, going heavy on secondary isn’t a bad idea. The reach on Leatherwood and minor reach on Koonce drag the grade down.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

#13 Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern

#47 Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State

#77 Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee

#97 Tre’ McKitty, TE, Georgia

#118 Chris Rumph II, EDGE, Duke

#159 Brenden Jaimes, OT, Nebraska

#185 Nick Niemann, LB, Iowa

#198 Larry Rountree III, RB, Missouri

#241 Mark Webb, S, Georgia

Best Pick: Rashawn Slater- Got lucky he fell to them, but they didn’t miss on protection for the franchise QB.

Biggest Reach: Tre’ McKitty- Went much higher than predicted.

Biggest Steal: Slater, but for sake of argument Asante Samuel Jr- Fringe first round CB.

GRADE: A-

First 2 picks were as good as it gets, other solid picks throughout the draft.

LOS ANGELES RAMS

#57 Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville

#103 Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina

#117 Bobby Brown III, IDL, Texas A&M

#130 Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas

#141 Jacob Harris, WR, Central Florida

#174 Earnest Brown IV, EDGE, Northwestern

#233 Jake Funk, RB, Maryland

#249 Ben Skowronek, WR, Notre Dame

#252 Chris Garrett, EDGE, Concordia-St Paul

Best Pick: Robert Rochell- Small school CB with tremendous potential.

Biggest Reach: All three seventh rounders- Seriously, these guys could all have been UDFA.

Biggest Steal: Earnest Brown IV- Could be an impactful Edge rusher.

GRADE: D

Focused too much on WR, neglected the offensive line.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

#6 Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

#18 Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Miami-Fl

#36 Jevon Holland, S, Oregon

#42 Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame

#81 Hunter Long, TE, Boston College

#231 Larnel Coleman, OT, Massachusetts

#244 Gerrid Doaks, RB, Cincinnati

Best Pick: Jaylen Waddle- They might have preferred Kyle Pitts, but Waddle should be special.

Biggest Reach: Hunter Long- TE wasn’t a need, and he went earlier than expected.

Biggest Steal: Jaelan Phillips- If he stays healthy, he’s the best Edge rusher in the class.

GRADE: A-

Their first four picks should all become starters at key positions.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

#23 Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech

#66 Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M

#78 Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina

#86 Wyatt Davis, IOL, Ohio State

#90 Patrick Jones II, EDGE, Pittsburgh

#119 Kene Nwangwu, RB, Iowa State

#125 Camryn Bynum, CB, California

#134 Janarius Robinson, EDGE, Florida State

#157 Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR, Iowa

#168 Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri

#199 Jaylen Twyman, IDL, Pittsburgh

Best Pick: Christian Darrisaw- Traded back and still landed the third ranked OT in the class.

Biggest Reach: Kene Nwangwu- A little early to add a third RB to the depth chart.

Biggest Steal: Wyatt Davis- He could start at guard immediately.

GRADE: A+

Top to bottom a great draft class. 4-5 future starters at minimum, and a possible successor to Kirk Cousins.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

#15 Mac Jones, QB, Alabama

#38 Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama

#96 Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma

#120 Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma

#177 Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan

#188 Joshua Bledsoe, S, Missouri

#197 Will Sherman, OT, Colorado

#242 Tre Nixon, WR, Central Florida

Best Pick: Christian Barmore- Best defensive tackle in the class.

Biggest Reach: Mac Jones- I’m just not convinced Jones is a franchise caliber QB.

Biggest Steal: Cameron McGrone- Could wind up manning an inside linebacker spot for years.

GRADE: B+

The class hinges on Jones, if he’s the long term answer at QB, which I’m not convinced he is, this could easily be an A.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

#28 Payton Turner, EDGE, Houston

#60 Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State

#76 Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford

#133 Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame

#206 Landon Young, OT, Kentucky

#255 Kawaan Baker, WR, South Alabama

Best Pick: Paulson Adebo- Potential starting CB.

Biggest Reach: Payton Turner- Third round grade, passed on higher ranked Edge rushers.

Biggest Steal: Landon Young- Potential starting tackle in the sixth round.

GRADE: D

Their draft class has some potential, but no sure fire locks.

NEW YORK GIANTS

#20 Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida

#50 Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia

#71 Aaron Robinson, CB, Central Florida

#116 Elerson Smith, EDGE, Northern Iowa

#196 Gary Brightwell, RB, Arizona

#201 Rodarius Williams, CB, Oklahoma State

Best Pick: Azeez Ojulari- Could be the next great Giants pass rusher.

Biggest Reach: Kadarius Toney- Number 20 was a little higher than I had him pegged.

Biggest Steal: Ojulari- Should have been a first round pick.

GRADE: A-

Slight reach on Toney. Not high on Brightwell. The rest of the class is rock solid, plus they got a good haul to trade back in the first round.

NEW YORK JETS

#2 Zach Wilson, QB, BYU

#14 Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL, USC

#34 Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi

#107 Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina

#146 Jamien Sherwood, S, Auburn

#154 Michael Carter II, CB, Duke

#175 Jason Pinnock, CB, Pittsburgh

#186 Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida Statej

#200 Brandin Echols, CB, Kentucky

#207 Jonathan Marshall, IDL, Arkansas

Best Pick: Alijah Vera-Tucker- One of my favorite offensive lineman in the draft. Have to protect the new franchise QB.

Biggest Reach: Michael Carter II- Higher ranked CBs available.

Biggest Steal: Hamsah Nasirildeen- Had him as a third round talent. Should challenge for starting safety spot.

GRADE: B+

Would have liked to see more than one OL, some more weapons and an Edge instead of using 5 picks on the secondary. Quality players, though.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

#10 DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

#37 Landon Dickerson, IOL, Alabama

#73 Milton Williams, IDL, Louisiana Tech

#123 Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech

#150 Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis

#189 Marlon Tuipulotu, IDL, USC

#191 Tarron Jackson, EDGE, Coastal Carolina

#224 JaCoby Stevens, S, LSU

#234 Patrick Johnson, EDGE, Tulane

Best Pick: DeVonta Smith- They finally have a true number one WR.

Biggest Reach: Milton Williams- Just watch the video, not even the Eagles draft room was sure about this pick.

Biggest Steal: Patrick Johnson- Will have a role in the Eagles pass rushing rotation, not bad for your last pick.

GRADE: B+

Solid class, but I question only one WR, one O-Lineman and no TE.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

#24 Najee Harris, RB, Alabama

#55 Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State

#87 Kendrick Green, IOL, Illinois

#128 Dan Moore Jr, OT, Texas A&M

#140 Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M

#156 Isaiahh Loudermilk, EDGE, Wisconsin

#216 Quincy Roche, EDGE, Miami-Fl

#245 Tre Norwood, CB, Oklahoma

#254 Pressley Harvin III, P, Georgia Tech

Best Pick: Kendrick Green- He’ll take over at center from retired legend Maurkice Pouncey.

Biggest Reach: Pressley Harvin III- A punter? Even with one of the last picks in the draft, this is a reach.

Biggest Steal: Quincy Roche- Solid edge rushing prospect in the sixth round.

GRADE: C-

I think they should have gone OL and Edge earlier than they did, but they may have found some gems. Punter? Really? There wasn’t another offensive lineman available?

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

#3 Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State

#48 Aaron Banks, IOL, Notre Dame

#88 Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State

#102 Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan

#155 Jaylon Moore, OT, Western Michigan

#172 Deommodore Lenoir, CB, Oregon

#180 Talanoa Hufanga, S, USC

#194 Eli Mitchell, RB, Louisiana-Lafayette

Best Pick: Trey Lance- Should reach his full potential under Kyle Shanahan.

Biggest Reach: Aaron Banks- Went much higher than most expected, and not sure of the fit.

Biggest Steal: Ambry Thomas- Could end up locking down a starting corner spot.

GRADE: B+

Lance will be great with Shanahan’s coaching. Banks was a big reach. Rest of the class is solid.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

#56 D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan

#137 Tre Brown, CB, Oklahoma

#208 Stone Forsythe, OT, Florida

Best Pick: Stone Forsythe- Starting potential in the sixth round.

Biggest Reach: D’Wayne Eskridge- Did they really need another WR?

Biggest Steal: Forsythe- See above.

GRADE: D

Only had three picks, not much they could do. WR with first pick is curious.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

#32 Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington

#64 Kyle Trask, QB, Florida

#95 Robert Hainsey, OT, Notre Dame

#129 Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas

#176 K.J. Britt, LB, Auburn

#251 Chris Wilcox, CB, BYU

#259 Grant Stuard, LB, Houston

Best Pick: Kyle Trask- Perfect understudy for Tom Brady.

Biggest Reach: Robert Hainsey- A few rounds earlier than expected.

Biggest Steal: Jaelon Darden- Serious speed. Should contribute as a punt returner right away.

GRADE: B+

Defending champs are running everyone back so they have few holes. A couple reaches, but I really like the Trask and Darden picks.

TENNESSEE TITANS

#22 Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech

#53 Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State

#92 Monty Rice, LB, Georgia

#100 Elijah Molden, CB, Washington

#109 Dez Fitzpatrick, WR, Louisville

#135 Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh

#205 Racy McMath, WR, LSU

#215 Brady Breeze, S, Oregon

Best Pick: Dillon Radunz- May need some pro seasoning, but this kid is a beast.

Biggest Reach: Caleb Farley- Has injury concerns and Greg Newsome II was still on the board.

Biggest Steal: Brady Breeze- Will be a solid special teamer and possible contributor to their secondary.

GRADE: A

I really like this class, I only question the gamble on Farley’s health.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM

#19 Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

#51 Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas

#74 Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota

#82 Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina

#124 John Bates, TE, Boise State

#163 Darrick Forrest, S, Cincinnati

#225 Camaron Cheeseman, LS, Michigan

#240 William Bradley-King, EDGE, Baylor

#246 Shaka Toney, EDGE, Penn State

#258 Dax Milne, WR, BYU

Best Pick: Samuel Cosmi- He’ll be starting at tackle before the end of his rookie season.

Biggest Reach: Camaron Cheeseman- Love the name, but seriously, a long snapper?

Biggest Steal: Shaka Toney- He’ll contribute and produce as a pass rush specialist.

GRADE: C

Already had a great defense but spent a lot of picks there. Only one offensive lineman, one WR. No RBs, no developmental QB. And, they used a draft pick on a long snapper.

ARIZONA CARDINALS: Day One (B-)

#49 Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue: A

Day Two (A) Moore is going to be scary in this offense.

Overall (B+)

ATLANTA FALCONS: Day One (B)

#40 Richie Grant, S, Central Florida: C

#68 Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan: A

Day Two (B) Mayfield was a steal in the third round.

Overall (B)

BALTIMORE RAVENS: Day One (A)

#94 Ben Cleveland, IOL, Georgia: B

#104 Brandon Stephens, CB, SMU: D

Day Two (C-) Cleveland is a fine value pick. Stephens feels like a reach.

Overall (B-)

BUFFALO BILLS: Day One (B)

#61 Carlos Basham Jr, EDGE, Wake Forest: B-

#93 Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa: A

Day Two (B+) Basham was good value, but they went Edge in the first too. Brown is raw, but comes with major upside.

Overall (B)

CAROLINA PANTHERS: Day One (C)

#59 Terrace Marshall Jr, WR, LSU: A+

#70 Brady Christensen, OT, BYU: A

#83 Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame: B

Day Two (A) Marshall is a home run. Christensen should be solid value. Tremble was a bit of a reach.

Overall (B)

CHICAGO BEARS: Day One (A+)

#39 Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State: A+

Day Two (A+) I was mocking Jenkins to Chicago at 20. Pace is on fire in this draft.

Overall (A+)

CINCINNATI BENGALS: Day One (C-)

#46 Jackson Carman, OT, Clemson: F

#69 Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas: A

Day Two (D+) Passed on a much needed stud OT in the first, then reaches on one in the second. Ossai in the third is a steal.

Overall (D)

CLEVELAND BROWNS: Day One (B)

#52 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame: A+

#91 Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn: C-

Day Two (A) I liked Owusu-Koramoah to them in the first, so they got a steal in the second. Schwartz is a reach, but packs some serious speed.

Overall (A)

DALLAS COWBOYS: Day One (B-)

#44 Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky: B+

#75 Osa Odighizuwa, IDL, UCLA: B-

#84 Chauncey Golston, EDGE, Iowa: A

#99 Nahshon Wright, CB, Oregon State: D

Day Two (B-) They’re addressing D, which is the right move, but not necessarily picking the right guys. Wright was a major reach.

Overall (B-)

DENVER BRONCOS: Day One (C-)

#35 Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina: B+

#98 Quinn Meinerz, IOL, Wisconsin-Whitewater: A+

#105 Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State: B

Day Two (B+) Williams is a great RB, but not a real need. Meinerz is one of my favorite players in the draft. Browning could be a nice find.

Overall (B)

DETROIT LIONS: Day One (A)

#41 Levi Onwuzurike, IDL, Washington: A

#72 Alim McNeill, IDL, North Carolina State: D

#101 Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse: C

Day Two (C-) All three guys will help, but taking a second IDL and no WR is head scratching.

Overall (C)

GREEN BAY PACKERS: Day One (C)

#62 Josh Myers, IOL, Ohio State: D

#85 Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson: B

Day Two (C-) I think they left better talent on the board to take Myers. Rodgers feels like all their other WRs not named Davante Adams.

Overall (C-)

HOUSTON TEXANS: Day One (NA)

#67 Davis Mills, QB, Stanford: F

#89 Nico Collins, WR, Michigan: B

Day Two (D) Not an indictment on Mills as a player, more an indictment of the Houston organization. Texans are a mess. Collins was a nice pick.

Overall (F)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: Day One (A)

#54 Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt: D

Day Two (D) Double dipping at Edge with a guy that won’t play at all this season is curious.

Overall (C)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: Day One (B)

#33 Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia: B

#45 Walker Little, OT, Stanford: A-

#65 Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse: B

Day Two (B) Solid picks. Just question their passing on Moehrig.

Overall (B)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Day One (NA)

#58 Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri: B+

#63 Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma: A-

Day Two (B+) Good, quality picks.

Overall (A)

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: Day One (D)

#43 Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU: A+

#79 Malcolm Koonce, EDGE, Buffalo: C

#80 Divine Deablo, S, Virginia Tech: B-

Day Two (B) Raiders rebounded nicely. Moehrig is a slam dunk, though Koonce was a bit of a reach.

Overall (B)

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: Day One (A)

#47 Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State: A+

#77 Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee: B-

#97 Tre’ McKitty, TE, Georgia: D

Day Two (B-) Chargers looked poised to dominate this draft. Palmer was a bit of a reach and McKitty was a major reach.

Overall (B+)

LOS ANGELES RAMS: Day One (NA)

#57 Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville: C

#103 Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina: D

Day Two (C-) I like Atwell, but they don’t need him. Jones fits a need, but was a reach.

Overall (C-)

MIAMI DOLPHINS: Day One (A)

#36 Jevon Holland, S, Oregon: B

#42 Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame: A

#81 Hunter Long, TE, Boston College: D

Day Two (B-) I just don’t get the Long pick. TE was not a need at all.

Overall (A-)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Day One (A+)

#66 Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M: B

#78 Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina: B

#86 Wyatt Davis, IOL, Ohio State: A

#90 Patrick Jones II, EDGE, Pittsburgh: B

Day Two (B+) Vikings are having a good draft. Bit surprising they went Mond over Mills, but not that they went QB.

Overall (A)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Day One (A)

#38 Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama: A+

#96 Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma: A

Day Two (A+) Barmore is a great pick. Perkins is a major steal in the third.

Overall (A)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Day One (D)

#60 Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State: B-

#76 Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford: B-

Day Two (B-) Saints didn’t reach as much on day 2.

Overall (C)

NEW YORK GIANTS: Day One (B-)

#50 Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia: A+

#71 Aaron Robinson, CB, Central Florida: B

Day Two (A) Ojulari is a major steal.

Overall (A-)

NEW YORK JETS: Day One (A)

#34 Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi: A+

Day Two (A+) Moore brings a speed element to Zach Wilson’s receiving corps.

Overall (A+)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Day One (A+)

#37 Landon Dickerson, IOL, Alabama: B+

#73 Milton Williams, IDL, Louisiana Tech: D

Day Two (C-) Dickerson is fine, but OT would have been a better pick. Haven’t addressed the secondary yet.

Overall (B-)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Day One (C)

#55 Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State: F

#87 Kendrick Green, IOL, Illinois: B+

Day Two (D+) TE pick makes no sense. Green is a good pick when they finally address OL.

Overall (D+)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Day One (B)

#48 Aaron Banks, IOL, Notre Dame: D

#88 Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State: C

#102 Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan: B

Day Two (C) Really reached on Banks. Sermon is a luxury not a need. Thomas has upside.

Overall (B-)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Day One (NA)

#56 D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan: D

Day Two (D) Another WR? No OL, no D?

Overall (D)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Day One (B)

#64 Kyle Trask, QB, Florida: B

#95 Robert Hainsey, OT, Notre Dame: C-

Day Two (B-) Bucs are drafting like defending champs. Like the Trask fit, Hainsey was a reach.

Overall (B)

TENNESSEE TITANS: Day One (C+)

#53 Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State: A

#92 Monty Rice, LB, Georgia: B-

#100 Elijah Molden, CB, Washington: B+

Day Two (B+) I love Radunz. Molden could be a steal.

Overall (B)

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM: Day One (A-)

#51 Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas: A+

#74 Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota: B-

#82 Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina: A

Day Two (A) Solid picks. Love the fit of Brown and Cosmi.

Overall (A)

I correctly predicted Trevor Lawrence to Jacksonville at #1 and Zach Wilson to the NY Jets at #2, but everyone called those two.

I also predicted that the LA Chargers would land Rashawn Slater at #13, Jaelan Phillips to Miami at #18 and Jayson Oweh to Baltimore at #31. I also picked Alijah Vera-Tucker to go 14th overall, but he went to the Jets not the Vikings as I predicted.

Now I’ll try my hand at day two, rounds three and four:

ROUND THREE

33. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU

34. NEW YORK JETS- Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State

35. ATLANTA FALCONS- Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia

36. MIAMI DOLPHINS- Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama

37. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame

38. CINCINNATI BENGALS- Walker Little, OT, Stanford

39. CAROLINA PANTHERS- Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi

40. DENVER BRONCOS- Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

41. DETROIT LIONS- Terrace Marshall Jr, WR, LSU

42. NEW YORK GIANTS- Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State

43. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS- Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

44. DALLAS COWBOYS- Carlos Basham Jr, EDGE, Wake Forest

45. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas

46. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS- Jevon Holland, CB, Oregon

47. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS- Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State

48. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS- Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri

49. ARIZONA CARDINALS- Alim McNeill, IDL, North Carolina State

50. MIAMI DOLPHINS- Landon Dickerson, IOL, Alabama

51. WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM- Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina

52. CHICAGO BEARS- Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame

53. TENNESSEE TITANS- Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma

54. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS- Jackson Carman, OT, Clemson

55. PITTSBURGH STEELERS- Quinn Meinerz, IOL, Wisconsin-Whitewater

56. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS- Wyatt Davis, IOL, Ohio State

57. LOS ANGELES RAMS- Jabril Cox, LB, LSU

58. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS- Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas

59. CLEVELAND BROWNS- Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh

60. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS- Aaron Robinson, CB, Central Florida

61. BUFFALO BILLS- Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina

62. GREEN BAY PACKERS- Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma

63. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS- Amon-Ra St.Brown, WR, USC

64. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS- Elijah Molden, S, Washington

ROUND THREE

65. JAGUARS- Kendrick Green, IOL, Illinois

66. VIKINGS- Richie Grant, S, Central Florida

67. HOUSTON TEXANS- Kyle Trask, QB, Florida

68. FALCONS- Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU

69. BENGALS- Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt

70. EAGLES- Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse

71. BRONCOS- Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State

72. LIONS- Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse

73. PANTHERS- Levi Onwuzurike, IDL, Washington

74. WASHINGTON- Brady Christensen, OT, BYU

75. COWBOYS- Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky

76. GIANTS- Stone Forsythe, OT, Florida

77. CHARGERS- Tay Gowan, CB, Central Florida

78. VIKINGS- Trey Smith, IOL, Tennessee

79. RAIDERS- Jamar Johnson, S, Indiana

80. RAIDERS- Thomas Graham Jr, CB, Oregon

81. DOLPHINS- Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina

82. WASHINGTON- Davis Mills, QB, Stanford

83. BEARS- Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State

84. COWBOYS- Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame

85. TITANS- Ben Cleveland, IOL, Georgia

86. VIKINGS- Tommy Togiai, IDL, Ohio State

87. STEELERS- Cameron Sample, EDGE, Tulane

88. RAMS- Patrick Johnson, EDGE, Tulane

89. BROWNS- Marvin Wilson, IDL, Florida State

90. VIKINGS- Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M

91. BROWNS- Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina

92. PACKERS- Nico Collins, WR, Michigan

93. BILLS- Osa Odighizuwa, IDL, UCLA

94. RAVENS- Chris Rumph II, EDGE, Duke

95. BUCCANEERS- Daviyon Nixon, IDL, Iowa

THIRD ROUND COMPENSATORY PICKS

96. PATRIOTS- Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville

97. CHARGERS- Barron Browning, LB, Ohio State

98. SAINTS- Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

99. COWBOYS- Divine Deablo, S, Virginia Tech

100. TITANS- Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan

101. LIONS- Monty Rice, LB, Georgia

102. DOLPHINS- Tyler Shelvin, IDL, LSU

103. RAMS- Deonte Brown, IOL, Alabama

104. RAVENS- Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford

105. SAINTS- Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State

ROUND ONE GRADES

JACKSONVILLE: (B)– Lawrence is a slam dunk, Etienne was a reach and not a position of need.

NY JETS: (A)– A case can be made that Wilson was not the number 2 QB in the draft, but he was the Jets guy. Trading up for Vera-Tucker was a great move.

SAN FRANCISCO: (B)– I like Lance but SF better pray he hits his potential after what it cost them.

ATLANTA: (B)– Pitts is a generational talent, but the Falcons really need defense not offensive weapons.

CINCINNATI: (C-)– In a deep WR class the smarter move would have been going OT and protecting the franchise QB. Bengals better hope they land a quality tackle on day 2.

MIAMI: (A)– Waddle was probably their third choice, but he could be dynamite. Phillips is the most talented Edge in the class.

DETROIT: (A)– Sewell at 7 is a bit of a steal, Lions still need pass catchers.

CAROLINA: (C)– Horn is a great CB, but they passed on Fields for Sam Darnold? I think they’ll regret that.

DENVER- (C-)– Much like Carolina, but worse because they’re running with Lock and a Panthers cast off over Fields.

PHILADELPHIA: (A+)– Savvy use of one of their plethora of picks to nab a true number one WR.

CHICAGO: (A+)– Patience and timely aggressiveness paid off. Fields outside the top ten is a steal. Finally, a franchise QB in Chicago.

DALLAS: (B-)– Good trade back, but LB was the one area of the defense that didn’t need much help.

LA CHARGERS: (A)– Slater falling to 13 was lucky, but LA didn’t miss.

NEW ENGLAND: (A)- Jones wasn’t a first rounder in my opinion, but I knew he’d go in the first. Perfect landing spot for him.

ARIZONA: (B-)– Collins was a bit of a surprise, but a great fit for the Cardinals defense.

LAS VEGAS: (D)– Leatherwood was the reach of the first round. Left quality tackles on the board for a day 2 talent.

WASHINGTON: (A-)– Davis went higher than I expected, but his tape is exciting.

NY GIANTS: (B-)– They got a good return to move down, but I think Toney was a reach.

INDIANAPOLIS: (A)– Paye has some serious upside, decent value selection.

TENNESSEE: (C+)– CB was the right position, but Farley is a gamble with his medical history.

MINNESOTA: (A+)– Traded back and landed a bookend tackle. Great day one.

PITTSBURGH: (C)– Harris is a great RB, but who’s going to block for him?

CLEVELAND: (B)- Newsome is a good CB and will fill a need, but I think passing on Owusu-Koramoah could be a mistake.

BALTIMORE: (A)– Ravens needed a go to WR, they got one. They needed an Edge rusher, they got one with huge upside.

NEW ORLEANS: (D)– Turner was one of the two biggest reaches. I had him as a third rounder.

GREEN BAY: (C)– CB was a need, but with the breaking Rodgers news, you’d think the Packers would have tried to appease the franchise QB.

BUFFALO: (B)– Can never have too many Edge rushers, I just question if Rousseau was the right one.

TAMPA BAY: (B)- See above. Tampa had no pressing needs, I think there were better players out there.