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Cardinals 2024
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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B+
ValueC
NeedC+
TradesA+
FutureA+
The Cardinals fleeced the room on the phones and earned a B+. The war room fell hard for Cody Schrader, and it showed at No. 85: 128 picks ahead of a board that had other ideas.
The Davis pick is the one they will point to when this weekend is judged. The trade ledger is the best part of the whole weekend. The imported veterans give this class a floor the draft picks could not on their own.
Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick1
Rnd1
Marvin Harrison Jr.
In slot 1 they get a matchup problem out wide. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick2
Rnd1
Joe Alt
In pick 2 they get a plug-and-play piece up front at fair value. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick4
Rnd1
Brock Bowers
In the 4th overall pick they get a seam-stretching tight end. A real need, handled.
Pick5
Rnd1
Quinyon Mitchell
In pick No. 5 they get an island corner, even if it was a touch early. Need was not the driver here.
Pick6
Rnd1
Dallas Turner
In the 6th pick they get a bendy edge with upside, though they paid up to get him. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick7
Rnd1
Malik Nabers
In Round 1, Pick 7 they get a No. 1 receiver at fair value. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick11
Rnd1
Rome Odunze
In pick 11 they get a true top target. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick13
Rnd1
JC Latham
In No. 13 they get a long-term starter on the line at fair value. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick14
Rnd1
Jackson Powers-Johnson
A premium they did not need to pay, Jackson Powers-Johnson a notch or two before his time. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick15
Rnd1
Ladd McConkey
In the 15th pick they get a weapon on the perimeter, reach and all. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick16
Rnd1
Darius Robinson
In pick No. 16 they get a disruptor off the edge, though the board says they badly overpaid. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick17
Rnd1
Braden Fiske
In slot 17 they get a disruptive interior force, a steep price for the projection. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick18
Rnd1
Terrion Arnold
In the Round 1 slot they get a sticky cover corner. More want than need.
Pick22
Rnd1
Brian Thomas Jr.
In Round 1, Pick 22 they get a go-to option on the outside. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick23
Rnd1
Payton Wilson
In Round 1, Pick 23 they get a downhill thumper at linebacker, reach and all.
Pick24
Rnd1
Taliese Fuaga
In No. 24 they get protection for the quarterback. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick25
Rnd1
Laiatu Latu
In the 25th pick they get a quarterback's worst nightmare at a price that makes it sweeter. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick26
Rnd1
Jared Verse
In pick No. 26 they get a double-digit-sack hope, and a steal at that. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick27
Rnd1
Jaylen Wright
A real head-scratcher, Jaylen Wright in the 27th overall pick is miles ahead of his ranking. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick28
Rnd1
Trey Benson
In pick 28 they get a lead back with juice, though the board says they badly overpaid. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick29
Rnd1
Chris Braswell
In slot 29 they get a problem off the edge, a steep price for the projection. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick30
Rnd1
Edgerrin Cooper
In the Round 1 slot they get a sideline-to-sideline linebacker, though the board says they badly overpaid.
Pick31
Rnd1
Cooper DeJean
In the 31st overall pick they get a lockdown presence outside, outstanding value to boot.
Pick32
Rnd1
Ben Sinnott
In the Round 1 slot they get a red-zone target to build around, a steep price for the projection. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick33
Rnd2
Cade Stover
They left a pile of value on the table to take Cade Stover this early at No. 33. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick34
Rnd2
Christian Haynes
This one needs a full-page explanation: Christian Haynes in slot 34, miles early. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick35
Rnd2
Roman Wilson
By-the-book stuff, Roman Wilson at the 35th pick squarely in line with his ranking. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick36
Rnd2
Ricky Pearsall
They took Ricky Pearsall at par in Round 2, Pick 4, which is nothing to complain about. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick37
Rnd2
Malachi Corley
Malachi Corley at pick No. 37 is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick38
Rnd2
J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy at pick 38 is the sort of value that quietly wins a weekend. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick39
Rnd2
Tyler Nubin
A market-rate safety, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Tyler Nubin. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.
Pick40
Rnd2
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Ja'Tavion Sanders at the 40th pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. The roster fit checks out.
Pick41
Rnd2
Mike Sainristil
A reach on Mike Sainristil in pick 41; the board had better options right there. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick42
Rnd2
Renardo Green
Renardo Green in slot 42 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick43
Rnd2
Max Melton
Max Melton at pick No. 43 is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick44
Rnd2
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
A wild overpay on Dadrion Taylor-Demerson in Round 2, Pick 12, the sort that defines a class for the wrong reasons. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick45
Rnd2
Roger Rosengarten
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Roger Rosengarten well ahead of where he belonged. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick46
Rnd2
Cooper Beebe
Cooper Beebe in the Round 2 slot is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick47
Rnd2
Isaiah Adams
Isaiah Adams at the Round 2 slot is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick53
Rnd2
Xavier Legette
Xavier Legette in pick No. 53 is fair value, right on his grade. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick54
Rnd2
Ruke Orhorhoro
Ruke Orhorhoro at slot 54 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick55
Rnd2
Junior Colson
Quietly one of the better values of the day, Junior Colson at the 55th overall pick. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick56
Rnd2
Troy Franklin
Troy Franklin in pick 56 is a gift, value that borders on unfair. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick57
Rnd2
Keon Coleman
They stopped a slide they were happy to see, landing Keon Coleman in the 57th pick. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick59
Rnd2
Ja'Lynn Polk
No edge and no loss on Ja'Lynn Polk in Round 2, Pick 27; it is a wash and a sensible one. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick60
Rnd2
Marshawn Kneeland
They paid a round early for Marshawn Kneeland in No. 60, more than the board wanted. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick61
Rnd2
Maason Smith
A big swing on Maason Smith at the 61st overall pick, well ahead of any board in the building. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick62
Rnd2
Mekhi Wingo
They talked themselves into Mekhi Wingo at slot 62, and the board did not agree. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick63
Rnd2
T'Vondre Sweat
No drama and no debate, T'Vondre Sweat went about where he belonged in Round 2, Pick 31. It fills a real need, too.
Pick64
Rnd2
Javon Baker
They liked Javon Baker enough to skip the value, taking him in the 64th pick. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick65
Rnd3
Malik Washington
They paid up for Malik Washington at No. 65 when waiting would have done the job. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick66
Rnd3
Patrick Paul
Patrick Paul at pick 66 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick67
Rnd3
Tip Reiman
Value said wait; Tip Reiman in pick No. 67 says they were not listening. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick68
Rnd3
Cole Bishop
Cole Bishop at the Round 3 slot is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick69
Rnd3
Elijah Jones
They reached into another round for Elijah Jones, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick70
Rnd3
Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
They reached a country mile for Jarvis Brownlee Jr. at pick No. 70, and the board is aghast. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick71
Rnd3
Decamerion Richardson
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Decamerion Richardson. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick72
Rnd3
Sione Vaki
Value said wait; Sione Vaki in the 72nd overall pick says they were not listening. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick73
Rnd3
Brandon Coleman
They left a pile of value on the table to take Brandon Coleman this early at the 73rd pick. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick74
Rnd3
Christian Jones
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Christian Jones. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick75
Rnd3
Luke McCaffrey
This one needs a full-page explanation: Luke McCaffrey in Round 3, Pick 11, miles early. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick76
Rnd3
Isaac Guerendo
A real head-scratcher, Isaac Guerendo in slot 76 is miles ahead of his ranking. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick77
Rnd3
Kris Jenkins
Somehow Kris Jenkins was still sitting there in pick 77, and they pounced on premier edge rusher value. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick78
Rnd3
Kool-Aid McKinstry
A top-tier cornerback at a bargain, Kool-Aid McKinstry in Round 3, Pick 14, plain and simple. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick79
Rnd3
Troy Fautanu
Troy Fautanu at the 79th pick is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick80
Rnd3
Amarius Mims
Amarius Mims in No. 80 is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick81
Rnd3
Tyler Guyton
They robbed the room for Tyler Guyton here, a fall nobody at the table saw coming. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick82
Rnd3
Jordan Morgan
They barely believed it either: Jordan Morgan still on the board at slot 82. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick83
Rnd3
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. at the 83rd overall pick is daylight robbery; nobody expected him to last. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick84
Rnd3
Adisa Isaac
Circle this one: Adisa Isaac at the Round 3 slot is a fall that decides a draft. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick85
Rnd3
Cody Schrader
A wild overpay on Cody Schrader in the 85th overall pick, the sort that defines a class for the wrong reasons. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick86
Rnd3
Jalen McMillan
Jalen McMillan at pick 86 is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick87
Rnd3
Johnny Wilson
Johnny Wilson at Round 3, Pick 24 is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick88
Rnd3
Jermaine Burton
Value with a capital V on Jermaine Burton in slot 88, a genuine coup. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick89
Rnd3
Jacob Cowing
They reached into another round for Jacob Cowing, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick90
Rnd3
Zak Zinter
Zak Zinter at pick No. 90 is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick91
Rnd3
T.J. Tampa
T.J. Tampa at the 91st pick is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick92
Rnd3
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. in No. 92 should not have been possible, and that is the whole point. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick93
Rnd3
Javon Solomon
Javon Solomon in the 93rd overall pick is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. It does not line up with the team's obvious holes.
Pick94
Rnd3
Cedric Gray
Cedric Gray at the Round 3 slot is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick95
Rnd3
Tommy Eichenberg
Tommy Eichenberg in slot 95 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. The roster fit checks out.
Pick96
Rnd3
Marist Liufau
They reached a country mile for Marist Liufau at pick 96, and the board is aghast. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick97
Rnd3
Jonathon Brooks
Taking Jonathon Brooks in pick No. 97 is close to grand larceny; a running back that good had no business lasting this long. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick98
Rnd3
Zach Frazier
Steal is underselling it; Zach Frazier at Round 3, Pick 35 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick99
Rnd3
Kiran Amegadjie
They will replay Kiran Amegadjie at No. 99 for years; that is how good the value is. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick100
Rnd3
Austin Booker
The board fumbled Austin Booker all the way to the 100th pick, and they scooped it up. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick101
Rnd4
Bralen Trice
A tidy bit of business in pick No. 101, where Bralen Trice graded well above the range. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick102
Rnd4
Brandon Dorlus
You do not let an edge rusher like Brandon Dorlus reach No. 102 and blink. They did not. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick103
Rnd4
Jonah Elliss
A slide stopped in the Round 4 slot, with Jonah Elliss worth more than the price. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick104
Rnd4
Gabriel Murphy
A straight-up fair deal on Gabriel Murphy at pick 104, value and slot in agreement. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick105
Rnd4
DeWayne Carter
DeWayne Carter in Round 4, Pick 5 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick106
Rnd4
Mohamed Kamara
They went early on Mohamed Kamara in the 106th pick, and the value did not follow. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick107
Rnd4
Brennan Jackson
A conviction pick on Brennan Jackson at slot 107 that the board grades a round light. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick108
Rnd4
Jalyx Hunt
A big swing on Jalyx Hunt at the 108th overall pick, well ahead of any board in the building. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick109
Rnd4
Leonard Taylor III
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Leonard Taylor III well ahead of where he belonged. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick110
Rnd4
Xavier Thomas
They talked themselves into Xavier Thomas at slot 110, and the board did not agree. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick111
Rnd4
Tyler Davis
Value said wait; Tyler Davis in Round 4, Pick 11 says they were not listening. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick112
Rnd4
Jordan Jefferson
Jordan Jefferson at the 112th pick is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. It fills a real need, too.
Pick113
Rnd4
Braiden McGregor
Braiden McGregor at pick 113 is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick114
Rnd4
Edefuan Ulofoshio
A wild overpay on Edefuan Ulofoshio in the Round 4 slot, the sort that defines a class for the wrong reasons. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick115
Rnd4
Ty'Ron Hopper
Ty'Ron Hopper in the 115th overall pick is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick116
Rnd4
Nathaniel Watson
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Nathaniel Watson. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick117
Rnd4
McKinnley Jackson
They talked themselves into McKinnley Jackson at Round 4, Pick 17, and the board did not agree. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick118
Rnd4
Blake Fisher
A offensive lineman of that caliber at No. 118 is the definition of value, full stop. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick119
Rnd4
Kamari Lassiter
Circle this one: Kamari Lassiter at pick 119 is a fall that decides a draft. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick122
Rnd4
Kingsley Suamataia
They will replay Kingsley Suamataia at the 122nd pick for years; that is how good the value is. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick123
Rnd4
Andru Phillips
Andru Phillips at the Round 4 slot is daylight robbery; nobody expected him to last. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick124
Rnd4
Dominick Puni
Steal is underselling it; Dominick Puni at pick No. 124 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick125
Rnd4
Jaden Hicks
Jaden Hicks in the 125th overall pick is a gift, value that borders on unfair. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick126
Rnd4
Caelen Carson
A top-tier cornerback at a bargain, Caelen Carson in slot 126, plain and simple. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick127
Rnd4
Malik Mustapha
They paid sticker price for Malik Mustapha in the 127th pick, and that is fine. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick128
Rnd4
Myles Cole
Myles Cole at the 128th overall pick is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick129
Rnd4
Nelson Ceaser
They reached into another round for Nelson Ceaser, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick130
Rnd4
Khristian Boyd
A real head-scratcher, Khristian Boyd in No. 130 is miles ahead of his ranking. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick131
Rnd4
Cedric Johnson
Cedric Johnson at slot 131 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick132
Rnd4
Justin Eboigbe
This one needs a full-page explanation: Justin Eboigbe in pick 132, miles early. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick133
Rnd4
Grayson Murphy
They left a pile of value on the table to take Grayson Murphy this early at pick No. 133. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick134
Rnd4
Eric Watts
They reached a country mile for Eric Watts at Round 4, Pick 34, and the board is aghast. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick135
Rnd4
Gabe Hall
Gabe Hall in the 135th overall pick is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick137
Rnd5
Jaden Crumedy
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Jaden Crumedy well ahead of where he belonged. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick138
Rnd5
Javontae Jean-Baptiste
A big swing on Javontae Jean-Baptiste at No. 138, well ahead of any board in the building. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick139
Rnd5
Christian Mahogany
They robbed the room for Christian Mahogany here, a fall nobody at the table saw coming. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick140
Rnd5
Dallin Holker
Dallin Holker in slot 140 is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. The roster fit checks out.
Pick141
Rnd5
James Williams
Value said wait; James Williams in pick No. 141 says they were not listening. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick142
Rnd5
Brenden Rice
Brenden Rice in Round 5, Pick 6 is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick143
Rnd5
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. slid further than he should have, and pick 143 is lovely value for the wide receiver. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick144
Rnd5
Jamari Thrash
A straight-up fair deal on Jamari Thrash at slot 144, value and slot in agreement. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick146
Rnd5
Ainias Smith
Ainias Smith at the Round 5 slot nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick148
Rnd5
Anthony Gould
They paid sticker price for Anthony Gould in pick No. 148, and that is fine. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick149
Rnd5
Tahj Washington
A real head-scratcher, Tahj Washington in the 149th pick is miles ahead of his ranking. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick150
Rnd5
Cornelius Johnson
The board had cheaper options than Cornelius Johnson at the 150th overall pick, and it noticed. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick151
Rnd5
Jha'Quan Jackson
Jha'Quan Jackson at Round 5, Pick 15 is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick152
Rnd5
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint in No. 152 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick153
Rnd5
MarShawn Lloyd
Taking MarShawn Lloyd in pick 153 is close to grand larceny; a running back that good had no business lasting this long. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick154
Rnd5
Kamren Kinchens
The board fumbled Kamren Kinchens all the way to Round 5, Pick 18, and they scooped it up. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick155
Rnd5
DJ James
You do not let a cornerback like DJ James reach the Round 5 slot and blink. They did not. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick156
Rnd5
Calen Bullock
Somehow Calen Bullock was still sitting there in pick No. 156, and they pounced on premier safety value. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick157
Rnd5
Theo Johnson
Theo Johnson at slot 157 is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick158
Rnd5
Matt Goncalves
Matt Goncalves at No. 158 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick159
Rnd5
Cam Hart
A cornerback of that caliber at the 159th overall pick is the definition of value, full stop. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick160
Rnd5
Will Shipley
Will Shipley in pick 160 should not have been possible, and that is the whole point. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick162
Rnd5
Hunter Nourzad
They barely believed it either: Hunter Nourzad still on the board at the 162nd pick. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick163
Rnd5
Jarrian Jones
They will replay Jarrian Jones at No. 163 for years; that is how good the value is. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick164
Rnd5
Jordan Travis
Jordan Travis in slot 164 is the kind of reach that only looks good if he outplays it. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick165
Rnd5
Zion Tupuola-Fetui
This one needs a full-page explanation: Zion Tupuola-Fetui in the 165th pick, miles early. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick166
Rnd5
Fabien Lovett
Fabien Lovett at pick 166 is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. It fills a real need, too.
Pick167
Rnd5
Khyree Jackson
Khyree Jackson at the 167th overall pick is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. Stacking talent where they were already deep.
Pick168
Rnd5
Jaylen Harrell
They reached into another round for Jaylen Harrell, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick169
Rnd5
Darius Muasau
Darius Muasau at Round 5, Pick 33 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick170
Rnd5
JD Bertrand
They reached a country mile for JD Bertrand at pick No. 170, and the board is aghast. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick174
Rnd5
Trevin Wallace
Trevin Wallace at No. 174 is daylight robbery; nobody expected him to last. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick175
Rnd5
Erick All
Taking Erick All in slot 175 is close to grand larceny; a tight end that good had no business lasting this long. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick176
Rnd6
Javon Foster
A offensive lineman of that caliber at the 176th pick is the definition of value, full stop. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick177
Rnd6
Caedan Wallace
Caedan Wallace in pick No. 177 should not have been possible, and that is the whole point. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick178
Rnd6
Mason McCormick
Mason McCormick at the 178th overall pick is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick179
Rnd6
Beaux Limmer
The board fumbled Beaux Limmer all the way to pick 179, and they scooped it up. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick180
Rnd6
Tanor Bortolini
You do not let an offensive lineman like Tanor Bortolini reach the Round 6 slot and blink. They did not. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick181
Rnd6
Trevor Keegan
They barely believed it either: Trevor Keegan still on the board at Round 6, Pick 6. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick183
Rnd6
Curtis Jacobs
No drama and no debate, Curtis Jacobs went about where he belonged in the 183rd pick. The roster fit checks out.
Pick184
Rnd6
Sataoa Laumea
Sataoa Laumea in slot 184 is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick185
Rnd6
Walter Rouse
A top-tier offensive lineman at a bargain, Walter Rouse in pick 185, plain and simple. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick186
Rnd6
Delmar Glaze
Delmar Glaze in No. 186 is early enough to raise a brow, if not a full objection. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick187
Rnd6
Nathan Thomas
Nathan Thomas at pick No. 187 jumps the queue by a touch more than is comfortable. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick188
Rnd6
Javion Cohen
They jumped the gun on Javion Cohen, taking him earlier than his grade liked. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick189
Rnd6
Tykee Smith
Steal is underselling it; Tykee Smith at Round 6, Pick 14 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. A want more than a need, though you can never have too many.
Pick190
Rnd6
Josh Newton
Circle this one: Josh Newton at the 190th overall pick is a fall that decides a draft. Pure best-available; the position was not exactly begging.
Pick191
Rnd6
Spencer Rattler
Spencer Rattler in the 191st pick is a gift, value that borders on unfair. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick192
Rnd6
Bucky Irving
They robbed the room for Bucky Irving here, a fall nobody at the table saw coming. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick193
Rnd6
Ray Davis
Somehow Ray Davis was still sitting there in pick 193, and they pounced on premier running back value. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick194
Rnd6
Jared Wiley
They will replay Jared Wiley at No. 194 for years; that is how good the value is. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick195
Rnd6
AJ Barner
Steal is underselling it; AJ Barner at Round 6, Pick 20 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick196
Rnd6
Beau Brade
Taking Beau Brade in pick No. 196 is close to grand larceny; a safety that good had no business lasting this long. They doubled down on a strength rather than a need.
Pick197
Rnd6
Michael Barrett
They left a pile of value on the table to take Michael Barrett this early at the Round 6 slot. It fills a real need, too.
Pick198
Rnd6
Steele Chambers
A big swing on Steele Chambers at the 198th overall pick, well ahead of any board in the building. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick199
Rnd6
Justin Rogers
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Justin Rogers. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick200
Rnd6
Logan Lee
A wild overpay on Logan Lee in the Round 6 slot, the sort that defines a class for the wrong reasons. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick201
Rnd6
Myles Murphy
Myles Murphy at pick 201 is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick202
Rnd6
Jowon Briggs
They talked themselves into Jowon Briggs at No. 202, and the board did not agree. It fills a real need, too.
Pick204
Rnd6
Keith Randolph Jr.
Keith Randolph Jr. at slot 204 is a conviction pick that outran the value. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick205
Rnd6
Isaiah Williams
Isaiah Williams in pick No. 205 is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick206
Rnd6
Ryan Flournoy
The board had Ryan Flournoy higher than the 206th pick, and the wide receiver fell to them anyway. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick208
Rnd6
Layden Robinson
By-the-book stuff, Layden Robinson at Round 6, Pick 33 squarely in line with his ranking. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick209
Rnd6
Brevyn Spann-Ford
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Brevyn Spann-Ford well ahead of where he belonged. The roster fit checks out.
Pick210
Rnd6
Trey Knox
They talked themselves into Trey Knox at pick No. 210, and the board did not agree. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick211
Rnd6
Jaylin Simpson
Jaylin Simpson in Round 6, Pick 36 should not have been possible, and that is the whole point. Insurance at a position that did not really ask for it.
Pick212
Rnd6
Isaiah Davis
The board fumbled Isaiah Davis all the way to slot 212, and they scooped it up. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick213
Rnd6
Kimani Vidal
Kimani Vidal at the 213th pick is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the running back. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick214
Rnd6
Jaheim Bell
You do not let a tight end like Jaheim Bell reach the Round 6 slot and blink. They did not. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick215
Rnd6
Chau Smith-Wade
Chau Smith-Wade in pick 215 is a gift, value that borders on unfair. A want dressed up as a pick, at a spot they had covered.
Pick216
Rnd6
Kalen King
Kalen King in the 216th overall pick is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick217
Rnd6
Tyrice Knight
They did well to land Tyrice Knight in the Round 6 slot, just ahead of his grade. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick218
Rnd6
Jaylan Ford
Jaylan Ford in No. 218 lands just on the right side of the ledger. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick219
Rnd6
Michael Pratt
They robbed the room for Michael Pratt here, a fall nobody at the table saw coming. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick221
Rnd7
Kamal Hadden
They barely believed it either: Kamal Hadden still on the board at slot 221. Nice player, but the depth chart did not need him here.
Pick222
Rnd7
Josh Proctor
Josh Proctor at the 222nd overall pick is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick223
Rnd7
Johnny Dixon
Johnny Dixon at pick 223 is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.
Pick225
Rnd7
Matthew Jones
A wild overpay on Matthew Jones in pick No. 225, the sort that defines a class for the wrong reasons. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick226
Rnd7
Jacob Monk
A reach for Jacob Monk in the 226th pick; a little patience would have been rewarded. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick229
Rnd7
Tylan Grable
Fair-plus on Tylan Grable, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick230
Rnd7
Charles Turner III
This one needs a full-page explanation: Charles Turner III in the 230th overall pick, miles early. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick231
Rnd7
Blake Watson
A top-tier running back at a bargain, Blake Watson in No. 231, plain and simple. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick232
Rnd7
Jackson Sirmon
Jackson Sirmon in pick 232 is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick233
Rnd7
Tatum Bethune
Tatum Bethune at the 233rd pick is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick234
Rnd7
Jawhar Jordan
Jawhar Jordan in pick No. 234 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick235
Rnd7
Frank Gore Jr.
A real head-scratcher, Frank Gore Jr. in the Round 7 slot is miles ahead of his ranking. The roster fit checks out.
Pick236
Rnd7
Keilan Robinson
Keilan Robinson at Round 7, Pick 16 is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick238
Rnd7
Julian Pearl
Good things come to war rooms that wait, and Julian Pearl at No. 238 is the proof. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick239
Rnd7
Tarheeb Still
A market-rate cornerback, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Tarheeb Still. It is more luxury than necessity; they were already set here.
Pick240
Rnd7
Trey Taylor
Trey Taylor is a better player than the 240th pick suggests; smart patience, rewarded. Depth on depth, at a spot that was hardly crying out.
Pick242
Rnd7
Jack Westover
A big swing on Jack Westover at pick 242, well ahead of any board in the building. It fills a real need, too.
Pick246
Rnd7
Frank Crum
Frank Crum at the 246th overall pick is a conviction pick that outran the value. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick247
Rnd7
Carson Steele
Carson Steele at the Round 7 slot is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick249
Rnd7
Keaton Bills
Value said wait; Keaton Bills in pick No. 249 says they were not listening. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick252
Rnd7
Drake Nugent
A swing that ignored the value entirely, Drake Nugent well ahead of where he belonged. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick253
Rnd7
Jarrett Kingston
They left a pile of value on the table to take Jarrett Kingston this early at pick No. 253. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick255
Rnd7
X'Zauvea Gadlin
They reached into another round for X'Zauvea Gadlin, and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.

























































































































































































































