It works. The reason: The Titans landed a "jedi" of … No stranger to making draft day deals, former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff assesses three trades that were made in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. The grade also is an indication of whether I think a prospect's selection is of appropriate value given his college film and athleticism. There is no such thing as a can't-miss prospect, but Lawrence's physical abilities and mental aptitude made this the absolutely correct pick. Lance will be able to learn a pro offense quickly while also creating plays outside the pocket when things break down. But there is risk in taking a smaller receiver coming off injury this early in the draft. It's a bold move, but necessary. May 1, 2021 8:30 am. Grades: Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4 • Round 5 • Round 6 • Round 7. I just don't see trading up with two first-round picks as the price to get a guy who is raw and needs time. Once again, teams allowed a strong linebacker to fall into the middle-third of the first round, a la Tremaine Edmunds in 2018. Line him up with his hand down, in the slot, or outside -- wherever the play call and opponentsâ coverage dictates. 2021 NFL draft grades: Experts not high on Rams' class. If the team is stuck struggling because Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater can't get the job done, and Fields is succeeding with the Bears -- the decision will be second-guessed for some time. Analysis: It's very hard to fault the Chiefs for making the trade to acquire left tackle Orlando Brown, given the way the Super Bowl played out last season. He is a mismatch nightmare. section: | slug: 2021-nfl-draft-grades-analysis-for-every-first-round-selection-from-trevor-lawrence-to-joe-tryon | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Analysis: There was a lot of talk about the Falcons taking a quarterback here, but in the end, the team decided to add the best non-quarterback in the draft. Slam dunk pick. I don't like picking backs in the first round. I canât blame Jets GM Joe Douglas and new coach Robert Saleh for trading the former administrationâs quarterback pick, Sam Darnold, to clear the way for their guy. They gave up a lot, but they ended up with the second-best quarterback in the draft. Cincinnati Bengals 2021 NFL draft grades roundup. Stokes was in the first-round conversation even before his 4.29 pro day 40 yard-dash, thanks to his fluid hips and excellent ball skills. I liked cornerback Greg Newsome in this spot slightly more, however, because he's going to be an excellent player at a premium position where Arizona needs considerably more talent. 2021 NFL draft grades: How experts viewed Titans' Day 3 picks. It's the perfect situation for him. He was 261 pounds at his pro day but could get back into the 270s if the team wants him to shift inside in third down sub packages as he did at Michigan. Justin Herbert will be happy. His 2019 film (North Dakota State played only one game last fall), physical abilities and mental makeup will win the heart of San Francisco. Analysis: One of the least surprising moments of the first round was the Vikings trading out of the 14th overall spot once the Chargers selected Rashawn Slater at No. All Rights Reserved. 11 overall pick Here's what you need to know about the Ohio State quarterback after his selection in the NFL Draft NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the Saints appear to be the team doing the most groundwork for a potential trade up. Do the Cowboys really need a linebacker? Cincinnati's offensive line is still not good enough to fully protect Burrow. Bleacher Report. You can also follow along throughout the rest of the draft on Days 2 and 3 for more grades and more analysis. I did not expect him to get picked when Teven Jenkins (Oklahoma State) and Christian Darrisaw (Virginia Tech) were still on the board, though. Acquiring two third-round picks from the Jets (and sending back a fourth-rounder) to move down nine selections was clearly the right move, and looked even better when they found the left tackle they needed in Darrisaw at 23. He does fill a need. Lance has skills, but he will need time. 6' 6" 240. 13. 34 overall pick Here's what you need to know about the Ole Miss receiver after his selection in the NFL Draft By Kevin Steimle Analysis: Davis' athleticism won over the Washington Football Team. Here are the best and worst classes, from a hometown haul for the Browns to … Get the latest NFL draft news. He has size and can run and addresses a major need. He is a can't-miss prospect. They've spent a lot of draft capital at corner in recent years. Forget what the scale says: the Heisman Trophy winner is tough and reliable, as well as a huge playmaker who will have a Davante Adams-type impact at the next level. Newsome can also play the ball very well, fighting through the catch or making the interception when the opportunity arises. He will give them the speed they need in the backfield and help the passing game. NFL Draft 2021: Round 1 Grades for Every Pick. Sewell has a ton of talent and will upgrade that line in a big way. He can play inside or outside. Analysis: The Bills are in a favorable position, as their roster is so well-built that they could sit back and allow the draft to come to them. 0 of 12. 2021 NFL Draft Grades: First-round pick reaction for every team originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. The New Orleans Saints. He will be a special player on a talented front seven. Analysis: Tennessee found a top-12 talent available at No. This is a kid with a lot of raw talent, but didn't produce to that level. I figured Harris would be off the board by the time the Steelers picked, but I can't fault GM Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin for taking this playmaker instead of addressing the offensive line. Analysis: Collins is an all-around stud at linebacker. I think he has the Tyreek Hill type of ability. Analysis: Turner was a solid player at Houston who has the combination of length and speed that the Saints wanted to add to their defensive line. Share this article 18 shares share tweet text email link Mike Moraitis. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. His potential as a long-time starter at left tackle makes him a perfect fit for the Vikings. TE. It was time to find another option. Want to know what I think of every pick made Thursday in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft? NFL draft grades: Mel Kiper picks steals, sleepers and favorite 2021 classes from all 32 teams play Kiper: If Packers lose Rodgers, Fields is the best QB in the NFC North (0:33) I don't love this pick. If not for the ankle injury he suffered against Tennessee on a kickoff return, Waddle likely would have been the one hoisting the Heisman Trophy, not Smith. Great pick. He has the tools to really add a big-play threat to the offense. He will add another big-time playmaker to a defense that needed it. Analysis: It's interesting that the Broncos could have selected a top quarterback prospect in Justin Fields but chose not to pick him. It won't surprise me if he joins Edmunds as a Pro Bowl selectee within three years. I am of a similar mind with my NFL Media colleague Charles Davis, who stated during the draft that it's hard not to think of former Wolverines Brandon Graham and LaMarr Woodley when watching Paye overwhelm tackles. Newsome should have been picked much earlier, so the Browns found excellent value picking him at No. So, with that open-ended caveat in mind, here are Touchdown Wire’s grades for every team in the 2021 NFL draft. The Patriots didnât have to make a move for a young passer, who many analysts projected would be a perfect fit in an offense that excelled for many years with a similarly pocket-bound, but accurate and quick decision-maker. It has a regularly updated mock draft, which includes projected trades. But injury concerns are real. Since no one can see into the future, these 2021 NFL Draft quick-snap grades only partially reflect how I expect a player's career to progress. Pitts is a tight end, receiver and H-back all in one. Here's our analysis of the best and worst picks from the seven rounds. He's loaded with talent. The talent is there, but he didn't play last year and it hurt his stock. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Love this player. Analysis: There was no doubt in my mind that the Lions would jump at the chance to draft Sewell. Check out all 32 of his predictions!Â. So the Bengals have a 2020 first-rounder in Burrow throwing to a 2021 first-rounder from the same school in Chase. New York moved up nine spots to No. Don't overlook the fact that teams need four solid corners nowadays, especially given the potential for injuries at the position. Waddleâs extreme quickness from the slot and speed in the open field will certainly help his former Alabama teammate, Tua Tagovailoa, fully develop in Miami. Here are The Post’s grades … The Cincinnati Bengals repeatedly attacked big needs in the 2021 NFL draft, especially focusing on the trenches on both sides of the football after starting things off with Ja’Marr Chase. He'll play in the league for many years, and you won't have to worry about his maturity and work ethic. 2021 NFL draft grades: Jets get an A- for Day 1. 2021 NFL Draft grades: First-round pick analysis and tracker The 2021 NFL Draft began Thursday night with the first round, where 32 players realized their dream of becoming a pro athlete. In the second round, the Bucs take a QB to apprentice under Tom Brady, while the Chiefs give Patrick Mahomes another weapon and some protection. I view him as a future All-Pro who will make new quarterback Jared Goff feel much more at home in Detroit. But will he be better than Justin Fields or Trey Lance? He has the strength, size and physical nature to play with his hand on the ground, as well, which means he can spell older Buccaneers Ndamukong Suh and William Gholston in sub packages. He has the size, strength and speed to match up against any NFL receiver. With James Robinson already in place, however, I would have expected them to go in another direction, such as the offensive line (Liam Eichenberg, Teven Jenkins) or receiver (Rashod Bateman). The Ravens won't ask Oweh to dominate as a rookie, allowing him to mature behind Pernell McPhee, Jaylon Ferguson and Tyus Bowser. People point to his zero sacks in 2020, but he did bring down quarterbacks seven times in 13 games the previous two years. If not for his injury issues at UCLA that caused him to retire from football briefly before heading to Miami, he would have been picked earlier. April 30, 2021 2:13 pm. He has power, agility, receiving ability and a strong work ethic. With the entire team back, it makes sense to draft another edge player with Jason Pierre-Paul getting up in the years. The Steelers really needed to find a special back in the Le'Veon Bell mold to diversify the offense and make the most of Ben Roethlisberger's remaining time in Pittsburgh. Thursday night turned into a Clemson party in Jacksonville with the selection of Etienne, a very good back with top-40 value who could be explosive if his offensive line gives him gaps to exploit. Leatherwood is a first-round value because of his intelligence, versatility and toughness. Just plug him in at tackle or guard and let him do his thing. Itâs the first time in 16 years a team has picked receivers in consecutive drafts (Chicago, Jacksonville in 2004-05), and I think Smith and Jalen Reagor should work well together to give Jalen Hurts a strong 1-2 combination. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Analysis: I love Harris' game. And if you watched those practices closely, Toney separated from defenders in Mobile, Alabama, in a way that most receivers donât. If you want to do all that plus track the best available prospects and get access to every pick in the draft on one page, you can in our draft tracker. They needed to get another weapon to help Jalen Hurts, so I like the pick. With Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, Lance Zierlein projects how Rounds 2 and 3 will play out on Friday night. He's not long, but he can do it all utilizing his quickness and powerful. Rousseau played only one full season of college ball, but looks exactly like the powerful and long edge rushers teams want. It had to be a no-brainer for the team -- and their palpable excitement visible in the draft room after the pick was made showed they were thrilled. He fills a need. 'NFL Draft Today': 2021 NFL Draft Grades Matt 'Money' Smith, Bucky Brooks & Lance Zierlien give out draft grades to all 32 teams in this finale of 'NFL Draft Today' presented by Verizon. This is a one-stop shop for all of your draft needs. This selection was earlier than I would have expected, but he gained momentum late in the process and worked himself into a Day 1 pick. 2021 NFL Draft grades: Bears earn a 'A' for taking Justin Fields with No. 2021 NFL draft grades: Jets get a B+ for picking Elijah Moore on Day 2. Good player, but backs should come later. I liked Patrick Surtain more, but I get it. It never hurts to have quality depth at running back given the potential for injuries at the position, though. Tryon can rush the passer from a stand-up position, as well, so that versatility gave him the edge over Basham. Jimmy Garoppolo has not been able to stay healthy for much of his time with the Niners. He will be a star. It includes Danny Kelly’s Big Board, with in-depth scouting reports on this year’s top players and breakdowns of why they could rise and fall. They picked up a third-round selection to move down just two spots. The son of former NFL receiver Joe Horn is exactly the sort of corner the Panthers needed to take on teams' outside receivers: tall, strong and physical. 22, so it made the selection, despite Farley's previous back and knee injuries. While the team could use inside linebacker and defensive tackle help, this pick really made sense with Zaven Collins and Jamin Davis off the board and this year's D-tackle class not getting high marks from scouts. Analysis: Waddle is an explosive player who becomes the first receiver 5-foot-10 or shorter to go in the top 10 since Tavon Austin in 2013. Analysis: The Cowboys made a rare first-round, intra-division trade with the Eagles once the draft's two top cornerbacks went off the board. He can run and chase or rush off the edge. And Paye's a top 20 prospect that they found at No. Thereâs some potential there, weâll see if the team can find it. Horn is a feisty corner who will definitely be a good cover player. This is a well-done pick. He is raw and has a ton of talent, but he didn't produce. Analysis: Sometimes picks just make themselves. I know their linebackers didn't play as well last year, but this wasn't a major need. Parsons will pound runners in the box and chase them to the sideline. The trade's grade will drop significantly next year unless the team's defense holds up its end of the bargain in a strong Super Bowl-contending season fueled significantly by Adams' play. I expect them to find another receiver and offensive line help in Rounds 2-4. Phillips was an excellent pick in terms of his on-field value. Jonesâ average athleticism cost him some draft position, but if his receivers are in the right spots, he will deliver the ball effectively and let them be the playmakers. I'm no fan of drafting tight ends early, but calling Pitts a … Analysis: I projected the Bears-Giants deal in my first-round trades article a few weeks ago, despite the Giantsâ apparent reticence against moving down early in the draft. May 2, 2021 7:18 … The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | I can give a solid grade for this year's draft because Adams is a better player than what Seattle would have found in the No. The future is now as the NFL holds its annual entry draft in Cleveland. His routes are fantastic as is his body control. Bucky Brooks breaks down every selection from Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft, providing analysis for predictable picks to unexpected trades.Â, In his final mock of the 2021 NFL Draft's first round, Charley Casserly predicts the New England Patriots will land their quarterback of the future. 84 overall) to move up two spots -- getting ahead of another rival, the Giants, in the process. These grades are, however, an evaluation of the process each team undertook to select the players they did. Doug Farrar and Mark Schofield released grades for every NFL team’s 2021 draft class on Touchdown Wire, and the Denver Broncos earned a “B+.”. Their loss is the Chargers' gain, as Slater will protect Justin Herbert's blindside for the foreseeable future. Share this article 340 shares share tweet text email link Cameron DaSilva. I like him as a player, but I would have taken Justin Fields in this spot. They'll find value at those spots later in the draft. Mark Dulgerian breaks down every selection on Day 3 in the 2021 NFL Draft, providing analysis for predictable picks to unexpected trades.Â, Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.Â. I believe he will be the best tackle in the draft. The Tennessee Titans finished off the 2021 NFL draft on Day 3 by making four picks on Saturday, two in … ESPN.com ranks all of the 2021 NFL Draft prospects, sorted by rating and complete with … It takes years for some NFL Draft picks to develop but only moments to grade a class. Lawrence will change the dynamic of this franchise for the next decade. 3 slot last month was a clear sign the 49ers wanted to upgrade at quarterback. He should be a very strong starting guard who will bully defensive tackles in the run game and serve as a solid pass protector. If a prospect is considered a great pick the day of the draft, but doesn't work out in the long run, that's a completely different evaluation of his new team's decision than identifying a player who was considered a reach at the time he was picked. I know they needed help at receiver, but there are better options down the line. The fact that they haven't signed him to a new deal doesn't make things any clearer. We'll see in time if Darrisaw or Jenkins turn out to be better players in the end. Analysis: Selecting Paye made sense for the Colts, who are looking for a difference-maker on the edge as a pass rusher and a run defender. This was the correct pick, whether Garoppolo stays for 2021 or not. 2021 NFL Draft Grades 2021 NFL Draft: Best Players Available for… Apex Legends Season 9 Patch Notes Uprising Look to Sneak Into May Melee… Limited Fans will be allowed in 2021… Seoul Dynasty: Season 4 Week 3 Preview Evil Geniuses are Doing Academy and Amateur… Eagles Draft Day: Final Thoughts 2021 NFL Top 100: 10-1 The reason these snap grades matter is that they give a real-time evaluation of the process. Pete Prisco grades the first 32 picks of the 2021 NFL Draft By Pete Prisco Apr 30, 2021 at 8:00 am ET 5 min read Matt Ryan is extremely happy seeing Pitts, Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Hayden Hurst on the field with him. The 2021 NFL draft reached its end on Saturday evening and for the New York Giants, they came away with an impressive six-pick haul that also included the … He fits in the Josh McDaniels' offense. It fills a need in a big way. It will show better as he learns the tricks of the trade better. Trading down and getting a playmaker and a first-round pick next year is a good move. He is able to cover a lot of ground in space and tracks down ball-carriers with intensity. They need line help, but he's more of a second-round pick in my mind. 26. They address a need that had to be filled. This is a boom-or-bust pick. They need to build the offensive line in front Zach Wilson. Toneyâs quickness off the line of scrimmage is fantastic, and he looked like a first-rounder from the get-go during the 2020 season. The Titans have a big need at the position, and his size, length and smooth athleticism are fun to watch. But he's still a back in the first round. The grades are in, and the Tennessee Titans passed the test in the 2021 NFL Draft, according to most experts and pundits. Heâs a powerful pass rusher who uses his strength to stack edge blockers and chase in the run game. 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