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Friday, April 29, 2011

Grading the First 32 picks in the NFL draft (Simple version)

TeamPlayer NamePosGradeComment
1Carolina PanthersCam NewtonQBCBust
2Denver BroncosVon MillerLBAPro Bowler
3Buffalo BillsMarcell DareusDTBLong Career all depends on how hard he wants to work
4Cincinnati BengalsA.J. GreenWRAPro Bowler most likely will not finish career with Bengals
5Arizona CardinalsPatrick PetersonCBA+Hall of Fame talent, but this the NFL a lot can happen
6Atlanta FalconsJulio JonesWRB-They gave up a lot to get him and this player won’t get them over the top.
7San Francisco 49ersAldon SmithDECBust
8Tennessee TitansJake LockerQBC-They need a QB but its a reach at 8
9Dallas CowboysTyron SmithOTA+Pro Bowler He will be eating D linemen in this draft for years.
10Jacksonville JaguarsBlaine GabbertQBBGood guy to groom, will be in ready in a few years . Long Career
11Houston TexansJ.J. WattDECBust might last a while since he has Mario Williams to take on some double teams
12Minnesota VikingsChristian PonderQBF-Will not pan out in their system. Will find success with another team.
13Detroit LionsNick FairleyDTA+Pro Bowler, Brett Favre is even happier to be retired now.
14St. Louis RamsRobert QuinnDEDBust
15Miami DolphinsMike PounceyOLBLong Career
16Washington RedskinsRyan KerriganDECBust
17New England PatriotsNate SolderOLA+Doesn’t Matter what I say Coach Belichick will make this work
18San Diego ChargersCorey LiugetDTB+Borderline Pro Bowler Long career
19New York GiantsPrince AmukamaraCBB-If he can adjust to the NFL long career with some pro bowls
20Tampa Bay BuccaneersAdrian ClaybornDLFBust has limit motion in his right arm, most D linemen have a tough time with two arms in the NFL.
21Cleveland BrownsPhil TaylorDLB-Long Career
22Indianapolis ColtsAnthony CastonzoOLAMore time for Manning to throw.
23Philadelphia EaglesDanny WatkinsOLC+Eagles tend to get value out of the OL they draft every year.
24New Orleans SaintsCameron JordanDEBLong Career
25Seattle SeahawksJames CarpenterOLD-This is the borderline what were they thinking play of the year.
26Kansas City ChiefsJonathan BaldwinWRC-Not a Need for them will get lost in the Kansas City shuffle
27Baltimore RavensJimmy SmithCBB+Ravens will make this pick with their system and they need to start getting young on Defense.
28New Orleans SaintsMark IngramRBA+They need running help and they got it.
29Chicago BearsGabe CarimiOLAAnother OL men will be feasting on the D line men drafted this year.
30New York JetsMuhammad WilkersonDTB+They need this, its a weakness for them, they upgraded.
31Pittsburgh SteelersCam HeywardDTBLong Career
32Green Bay PackersDerek SherrodOLAProtect the Franchise, they will with this pick

My final note: 90% of the D linemen drafted will be a bust.