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2017 NFL Draft Reactions/Analysis

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San Francisco 49ers
Selections

Biggest Steal: LB Rueben Foster
Biggest Reach: QB C.J. Beathard
Overall Grade: A-
Overview: There were plenty of questions about San Francisco's intentions heading into the 2017 NFL Draft, but they had to come out as winners. GM John Lynch pulled off a masterful heist over Chicago, landing three extra picks to move back one spot and grab the guy they most likely wanted: Solomon Thomas. Thomas will bring another force on the D-Line, which will begin a transition to a new 4-3. Adding linebacker Rueben Foster was a huge bonus; the former Alabama 'backer was the best linebacker in the class but dropped due to some off-the-field stuff. Getting him at 31 was perhaps the biggest steal of the first round. San Fran also added two former Iowa Hawkeyes later on; QB C.J. Beathard was a slight reach in the third round (considering the other options available) but gives them a solid, pro-style option to develop, while tight end George Kittle was a great addition in the fifth round.

Chicago Bears
Selections

Biggest Steal: DB Eddie Jackson
Biggest Reach: TE Adam Shaheen
Overall Grade: D+
Overview: It wasn't a very popular Draft for fans in the Windy City, as the Bears made some questionable moves as they shift into rebuild mode. They gave up a ton of to snag Mitchell Trubisky which could haunt them. Trubisky has Pro Bowl level upside but needs significant work, which is where I'm assuming free agent signing Mike Glennon fits in. However, it was still a massive price to move up one spot, and certainly not a popular move. The Bears went with plenty of smaller school guys later on, which was surprising. Tight end Adam Shaheen was a huge "Wait, who?" moment. Coming from a Division II school, Shaheen will need significant time to adjust, and drafting him so high seemed unnecessary. Chicago did get a solid mid-round pickup in Eddie Jackson, who could have gone in the first two rounds had he not gotten injured late in 2016. His versatility and experience will be a key asset to a secondary that has struggled for awhile.

Cincinnati Bengals
Selections

Biggest Steal: DE Carl Lawson
Biggest Reach: WR John Ross III
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: Despite some significant holes on the defense, the Bengals chose to invest heavily in their offense, indicating they want to return to their aggressive, vertical passing ways. Selecting speedster John Ross III was a clear indication of this wish, but the Bengals could have traded back to select him, taking him at No. 9 was too much. The Bengals further made waves by selecting controversial running back Joe Mixon in Round 2. Mixon has impressive talent but his off-the-field concerns are apparent, and the pick seemed somewhat redundant, considering Cincinnati has invested early picks on other running backs in just the past five years (Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard). Adding Jordan Willis and Carl Lawson later on were great picks. Both had first round potential, and Lawson has proven to extremely productive when healthy.

Buffalo Bills
Selections

Biggest Steal: OL Dion Dawkins
Biggest Reach: WR Zay Jones
Overall Grade: B-
Overview: Instead of taking a quarterback or big-play receiver at No. 10 Buffalo opted to move back in the first round, all the way to 27. The move gave them plenty of picks in the future (including a 2018 1st-rounder) from Kansas City, but also ensured they would not be snagging an elite prospect in the Draft. Tre'Davious White was their pick at that 27 spot and while the former LSU Tiger has significant potential, he'll need some time to adjust to the NFL. In the second round, the Bills surprised by adding Zay Jones at pick No. 37. Jones put up insane numbers in the collegiate ranks but played in an offense widely different from the one he will join in Buffalo and the selection may have been slightly early. However, the Bills made smart moves later on, like adding versatile O-Linemen Dion Dawkins late in the second round and picking up Nathan Peterman in the fifth, another QB they can develop with Cardale Jones.

Denver Broncos
Selections

Biggest Steal: TE Jake Butt
Biggest Reach: CB Brendan Langley
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: The Broncos had a solid few days of drafting, picking up the guy they had targeted in at 20, while adding some intriguing talent later on. Garrett Bolles was the selection at that 20 spot, and the gritty former Utah Ute should immediately upgrade a weak O-Line. Snagging DeMarcus Walker, a first-round talent, deep in the second round also fixed a need, giving Denver another young pass rusher to work with. However, the steal of the Draft had to be tight end Jake Butt. Butt was considered by many a first or second round talent before a torn ACL in the Orange Bowl killed his stock. There likely is no chance he'll play in 2017, but he could be a very good pass-catching tight end for years to come and is extremely low risk in the fifth round.

Cleveland Browns
Selections

Biggest Steal: QB DeShone Kizer
Biggest Reach: DL Caleb Brantley
Overall Grade: B
Overview: Despite rumors of disagreements between members of the front office and coaching staff about which direction to go with the top pick, Cleveland stood firm and selected the best prospect in the Draft, Myles Garrett. Garrett is a formidable pass rusher that should immediately wreak havoc for a defense that needs help. The Browns further looked to develop that defense by snagging do-it-all Jabrill Peppers late in the first round. Many people are split on what Peppers will do at the next level, but his versatility will be a key asset to have in any role. Cleveland further improved their roster by adding tight end David Njoku, a proven pass-catcher that could start from Day One, tackle Roderick Johnson, a force when healthy, and netting plenty of picks from moving back in the first round. Yet, the biggest move may have been the selection of DeShone Kizer in the second round. Kizer has significant potential but sloppy mechanics and experience may have caused him to drop; Cleveland will see what they have in the young signal-caller and look to develop him, but will still keep an eye on an impressive 2018 quarterback class.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selections

Biggest Steal: TE O.J. Howard
Biggest Reach: WR Chris Godwin
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: While it may not have gotten the attention it deserved, Tampa Bay had a real good Draft. They started things off  by getting a huge steal at pick 19, snagging the best tight end prospect we've seen in awhile in O.J. Howard, who will join with another new addition, DeSean Jackson, to give QB Jameis Winston some new toys to play with. They also added former Texas A&M safety Justin Evans in round two, a rangy, athletic safety who fits a major need. Selecting Jeremy McNichols in the fifth round could also turn out to be a significant steal; the former Boise State running back could be the long-term solution at the position with Doug Martin's future being very cloudy.

Arizona Cardinals
Selections

Biggest Steal: OG Dorian Johnson
Biggest Reach: WR Chad Williams
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: There was some question about the direction the Cardinals would take heading into this year's Draft. Would they draft a young quarterback and perhaps look towards a rebuild? Or try to add some defensive pieces that could help them make one last Super Bowl run? It appeared to be the latter, as Arizona picked up two defensive needs in their first two selections. Haason Reddick was a slight reach at 13, but brings a versatile linebacker to the table, while crazy athletic Budda Baker will help strengthen a terrific pass defense. The Cardinals also got a major steal when they selected guard Dorian Johnson in the fourth round. Johnson was an absolute monster while at Pitt, and should help clear the way for David Johnson for a long time. Yet, the third round selection of Chad Williams from Grambling State was perhaps too high and confusing, and the Cardinals failed to select any quarterback to develop, meaning they have no real backup plan if Carson Palmer struggles.

Los Angeles Chargers
Selections

Biggest Steal: OL Forrest Lamp
Biggest Reach: DB Rayshawn Jenkins
Overall Grade: A-
Overview: I was a little skeptical when the Chargers drafted wide receiver Mike Williams at No. 7 despite other more pressing needs at the time, but I think their Draft really round into a very good one. Williams can develop into a very imposing red zone target for Phillip Rivers, while the Chargers second and third round selections improve their offensive line in a big way, with Forrest Lamp and Dan Feeney arriving. Lamp has enough talent to go mid-first so grabbing him in the second was a huge win for LA, while Feeney is a proven run blocker that should aid Melvin Gordon's growth. Another huge steal for Los Angeles was the selection of cornerback Desmond King in Round 5; the former Iowa Hawkeye is an interception machine and shutdown corner but dropped likely because his ceiling wasn't as high as other defensive backs in the class. The Chargers will certainly be eager to utilize his strengths to improve a suspect pass defense.

Kansas City Chiefs
Selections

Biggest Steal: WR Jehu Chesson
Biggest Reach: DL Tanoh Kpassagnon
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: I was a bit surprised by the Chiefs moves in this Draft. That isn't too say they were terrible moves, but they were more aggressive than we've seen in the past from Kansas City, which is a shift from their usual conservative moves. Trading up to snag Patrick Mahomes was a huge surprise for me; Mahomes has first round talent, but the Chiefs gave up a ton to land him, which is questionable because this team appears to only be a few good pieces away from being a true Super Bowl contender. Adding Villanova product Tanoh Kpassagnon in the second round was also a surprise considering most had him going in the mid-rounds but the Chiefs must love his potential. I did like the selections of running back Kareem Hunt and Jehu Chesson, who give this team some more weapons offensively.

Indianapolis Colts
Selections

Biggest Steal: S Malik Hooker
Biggest Reach: DL Grover Stewart
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: A lot of people were critical of old general manager Ryan Grigson's draft moves in the past, and for good reason. But, I think the new management did a great job of addressing team needs this season and adding some great defensive talent. Snagging Malik Hooker at 15 was a huge get; he has Top-5 talent and can change the game with one play, traits nobody else on this Indy defense can tout. Cornerback Quincy Wilson was also quite the steal at pick No. 46; the lengthy corner has all the tools to be shutdown and was a first-round talent. Defensive end Tarell Basham was a good pickup a round later as the former Ohio Bobcat has significant upside and fits a huge need. Acquiring South Florida product Marlon Mack in Round 4 was another big win; Mack ran crazy with the Bulls in the college ranks and has enough talent to be the long-term answer to the aging Frank Gore.

Dallas Cowboys
Selections

Biggest Steal: CB Chidobe Awuzie
Biggest Reach: WR Ryan Switzer
Overall Grade: B-
Overview: Let's be clear here: don't expect any Dak Prescotts or Zeke Elliotts this season for the Cowboys, but the team did a good job fixing some holes defensively. Taco Charlton might have been a slight reach at 28 but his physical tools are off-the-charts and he should replace Randy Gregory full-time, considering Gregory just failed his seventh drug test. The really nice moves were in the second and third round, where Dallas got two high quality corners. Chidobe Awuzie is a rangy, talented corner out of Colorado who should replace the departed Morris Claiborne while Jourdan Lewis was extremely productive in college and should be able to handle quicker receivers. Adding Ryan Switzer in the fourth round was intriguing; I would have to guess it had more to do with Switzer's return abilities than at receiver, where he may be too undersized to succeed in the NFL.

Miami Dolphins
Selections

Biggest Steal: CB Cordrea Tankersley
Biggest Reach: LB Raekwon McMillan
Overall Grade: B-
Overview: The Dolphins focused heavily on their defense in this Draft, and it made sense. The defense was inconsistent throughout much of 2016, and aging so young developmental pieces needed to arrive. Defensive end Charles Harris should replace the released Mario Williams, while Miami has to envision Raekwon McMillan, their second-rounder, as their long-term inside linebacker. Neither are huge "steals" at their respective picks but both were very, very good in college to this team knows they'll be able to produce. Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley was a great selection in the third round; he was also very productive in the collegiate ranks but I think has more upside than either Harris or McMillan. A player to watch in the Draft class could be receiver Isaiah Ford. Despite going in the seventh round he's incredibly reliable and his speed could be intriguing with Ryan Tannehill's huge arm.

Philadelphia Eagles
Selections

Biggest Steal: CB Sidney Jones
Biggest Reach: WR Mack Hollins
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: After going all in on Carson Wentz last year, the Eagles did a good job spreading their picks apart. They added an elite-level defensive end Derek Barnett at pick No. 14, who should pair really well with Fletcher Cox. They also focused on the defensive backfield by selecting Washington standout Sidney Jones and West Virginia product Rasul Douglas. Jones was a first-round talent before tearing his Achilles, and while he won't be expected to do anything in 2017, he was a great selection in the late second. Douglas isn't quite the shutdown corner Jones is, but brings incredible range and hitting ability to the lineup. Record-setting tailback Donnel Pumphrey was another good pickup; the most successful rusher in FBS history, Pumphrey could be a nice change-of-pace to Ryan Matthews in the backfield.

Atlanta Falcons
Selections

Biggest Steal: DL Takkarist McKinley
Biggest Reach: OL Sean Harlow
Overall Grade: C
Overview: Atlanta didn't have a lot of picks to work with in this Draft so it was a relatively quiet couple days for them. I loved their first-round selection of Takkarist McKinley. He is very raw and will need some work, but head coach Dan Quinn is obviously a defensive-minded guy and will be creative with how he gets McKinley to succeed. Adding outside linebacker Duke Riley further upgrades a pass rush that could need more depth, but he appears to not be a lot more than a backup at this point. Outside of that, Atlanta focused nearly entirely on adding depth, which obviously is never a terrible thing to do. I need like the selection of former Wyoming back Brian Hill in Round 5, but the chances of him seeing much of the field are slim with Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman above him on the depth chart.

New York Giants
Selections

Biggest Steal: QB Davis Webb
Biggest Reach: TE Evan Engram
Overall Grade: B
Overview: Leading up to the Draft, many people had the Giants selecting a tight end, but the talk was mainly limited to the top two on the board, O.J. Howard or David Njoku. Yet, the Giants shunned Njoku (who was still on the board) and selected Evan Engram out of Ole Miss. Engram has receiver's hands and speed but his limited blocking could prove to be a problem. Even so, he gives New York another deep threat to work with in a dangerous offense. The Giants might have gotten their quarterback of the future in Davis Webb in the third round. Eli Manning has begun to show signs of a decline, and Webb's huge arm would fit perfectly in the downfield passing game. Sitting behind a veteran like Eli, Webb should only grow and develop. Adding Dalvin Tomlinson earlier in round two was another smart move. Tomlinson isn't flashy by any means but he is a hard-nosed run stopper, something the Giants needed after Jonathan Hankins signed with the Colts.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Selections

Biggest Steal: OT Cam Robinson
Biggest Reach: WR Dede Westbrook
Overall Grade: A-
Overview: For the second straight year, Jacksonville may well have had the best Draft out of any of the 32 NFL teams, at least on paper. They got the best running back in the Draft in Leonard Fournette, who will fit Tom Coughlin's power football ideals, and also give the offense some serious bite. Helping him out will be offensive tackle Cam Robinson, who should upgrade the offensive line. Robinson was quite the get early in the second round, as many (including me) saw him as the first offensive linemen off the board. In the third round Dawuane Smoot was another pretty significant steal. The high-energy defensive end out of Illinois has serious upside and could be a nice solution if the Jags' defense continues to deal with injuries. Wide receiver Dede Westbrook may have won the 2016 Biletnikoff, but he was still a risky pick. Westbrook had two domestic violence arrests in college and was the only prospect in the NFL Combine's history to be kicked out of an interview with a team. Even so, the talent level continues to rise in Jacksonville, now it is up to the new management and coaching to use it in the correct manner.

New York Jets
Selections

Biggest Steal: TE Jordan Leggett
Biggest Reach: S Marcus Maye
Overall Grade: B-
Overview: Despite some of their serious problems offensively, New York choose to invest on defense with their first two selections, both of them being safeties. Jamal Adams was a fabulous selection at pick No. 6 as the rangy safety can really do it all. However, selecting Marcus Maye in Round 2 seemed pretty unnecessary considering the other options on the board. The Jets did add some pass-catchers later on, but none of them appear to be guys that are going to come and produce too much right away. Third-rounder ArDarius Stewart is pretty good, and fourth-rounder Chad Hansen was terrific in college, but their fit in the Jets' offense will be a serious question. Adding Jordan Leggett in the fifth round was a great pick; the former Clemson Tiger was a security blanket for Deshaun Watson over the past few years and fits a serious need.

Detroit Lions
Selections

Biggest Steal: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Biggest Reach: CB Jalen Tabor
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: The Lions knew they had to go defense with their first-round selection at No. 21, but the big surprise was that it was Jarrad Davis and not Reuben Foster. Foster is the best linebacker in the class, while Davis was viewed  by many as good, not great. Even so, Davis should be able to provide some serious help in run support. In the second round, the selection of Jalen Tabor was worrying. Tabor was pretty good for Florida in college, but a 4.75 40 indicated he might not have the physical tools necessary to keep up with some of the freaks at receiver in the NFL. I really appreciated the selection of Jalen Reeves-Maybin in the fourth round; Reeves-Maybin was a stud for Tennessee when healthy but injuries have killed his stock. If he does get healthy, he could be extremely productive as a pass rusher off the edge for Detroit.

Kevin King
Green Bay Packers
Selections

Biggest Steal: WR Malachi Dupre
Biggest Reach: DT Montravious Adams
Overall Grade: B
Overview: Despite trading out of the first round, I think the Packers did a very fine job in this Draft. They fixed their biggest need (cornerback) and added some quality talent later on. Kevin King was the first pick by the team at 33, and he fits nicely. A lengthy, physical specimen, King should translate nicely to the next level. Green Bay further upgraded a secondary that was abysmal in '16 by adding safety Josh Jones from NC State. Jones is not a game-changer but he is a hard-hitting, fast-learning defender who seems like a nice fit. My favorite pick by Green Bay wasn't either of these two however; adding Malachi Dupre in the seventh round may have quite the impact. Dupre has impressive talent and athleticism but he didn't get the touches in LSU's terrible passing attack to really show himself. Getting passes from Aaron Rodgers will change that, and he could be quite the steal if given the opportunity.

Carolina Panthers
Selections

Biggest Steal: CB Corn Elder
Biggest Reach: RB/WR Curtis Samuel
Overall Grade: C
Overview: The Panthers clearly felt their offense needed some new playmakers, so they invested both their first two picks on versatile backfield weapons. Christian McCaffrey might have been a slight reach at No. 8 but Carolina feels he is their long term solution to the aging Jonathan Stewart at running back. Selecting Curtis Samuel 32 picks later seemed redundant; Samuel's skill set is very similar to McCaffrey, although he'll probably line up more at receiver. It was also a stretch at 40, considering Samuel was viewed by many as a third-round prospect. Carolina failed to address their issues in the secondary until the fifth round when they selected Corn Elder. Elder has significant upside, but it was still a questionable move to wait so long to address such a big issue, especially considering the pass-happy division they play in.

New England Patriots
Selections
Biggest Steal: DE/LB Derek Rivers
Biggest Reach: OT Antonio Garcia
Overall Grade: B
Overview: Despite not having a selection until Round 3, New England got a number of young linemen that can contribute in the near future. Adding Derek Rivers with that first selection was impressive; despite coming from a small school (Youngstown State) Rivers' pass rushing abilities are off the charts and some thought he might sneak into the first round. Offensive tackle Antonio Garcia is going to need some work and refinement but he offers solid depth at the moment, while Conor McDermott was a good pick in the sixth round. McDermott was once considered a top-end prospect before a rough 2016 in which he struggled with injuries and inconsistency.

Oakland Raiders
Selections

Biggest Steal: DL Eddie Vanderdoes
Biggest Reach: CB Gareon Conley
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: Clearly, Oakland was going into the Draft looking for defense and they focused on it, drafting a plethora of defenders in the first few rounds. However, their first-round selection, Gareon Conley, comes with significant baggage. The former Ohio State corner has insane talent, but is in the midst of a serious sexual assault investigation, and his future is murky. At 24, that seemed like a reach, when considering the risk involved. Their second round pick, Obi Melifonwu, also comes with plenty of risk. Melifonwu was never super productive in college, but impressive measurements and a great showing at the Combine elevated his stock. Those selections are always risky, because you never know whether a player will be able to maximize his impressive physical gifts. Defensive linemen Eddie Vanderdoes was a good pick in Round 3; he was very good when healthy at UCLA and fills a major need.

Los Angeles Rams
Selections

Biggest Steal: WR Cooper Kupp
Biggest Reach: TE Gerald Everett
Overall Grade: B-
Overview: The Rams don't have a ton of weapons for young quarterback Jared Goff to work with, but that could change after this Draft. They spent heavily to upgrade the offensive side of the ball, starting with the selection of tight end Gerald Everett in the second round. Everett is a good blocker, but still needs to improve his hands to really be a factor at the next level. Cooper Kupp was a great pick in the third, the former Eastern Washington standout already is so polished and versatile. Josh Reynolds arrives from Texas A&M as another reliable and complete receiver, so they'll need to get stronger. LA got two possible steals late as well, adding defensive tackle Tanzel Smart from Tulane and Ejuan Price from Pitt in rounds six and seven, respectively. Smart is a clogger that could cause chaos for opponents, while Price was an absolute sack machine at Pitt but is undersized.

Baltimore Ravens
Selections

Biggest Steal: DE/LB Tim Williams
Biggest Reach: OG Nico Siragusa
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: I was really impressed with Baltimore's Draft, although it didn't receive much fanfare. The Ravens really upgraded their front seven these past few days, and got some real steals. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey was a logical pick in the first round; the former 'Bama defender fits in nicely and joins a really improved secondary. Later on, Baltimore got three more impact defenders in linebackers Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams along with D-Linemen Chris Wormley. Wormley was overshadowed by others while at Michigan but will bring proven leadership, while Williams was unblockable at times with Alabama and has an explosive first step.

Washington Redskins
Selections

Biggest Steal: DL Jonathan Allen
Biggest Reach: S Montae Nicholson
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: Much like Baltimore, Washington focused heavily on the Alabama pipeline with their first two selections being former Tide contributors. Jonathan Allen was quite the get at 17. He has been dealing with a nagging shoulder injury but is a Top 5 player when 100 percent. Ryan Anderson was an interesting selection in Round 2; he doesn't have the flashy tools others have but he's incredibly intelligent and is blessed with incredible instincts, so it isn't insane to envision him playing in the league for a long time. The Redskins got a nice pickup to boost their backfield in Samaje Perine in Round 4. Perine put up huge numbers in Norman but was overshadowed by Joe Mixon and Baker Mayfield too often. He runs so hard and angry he'll produce right away at the next level.

New Orleans Saints
Selections

Biggest Steal: CB Marshon Lattimore
Biggest Reach: RB Alvin Kamara
Overall Grade: B-
Overview: Everybody knew New Orleans was going to be drafting a lot of defensive players to elevate a terrible D, and they did just that starting in the first round. Marshon Lattimore was connected to San Francisco at pick two and Chicago at three so getting him at 11 was quite the get. Offensive tackle Ryan Ramcyzk was a quality pickup in the late first to upgrade the offensive line and make Adrian Peterson's life easier, and Utah product Marcus Williams brings exceptional range and size in the back. The most confounding pick of the Draft for the Saints was Alvin Kamara in the third round. Kamara is well worth a third-rounder but considering New Orleans already has two backs clearly higher on the depth chart than him right now, it seemed not needed at this time.

Seattle Seahawks
Selections

Biggest Steal: DB Delano Hill
Biggest Reach: DL Malik McDowell
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: I was pretty surprised Seattle opted to trade back on the first night and not snag either Cam Robinson or Ryan Ramcyzk, but instead opted to select Malik McDowell at 35. McDowell is an enigma; the former MSU Spartan has long impressed people with his strength and power but he took plays off too often for MSU and never really put it all together. Is he really going to make the big impact in the middle they're hoping for? The Seahawks did add rock-solid Ethan Pocic in the second so strengthen the interior of their O-Line, so that has to be a win. I loved the Delano Hill pick in third round; the fearless safety is exactly the type of guy Seattle wants, and he could be the replacement for Kam Chancellor, who hits free agency next off-season.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Selections

Biggest Steal: RB James Conner
Biggest Reach: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
Overall Grade: B
Overview: The hype surrounding T.J. Watt was pretty significant leading up to the Draft, and it turns out Pittsburgh couldn't resist the youngest of the three Watt brothers, picking him up at 30. Watt brings great energy and playmaking ability at outside linebacker but isn't extremely quick and lacks much diversity in his game. JuJu Smith-Schuster was a bad pick where the Steelers took him; he never really impressed as a route runner at USC and fits the mold of current Pittsburgh wide outs Martavis Bryant and Sammie Coates too much, so taking him in the second seems like a foolish move. James Conner is a great story and it could be a dream situation for the Steelers. Playing at Pittsburgh, Conner beat cancer and inspired so many en route to his return to football. He is a legit stud too, so snagging him in the third round wasn't just a PR stunt. He should round into the backup for Le'Veon Bell.

Houston Texans
Selections

Biggest Steal: LB Zach Cunningham
Biggest Reach: OT Julie'n Davenport
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: It has to be exciting for Houston right now. They finally seem to have rid themselves off the mediocre quarterback by trading up to draft Deshaun Watson. I don't envision Watson being a superstar in the league but he is a significant upgrade over what they've had and I love the fit with Bill O'Brien. Zach Cunningham was a great pickup in the second round as well, the former Vanderbilt Commodore is a tackling machine and could soon spell the aging Brian Cushing. I also appreciated the D'Onta Foreman selection in Round 3. Foreman ran crazy this past season for Texas and plays so hungry, I think he'll succeed wherever he goes. Carlos Watkins also appears to a nice rotational piece in the heart of the D-Line.

Tennessee Titans
Selections

Biggest Steal: LB Jayon Brown
Biggest Reach: CB Adoree Jackson
Overall Grade: C+
Overview: There was a lot of speculation Tennessee was going to snag a receiver in Round 1 but I was amazed it was Corey Davis at five. He had been limited by an ankle injury so I thought there was a good chance he dropped. He is incredibly reliable and talented, so I don't fault the move. Selecting Adoree Jackson at 18 was questionable. Jackson struggled against elite competition as a corner at times at 'SC and seems a bit undersized for the NFL in my opinion. Tennessee continued to round out their receiver corps by adding Western Kentucky product Taywan Taylor, so I like the mix of talent they have at the position. Linebacker Jayon Brown had his moments at UCLA, so I think he was a steal in the fifth round.

Minnesota Vikings
Selections

Biggest Steal: RB Dalvin Cook
Biggest Reach: LB Ben Gedeon
Overall Grade: B+
Overview: Despite not having a first round selection as a result of the Sam Bradford deal, the Vikings still added a first-round talent in Dalvin Cook. Cook was terrific at Florida State but character concerns dropped him slightly, and Minnesota didn't hesitate at the chance to pair him with Latavius Murray in their new-look backfield. Grabbing Pat Elflein was a must; the former Ohio State Buckeye anchored that unit for years and he'll bring a ton of stability to weak unit. Defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson brings great energy and physicality as a fourth-rounder and I loved the selection of tight end Bucky Hodges in Round 6. Hodges is 6'6" with fabulous athleticism, but he wasn't really used right at Virginia Tech. If he makes the roster, I envision Minnesota being creative with the athlete.

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