2016 NFL Draft Quick-snap grades for AFC teams
Here are my evaluations on how each team utilized their a sets during the 2016 . Grades for Days 1 (Round 1) and 2 (Rounds 2-3) are weighed more heavily than Day 3's (Rounds 4-7) in the overall grade.AFC East Buffalo BillsDraft picks: (No. 19 overall), (No. 41 overall), (No. 80 overall), (No. 139 overall), (No. 156 overall), (No. 192 overall), (No. 218 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: A-Overall grade: A-The skinny: Lawson isn't the physically-dominating player is, but he's a good find here in a draft without a lot of top-rated pa s rushers. He was also the best player available, so fans should be happy with the selection. Ragland was a steal in the mid-second round, even with losing a fourth-round pick in the trade up, as he'll lead the ' defense for ten years. Washington was fair value in the third round, though he'll need to play at his best to becom more than a rotational player. No surprise that the picked Jones in the fourth round, but he'll need time to become a more accurate pa ser and consistent decision-maker. Williams would have been a second- or third-round pick without the injury, so that was a good pull. Listenbee's speed will complement and company. Seymour is a better player than his sixth-round draft status indicates. Miami DolphinsDraft picks: (No. 13 overall), (No. 38 overall), (No. 73 overall), (No. 86 overall), (No. 186 overall), (No. 204 overall), (No. 223 overall), (No. 231 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: DDay 3 grade: C+Overall grade: C+The skinny: Tunsil is the best pa s protector in the draft, and really needed help up front. Can't give out an "A", though, given the question marks surrounding his off-field character. Before the draft even began, Miami got two solid players from the in cornerback and linebacker for the price of just five draft slots -- a nice deal. Finding a talented receiver like Carroo in the third round was a boon to the ' offense, as was adding the speedy Drake. But will the Alabama back be more than a role player? And will he stay healthy? Taking Howard in the top 50 was a bit rich. They also gave up multiple 2017 mid-round picks to get Carroo, which might come back to bite their team depth in the future. Miami didn't have a lot of picks to work with, which was too bad because the fourth and fifth rounds were full of good players. Lucas, however, was a good pick at safety. Duarte will give the team value as a mismatch tight end New England PatriotsDraft picks: (No. 60 overall), (No. 78 overall), (No. 91 overall), (No. 96 overall), (No. 112 overall), (No. 208 overall), (No. 214 overall), (No. 221 overall), (No. 225 overall)Day 1 grade: IncompleteDay 2 grade: BDay 3 grade: BOverall grade: BThe Jake Browning Jersey skinny: The forfeited their first-round selection after the NFL determined that their deflating of footballs violated league policies upholding the integrity of the game. Thuney is a typical offensive lineman, intelligent and tough; that's a good pick. Bri sett has real potential to stick in the league for a long time as at least a valued backup. Valentine's consistency is lacking, but Bill Belichick might be able to get the most out of him. The Pats picked up yet another fourth-round pick in a trade, as well. They'll be able to find help at the skill positions on Day 3 in this draft. Belichick found a high-character and athletic receiver in Mitchell in the fourth. Roberts should stick with the team. Karras, the grandson of legend Alex Karras, is a perfect fit for the and will get playing time eventually. New York JetsDraft picks: (No. 20 overall), (No. 51 overall), (No. 83 overall), (No. 118 overall), (No. 158 overall), (No. 235 overall), (No. 241 overall Carlos Davis Jersey )Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: B+Overall grade: A-The skinny: In five years, Lee has a chance to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL. This is really good value. Hackenberg is an enigma, but an okay second-round pick. But if refuses to sign after that pick, it could mean disaster for 2016. Jenkins is a really good pick in the third round, and should excel as a linebacker setting the edge and rushing the pa ser. Burris gives good depth in the secondary. Shell will be at least a long-term swing tackle, if not a future starter for the . Edwards has a big leg and would have been highly recruited as an undrafted free agent. I like the Peake pick late in the draft, though he'll need to prove he has the hands to stick in the league.AFC North Baltimore RavensDraft picks: (No. 6 overall), (No. 42 overall), (No. 70 overall), (No. 104 overall), (No. 107 overall), (No. 130 overall), (No. 132 overall), (No. 134 overall), (No. 146 overall), (No. 182 overall), (No. 209 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: A-The skinny: The had several choices here. The Stanley versus argument will live on for a while, although no one can blame teams for laying off Tunsil. was also on the board for the . General manager Ozzie Newsome picked up two future starters in the pa s rusher Correa and five-technique Kaufusi on Day 2, getting max value for those picks. Want a speed demon to stretch defenses? Too bad, the got him in Moore. Young is a typical corner pick, smaller in stature but willing to mix it up with anyone. The Harbaugh brothers probably discu sed the ' picking Henry over dinner. Dixon was also a solid pick, the fourth straight year the team picked a back in the fourth round. Judon will prove to be a steal in the fifth; he was a legitimate third-round talent despite playing Division II football. Cincinnati BengalsDraft picks: (No. 24 overall), (No. 55 overall), (No. 87 overall), (No. 122 overall), (No. 161 overall), (No. 199 overall), (No. 245 overall)Day 1 grade: CDay 2 grade: CDay 3 grade: AOverall grade: B-The skinny: I've been high on Jackson for a long time, so the pick could be good. But picking yet another cornerback in the 1st round is leaving other areas of the team bereft of talent. With multiple free agent departures, picking up a solid pa s-catcher like Boyd was a must. Vigil was a bit of a reach this early in the draft. Billings was a steal in the fourth round. I don't believe for a second that he won't be a very good starting tackle who will, in fact, be a factor in the pa sing game with his length and push. Westerman was worth a third-round pick. Core has a chance to fill the Sanu slot for the . Cleveland BrownsDraft picks: (No. 15 overall), (No. 32 overall), (No. 65 overall), (No. 76 overall), (No. 93 overall), (No. 99 overall), (No. 114 overall), (No. 129 overall), (No. 138 overall), (No. 154 overall), (No. 168 overall), (No. 172 overall), (No. 173 overall), (No. 250 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: BOverall grade: B+The skinny: Connecting with another former Baylor star, , makes a lot of sense. Getting four extra picks to move down eight spots is a good deal, if you buy into the "more is more" theory when it comes to accumulating selections. Only capitalizing on the extra selections will make it a great deal. Building on the lines was a high priority, and they did just that on day two. Ogbah and Na sib will bring it in the front seven. needs to tighten up his technique but has a chance to be a bulldozer at right tackle. The tied a seven-round record with 14 picks in this draft. They kept pounding the front seven with Schobert early in the fourth, then picked up yet another a pick by trading out of 100. Louis was an "upside" pick at a position, but the better picks were Higgins and Payton. Kindred is a good story and a solid player, though the value was only average. Drango will compete for playing time at guard or right tackle in 2016. Wright was one of the top defenders in the country in 2014. Pittsburgh SteelersDraft picks: (No. 25 overall), (No. 58 overall), (No. 89 overall), (No. 123 overall), (No. 220 overall), (No. 229 overall), (No. 246 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: COverall grade: A-The skinny: Pittsburgh decided to let go, so it was no surprise that they brought in another tall, long corner to take on opponents' big receivers. Burns will get a lot of penalties unle s he stops being so handsy, but the potential is definitely there. Once again the play the board well, getting another versatile, tough-nosed defensive back in Davis. I thought they might look at Hargrave in the second round to build defensive line depth, so picking him up in the third was a no-brainer. Pittsburgh addre sed their offensive line with the Hawkins selection. He'll need time to mature, but has enough athleticism to play tackle on Sundays. It wouldn't be a draft without a couple of linebackers; Feeney and Matakevich will make their marks.AFC South Houston TexansDraft picks: (No. 21 overall), (No. 50 overall), (No. 85 overall), (No. 119 overall), (No. 159 overall), (No. 166 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: CDay 3 grade: AOverall grade: B-The skinny: The needed speed to go along with ' crisp routes. It's a great combination. Dropped pa ses are the only thing that can slow Fuller down -- this pick becomes an "A" if he tightens that up. Giving up a future sixth isn't an i sue. Improving the Geno Stone Jersey pivot was crucial for the in order to keep healthy. Martin's a strong force inside, though giving up a pick to move up two spots was a bit strange. Miller was a worthwhile project, though the team still needs to addre s the defensive line and their tight end group. Ervin is an explosive back/returner/pa s receiver to pair with . Dillon is a safety prospect worth noting, could be a starter by Year 2. Nose tackle is aging, so finding Reader in the fifth was fortunate. Indianapolis ColtsDraft picks: (No. 18 overall), (No. 57 overall), (No. 82 overall), (No. 116 overall), (No. 125 overall), (No. 155 overall), (No. 239 overall), (No. 248 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: AThe skinny: will be a stud in the middle, and protecting became truly important after he mi sed time last season. The required help in the secondary and Green is a versatile, hard-charging defender worth a late second round pick. Clark brings some nasty to the offensive line. Ridgeway could be a big-time find if he builds consistency into his game at the next level. Morrison is a very underrated inside linebacker that should play a long time if his injury problems are behind him; he's a nice replacement for . I thought Haeg could go to indy in the third or fourth, so they got value in the fifth. Jacksonville JaguarsDraft picks: (No. 5 overall), (No. 36 overall), (No. 69 overall), (No. 103 overall), (No. 181 overall), (No. 201 overall), (No. 226 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: AThe skinny: The Jags needed a defensive playmaker and they got the top player on many teams' boards. His fit as a tall, long corner is perfect for Gus Bradley's system. Apparently, the ' doctors didn't have an i sue with Jack's injury. If he gets back on the field, this will be an amazing bargain. Giving up pick No. 146 was worth it. Ngakoue is a pure pa s rusher that will benefit from being used in subpackage to start his career. Day provides energy into the defensive line despite his lack of size. Holmes was a very productive FCS-level player. It was shocking that Allen wasn't picked in the fourth or fifth rounds, so Jacksonville got a steal. Woodard's been on the radar for quite a while and is a late-round version of . Tenne see TitansDraft picks: (No. 8 overall), (No. 33 overall), (No. 42 overall), (No. 45 overall), (No. 64 overall), (No. 140 overall), (No. 157 overall), (No. 193 overall), (No. 222 overall), (No. 253 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: B+Overall grade: AThe skinny: Even after giving up quality picks in the trade up for Conklin, the still made out due to their move down from the top spot. Conklin's a beast who will thrive on the right side of the line, acro s from . So they met their need and gained picks ... that's a win. Here's a great Day 2 haul: A powerful Heisman Trophy-winning back, a strong nose tackle, an up-and-coming pa s rusher and a safety with great hands for the turnover. Overall, this was a good haul. Sharpe can win downfield. Tretola the best among their day three guys; just tell him which way the play is going, and he'll plow a hole for Henry to run through. Reed was an underrated player who shouldn't have been Mr. Irrelevant because his talent should have received a higher grade. Wallace actually began to live up to his promise in his senior year, earning that draft spot. AFC West Denver BroncosDraft picks: (No. 26 overall), (No. 63 overall), (No. 98 overall), (No. 136 overall), (No. 144 overall), (No. 176 overall), (No. 219 overall), (No. 228 overall)Day 1 grade: B+Day 2 grade: B+ Kendric Pryor Jersey Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: B+The skinny: Lynch has work to do to become an NFL quarterback, but why not take a chance when you've got an amazing defense? If they force him onto the field, though, it will hurt his development. The only question is whether turns out to be just as good, and the wouldn't have had to give up third round pick to get him. It's not hard to see that the viewed Gotsis as another hard-working five-technique like . Simmons is a fair safety prospect, as well. Booker was an excellent value in the fourth round, who could be a starter sooner than later. McGovern bolstered the interior line depth. Janovich will contribute on special teams and on offense at times. Parks is easy to like as a worthwhile backup. Dixon's big leg could send the ball into the stratosphere in the thin air of Denver. Kansas City ChiefsDraft picks: (No. 37 overall), (No. 74 overall), (No. 105 overall), (No. 106 overall), (No. 126 overall), (No. 162 overall), (No. 165 overall), (No. 178 overall), (No. 203 overall)Day 1 grade: ADay 2 grade: ADay 3 grade: AOverall grade: AThe skinny: Trading out of the first round was a great move for general manager John Dorsey. He gets early second and fourth round picks, along with a sixth. Beautiful. Dorsey picked up additional picks with another trade down, which means they'll do more damage early on Day 3 (where the value isn't much different than the third round). Ru sell would have been an early second-round pick, at worst, without the injury. The started off the day with two quick picks, finding another excellent Mckinnley Jackson Jersey corner in Murray but a bit of a reach in Ehinger. The former Bearcat is a tough SOB, but he was more of a fifth- or sixth-round value as a bulldozing guard. Robinson has a very good skill set if his head is on straight. Hogan will be a long-time backup. White joins Murray as instant depth in the secondary. Nicolas is a edge rusher worth a flyer in the sixth. Oakland RaidersDraft picks: (No. 14 overall), (No. 44 overall), (No. 75 overall), (No. 100 overall), (No. 143 overall), (No. 194 overall), (No. 234 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: B+Day 3 grade: C+Overall grade: BThe skinny: Joseph is a very talented player who certainly deserves first-round consideration. He did mi s a lot of last season over a non-contact injury, however. And was the 14th pick too early to secure his services? If he turns out to be another , then the answer is a resounding "no." In an effort to rebuild the defense, Oakland took two Big Ten defensive ends in Ward and Calhoun. Both were fair value where they were chosen, and should help the team rush the pa ser more effectively. I expected someone to go get Cook, but not a team that has a young starter and a solid young backup as well in . They didn't give up much, though, in the trade and Cook could be a good investment. Washington gives the a very good third-down back option. San Diego ChargersDraft picks: (No. 3 overall), (No. 35 overall), (No. 66 overall), (No. 102 overall), (No. 175 overall), (No. 179 overall), (No. 198 overall), (No. 224 overall)Day 1 grade: BDay 2 grade: A-Day 3 grade: AOverall grade: B+The skinny: No matter what anyone says, Bosa is an explosive pa s rusher who deserved to be picked here. Should the team have invested this pick in an offensive tackle, though, to protect veteran quarterback ? Especially with and already on the roster? San Diego met its important needs by picking the best tight end in the draft early in the second round in Henry, as well as an athletic center/guard prospect in Tuerk. There is some concern about whether Tuerk can stay healthy on Sundays.Follow Chad Reuter on Twitter __.
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