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*** Official 2019 NFL Draft Thread *** PLEASE NO SPOILERS *** (2 Viewers)

Wow, I never noticed that Yahoo gives LIVE grades during the draft. As each pick is being made. This will make some people lose their minds. Some people get so worked up over stuff like that...

Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma

If you're going to hire Kliff Kingsbury as your head coach, you might as well give him the QB he wants to run the system. This selection certainly has a bust factor to it, but he has electric ability that could be a paradigm changer. But Murray had better be good -- and relatively fast -- otherwise it could be trouble for GM Steve Keim. GRADE: B+

San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State

Arguably the best player in the draft, definitely no lower than third, Joey’s younger brother is a plug-and-play prospect. He may not be as big and athletic as his older brother, but they are virtually the same player. GRADE: A-

New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama

The No. 1 player on our draft board, Williams is the total package. He’s big, strong, fast and can take over a game. As Missouri coach Barry Odom said, “You have to gameplan around him.” Jets went QB last year, dominant defender this year. GRADE: A

Oakland Raiders: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson

Solid player, military kid, winner, but No. 4? This is the Raiders not using group think and going with who they think is the best player on the board. They’re going to get crushed for picking a player most thought would go middle of the first round. They could have the last laugh. Or not. GRADE: C+

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, LB LSU

A former running back, White is as tenacious as they come. He is a vicious hitter who flies all over the field, which is his biggest knock: Can he play under control? He has the potential to be the heartbeat of the Bucs defense from Day 1. GRADE: B

New York Giants: Daniel Jones, QB Duke

So Giants fans … here is Eli Manning’s replacement. No. 56 on our board, this is the best GM Dave Gettleman can do? Could have had their choice of QB last year (outside of Baker Mayfield), but instead have opted for a player who didn’t complete 60-percent of his passes in college. GRADE: C-

Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky

Fell right into the Jaguars lap. Allen is a game-changing talent who forces offenses to account for his whereabouts. Allen is a sack machine who will work best if Jacksonville simply lets him loose. GRADE: B+

Detroit Lions: T.J. Hockenson, TE Iowa

Can catch and block, a rarity at tight end these days. The Lions will rely on him more for the latter to start, with the hope that A) he becomes a playmaker by Year 2 or 3 and B) isn’t Eric Ebron. GRADE: B

Buffalo Bills: Ed Oliver, DL Houston

Rare athleticism for a big man, the 281-pounder’s shuttle time was faster than Saquon Barkley’s. Seriously. The only knock is that he’s a bit undersized for a D-lineman. That said, Oliver's play did lead the NCAA to make a rule change, so that's something. GRADE: B+

Pittsburgh Steelers (via trade with Denver): Devin Bush, LB Michigan

An instinctive playmaker who can cover the field sideline-to-sideline. Bush is a superb leader who can fit in anywhere. Pittsburgh, in an effort to fill the gap left by Ryan Shazier's injury, gave up their own first (20) a second this year and a third next year. GRADE: A-

Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Williams, OL Alabama

A detailed-obsessed film junkie, Williams can play every position on the O-line, save center. That gives the Bengals flexibility. Not a sexy pick, but Cincinnati can plug him in for the next eight to 10 years. GRADE: B

Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, LB Green Bay

Good for him, bad for Green Bay. A high-maintenance guy who isn’t a pass rusher. Doesn’t strike fear in opponents. This has bust written all over it. GRADE: C

Miami Dolphins: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson

Big, big athlete. Wilkins is a high-character guy who will make the Dolphins locker room better Day 1. He’s a versatile guy who will help shore up a bad rushing defense. GRADE: B

Atlanta Falcons: Chris Lindstrom, OL Boston College

No one moved up more through the draft process than Lindstrom thanks to a solid Senior Bowl. The best pass-blocking guard in the draft, he can step in and start immediately for the Falcons, who have a need at the guard position. Lindstrom may not be special, but he will be very good. GRADE: B-

Washington Redskins: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State

Washington gets their QB, as Haskins becomes the third quarterback off the board. Big body, analytical, strong arm … Haskins seemingly has all the necessary tools. The Redskins would be wise to sit him for a year behind Case Keenum. GRADE: B+

Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State

Just 21, Burns has massive potential (No. 4 on our board) that he’s yet to unlock. The Panthers may need to give him some time to develop, but when he does he could be one of the league’s premier pass rushers. GRADE: A

New York Giants (from Cleveland): Dexter Lawrence, DT Clemson

Notable: Daniel Jones would have been available with this pick. Lawrence becomes the third defensive linemen from Clemson off the board. Three years ago, he would have been a top-five pick with rare athleticism/size combination, but he comes with a lot of risk (see the PED suspension and nerve damage in his leg). GRADE: C+

Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury, C N.C. State

He’s not big for an interior linemen, but he’s quick, agile (he is a former tight end) and smart. He has the goods to start immediately for the Vikings and stay there for the next decade. GRADE: B

Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi St.

Character issues and an ACL tear are definite concerns surrounding Simmons. But if he turns out to be the guy he models his game after (J.J. Watt, sans the injuries), the Titans are getting a stud (No. 3 on our board) who can be a disruptor on the defensive line. GRADE: A

 
best part of the draft has to be the analyst acting like 2 all pro teams have been drafted in the 1st round. everything is rainbows and unicorns

 
They showed a phone video of him hitting a girl in the middle of a fight when he was a teenager. 

Yep ESPN feeling the heat for this and walking it back
ESPN seemingly making excuses for him. Model student athlete, no other charges.

I get the point he saw his family in an altercation.

But you don’t hit a woman. Ever. Especially when you are that size.

 
TEN should have drafted Fant. He would have been a nice fit for both Mariota/Tanny because Fant can do damage in the middle of the field. Both Walker/Smith seem to be healing slowly.

 
best part of the draft has to be the analyst acting like 2 all pro teams have been drafted in the 1st round. everything is rainbows and unicorns
This is why draft night is the best. Every player is either an immediate stud or a future one. A night full of possibility and a little bit of delusion.

 

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