28 overall)Īnalysis: The Bengals patiently waited for three potential early starters on defense to fall into their laps. Smith has the athleticism and cover skills to contribute as a rookie. Sewell is a much better football player than his fifth-round status might indicate. Scott’s agility and burst after the catch made him a nice fourth-round find. Johnson looks like a power back but can avoid defenders as well as run through their tackle attempts. The value of trading a second-rounder for receiver Chase Claypool is to be determined.

Dexter and Pickens bolster the defensive line when on their game and Stevenson could start as a rookie. 1 pick, then traded down one spot in the first round while still getting the lineman it needed in Wright. 258)Īnalysis: Chicago received a bounty from the Panthers for the No. He could end up being a tremendous Round 7 value after he returns.

Vorhees is working his way back from an ACL tear he suffered at the NFL Scouting Combine. Aumavae-Laulu is massive, like some of his predecessors at tackle for the Ravens, but he has better short-area quickness than you’d expect.

He was a good find for Baltimore in the fifth round. Kelly can lose his target in man but will attack plays in zone. Even after wisely trading their 2023 second-round pick for linebacker Roquan Smith last season, Simpson’s closing speed and ability to play outside or inside made him a home run pick in Round 3. 199)Īnalysis: The Ravens found a tough and quick receiver in Flowers to complement Odell Beckham Jr. Oregon OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (No.Getting Clark as a slot corner and Pappoe at linebacker were absolute steals. The fifth-round run on quarterbacks included Tune, who might be a good backup for Kyler Murray. The offensive line rebuild continued with the smooth-moving Gaines. They also picked up selections with two wise trades on Day 2. Ojulari, Williams and Wilson were quality picks at need spots, though the latter two will need to put some injury issues behind them. 213)Īnalysis: Arizona moved down three spots in the first round, essentially netting a 2024 first-round pick and still picking the athletic, versatile Johnson to bolster the line.

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