Needs: QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, EDGE, INT DL, LB Pressing: RB, TE, OL, EDGE, INT DL
Draft Picks:
Round 1 - (9) Ed Oliver DT / Houston
Round 2 - (From JAX) (38) Cody Ford OL / Oklahoma
Round 3 - (74) Devin Singletary RB / Florida Atlantic
Round 3 - (Comp) (95) Dawson Knox TE / Ole Miss
Round 5 - (147) Vosean Joseph LB / Florida
Round 6 - (181) Jaquan Johnson S / Miami
Round 7 - (225) Darryl Johnson Jr. OLB / North Carolina A&T
Round 7 - (From CAR) (228) Tommy Sweeney TE / Boston College
Grade: 88
Best Value: Vosean Joseph ILB / Florida
The Bills might be onto something with quarterback Josh Allen. Sadly for Bills fans it might take a year or two for the Bills front office to put the team around him necessary for playoff success. With that being said this was a very good draft for Buffalo. Getting at Ed Oliver was felt like a good value at the time, but could prove to be a massive steal. Cody Ford was an absolute steal for the Bills, he is a versatile offensive lineman and will instantly help a very under-whelming unit. My favorite pick for Buffalo was Vosean Joseph. Do yourself a favor and turn on Vosean's highlight tape, its awesome. He reminds me of Devin Bush with his speed, but he'll need to work on being a more consistent tackler at the next level.
Miami Dolphins
Needs: QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, EDGE, INT DL, LB, DB
Pressing: QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, EDGE, INT DL, LB, DB
Draft Picks:
Round 1 - (13) Christian Wilkins DT / Clemson
Round 3 - (78) Michael Deiter G / Wisconsin
Round 5 - (151) Andrew Van Ginkel OLB / Wisconsin
Round 6 - (From NO) (202) Isiah Price OT / Ohio State
Round 7 - (From TEN) (233) Chandler Cox FB / Auburn
Round 7 - (From PIT) (224) Myles Gaskins RB / Washington
Grade: 78
Best Value: Michael Deiter G / Wisconsin
Whew! The Dolphins have a long way to go if they ever want to compete again. They need just about everything and I'm not sure if they even made a dent in the armor over draft weekend. Christian Wilkins is a polished interior pass rusher and strong against the run, but he'll be waiting a while before he plays any playoff football. Michael Deiter might just be the best offensive lineman in the Wisconsin history, a history that includes the likes of Joe Thomas and Travis Frederick. Deiter is am extremely versatile offensive lineman who can play anywhere upfront and play it at a high level. Now the biggest news for the Dolphins over draft weekend was the acquirement of former first round selection Josh Rosen, from the Cardinals. Also the Dolphins acquired a second round pick for the 2020 NFL Draft.
New England Patriots
Needs: WR, TE, EDGE, INT DL Pressing: WR, TE, INT DL
Draft Picks:
Round 1 - (32) N'Keal Harry WR / Arizona State
Round 2 - (From LAR) (45) Joejuan Williams CB / Vanderbilt
Round 3 - (From CAR) (77) Chase Winovich OLB / Michigan
Round 3 - (From CHI) (87) Damien Harris RB / Alabama
Round 3 - (From LA) Yodny Cajuste OT / West Virginia
Round 4 - (From SEA) (118) Hjatlte Froholdt G / Arkansas
Round 4 - (From LAR) (133) Jarrett Stidham QB / Auburn
Round 5 - (From MIN) (159) Byron Cowart DT / Maryland
Round 5 - (From PHI) (163) Jake Bailey P / Stanford
Round 7 - (Comp) (252) Ken Webster CB / Ole Miss
Grade: 96
Best Value: Chase Winovich OLB / Michigan
If any Patriots fans were worried about the empire after the reign of Brady, those worries were put to bed after this draft. N'Keal Harry is a freakish athlete with elite size, and if he is used right, look for him to compete for offensive rookie of the year. Chase Winovich might of the steal of the draft. His production at Michigan is impressive with 18.5 career sacks and 43 tackles for loss. Damien Harris should pair with nicely with Sony Michel, Yodny Cajuste is a great athlete at tackle, and Byron Cowart was a former #1 recruit out of high school. I'm not sold on Jarret Stidham, but if there is a better place for a rookie QB to land, let me know.
New York Jets
Needs: QB, WR, TE, OL, EDGE, INT DL, DB Pressing: WR, TE, EDGE, INT DL, DB
Draft Picks:
Round 1 - (3) Quinnen Williams DT / Alabama
Round 3 - (68) Jachai Polite EDGE / Florida
Round 3 - (From MIN) (92) Chuma Edoga OT / USC
Round 4 - (From TEN) (121) Trevon Wesco TE / West Virginia
Round 5 - (From TEN) (159) Blake Cashman ILB / Minnesota
Round 6 - (From CHI) (196) Blessaun Austin CB / Rutgers
Grade: 80
Best Value: Quinnen Williams DT / Alabama
The Jets might not be a playoff team just yet, but they're on their way. Sam Darnold's progression seems to be on track, Le'Veon Bell will completely change the dynamic of the Jets offense, and the Jets have sufficient weapons on the outside to compete. The problem has been the consistency of the Big Green defense. Jamal Adams has been only the only constant force until now. The addition of Avery Williamson and C.J. Mosely will solidify the middle level of the Jets defense. The front 3 will be solidified by 3rd overall selection Quinnen Williams.
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