The New York Jets almost lost every game and were looking like the top team to draft Trevor Lawrence. However, a year after Joe Douglas’ first full draft, the team played hard and would win two games. While the season wasn’t good, largely due to Adam Gase, the players from the 2020 draft should inspire hope in Jets fans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded their first-round pick for safety and defensive playmaker, Minkah Fitzpatrick. The trade worked out overall, as the aging defense received an elite safety who covered up a bad secondary.
The Cincinnati Bengals had the first overall draft pick in the 2020 draft and made significant strides to improve the roster. However, the questions surrounding Logan Wilson and Akeem Davis-Gaither will be the difference between an excellent draft and a good draft.
The Cleveland Browns have changed the fate of their team and made picks that were successful and made an immediate impact. The draft looked to be one of the best in the league right after the draft. Overall, these rookies made a positive impact on a deep push into the playoffs.
The Baltimore Ravens continue to be one of the most consistent drafters. They pick players who fit the scheme and can contribute year one while developing them into future starters. In truth, the Ravens are one of the best-run teams in the NFL.
The Euro 2020 Cup starts today, where 24 teams from Europe aim to prove who is the best team. The tournament is a month long and will showcase some of the world’s best players.
The Jacksonville Jaguars got the best player in the draft in Trevor Lawrence, thus the analysis on him is short and sweet: he is very good. The full draft class analysis and grade is based on the objectives, and not just the selection of Lawrence.
The 2021 NFL draft is now officially over and the grading process begins. Overall, the first round had some surprises, some valuable picks, but also some reaches. I evaluate the process by which the pick was made, the value of the position, the scheme fit, and the player himself. With that said, let us dive in, starting with the grading chart I used to evaluate each pick.
What do you make of a running back who had just 143 carries over his four years of college, but ran a 4.32 40-yard dash and had elite athletic measurables at his pro day? Simply put Kene Nwangwu is an enigma, and represents a complex analysis.
Originally billed as a 218 lb back, Elijah Mitchell came into his pro day at 201 lbs – a significant difference as a running back. The weight will make some teams question if he can carry a full workload. However, the lite production and athletic testing show he has the potential to do so.
Perhaps one of the biggest draft sleepers, Jacob Harris has significant size and speed. At 6’5” with a monstrous wingspan he has the tools to become a great receiver in the league.
This NFL Draft is this week and in honor of the festive (Christmas-like) event, I’ve created a Big Board of the top 100 players. The list takes into account the talent, positional value, and upside of the player.
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