Ranking Every NFL Team's Draft Class

Zak Drapeau
Apr 29
10 min read

Patriots Grade: A

Best Value: Joshua Farmer No. 137

The Patriots hit every need for their team and did so while also adding a midround pick next year.

Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson, Kyle Williams and Jared Wilson will all be hugely impactful to Drake Maye and the offense's success. Adding D-lineman like Josh Farmer and Bradyn Swinson on Day 3 was the cherries on top and will be productive rotational pieces with starting potential.

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Eagles Grade: A

Best Value: Cameron Williams No. 207

The Eagles ended up getting two incredibly valuable players much later than they should've been available. Jihaad Campbell will be a starter at LB and Edge and was stolen at 31. Texas Tackle Cameron Williams may need a year or two to develop but has serious starting potential once Lane Johnson leaves. Every pick came with value including Smael Mondon Jr. in the 5th and Kyle McCord in the 6th.

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Browns Grade: A

Best Value: Shedeur Sanders No. 144

Starting off by trading back 3 spots for No. 36, No. 126 and a 2026-1st rounder and still taking Blue Chip D-Tackle Mason Graham. They would add two stud RBs later on and end with two QBs with starting potential including Shedeur Sanders in the 5th. LB Carson Schwesinger was the 2nd-round selection and may start with Mason Graham immediately.

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Seahawks Grade: A-

Best Value: Tory Horton No. 166

FINALLY taking a Guard in the first round, the Seahawks added 4 key offensive pieces and some good defensive developmental pieces. With 7 selections in Day 3 alone, flyers like Rylie Mills, Tory Horton, Robbie Ouzts and Damien Martinez can all make the roster and end up with playing time soon. Second-round pick Nick Emmanwori has a beautiful fit in Seattle with a redshirt year in the secondary and fellow Second-rounder Elijay Arroyo may be the teams starting TE by mid season.

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Bills Grade: A-

Best Value: Dorian Strong No. 177

The Bills went defense-heavy in this draft and ended up with a couple new impact players right from the jump. Maxwell Hairston should find snaps right away in the secondary while their next 3 selections were all defensive lineman that will fight for snaps as well. Two selections in the 6th round, Chase Lundt-OT and Dorian Strong-CB are both solid players that were a bargain at their draft pick and could become solid backups.

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Chargers Grade: A-

Best Value: Kyle Kennard No. 125

In Jim Harbuagh's second draft in LA, the Chargers ended up finding value after value. Headlined by the reigning Nagurski winner in the Fourth round, Kyle Kennard will immediately get playing time. RB Hampton and WR Harris will also see a lot of the field and should help Justin Herbert get back to his borderline-MVP ways.

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Ravens Grade: B+

Best Value: Aeneas Peebles No. 210

The Ravens draft strategy is simple... pick BPA and take advantage of falling players. Malaki Starks, Mike Green and Aeneas Peebles were all crazy steals for their positions and will all get meaningful time on a defense already very good. Emery Jones and Carson Vinson were also good picks and should make contributing O-line depth.

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Chiefs Grade: B+

Best Value: Jeffrey Bassa No. 156

The Chiefs got every pick right, without any super exceptional pick but very good for every one. Their final 3 picks were perhaps their best, Jalen Royals in the Fourth, Jeff Bassa in the 5th and Brashard Smith in the 7th, the Chiefs also got a stud Tackle Josh Simmons at 32. The Chiefs had a nice pace of "offense'defense-offense" and it really worked for them.

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Giants Grade: B+

Best Value: Marcus Mbow No. 154

The Giants worst pick to me was trading back up for Jaxson Dart and even then they only traded a 3rd-rounder next year for him. Taking Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander for their D-line were two great picks. Also stealing several offensive pieces late like Cam Skattebo and Marcus Mbow will be important for their rebuild.

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Titans Grade: B

Best Value: Elic Ayomanor No. 136

The Titans were extremely solid in their picks and if I like Cam Ward as a prospect more they would be looking at an A-. Chimere Dike, Gunnar Helm and Elic Ayomanor will be pivotal in the passing game for Cam Ward going forward and they also hit on their biggest defensive needs with Edge Oladejo and Safety Kevin Winston. Great job.

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Jaguars Grade: B

Best Value: Jonah Monheim No. 221

The Jaguars made the biggest splash of the draft by trading multiple picks for Travis Hunter at 2 and honestly I love it. Hunter will fit beautifully on both sides of the ball in Jacksonville and then the Jaguars came back and made some more very exciting picks on offense like OG Wyatt Milum and RB Bhayshul Tuten.

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Cardinals Grade: B

Best Value: Will Johnson No. 47

The Cardinals got some really great players but not at big positions of need. 6 out of 7 picks and their first 5 were defensive including Walter Nolen in the First in hat will be a beautiful fit on their D-line. Adding ED Jordan Burch, and LB Cody Simon were really fun picks but the big one was Will Johnson at 47. I'm not sure where he fits in right away but he is too good of a player to fall any lower and will become a starting CB at some point.

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Raiders Grade: B

Best Value: J.J. Pegues No. 180

The Raiders were another team that did pretty well for their needs early but teetered off later. Jeanty at 6 is a great direction for the franchise. WR Jack Bech at 54 is a great receiver for Geno and CB Darien Porter in the 3rd could really be a playmaker in the secondary. A couple O-line picks in the Third were good and even D-Tackle J.J. Pegues in the 5th was a steal 5 Day 3 selections was a bit of overkill.

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Cowboys Grade: B

Best Value: Shavon Revel Jr. No. 76

The Cowboys were the best team in rounds 2-4 with Edge Ezeiruaku, CB Revel Jr. and RB Jaydon Blue all being monstrous steals at positions of need for the team. The Cowboys could've done better for their D-line but they drafted exactly for their identity in O-line and RB. A solid draft for the Cowboys and not flashy the way it should be.

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49ers Grade: B

Best Value: Connor Colby No. 227

The most unsexy draft class in the league as the 49ers are in damage control after the Purdy-centered team exodus. Taking 5 defensemen in their first 5 picks and adding a lot of D-line help in particular, the 49ers drafted for their needs while also getting a guy like RB Jordan James in the 5th. Solid draft but nothing crazy.

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Broncos Grade: B-

Best Value: Jahdae Barron No. 20

The Broncos taking Jahdae Barron at 20 maybe wasn't a team need but I sure do love the fit in maintaining a Top-3 defense in the league. They would also take some great D-line developmentals in Sai'vion Jones and Que Robinson later while taking the RB they needed in R.J. Harvey Jr. in the 3rd.

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Colts Grade: B-

Best Value: D.J. Giddens No. 151

Smack in the middle of the pack, the Colts did what they do every year and had a solid and not sexy, middling draft. Taking Tyler Warren at 14 was the right move but they could've taken better picks at each of their next 4 selections. D.J. Giddens and Riley Leonard could have futures on the team and were taken in the 5th but Justin Walley in the 3rd was one of the worst Day 2 picks if not the worst.

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Jets Grade: B-

Best Value: Azareye'h Thomas No. 73

The Jets didn't have a bad class and took the right pick in the First! A good draft class throughout and a great start, OT Membou, TE Taylor and CB Thomas were perfect picks and should all contribute right away. The next couple picks were so-so and without value but Edge Tyler Barron in the 6th was a great way to finish.

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Dolphins Grade: B-

Best Value: Quinn Ewers No. 231

The Dolphins didn't go for value in this class and went after their guys in the first Two Days but had the best Day 3 in the league, with players like DT Jordan Phillips, SAF Donte Trader Jr., RB Ollie Gordon and QB Quinn Ewers. The Dolphins needed to get some DB help and didn't in this class and that hurt their grade.

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Lions Grade: B-

Best Value: Ahmed Hassanein No. 196

The Lions went after their guys as they always do and made some very exciting picks even if they weren't of value. DT Tyleik Williams will thrive in their defense and Isaac TeSlaa could be WR3 in Detroit before too long. Ahmed Hassanein has legitimate potential to get snaps on this defense too. The rest of the picks were okay but the Lions could give a damn about what the media has to say anyway.

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Bengals Grade: C+

Best Value: Barrett Carter No. 119

With only 6 picks, the Bengals took defense with three of their first four picks as they should've. Solid LBs were taken in Day 2 and an Edge in Round 1, the Bengals would also add a couple O-lineman. Overall the Bengals hit most of their needs but could've gotten more Edge help and seemed to taper off toward the end.

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Rams Grade: C+

Best Value: Chris Paul Jr. No. 172

The Rams were one of two teams not to have a First round selection and drafted Terrance Ferguson in the Second with Elijah Arroyo still on the board. A couple of decent picks later and the Rams would get LB Chris Paul in the 6th which is one of the best value picks in the entire draft and seriously saves their grade here. The First round trade also helps as it will give them a second-1st rounder in 2026 from the Falcons.

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Buccaneers Grade: C+

Best Value: Tez Johnson No. 235

The Buccaneers 1st round selection of WR Emeka Egbuka was puzzling because they already have 3 good receivers. Egbuka will inarguably be #3 now but I don't love the fit and it wasn't a need. They would however kill the rest of the draft with two solid CBs which was a need and two solid Edges which was an even bigger need. Their 7th round pick of WR Tez Johnson was incredible value as well and may negate the 1st round pick even more.

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Panthers Grade: C+

Best Value: Nic Scourton No. 51

The Panthers had good picks on Day 1 and Day 2 and then kind of dropped the ball on Day 3. WR Tet McMillan will automatically be WR1 and Edges Scourton and Umanmielen will get play time right away so the Panthers actually did very good for need but then they get ok-to-not great prospects at non positions of need in their next 4 picks. Very up and down for the Panthers.

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Falcons Grade: C+

Best Value: Xavier Watts No. 96

I don't love the Falcons trading their 1st next year for a second-1st round Edge but the team did get their guys on defense like they needed to. Jalon Walker at 15 is close to a steal and SAF Xavier Watts at 96 was undoubtedly a steal. The last two picks were some late round flyers I'm indifferent about. If they had traded a 2nd next year for Pearce Jr. I would have them a bit higher here but still a good class for what they needed.

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Steelers Grade: C

Best Value: Will Howard No. 185

The Steelers draft grade will immediately go to a B- if they sign Aaron Rodgers or frankly any QB but I can't ignore them passing on Shedeur Sanders for 5 rounds. That being said, they're selections were very good prospects but not of big need. On a team who's strong point is their D-line, the Steelers drafted 4 Front-7 players in their first 6. Kaleb Johnson in the second was a great fit and I believe will be the starting RB soon and QB Will Howard could have a future in the Franchise as well but overall the Steelers seemed to ignore need more than any other team and I didn't like it.

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Texans Grade: C

Best Value: Luke Lachey No. 255

The Texans were the other team not to draft in the 1st round but did get OT Aireontae Ersery in the 2nd in their best pick. They would get both Iowa State WRs which is weird because they really only needed one WR but ok... then would take strange picks out of their Day 3 picks highlighted by a falling TE Lachey in the 7th. They would also only get a 4th and the Giants 2026 3rd for trading out of the First round so not a great day.

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Commanders Grade: C

Best Value: Trey Amos No. 61

The Commanders didn't have a lot of picks to work with and didn't draft any of their needs till the 4th round. Trey Amos at 61 was indeed an excellent pick and maybe their 1st rounder OT Josh Conerly will be a franchise RT but the rest of their picks didn't make sense or will be out of the league in a year or two.

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Saints Grade: C

Best Value: Devin Neal No. 184

The Saints and Kellen Moore are starting a rebuild that will likely last at least 2 years and did what they should've with O-line and defense in this draft. Their 2nd-round QB Tyler Shough was a reach I didn't like because it was the only pick in the draft with a "right now" thought process and I frankly don't like Shough as a prospect especially on this team. Quincy Riley and Devin Neal in the 5th saved the Saints from getting a C-.

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Bears Grade: C

Best Value: Kyle Monangai No. 233

Now hear me out... This draft grade isn't indicative of the Bears future success or Ben Johnson but on paper the Bears only made 2 good picks. At the end of the day I'll probably eat my words because Ben Johnson took his guys here and Loveland and Burden will excel in this offense. Even in Detroit Johnson went after his guys regardless of value and it worked out. Ozzy Trapilo in the 3rd and Kyle Monangai were absolutely great picks and should get playing time. As a whole though, this draft class didn't hit needs AT ALL but got a few great prospects.

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Vikings Grade: C

Best Value: Kobe King No. 201

The Vikings didn't have a lot of picks so they needed to hit some home runs here and... well didn't do that either. Donovan Jackson will be great OG for them but i would've liked to see a CB go here. Then they didn't get a CB in the entire class and took exclusively developmental guys. The Vikings believe they're in win now mode and these players will have years to grow and they better be right or this class will be a setback.

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Packers Grade: D

Best Value: Barryn Sorrell DT

My only grade below a C, the Packers in my opinion were terrible in this draft. I've seen media defend their WR picks and even some of my team agrees but I personally can't understand it. The Packers don't have many needs and could afford the 3rd round WR Savion Williams as a developmental piece but to waste 1st-round capitol on a WR I'm not sure won't be the 3rd best on this team is insane. They also didn't address the future need of CB until the 6th round. I am clueless as to what Brian Gutekunst is doing here after being one of the best GMs of the last decade.

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