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DE
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Peat
OG
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Hoyer
QB
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Bradley
QB
Chris
Collier
RB
Dalton
Wagner
OT
Delmar
Glaze
C
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QB
DJ
Turner
WR
Dylan
Laube
RB
Gottlieb
Ayedze
OG
Hunter
Renfrow
WR
Isaiah
Spiller
RB
LB
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LS
Jeff
Foreman
WR
Jordan
Meredith
OG
Kana'i
Mauga
LB
Kyle
Philips
WR
Lonnie
Johnson Jr.
CB
M.J.
Devonshire
CB
Raheem
Mostert
RB
Ramel
Keyton
WR
Sam
Webb
CB
Shedrick
Jackson
WR
Sincere
McCormick
RB
Terrace
Marshall Jr.
WR
Tyler
Manoa
DT
Tyreik
McAllister
RB
Will
Putnam
C
Draft Grade — Raiders
Overall
B+
ValueB-
NeedC+
TradesA+
FutureA
Ward is the plan now, and the Raiders grade out a B+. The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Raiders spent their marquee pick on Cam Ward, and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B+.
The Amos pick is the one the value grade keeps tripping over. Every deal seemed to tilt their way, which is not luck.
That is an interior defensive lineman worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly.
Add it up and it is a good, unfussy class.
Pick Analysis
Pick1
Rnd1
Trey Amos
In Round 1, Pick 1 they get a press-man option on the boundary, a steep price for the projection. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick2
Rnd1
Travis Hunter
In the 2nd pick they get a sticky cover corner. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick3
Rnd1
Ashton Jeanty
In the Round 1 slot they get a featured back at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick4
Rnd1
Abdul Carter
In the 4th overall pick they get a double-digit-sack hope. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick5
Rnd1
Mason Graham
In slot 5 they get a pocket-collapsing interior rusher. A real need, handled.
Pick6
Rnd1
Will Johnson
No drama and no debate, Will Johnson went about where he belonged in No. 6. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick7
Rnd1
Cam Ward
They took Cam Ward at par in pick 7, which is nothing to complain about. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick8
Rnd1
Shedeur Sanders
In pick No. 8 they get a franchise quarterback. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick9
Rnd1
Kelvin Banks Jr.
In the Round 1 slot they get a long-term starter on the line. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick10
Rnd1
Will Campbell
In pick No. 10 they get protection for the quarterback. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick11
Rnd1
Matthew Golden
In Round 1, Pick 11 they get a No. 1 receiver. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick12
Rnd1
Tetairoa McMillan
In slot 12 they get a weapon on the perimeter at fair value. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick13
Rnd1
James Pearce Jr.
In No. 13 they get juice off the edge. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick14
Rnd1
Jahdae Barron
In pick 14 they get an island corner. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick15
Rnd1
Luther Burden III
In the 15th overall pick they get a matchup problem out wide. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick16
Rnd1
Shemar Stewart
A straight-up fair deal on Shemar Stewart at the 16th pick, value and slot in agreement. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick17
Rnd1
Tyler Warren
In the 17th pick they get a security blanket over the middle at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick18
Rnd1
Josh Simmons
In slot 18 they get a cornerstone up front. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick19
Rnd1
Armand Membou
In No. 19 they get a blindside protector. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick20
Rnd1
Mykel Williams
In Round 1, Pick 20 they get a premier pass rusher. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick21
Rnd1
Walter Nolen
In pick 21 they get a wrecking ball inside.
Pick22
Rnd1
Nick Emmanwori
Nick Emmanwori in the Round 1 slot is fair value, right on his grade. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick23
Rnd1
Jalon Walker
In pick No. 23 they get a three-down second-level presence. More want than need.
Pick24
Rnd1
Colston Loveland
In the 24th overall pick they get a matchup weapon at tight end. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick25
Rnd1
Emeka Egbuka
In the 25th overall pick they get a home-run threat at receiver. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick26
Rnd1
Shavon Revel Jr.
In the 26th pick they get a ballhawk on the outside. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick27
Rnd1
Malaki Starks
In slot 27 they get a centerfielder for the defense at fair value. Need was not the driver here.
Pick28
Rnd1
Mike Green
In No. 28 they get a bendy edge with upside. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick29
Rnd1
Derrick Harmon
In pick No. 29 they get a run-stuffing presence up front.
Pick30
Rnd1
Nic Scourton
In pick 30 they get a disruptor off the edge. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick31
Rnd1
Omarion Hampton
Omarion Hampton at the Round 1 slot is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick32
Rnd1
Jack Sawyer
In Round 1, Pick 32 they get a problem off the edge. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick33
Rnd2
Kenneth Grant
A tidy bit of business in the Round 2 slot, where Kenneth Grant graded well above the range. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick34
Rnd2
Grey Zabel
Grey Zabel at the 34th pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick35
Rnd2
Princely Umanmielen
By-the-book stuff, Princely Umanmielen at pick No. 35 squarely in line with his ranking. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick36
Rnd2
Wyatt Milum
A market-rate offensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Wyatt Milum. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick37
Rnd2
Josh Conerly Jr.
Josh Conerly Jr. in pick 37 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick38
Rnd2
Tyler Booker
No edge and no loss on Tyler Booker in the 38th overall pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick39
Rnd2
Jihaad Campbell
They paid sticker price for Jihaad Campbell in No. 39, and that is fine. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick40
Rnd2
Tyleik Williams
Tyleik Williams at Round 2, Pick 8 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick41
Rnd2
T.J. Sanders
T.J. Sanders in Round 2, Pick 9 is fair value, right on his grade. It fills a real need, too.
Pick42
Rnd2
Benjamin Morrison
No drama and no debate, Benjamin Morrison went about where he belonged in the 42nd overall pick. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick43
Rnd2
Xavier Watts
Xavier Watts at No. 43 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick44
Rnd2
Landon Jackson
They paid sticker price for Landon Jackson in pick No. 44, and that is fine. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick45
Rnd2
Jonah Savaiinaea
Jonah Savaiinaea in the Round 2 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick46
Rnd2
Aireontae Ersery
They took Aireontae Ersery at par in slot 46, which is nothing to complain about. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick47
Rnd2
Kaleb Johnson
A straight-up fair deal on Kaleb Johnson at the 47th pick, value and slot in agreement. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick48
Rnd2
JT Tuimoloau
No edge and no loss on JT Tuimoloau in pick 48; it is a wash and a sensible one. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick49
Rnd2
Tre Harris
A market-rate wide receiver, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Tre Harris. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick50
Rnd2
Marcus Mbow
By-the-book stuff, Marcus Mbow at pick 50 squarely in line with his ranking. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick51
Rnd2
Josaiah Stewart
A market-rate edge rusher, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Josaiah Stewart. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick52
Rnd2
Harold Fannin Jr.
Harold Fannin Jr. in pick No. 52 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The roster fit checks out.
Pick53
Rnd2
Donovan Ezeiruaku
They paid sticker price for Donovan Ezeiruaku in the 53rd pick, and that is fine. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick54
Rnd2
TreVeyon Henderson
TreVeyon Henderson at No. 54 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick55
Rnd2
Alfred Collins
By-the-book stuff, Alfred Collins at the Round 2 slot squarely in line with his ranking. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick56
Rnd2
Elic Ayomanor
They took Elic Ayomanor at par in Round 2, Pick 24, which is nothing to complain about. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick57
Rnd2
Demetrius Knight Jr.
A straight-up fair deal on Demetrius Knight Jr. at Round 2, Pick 25, value and slot in agreement. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick58
Rnd2
Azareye'h Thomas
No edge and no loss on Azareye'h Thomas in the Round 2 slot; it is a wash and a sensible one. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick59
Rnd2
Bradyn Swinson
Bradyn Swinson in pick No. 59 is fair value, right on his grade. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick60
Rnd2
Dylan Sampson
Dylan Sampson at pick 60 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick61
Rnd2
Jalen Royals
No drama and no debate, Jalen Royals went about where he belonged in No. 61. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick62
Rnd2
Xavier Restrepo
Xavier Restrepo in the 62nd overall pick is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick63
Rnd2
Donovan Jackson
No edge and no loss on Donovan Jackson in the 63rd pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick64
Rnd2
Quinshon Judkins
Quinshon Judkins at slot 64 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick65
Rnd3
Jack Bech
They took Jack Bech at par in Round 3, Pick 1, which is nothing to complain about. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick66
Rnd3
Cameron Williams
No drama and no debate, Cameron Williams went about where he belonged in pick 66. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick67
Rnd3
Jayden Higgins
Jayden Higgins at pick No. 67 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick68
Rnd3
Carson Schwesinger
A market-rate linebacker, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Carson Schwesinger. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick69
Rnd3
Tate Ratledge
They paid sticker price for Tate Ratledge in No. 69, and that is fine. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick70
Rnd3
Omarr Norman-Lott
Omarr Norman-Lott in the 70th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick71
Rnd3
Kyle Kennard
A straight-up fair deal on Kyle Kennard at slot 71, value and slot in agreement. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick72
Rnd3
Maxwell Hairston
By-the-book stuff, Maxwell Hairston at the 72nd pick squarely in line with his ranking. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick73
Rnd3
Elijah Arroyo
They paid sticker price for Elijah Arroyo in pick No. 73, and that is fine. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick74
Rnd3
Darien Porter
No drama and no debate, Darien Porter went about where he belonged in the 74th pick. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick75
Rnd3
Isaiah Bond
Isaiah Bond in the Round 3 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick76
Rnd3
Jared Ivey
A market-rate edge rusher, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Jared Ivey. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick77
Rnd3
Mason Taylor
Mason Taylor in the 77th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. The roster fit checks out.
Pick78
Rnd3
Barrett Carter
A straight-up fair deal on Barrett Carter at No. 78, value and slot in agreement. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick79
Rnd3
Devin Neal
They took Devin Neal at par in Round 3, Pick 15, which is nothing to complain about. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick80
Rnd3
Chris Paul Jr.
Chris Paul Jr. at pick 80 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick81
Rnd3
Ozzy Trapilo
By-the-book stuff, Ozzy Trapilo at pick 81 squarely in line with his ranking. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick82
Rnd3
Andrew Mukuba
No edge and no loss on Andrew Mukuba in the 82nd pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick83
Rnd3
Danny Stutsman
Danny Stutsman at pick No. 83 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick84
Rnd3
Sebastian Castro
No drama and no debate, Sebastian Castro went about where he belonged in slot 84. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick85
Rnd3
Shemar Turner
Shemar Turner in Round 3, Pick 21 is fair value, right on his grade. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick86
Rnd3
Deone Walker
A straight-up fair deal on Deone Walker at No. 86, value and slot in agreement. It fills a real need, too.
Pick87
Rnd3
Jordan Burch
Jordan Burch at the Round 3 slot is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick88
Rnd3
Gunnar Helm
No edge and no loss on Gunnar Helm in the 88th overall pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick89
Rnd3
Savion Williams
By-the-book stuff, Savion Williams at pick 89 squarely in line with his ranking. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick90
Rnd3
Charles Grant
They took Charles Grant at par in the 90th pick, which is nothing to complain about. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick91
Rnd3
Quinn Ewers
They paid sticker price for Quinn Ewers in the Round 3 slot, and that is fine. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick92
Rnd3
Darius Alexander
A market-rate interior defensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Darius Alexander. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick93
Rnd3
Jalen Milroe
Jalen Milroe at No. 93 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick94
Rnd3
Jaylin Noel
Jaylin Noel in Round 3, Pick 30 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick95
Rnd3
Ashton Gillotte
A straight-up fair deal on Ashton Gillotte at pick No. 95, value and slot in agreement. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick96
Rnd3
Zy Alexander
No drama and no debate, Zy Alexander went about where he belonged in the 96th overall pick. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick97
Rnd3
Tai Felton
A market-rate wide receiver, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Tai Felton. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick98
Rnd3
Kevin Winston Jr.
Kevin Winston Jr. at Round 3, Pick 34 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick99
Rnd3
Cam Skattebo
No edge and no loss on Cam Skattebo in pick 99; it is a wash and a sensible one. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick100
Rnd3
Tez Johnson
They took Tez Johnson at par in the Round 3 slot, which is nothing to complain about. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick101
Rnd3
Will Howard
They paid sticker price for Will Howard in slot 101, and that is fine. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick102
Rnd3
Dylan Fairchild
By-the-book stuff, Dylan Fairchild at the 102nd pick squarely in line with his ranking. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick103
Rnd4
Jared Wilson
Jared Wilson in pick No. 103 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick104
Rnd4
Lathan Ransom
Lathan Ransom at No. 104 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick105
Rnd4
Jordan Phillips
Jordan Phillips in slot 105 is fair value, right on his grade. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick106
Rnd4
David Walker
By-the-book stuff, David Walker at pick 106 squarely in line with his ranking. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick107
Rnd4
Smael Mondon Jr.
Smael Mondon Jr. in Round 4, Pick 5 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick108
Rnd4
Tory Horton
A straight-up fair deal on Tory Horton at the 108th pick, value and slot in agreement. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick109
Rnd4
Anthony Belton
They took Anthony Belton at par in No. 109, which is nothing to complain about. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick110
Rnd4
Billy Bowman Jr.
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Billy Bowman Jr.. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick111
Rnd4
Joshua Farmer
Joshua Farmer at the Round 4 slot is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick112
Rnd4
Terrance Ferguson
No drama and no debate, Terrance Ferguson went about where he belonged in pick No. 112. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick113
Rnd4
Denzel Burke
Denzel Burke in Round 4, Pick 11 is fair value, right on his grade. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick114
Rnd4
Miles Frazier
Miles Frazier at pick No. 114 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick115
Rnd4
Jordan James
No edge and no loss on Jordan James in slot 115; it is a wash and a sensible one. It fills a real need, too.
Pick116
Rnd4
Kyle McCord
They paid sticker price for Kyle McCord in the 116th overall pick, and that is fine. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick117
Rnd4
Jacob Parrish
No drama and no debate, Jacob Parrish went about where he belonged in pick 117. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick118
Rnd4
Emery Jones Jr.
Emery Jones Jr. at the Round 4 slot is right where the board had him, plain and simple. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick119
Rnd4
Dorian Strong
A straight-up fair deal on Dorian Strong at the 119th pick, value and slot in agreement. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick120
Rnd4
Cobee Bryant
A market-rate cornerback, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Cobee Bryant. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick121
Rnd4
Jeffrey Bassa
Jeffrey Bassa in the 121st overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick122
Rnd4
Dillon Gabriel
They took Dillon Gabriel at par in pick No. 122, which is nothing to complain about. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick123
Rnd4
Nohl Williams
By-the-book stuff, Nohl Williams at No. 123 squarely in line with his ranking. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick124
Rnd4
Kobe King
Kobe King in the Round 4 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick125
Rnd4
Cody Simon
No edge and no loss on Cody Simon in Round 4, Pick 23; it is a wash and a sensible one. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick126
Rnd4
Riley Leonard
Riley Leonard at the 126th pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick127
Rnd4
Jake Majors
They paid sticker price for Jake Majors in pick 127, and that is fine. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick128
Rnd4
Jamaree Caldwell
No drama and no debate, Jamaree Caldwell went about where he belonged in slot 128. The roster fit checks out.
Pick129
Rnd4
Jonas Sanker
Jonas Sanker at the 129th overall pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick130
Rnd4
Brashard Smith
They took Brashard Smith at par in slot 130, which is nothing to complain about. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick131
Rnd4
Rylie Mills
They paid sticker price for Rylie Mills in the 131st pick, and that is fine. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick132
Rnd4
LeQuint Allen
LeQuint Allen in pick No. 132 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The roster fit checks out.
Pick133
Rnd4
Mello Dotson
No edge and no loss on Mello Dotson in No. 133; it is a wash and a sensible one. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick134
Rnd4
Hollin Pierce
A straight-up fair deal on Hollin Pierce at Round 4, Pick 32, value and slot in agreement. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick135
Rnd4
Malachi Moore
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Malachi Moore. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick136
Rnd4
Kurtis Rourke
Kurtis Rourke at pick 136 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick137
Rnd4
Oluwafemi Oladejo
Oluwafemi Oladejo in No. 137 is fair value, right on his grade. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick138
Rnd4
Tyler Shough
By-the-book stuff, Tyler Shough at pick No. 138 squarely in line with his ranking. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick139
Rnd5
Sai'vion Jones
No drama and no debate, Sai'vion Jones went about where he belonged in the 139th pick. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick140
Rnd5
Aeneas Peebles
A market-rate interior defensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Aeneas Peebles. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick141
Rnd5
Trevor Etienne
By-the-book stuff, Trevor Etienne at slot 141 squarely in line with his ranking. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick142
Rnd5
Mitchell Evans
They took Mitchell Evans at par in pick 142, which is nothing to complain about. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick143
Rnd5
Pat Bryant
They paid sticker price for Pat Bryant in the Round 5 slot, and that is fine. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick144
Rnd5
Logan Brown
No edge and no loss on Logan Brown in Round 5, Pick 6; it is a wash and a sensible one. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick145
Rnd5
Jackson Slater
Jackson Slater in the Round 5 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick146
Rnd5
Nick Nash
A straight-up fair deal on Nick Nash at No. 146, value and slot in agreement. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick147
Rnd5
Kaimon Rucker
Kaimon Rucker at pick 147 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick148
Rnd5
O'Donnell Fortune
O'Donnell Fortune at pick No. 148 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick149
Rnd5
Luke Kandra
Luke Kandra in Round 5, Pick 11 is fair value, right on his grade. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick150
Rnd5
Andres Borregales
They took Andres Borregales at par in the 150th pick, which is nothing to complain about. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick151
Rnd5
Damien Martinez
Damien Martinez at the 151st overall pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick152
Rnd5
Tyler Baron
Tyler Baron in slot 152 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick153
Rnd5
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Antwaun Powell-Ryland at pick No. 153 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick154
Rnd5
Bhayshul Tuten
By-the-book stuff, Bhayshul Tuten at pick 154 squarely in line with his ranking. It fills a real need, too.
Pick155
Rnd5
Jah Joyner
A straight-up fair deal on Jah Joyner at the 155th pick, value and slot in agreement. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick156
Rnd5
Tommi Hill
They paid sticker price for Tommi Hill in the Round 5 slot, and that is fine. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick157
Rnd5
Kalel Mullings
Kalel Mullings in Round 5, Pick 19 is fair value, right on his grade. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick158
Rnd5
James Burnip
A market-rate specialist, with the board and the slot shaking hands on James Burnip. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick159
Rnd5
Ben Sauls
No edge and no loss on Ben Sauls in No. 159; it is a wash and a sensible one. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick160
Rnd5
Ryan Fitzgerald
No drama and no debate, Ryan Fitzgerald went about where he belonged in the 160th overall pick. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick161
Rnd5
Ty Robinson
Ty Robinson in Round 5, Pick 23 is fair value, right on his grade. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick162
Rnd5
RJ Harvey
A market-rate running back, with the board and the slot shaking hands on RJ Harvey. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick163
Rnd5
Seth McLaughlin
Seth McLaughlin in slot 163 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick164
Rnd5
Barryn Sorrell
A straight-up fair deal on Barryn Sorrell at No. 164, value and slot in agreement. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick165
Rnd5
Jake Briningstool
They took Jake Briningstool at par in the Round 5 slot, which is nothing to complain about. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick166
Rnd5
Chase Lundt
They paid sticker price for Chase Lundt in the 166th pick, and that is fine. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick167
Rnd5
Jonah Monheim
Jonah Monheim at pick No. 167 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick168
Rnd5
Kyle Williams
Kyle Williams at the 168th overall pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick169
Rnd5
DJ Giddens
No drama and no debate, DJ Giddens went about where he belonged in the 169th pick. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick170
Rnd5
Ollie Gordon II
By-the-book stuff, Ollie Gordon II at pick 170 squarely in line with his ranking. The roster fit checks out.
Pick171
Rnd5
Ajani Cornelius
No edge and no loss on Ajani Cornelius in the Round 5 slot; it is a wash and a sensible one. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick172
Rnd5
Jaydon Blue
Jaydon Blue at No. 172 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick173
Rnd5
Raheim Sanders
Raheim Sanders in the 173rd overall pick is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick174
Rnd5
Willie Lampkin
Willie Lampkin in Round 5, Pick 36 is fair value, right on his grade. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick175
Rnd5
Jack Nelson
By-the-book stuff, Jack Nelson at pick No. 175 squarely in line with his ranking. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick176
Rnd5
Quincy Riley
Quincy Riley at slot 176 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick177
Rnd6
Elijah Roberts
No drama and no debate, Elijah Roberts went about where he belonged in the 177th overall pick. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick178
Rnd6
Jack Kiser
They took Jack Kiser at par in Round 6, Pick 2, which is nothing to complain about. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick179
Rnd6
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
A straight-up fair deal on Dont'e Thornton Jr. at pick 179, value and slot in agreement. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick180
Rnd6
Connor Colby
A market-rate offensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Connor Colby. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick181
Rnd6
JJ Pegues
They paid sticker price for JJ Pegues in slot 181, and that is fine. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick182
Rnd6
Vernon Broughton
No edge and no loss on Vernon Broughton in No. 182; it is a wash and a sensible one. It fills a real need, too.
Pick183
Rnd6
CJ West
By-the-book stuff, CJ West at pick No. 183 squarely in line with his ranking. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick184
Rnd6
Que Robinson
A market-rate edge rusher, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Que Robinson. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick185
Rnd6
Upton Stout
No drama and no debate, Upton Stout went about where he belonged in No. 185. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick186
Rnd6
Jarquez Hunter
Jarquez Hunter in pick 186 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick187
Rnd6
Jaylen Reed
A straight-up fair deal on Jaylen Reed at Round 6, Pick 11, value and slot in agreement. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick188
Rnd6
Clay Webb
Clay Webb in the 188th pick is fair value, right on his grade. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick189
Rnd6
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins at the Round 6 slot is right where the board had him, plain and simple. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick190
Rnd6
Woody Marks
They paid sticker price for Woody Marks in slot 190, and that is fine. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick191
Rnd6
Tahj Brooks
No edge and no loss on Tahj Brooks in the 191st overall pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick192
Rnd6
Oronde Gadsden II
Oronde Gadsden II at pick No. 192 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick193
Rnd6
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
They took KeAndre Lambert-Smith at par in Round 6, Pick 17, which is nothing to complain about. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick194
Rnd6
Tyler Cooper
They took Tyler Cooper at par in the Round 6 slot, which is nothing to complain about. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick195
Rnd6
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson
They paid sticker price for Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson in No. 195, and that is fine. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick196
Rnd6
Antwane Wells Jr.
Antwane Wells Jr. in the 196th pick is fair value, right on his grade. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick197
Rnd6
Jay Higgins
Jay Higgins at the 197th overall pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick198
Rnd6
Jason Marshall Jr.
No drama and no debate, Jason Marshall Jr. went about where he belonged in pick 198. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick199
Rnd6
Donovan Edwards
By-the-book stuff, Donovan Edwards at pick No. 199 squarely in line with his ranking. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick200
Rnd6
Jalen McLeod
A straight-up fair deal on Jalen McLeod at slot 200, value and slot in agreement. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick201
Rnd6
Joshua Gray
Joshua Gray in pick No. 201 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick202
Rnd6
Luke Lachey
Luke Lachey at the 202nd overall pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick203
Rnd6
Caleb Ransaw
No edge and no loss on Caleb Ransaw in the 203rd pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick204
Rnd6
Nazir Stackhouse
A market-rate interior defensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Nazir Stackhouse. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick205
Rnd6
Karene Reid
Karene Reid at slot 205 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick206
Rnd6
Addison West
They paid sticker price for Addison West in the Round 6 slot, and that is fine. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick207
Rnd6
Luke Elzinga
No edge and no loss on Luke Elzinga in Round 6, Pick 31; it is a wash and a sensible one. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick208
Rnd6
Kyle Monangai
A straight-up fair deal on Kyle Monangai at No. 208, value and slot in agreement. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick209
Rnd6
R.J. Mickens
They took R.J. Mickens at par in Round 6, Pick 33, which is nothing to complain about. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick210
Rnd6
Chimere Dike
By-the-book stuff, Chimere Dike at pick No. 210 squarely in line with his ranking. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick211
Rnd6
Kobe Hudson
Kobe Hudson in the 211th pick is exactly on the number, no argument either way. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick212
Rnd6
Jordan Hancock
Jordan Hancock at slot 212 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick213
Rnd6
Ricky White III
No drama and no debate, Ricky White III went about where he belonged in the Round 6 slot. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick214
Rnd6
Alijah Huzzie
A market-rate cornerback, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Alijah Huzzie. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick215
Rnd6
Craig Woodson
Craig Woodson in pick 215 is fair value, right on his grade. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick216
Rnd6
Robert Longerbeam
They took Robert Longerbeam at par in No. 216, which is nothing to complain about. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick217
Rnd7
Simeon Barrow Jr.
A market-rate interior defensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Simeon Barrow Jr.. It fills a real need, too.
Pick218
Rnd7
Akili Arnold
Akili Arnold in the 218th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick219
Rnd7
Ja'Quinden Jackson
Ja'Quinden Jackson at the 219th pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick220
Rnd7
Alex Mastromanno
No edge and no loss on Alex Mastromanno in pick 220; it is a wash and a sensible one. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick221
Rnd7
Howard Cross III
By-the-book stuff, Howard Cross III at No. 221 squarely in line with his ranking. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick222
Rnd7
Jaylin Lane
No drama and no debate, Jaylin Lane went about where he belonged in the Round 7 slot. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick223
Rnd7
Carson Vinson
They paid sticker price for Carson Vinson in slot 223, and that is fine. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick224
Rnd7
Phil Mafah
Phil Mafah at Round 7, Pick 8 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. The roster fit checks out.
Pick225
Rnd7
RJ Oben
A straight-up fair deal on RJ Oben at slot 225, value and slot in agreement. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick226
Rnd7
Jermari Harris
Jermari Harris in pick 226 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick227
Rnd7
Jamon Dumas-Johnson
By-the-book stuff, Jamon Dumas-Johnson at the 227th pick squarely in line with his ranking. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick228
Rnd7
Cam Horsley
A straight-up fair deal on Cam Horsley at the 228th overall pick, value and slot in agreement. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick229
Rnd7
Theo Wease Jr.
A market-rate wide receiver, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Theo Wease Jr.. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick230
Rnd7
Cam Jackson
They paid sticker price for Cam Jackson in No. 230, and that is fine. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick231
Rnd7
Dante Trader Jr.
They took Dante Trader Jr. at par in the Round 7 slot, which is nothing to complain about. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick232
Rnd7
Ja'Corey Brooks
Ja'Corey Brooks in pick No. 232 is fair value, right on his grade. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick233
Rnd7
Bilhal Kone
Bilhal Kone in Round 7, Pick 17 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick234
Rnd7
Fadil Diggs
No edge and no loss on Fadil Diggs in No. 234; it is a wash and a sensible one. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick235
Rnd7
Isaac TeSlaa
Isaac TeSlaa at slot 235 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick236
Rnd7
Ahmed Hassanein
No drama and no debate, Ahmed Hassanein went about where he belonged in the 236th overall pick. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick237
Rnd7
Jabbar Muhammad
Jabbar Muhammad at the 237th pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick238
Rnd7
Tyler Batty
No drama and no debate, Tyler Batty went about where he belonged in pick No. 238. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick239
Rnd7
CJ Dippre
No edge and no loss on CJ Dippre in the Round 7 slot; it is a wash and a sensible one. It fills a real need, too.
Pick240
Rnd7
Shemar James
They took Shemar James at par in pick 240, which is nothing to complain about. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick241
Rnd7
Mac McWilliams
Mac McWilliams at pick 241 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick242
Rnd7
Kitan Crawford
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Kitan Crawford. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick243
Rnd7
LaJohntay Wester
LaJohntay Wester in the 243rd pick is fair value, right on his grade. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick244
Rnd7
Corey Kiner
Corey Kiner at pick No. 244 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick245
Rnd7
Sam Brown Jr.
By-the-book stuff, Sam Brown Jr. at the 245th overall pick squarely in line with his ranking. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick246
Rnd7
Zeek Biggers
Zeek Biggers in the Round 7 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The roster fit checks out.
Pick247
Rnd7
Roc Taylor
A straight-up fair deal on Roc Taylor at No. 247, value and slot in agreement. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick248
Rnd7
Teddye Buchanan
They paid sticker price for Teddye Buchanan in Round 7, Pick 32, and that is fine. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick249
Rnd7
Jeremy Crawshaw
Jeremy Crawshaw at the 249th pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick250
Rnd7
Ty Hamilton
Ty Hamilton in pick 250 is fair value, right on his grade. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick251
Rnd7
John Williams
A straight-up fair deal on John Williams at slot 251, value and slot in agreement. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick252
Rnd7
Marcus Yarns
They paid sticker price for Marcus Yarns in the Round 7 slot, and that is fine. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick253
Rnd7
Hayden Conner
Hayden Conner in Round 7, Pick 37 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick254
Rnd7
Cody Lindenberg
Cody Lindenberg at the 254th overall pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick255
Rnd7
Brandon Adams
By-the-book stuff, Brandon Adams at No. 255 squarely in line with his ranking. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick256
Rnd7
Hunter Wohler
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Hunter Wohler. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick257
Rnd7
Torricelli Simpkins III
They took Torricelli Simpkins III at par in the Round 7 slot, which is nothing to complain about. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.