21. Eagles: WR Jalen Reagor/LSU
I thought the Eagles would take a chance on Justin Jefferson or even Denzel Mims, but Reagor isn’t a bad player by any means.
Reagor is a smaller wideout, but has some speed that has the potential to leave you in the dust.
His 40 yard dash time of 4.47 might not suggest it, but the tape will completely change your mind. I like it, but I would’ve taken my chances with either Justin Jefferson of Denzel Mims.
Grade: C+
22. Vikings: WR Justin Jefferson/LSU
With Stefon Diggs now in Buffalo, adding a wide receiver became a top priority for Mike Zimmer and company
There’s not much to say about this pick, in a good way. Adding Jefferson to an already good group of skill players, Kirk Cousins must be smiling right about now.
Grade: B+
23. Chargers: LB Kenneth Murray/Oklahoma
I have no problems with this pick.
The Chargers needed some help at linebacker, taking Kenneth Murray to provide that help is a damn good idea. He’s been pegged as the best linebacker in the draft, and a great leader as well.
Good pick.
Grade: B-
24. Saints: iOL Cesar Ruiz/Michigan
This one was a bit of a surprise.
The Saints came into this draft needing another linebacker, but they decided to go a different route, selecting Cesar Ruiz at #24.
Ruiz has said his preference is to play at center, which obviously won’t happen with Erik McCoy occupying that spot. But Ruiz can play some guard as well, which is a welcome sight to the Saints’ staff.
Would’ve liked Patrick Queen a bit more, but the selection of Ruiz isn’t a terrible one.
Grade: C+
25. 49ers: WR Bradon Aiyuk/Arizona State
YAC, YAC, YAC.
That’s what excites people the most about Brandon Aiyuk. With fellow YAC monster Deebo Samuel already on the roster, the 49ers have assembled an exciting young duo of wideouts, with the potential to turn any small play into an explosive one.
All that’s left is for Jimmy Garoppolo to not screw this up.
Grade: B
26. Packers: QB Jordan Love/Utah State
WOW.
I know Aaron Rodgers is 36 and all, but I certainly didn’t expect the Packers to go after a quarterback this early. Instead of finding another wideout for Rodgers, which they’ve needed for a while, they selected his succesor.
Spicy pick by Green Bay, very spicy.
Love is the living example of the term boom or bust, let’s hope for the Packers’ sake, that he taps into that special potential and makes Brian Gutekunst look like a genius.
Grade: B-
27. Seahawks: LB Jordyn Brooks/Texas Tech
For the first time in what feels like ever, the Seahawks didn’t trade out of the 1st round.
Get your laughs in.
Now for the pick, I don’t like it. Brooks is a fine player, but the Seahawks had more pressings needs at safety and even at pass rusher.
I would’ve felt a little better about this pick if it was Patrick Queen, but it wasn’t.
It was instead a Big 12 linebacker that was projected to be taken in the middle rounds.
Not good.
Grade: D+
28. Ravens: LB Patrick Queen/LSU
The Ravens might’ve finally found their replacement for C.J. Mosely.
Queen is just another piece the Ravens have added to their puzzle this off-season, which has been full of filling any sort of need on the defensive side of the ball.
Queen is going to be a great fit for this Ravens defense, one that’s starting to look very, very good on paper.
Grade: B+
29. Titans: OT Isaiah Wilson/Georgia
Didn’t expect this.
With the departure of Jack Conklin, and Dennis Kelly, who’s better suited for a swing tackle role, the Titans were in line for another tackle.
Isaiah Wilson is a mammoth of a human at 6’6 350 lbs., he still needs some work as a pass protector, but he can bullzode the hell out of you in the run game.
Jeff Gladney or even Kristian Fulton would’ve been a better option needs wise for the Titans, but I won’t poke at the pick too much.
Grade: C+
30. Dolphins: Noah Igbinoghene/Auburn
Sure, let’s draft a corner in the 1st round after you’ve paid massive amounts of money to Byron Jones and Xavier Howard.
Why the hell not!
Would’ve rather seen Miami address safety here, maybe even running back, with Antoine Winfield Jr. and D’Andre Swift still sitting on the board.
Igbinoghene has a pretty respectable ceiling though, so that’s the upside with this pick.
Grade: C
31. Vikings: CB Jeff Gladney/TCU
Mike Zimmer drafted a 1st round corner and it made sense, that’s a first.
Seriously, the Vikings have neglected the offensive line for years, instead they’ve drafted first round corner after first round corner, and it made zero sense then and it makes zero sense now.
But tonight, they finally drafted a corner in the 1st round and it made complete sense!
Great pick.
Grade: B
32. Chiefs: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire/LSU
The Chiefs also could’ve looked for corner help here, but they decided on Clyde Edwards-Helaire instead.
I personally love Edwards-Helaire, his courageous running style within his small frame makes me want to root for him every time he touches the ball.
He’s arguably the best pass catching running back in this draft, which only makes sense as to why he caught the eye of head coach Andy Reid.
But the pick wasn’t even the best thing of the night, did you see the amazing Hawaiian shirt Andy Reid had on?
Glorious.
Grade: B-
