The 2024 NFL Draft rolls on, and hoo boy did we’ve got loads of enjoyable final night time. A document 23 offensive gamers have been chosen, probably the most notable of them being Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth total decide.
Day 2 is certain to see many of the prime defenders begin to fly off the board. Iowa defensive again Cooper DeJean, Illinois DT Johnny Newton and Alabama nook Kool-Support McKinstry stay out there, though they could come off very early tonight. One other factor to look at is how shortly the receivers fly off the board. Texas’ AD Mitchell, Georgia’s Ladd McConkey and Florida State’s Keon Coleman all are reasonably excessive in my prime 100 massive board, and can be instantaneous starters wherever they’re picked.
As soon as once more, SB Nation can be doing reside grades primarily based on our prime 100 massive board of one of the best prospects within the draft this yr.
33. Buffalo Payments (through Carolina Panthers) – Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Grade: A
The Payments have been capable of commerce again and nonetheless land a receiver. Sounds good to everybody, proper? Coleman is a robust, sure-handed receiver whose recreation velocity is way, a lot quicker than his 40 time and wins downfield on contested catches and after the catch. Buffalo’s offense is present process a little bit of a schematic shift, going for extra YAC and profitable within the quick to intermediate areas than the downfield offense we all know them for, and Coleman suits them like a glove.
34. Los Angeles Chargers (through New England Patriots) – Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Grade: A+
Now will everybody cease complaining about not selecting a receiver at 5? McConkey is such a unique kind of receiver than Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston, and is a superb match within the Chargers’ offense. McConkey is a straightforward separator at each degree of the sphere, regardless of perhaps being extra of a slot-only participant. Johnston and Palmer can play outdoors, and McConkey’s effectivity and quickness as a route runner can be a significant profit to Justin Herbert.
35. Atlanta Falcons (through Arizona Cardinals) – Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
Grade: C-
Okay, now I’m confused why Illinois DT Johnny Newton is falling. Orhorhoro is an efficient athlete who could be very robust towards the run, however the Falcons don’t have any cross rush and are drafting a defensive deal with who’s a restricted cross rusher proper now? Very complicated. But, Orhorhoro is a robust run defender, who whereas is a tough cross rusher proper now, remains to be rising. They higher hope he’s giving them cross rush pop immediately although.
36. Washington Commanders – Johnny Newton, DT, Illinois
Grade: A+
It is a steal for the Commanders, getting a three-down defensive deal with with rapid cross rush upside. I perceive the foot harm issues however he’s such a dominant cross rusher that it makes a lot sense for the Commanders to make this decide. This may imply Jonathan Allen is out of right here, although.
37. New England Patriots (through Los Angeles Chargers) – Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Grade: B+
Polk is simply an throughout good participant, man. Unbelievable blocker, nice catch radius and has some refined route working as nicely. Whereas he’s not spectacular, he’s a very nice slot in New England with a bunch of slot receivers. Enjoying him outdoors frees up Kendrick Bourne and Pop Douglas. Actually sensible, however unspectacular decide.
38. Tennessee Titans – T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Grade: D+
Man, I don’t know. Sweat is a implausible, mountain of a run defender who can enhance the run protection instantly. Nonetheless, this doesn’t make sense in any respect. Sweat is a really restricted cross rusher and likewise doesn’t play loads of snaps at 340 kilos. The Titans’ run protection is sweet, however Sweat looks like a significant query mark.
39. Los Angeles Rams (through Carolina Panthers) – Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Grade: C-
I like Fiske, however wow. They traded loads of picks to draft one other undersized defensive deal with within the hopes that he’s Aaron Donald. Whereas Fiske is a fast participant with a excessive motor, I don’t just like the match on this protection in any respect. He’s a legal responsibility within the run recreation and is a historic outlier as a participant. I simply don’t get this decide in any respect, particularly with Michigan DT Kris Jenkins Jr on the board.
40. Philadelphia Eagles (through Washington Commanders) – Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
Grade: A+
I’m not a giant Howie Roseman advocate, however this can be a actually, actually good first two days for Philadelphia. DeJean is a nook in my eyes, however his route recognition and fast set off on the ball make him an excellent match at nook or security. Philadelphia wants assist actually all over the place within the secondary, and DeJean will be extra nook insurance coverage if Bradberry’s pattern of play comes down or performs security subsequent to Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Love the decide.
41. New Orleans Saints (through Washington Commanders) – Kool-Support McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Grade: B
McKinstry is a very good slot in Dennis Allen’s protection along with his means in press protection and endurance when defending routes deep. The harm knocked him down the board, however he can bee a very good nook in that protection. What does this imply for the way forward for Marshon Lattimore?
42. Houston Texans (through Minnesota Vikings) – Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Grade: A
It is a nice match for the Texans and Lassiter. The previous Georgia Bulldog is bodily (one of the best tackling nook within the draft), and performs very well on beneath routes. Houston already has Derek Stingley Jr., now they get him an excellent working mate in Lassiter.
43. Arizona Cardinals (through Atlanta Falcons) – Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
Grade: B-
It is a strong, if unspectacular decide by the Cardinals. Melton is a tricky nook who actually lit up the Mix. With the run on corners seemingly occurring now, Arizona was sensible to come back up and get one.
44. Las Vegas Raiders – Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Grade: C-
I like Powers-Johnson, however I actually don’t perceive why the Raiders would go heart right here. Andre James was re-signed, Cody Whitehair was introduced in and Dylan Parham remains to be on the roster. You’ve now created a logjam on the inside when the Raiders nonetheless want defensive assist and an actual QB. No concept, man.
45. Inexperienced Bay Packers – Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Grade: B
Cooper is a wonderful linebacker who performs at his finest in run and chase conditions. I might’ve gone with Michigan LB Junior Colson right here as a substitute, however with holes on the backbone of that protection, it is smart for the Packers to take a linebacker. Cooper has potential to turn into a three-down impression participant.
46. Carolina Panthers (through Indianapolis Colts) – Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
Grade: C+
Whereas I query buying and selling up for Brooks, who’s coming off an ACL harm, I get why Brooks is the decide right here. The Panthers are dedicated to working the ball below Dave Canales, and Brooks is likely one of the finest backs of the category when he’s wholesome. He’s bought NFL measurement and nice imaginative and prescient with agility, with sufficient breakaway velocity. If he can get wholesome, he’s bought potential to be a lead again.
47. New York Giants – Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Grade: B+
Whereas he wasn’t my prime security within the class, Nubin is a very good match for the Giants’ protection and coordinator Shane Bowen. Nubin is instinctive and sensible on the again finish of the protection, and whereas he tends to go a little bit wild as a tackler, he suits proper into the place Xavier McKinney left.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars – Maason Smith, DT, LSU
Grade: C-
That is the obvious Trent Baalke decide ever. Smith is a superb athlete who has NFL measurement as a defensive deal with, however he’s nonetheless recovering from a decrease physique harm. I get why you’re taking the swing with the athletic upside, however not at 48.
49. Cincinnati Bengals – Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Grade: B+
It is a good worth decide for the Bengals, going for athletic upside and NFL measurement on the inside. Jenkins is sensible on the within and is aware of how one can deconstruct blocks. He’s a robust participant and can win on the inside for the Bengals. Move rush manufacturing is de facto restricted.
50. Washington Commanders – Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Grade: A
Newton and Sainristil on the identical day, the Commanders should’ve learn the all-JP workforce. Regardless of his measurement, Sainristil has excessive degree instincts and was all the time across the ball. Suppose Mike Hilton on the within with Sainristil. Dan Quinn goes to unleash him.
51. Pittsburgh Steelers – Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Grade: A+
The Steelers are fully revamping their offensive line, first taking Troy Fautanu and now Frazier. A 4 time wrestling champion, Frazier’s grip power and energy instantly leap off the tape, and can slot in Pittsburgh like a glove. Love this decide.
52. Indianapolis Colts (through Carolina Panthers) – AD Mitchell, WR, Texas
Grade: A
The most important questions on Mitchell are the character issues and consistency of play. If he goes and performs to his potential in Indianapolis, this has the potential to be a significant steal. Mitchell is massive, quick and exhibits the flexibility to create separation downfield. If he’s locked in, the Colts receiver room is a lot enjoyable.
53. Washington Commanders – Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State
Grade: B-
Sinnott is such a enjoyable participant. Works his butt off as a blocker each off the ball and in-line (though his arm size type of works towards him). He’s additionally versatile sufficient to win after the catch and downfield. Attention-grabbing slot in Washington, nonetheless. Commanders head coach Kliff Kingsbury drafted Trey McBride, now he will get one in Washington with Sinnott.
54. Cleveland Browns – Michael Corridor Jr., DT, Ohio State
Grade: A-
Arguably one of the best defensive deal with left on the board, Corridor is undersized however brings legit quickness and explosion on the inside. Whereas the run protection is extra hole penetration that hole management, he suits proper in with what Jim Schwartz needs to be defensively.
55. Miami Dolphins – Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Grade: B-
I perceive the participant and decide right here. Terron Armstead may not have a lot left within the tank, and the depth of the Dolphins’ offensive line is poor. Paul remains to be an unfinished product, however has NFL size and energy. He can develop right into a wonderful deal with down the road.
56. Dallas Cowboys – Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan
Grade: B+
I actually did assume they’d draft a RB, particularly Trey Benson, however Kneeland is a very good worth decide. His cross rush manufacturing was restricted, however he was enjoying out of place on the within at Western Michigan. Now absolutely on the sting, Kneeland can showcase his energy and motor. The Cowboys depth at EDGE is now depleted with Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler gone, and Kneeland can sit behind Demarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons.
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
Grade: A
I assumed Braswell would go greater, however what a spot for him to fall. Braswell is a very highly effective participant who’s rugged on the sting, one thing the Bucs actually covet of their cross rushers. His cross rush plan will be wonky on events, however this decide is de facto enjoyable.
58. Inexperienced Bay Packers – Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Grade: A-
The Packers have been going to handle security in some unspecified time in the future on this draft, and I like the worth they bought with Bullard. He’s a flexible, instinctive security who also can play nickel if want be. With the security room wanting actually skinny, Bullard is available in and has the flexibility to begin immediately.
59. Houston Texans – Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Grade: B-
I’m stunned BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia or Washington OT Roger Rosengarten isn’t the decide right here, however I perceive why Fisher is the decide. Tytus Howard is transferring to protect full time, and Fisher has the athletic instruments to be efficient in Bobby Slowik’s offense. I get the rationale, simply assume extra NFL-ready tackles have been out there.
60. Buffalo Payments – Cole Bishop, S, Utah
Grade: A-
It is a nice worth decide for the Payments, who wanted to get youthful on the again finish. Bishop is an efficient athlete who can set off downhill. He’s an excellent match for the Payments protection, and whereas he may not turn into a celebrity, he’ll be strong for the Payments.
61. Detroit Lions – Ennis Rakestraw Jr, Missouri
Grade: A
You possibly can by no means have too many defensive backs, and the Lions have created a DB room filled with powerful, aggressive corners. Rakestraw performs quite a bit larger than his measurement, and thrives in man protection. It is a terrific decide by the Lions, who’ve fully revamped the nook room in a single yr.
62. Baltimore Ravens – Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
Grade: C+
I just like the participant, actually bizarre match for Baltimore. Rosengarten is a very clean mover who advantages from getting out in area. Nonetheless, Baltimore is a primarily hole scheme workforce, which might be a bizarre match for Rosengarten. Gonna be fascinating to see.
63. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (through San Francisco 49ers) – Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Grade: A
Love this decide for the Chiefs, who get a long run potential left deal with in Suamataia. He’s a giant participant, however can actually transfer and must work a bit within the passing recreation. Now, he will get to go to the Chiefs the place he’ll be taught below Andy Heck, Andy Reid and play with Patrick Mahomes. Stable plan.
64. San Francisco 49ers (through Kansas Metropolis Chiefs) – Renardo Inexperienced, CB, Florida State
Grade: A+
This has the potential to be a steal in just a few years. Inexperienced is a bodily nook who performs larger than his 186-pound body. The ball abilities are there, and he goes to a protection that matches his skillset completely. Charvarius Ward goes to be a free agent in 2025, and Inexperienced can play nickel earlier than sliding outdoors.
65. New York Jets (through Carolina Panthers) – Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
Grade: B
That is an fascinating player-team match. Corley just isn’t a brilliant dynamic receiver downfield, however he’s a enjoyable participant with the ball in his palms. Get him in area on manufactured touches and let him cook dinner. Nonetheless, I don’t assume Nathaniel Hackett is an excellent coordinator, so we’ll see!
66. Arizona Cardinals – Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
Grade: B+
Enjoyable participant and decide right here, with Benson going to Arizona. I feel he’s higher in a gap-scheme offense the place he can use his imaginative and prescient and deal with breaking means quite a bit higher than in zone. With James Conner nonetheless taking loads of carries, discovering that subsequent man is necessary. Benson could be a strong backup earlier than entering into the lead position.
67. Washington Commanders – Brandon Coleman, OL, TCU
Grade: B+
Coleman is a giant deal with with lengthy arms, who may play guard or deal with in Washington. He may begin instantly at left with, the place he makes use of his hand power to play nicely within the energy recreation. If he’s enjoying guard, I ponder in regards to the match with the logjam on the inside.
68. New England Patriots – Caedan Wallace, OT, Penn State
Grade: F
Hey man…did the Pats let Invoice Belichick again within the draft room?
69. Los Angeles Chargers – Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
Grade: A+
Colson was my prime LB within the draft and a former Michigan Wolverine, so him going to Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter here’s a steal. Colson is a giant, versatile linebacker with an increasing recreation in cross protection. He’s additionally good on simulated pressures and blitz packages. The Chargers are knocking this draft out of the park.
70. New York Giants – Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
Grade: B
A strong pickup for the Giants, taking a nickel nook in Phillips. He’s a aggressive nook who needs to make performs on the ball regardless of his measurement. The Giants wanted a nickel, and he suits like a glove.
71. Arizona Cardinals – Isaiah Adams, OL, Illinois
Grade: D
I get the necessity right here, however with a lot better gamers left on the board, this looks like a giant attain. Adams is an efficient mover who will begin in Arizona, however at 71? I’m undecided.
72. Carolina Panthers – Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky
Grade: B
This decide is a future funding at LB for the Panthers. Wallace is a superb athlete who has an excellent really feel for cross protection. He can play particular groups whereas sitting behind Josey Jewell and Shaq Thompson, and ultimately take over as a starter.
73. Dallas Cowboys – Cooper Beebe, OG, Kansas State
Grade: A
The Cowboys are placing collectively a imply offensive line. Beebe is a guard, however will most likely slide to heart in Dallas, the place he can use his knockout energy in a cellphone sales space to fully dislodge defenders. Fairly superior decide.
74. Atlanta Falcons – Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington
Grade: B
Trice is a robust, excessive effort cross rusher who makes up for his lack of bend with a nonstop motor. He’s greater than probably a strong quantity two cross rusher, however ought to increase the ground of a Falcons cross rush that’s dangerous.
75. Chicago Bears – Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale
Grade: B+
Amegadjie is a long run funding at deal with, with the athletic instruments to ultimately turn into a starter. He may not see enjoying time in 2024, however with good teaching he can take over at left deal with in a few years.
76. Denver Broncos – Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
Grade: B
Elliss is a extremely productive cross rusher who wins with loads of bend, and would’ve gone greater if it weren’t for accidents. He goes to Denver right here, which is ok to juice up their cross rush, however it’s an extremely small room.
77. Las Vegas Raiders – Delmar Glaze, OL, Maryland
Grade: F
Why would they create an issue for themselves at guard? Particularly when Christian Haynes is offered?
78. Houston Texans (through Philadelphia Eagles) – Calen Bullock, S, USC
Grade: C+
I nonetheless am questioning why Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is on the board, however Bullock is an fascinating decide. He’s bought vary, however his tackling means leaves quite a bit to be desired. Bullock most likely takes over for Jimmie Ward subsequent yr, good succession plan.
79. Indianapolis Colts (through Arizona Cardinals) – Matt Goncalves, OL, Pittsburgh
Grade: C+
I don’t know the place Goncalves performs, however he’s a tricky participant on the inside who will be depth or begin on the inside. Indy likes loading up on athletes, and Goncalves may match there.
80. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama
Grade: B-
This looks like a danger for the Bengals given Burton’s off-field issues, but when it really works out, Burton could be a vertical risk with very nice ball monitoring means. He can play within the slot and supply loads of velocity downfield.
81. Seattle Seahawks – Christian Haynes, OG, UConn
Grade: A
Completely love Haynes’ recreation. He performed in an out of doors zone scheme at UConn, however suits in a downhill run recreation the place his physicality actually exhibits up on tape. He steps in and instantly is the beginning proper guard.
82. Arizona Cardinals – Tip Reiman, TE, Illinois
Grade: C
I get the rationale for selecting TE right here, however I ponder why Reiman is the decide. He’s an excellent blocker in-line and off the ball, however his route working prowess could be very restricted. He most likely performs TE2 subsequent to McBride, however with Theo Johnson on the board, I ponder why Reiman goes right here.
83. Los Angeles Rams – Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
Grade: C+
Look man, Corum has good imaginative and prescient and might play between the tackles. However his skillset is similar to Kyren Williams and the backfield nonetheless lacks true velocity. The damage and tear on his physique will come up, however the hope is he could be a strong second man to Williams.
84. Pittsburgh Steelers – Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
Grade: A
Love this decide for the Steelers. Wilson is such a wise participant who can create separation on in-breakers and has an excellent really feel for zone protection. He’s a dependable quantity 2 and can run the crap out of over routes.
85. Cleveland Browns – Zak Zinter, OG, Michigan
Grade: C+
Zinter is a bodily run blocker who’s going to be coming off an harm. I suppose the purpose right here is insurance coverage on the within if Wyatt Teller will get injured. I most likely would’ve gone Dom Puni right here however that is wonderful.
86. San Francisco 49ers (through Philadelphia Eagles) – Dominick Puni, OL, Kansas
Grade: B+
Actually fascinating and enjoyable match for the Niners. Puni is extraordinarily versatile and might play deal with, guard or heart within the NFL. The Niners want inside line assist, and he can play guard for them instantly.
87. Dallas Cowboys – Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
Grade: C+
I get why the Cowboys would Liufau. He performs along with his hair on hearth and comes downhill actually onerous. Nonetheless, I feel there have been many linebackers out there that have been higher, and possibly higher suits for this protection. It is a guess on Mike Zimmer and his means to develop linebackers, which has labored out for probably the most half.
88. Inexperienced Bay Packers – MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC
Grade: B
Lloyd is a shifty, speedy again who can win on third downs and be a pleasant change of tempo to an even bigger again. That matches completely with Josh Jacobs, and can most likely contribute early on third downs.
89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Tykee Smith, S, Georgia
Grade: B-
I nonetheless assume that Taylor-Demerson being on the board is gorgeous, however Smith is a clean nickel who was actually productive for Georgia’s protection. Todd Bowles goes to have a area day with him.
90. Arizona Cardinals – Elijah Jones, CB, Boston School
Grade: B-
Extraordinarily fast nook who has loads of ball abilities, Jones will compete immediately for beginning time on the skin. He has loads of abilities that Jonathan Gannon would love in his protection. Kinda stunned Cam Hart isn’t off the board but, nonetheless.
91. Inexperienced Bay Packers – Ty’Ron Hopper, LB, Missouri
Grade: D+
Hopper is a enjoyable participant, however he’s small and is coming off a shoulder harm. The Packers taking two LBs on Day 2 is de facto fascinating, however helps fill out the depth of their backbone. But, it looks like a attain as a result of higher LBs have been out there.
92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jalen McMillian, WR, Washington
Grade: A-
That is actually good worth for McMillian, who can play the slot and be a jack-of-all-trades. McMillian has good means after the catch and performed extra within the slot in Washington. Now he can develop and be a extra nicely rounded receiver.
93. Baltimore Ravens – Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
Grade: B+
Isaac is very nice worth right here for the Ravens. He’s an athletic EDGE defender who remains to be rising as a cross rusher, however is so fast off the ball that he disrupts every part within the run recreation. Not many locations higher to go as a cross rusher than Baltimore.
94. Philadelphia Eagles – Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
Grade: B-
Hunt can ultimately turn into a nicely rounded EDGE defender along with his athletic potential. A former security, Hunt transferred to Houston Christian and added loads of weight. Hunt has loads of burst as a cross rusher and is extraordinarily fluid in protection. Ultimately, he could be a good EDGE.
95. Buffalo Payments – DeWayne Carter, DT, Duke
Grade: B-
I just like the participant and match for the Payments and Carter, however I really feel like higher gamers have been on the board. Carter is skilled and might present inside push, one thing the Payments lack depth in proper now.
96. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jarrian Jones, CB, Florida State
Grade: B+
Jones has loads of good ball abilities and performed loads of man protection at Florida State, which is able to translate to the NFL and the Jaguars’ man-heavy strategy. Jones can play nickel or outdoors. The Jaguars lacked loads of depth at nook, and this can be a nice method to get some.
97. Cincinnati Bengals – McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M
Grade: C+
Jackson is a wonderful decide as a pocket pusher from the nostril spot. However I ponder what number of gamers are going to go earlier than Brandon Dorlus will get known as. Both manner, Jackson will present loads of depth up entrance for the Bengals.
98. Pittsburgh Steelers – Payton Wilson, LB, NC State
Grade: B+
Regardless of the medicals being all out of whack, Wilson could be a true three down LB if he’s wholesome. He’s bought instincts and has the flexibility to blitz and finds himself across the ball. If he’s wholesome, the Steelers bought a very fascinating LB right here.
99. Los Angeles Rams – Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Grade: B
Kinchens is a really strong participant. Whereas he’s not the quickest or rangiest participant, Kinchens is extremely productive and has proven the flexibility to search out the ball. In LA he can play prime down in a quarters protection for a Rams workforce that wants the assistance.
100. Washington Commanders – Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice
Grade: D
I’m gonna be sincere—didn’t assume McCaffrey was going to go Day 2, however right here we’re! He’s a strong slot receiver who has fairly good ball abilities, however going McCaffrey over Javon Baker and Troy Franklin is de facto fascinating.
