“I’ve been in the revenge business for so long, now that it’s over, I don’t know what to do with the rest of my life.”
So it was for Inigo Montoya after he slew the Six-Fingered Man to avenge his father, and so it is for me at the conclusion of every NFL draft.
Months of breaking down film, digging through team needs, interviewing prospects and more finally comes to a close, and before the next chapter is opened, there’s a calm before the annual storm.
It won’t be long, though, before we’re back at it for the next year’s crop of college talent. Before we get there, let’s take a big-picture look at how each of the 32 teams fared in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Arizona Cardinals
Getting the No. 3 overall prospect at No. 8 overall is a great way to start any draft, and that’s what the Cardinals did when they landed Clemson defensive weapon Isaiah Simmons in the first round.
Trading for DeAndre Hopkins was the best possible way they could have spent their second-round pick, and they landed one of the biggest steals of Day 2 with Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones in the third round.
The fourth round brought two massive defensive tackles in Utah’s Leki Fotu and LSU’s Rashard Lawrence, with Lawrence being one of the draft’s biggest steals of all. Cal linebacker Evan Weaver and Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin were great value picks who are talented enough to make the roster with versatility and special teams ability.
GRADE: A
Atlanta Falcons
The Dirty Birds kicked things off with the first big reach of the first round, taking Clemson’s A.J. Terrell over a handful of other corner prospects more worthy of the No. 16 overall pick.
They bounced back with a pair of solid selections on Day 2, filling needs in the trenches on both sides of the ball with Auburn defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and Temple center Matt Hennessy. Both were taken a little earlier than I would have projected, but they fit exactly what Atlanta needs at both positions.
Day 3 brought the Falcons a pair of high-upside defenders in Fresno State linebacker Mykal Walker and Cal safety Jaylinn Hawkins, both of whom have starter upside and the ability to contribute immediately on special teams. Some promising picks here, but that first-round reach holds down the overall grade.
GRADE: C+
Baltimore Ravens
How did the rest of the league let a team this good get this much better? LSU linebacker Patrick Queen was a perfect fit at No. 28 overall, bringing athleticism and physicality to the second level of the defense, and things just kept getting better from there.
Day two brought a pair of massive steals. Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins is the perfect back to groom behind Mark Ingram with his punishing running style, and Texas A&M defensive lineman Justin Madubuike could have easily been a top-50 pick, but the Ravens landed him toward the back end of the third. Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay brings track speed to an already loaded offense, and Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison was a stellar value.
Mississippi State offensive linemen Tyre Phillips was a reach to close out Day 2, but the Ravens got a better blocker in Michigan’s Ben Bredeson in the fourth round to balance it out. SMU wide receiver James Proche was another great bargain in the sixth round.
GRADE: B+
Buffalo Bills
It’s difficult to get fans excited when you don’t have a first-round pick, but it helps when you’ve traded it for one of the NFL’s best receivers. The Bills filled their biggest need on offense by trading for Stefon Diggs, and they hit the ground running on Day 2.
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa was a bargain in the back half of the second round, and landing Utah running back Zack Moss in the third round gives the Bills a tough, physical runner who is the perfect complement to Devin Singletary.
Value and depth was the name of the game for Buffalo on Day 3, grabbing two dynamic pass-catchers in UCF’s Gabriel Davis and Oregon State’s Isaiah Hodgins, while also getting a high-floor quarterback prospect in Georgia’s Jake Fromm much later than he was expected to come off the board. Georgia Southern’s Tyler Bass was arguably the best kicker in the class, and Pitt’s Dane Jackson was one of the Senior Bowl’s most impressive corners.
GRADE: B
Carolina Panthers
I’m betting Matt Rhule didn’t expect to come out of his first draft class without an offensive player, but that’s exactly what happened, as the Panthers went 7-for-7 on defense to start their new era.
Auburn’s Derrick Brown is the cornerstone of their defensive rebuild, and he’s got the size and athleticism to be a dominant force for years to come. Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos was a steal in the second round, and the Panthers wisely traded back into the bottom of the second for a dynamic linebacker/safety hybrid in Southern Illinois’ Jeremy Chinn.
Carolina loaded up on secondary help to close things out on Day 3, highlighted by a bargain in Notre Dame’s Troy Pride, Jr., who impressed at the Senior Bowl. Baylor’s Bravvion Roy gives Carolina yet another big body for the interior of their defensive line.
GRADE: B
Chicago Bears
Another team without a first-round pick, the Bears did their best to make the most of their two second-round picks instead. Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet was a solid value overall at No. 43 overall, but with nine tight ends already on the roster, there were much bigger needs should should have filled.
Utah corner Jaylon Johnson was a bargain at No. 50 overall, and could have easily found his way into the first round with his combination of size, athleticism and ball skills. No picks in either of the third or fourth rounds didn’t help the Bears here, either.
Day 3 was filled with some risk-taking on small-school players and off-the-radar names, but Tulane wide receiver Darnell Mooney is one to watch. He’s undersized but explosive, and could do some damage despite being a fifth-round pick.
GRADE: C+
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals needed a franchise quarterback, and they got one of the best prospects we’ve seen in quite a while. Joe Burrow was a no-brainer at No. 1 overall, and he could quickly transform this franchise into a contender.
It helps that the Bengals also knocked the rest of their draft out of the park, as well. Clemson’s Tee Higgins gives Burrow another big, athletic target who will dominate in the red zone, and Logan Wilson gives them the three-down linebacker they desperately need.
Day 3 should be about maximizing value and building depth, and that’s exactly what the Bengals did at every pick to close out their class. The triple-dipped at linebacker by adding Appalachian State’s Akeem Davis-Gaither and Purdue’s Markus Bailey, and were rewarded for their patience at offensive line by landing a versatile blocker in Kansas’ Hakeem Adeniji. Notre Dame pass rusher Khalid Kareem in the fifth round was icing on the cake.
GRADE: A
Cleveland Browns
The Bengals weren’t the only AFC North team that matched filling their biggest needs with getting fantastic value at every pick and building much needed depth along the way.
Alabama’s Jedrick Wills fills their huge need at offensive tackle, and was well worth a top-10 pick. LSU safety Grant Delpit was a steal in the second round, and they still landed him after trading back three spots. Missouri defensive lineman Jordan Elliott and LSU linebacker Jacob Phillips give the Browns much needed depth up the middle on defense, and were solid values in the third round.
The Browns finished strong on Day 3 with a trio of talented offensive prospects. Washington center Nick Harris is undersized but smart and athletic, while FAU tight end Harrison Bryant and Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones both have starting-caliber traits. All three were picked way later than they should have been.
GRADE: A
Dallas Cowboys
Maybe Jerry Jones should run the draft from his yacht every year? He destroyed this year’s event in the best way, kicking things off with arguably the biggest steal of the first round, landing Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb at No. 17 overall.
Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs was another bargain in the second round, and his skill set is perfectly suited to replace the departed Byron Jones. Oklahoma’s Neville Gallimore was their third steal in a row, coming off the board at least a full round after he should have at No. 82 overall.
Day 3 brought more value and quality depth with another big, athletic corner (Tulsa’s Reggie Robinson II), a versatile interior blocker (Wisconsin’s Tyler Biadasz) and one of the Senior Bowl’s most impressive edge defenders (Utah’s Bradlee Anae). Throw in an intriguing small-school quarterback in James Madison’s Ben DiNucci, and the Cowboys made themselves much better on both sides of the ball.
GRADE: A+
Denver Broncos
Is there anyone in Denver happier than quarterback Drew Lock right now? Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was an absolute heist at No. 15 overall, and Penn State’s K.J. Hamler gave lock an undersized by explosive big-play threat in the second round.
The third round brought a big, smart corner in Iowa’s Michael Ojemudia, and one of this year’s best interior blockers in LSU’s Lloyd Cushenberry III. They capped off Day 2 with one of this year’s biggest defensive tackle sleepers, Arkansas’ McTelvin Agim.
Day 3 was filled with solid depth and value, but two picks stood out, in particular. Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam reunited with Lock, his college quarterback from a year ago, and Fresno State guard Netane Muti had no business being available in the sixth round.
GRADE: A
Detroit Lions
After all the talk of trading down from No. 3 overall, the Lions stayed put and filled their biggest need with by far the best corner in the class, Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah. He’s a worthy replacement for the recently traded Darius Slay.
Bigger needs aside, Georgia running back D’Andre Swift was a great value at No. 35 overall, and gives the Lions a dangerous 1-2 punch in the backfield with Kerryon Johnson. Was there a better moment than watching Notre Dame defensive end Julian Okwara realize he would be playing with his brother in Detroit?
The Lions scored big by doubling up on two of this year’s best guard prospects in the third and fourth rounds with Ohio State’s Jonah Jackson and Kentucky’s Logan Stenberg. Oh, and Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus? Okudah said he’s the best receiver he’s ever faced. Not bad for a fifth-round pick.
GRADE: A
Green Bay Packers
Easily the most puzzling class of the entire draft, the Packers were all over the place with this one. Instead of getting help for Aaron Rodgers in the first round, Green Bay not only drafted his eventual successor, but they traded up to do it. Utah State’s Jordan Love is intriguing, but was it really time to make this pick?
It got worse in the second round, when the Packers reached for an old-school bruiser of a running back in Boston College’s AJ Dillon, who should have still been on the board for Day 3. Cincinnati’s Josiah Deguara was a fast-rising prospect, but did the Packers really need to spend a third-round pick on a tight end for the second year in a row?
Green Bay added some solid offensive line depth on Day 3, highlighted by the addition of Michigan’s Jon Runyan, an NFL legacy trench warrior. Miami defensive end Jonathan Garvin in the seventh round was their final pick, and their best value of the entire draft.
GRADE: D
Houston Texans
When you traded away arguably the best wide receiver in football, and you still don’t have a first-round pick to show for it, it’s hard to have a great draft. Houston started off strong in the value department, though, getting a potential first-round talent in TCU defensive lineman Ross Blacklock.
That’s as good as it got for the Texans this weekend, though. Jonathan Greenard is a solid edge defender who impressed at the Senior Bowl, but waiting until the fourth round for a corner proved to be way to long. Penn State’s John Reid is decent, but not immediate starter material, and that’s what Houston needed at a key position.
North Carolina’s Charlie Heck was a solid pick that brings needed depth at offensive tackle, and Rhode Island wide receiver Isaiah Coulter is one of this year’s most intriguing small-school prospects.
GRADE: C
Indianapolis Colts
Like their AFC South counterparts in Houston, the Colts didn’t have a first-round pick, but at least they have an All-Pro in defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in its place. They did have an early pick in the second round, courtesy of last year’s first-round trade with Washington, and they nailed their first choice.
USC wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. is a big, physical target who pairs perfectly with T.Y Hilton. Later in the second, the Colts made a bold but surprising move to trade up three spots for Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor, this year’s top running back prospect. A backfield with Taylor and Marlon Mack will be terrifying for opposing defenses.
Utah safety Julian Blackmon was a reach in the third round, but Washington quarterback Jacob Eason is the perfect understudy for Philip Rivers, and he was a bargain in the fourth round. The late-round picks were hit or miss, but the Colts did all the damage they needed to do in the early rounds.
GRADE: B
Jacksonville Jaguars
Having multiple first-round picks doesn’t always equal a high grade depending on what you do with them, but the Jags made the most of theirs with two instant-impact defenders in Florida cornerback CJ Henderson and LSU edge defender K’Lavon Chaisson.
Colorado’s Laviska Shenault, Jr. was a great match of need and value in the second round, while Ohio State’s DaVon Hamilton should shore up a dismal run defense as a third-round bargain. St. John’s Ben Bartch is a versatile offensive lineman, and one of this year’s best small-school prospects who proved at the Senior Bowl he can hang with top competition.
The gem of a busy Day 3 for the Jags was Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson, a towering target who can dominate in the red zone. Gardner Minshew should be a very happy man heading into the 2020 season after this haul.
GRADE: A
Kansas City Chiefs
It may have surprised some that the Chiefs used their first-round pick on a running back, as well as the fact that it was LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire. But his skill set is a perfect fit for this offense, and Andy Reid could easily make him the second coming of Brian Westbrook.
In the second round, the Chiefs addressed a major need at linebacker with Mississippi State’s Willie Gay, Jr., an athletic defender with the ideal traits to be a three-down playmaker in today’s pass-happy league. Off-field concerns are worth considering with him, but on the field, he’s a stud.
TCU offensive tackle Lucas Niang was a huge steal near the end of the third round. He’s a starting-caliber blocker who could have easily come off the board a full round earlier. Day 3 was filled with off-the-radar players who will fight for roster spots, but the defending champs nailed their most important picks, even if they didn’t fill every need.
GRADE: B-
Las Vegas Raiders
As happy as the Broncos made Drew Lock this weekend, he wasn’t the only AFC West quarterback getting loaded up with offensive weapons. Derek Carr now has a trio of talented pass-catchers, headlined by Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III, an explosive big-play machine and the first receiver off the board.
The Raiders reached for Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette at No. 19 overall, then had to sit out the entire second round while corners who would have been better values at No. 19 came off the board much later. The triple-dip at receiver came in the third round with South Carolina’s Bryan Edwards and Kentucky’s do-it-all Lynn Bowden, Jr., giving Carr an embarrassment of riches.
Tanner Muse was a late-round safety/linebacker hybrid who had no business going in the third round, but solid values in Clemson guard John Simpson and Louisian Tech cornerback Amik Robertson in the fourth round helped balance things out. They didn’t fill every need, and there were some head-scratchers, but this class is loaded with playmakers.
GRADE: B
Los Angeles Chargers
You win the NFL draft by pairing need and value at every pick, and few teams did that as well as the Chargers did this weekend. It started with Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert at No. 6 overall, and continued when the Bolts made a bold move back into the first round for Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray.
After sitting out the second round, the Chargers made up for lost time with strong value picks the rest of the way. UCLA running back Joshua Kelly gives them solid depth in the backfield, while Virginia’s Joe Reed brings versatility and big-play ability to any spot on offense, as well as the return game.
Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman and Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill had no business still being on the board in the sixth and seventh rounds, respectively, but the Chargers took full advantage. This is a strong class for a team not far removed from the playoffs.
GRADE: A
Los Angeles Rams
Another team not far removed from a playoff run, the Rams put together a solid start to their draft, despite not having a first-rounder. There were bigger needs to address, but taking Florida State running back Cam Akers late in the second round to replace Todd Gurley was a solid pick.
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson came off the board a little early as a second-rounder himself, but he’s one of the most polished route runners in the class, and will replace Brandin Cooks well. A pair of third-round steals for the defense in Alabama edge rusher Terrell Lewis and Utah safety Terrell Burgess were the strength of this class.
Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins was a solid value in the fourth round, even if it wasn’t a glaring need. Clemson offensive lineman Tremayne Anchurm was a strong addition in the seventh round given his versatility and experience against top competition.
GRADE: B
Miami Dolphins
After months of letting everyone think they preferred another quarterback, the Dolphins were able to land the one they wanted all along without having to trade up for him. If Tua Tagovailoa stays healthy, he has Hall of Fame potential.
USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson was a slight reach at No. 18 overall, and Auburn corner Noah Igbinoghene was an unnecessary use of a first-rounder, considering what they’re already paying Xavien Howard and now Byron Jones.
Louisiana offensive lineman Robert Hunt was another slight reach early in the second (mostly because of the running backs that were still on the board), but Miami nailed the value on their next handful of picks. So many starting-caliber players added in the middle and late rounds here. Home-run class.
GRADE: A
Minnesota Vikings
It was a banner night for the Vikings in the first round, as they hit both picks out of the park with stellar values at key positions of need. LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson should never have gotten to them at No. 22, and landing TCU corner Jeff Gladney after trading back to No. 31 was even better.
Boise State’s Ezra Cleveland is a nasty offensive tackle who gives them quality depth, and Mississippi State’s Cameron Dantzler is a big, long corner who shut down the SEC’s best receivers on a weekly basis.
Day 3 was a mixed bag, but with quite a few solid value picks (Baylor defensive lineman James Lynch, Oregon linebacker Troy Dye, Michigan State edge defender Kenny Willekes). The early picks are what carry this class, though, and they’re fantastic.
GRADE: A
New England Patriots
Things started strong for the Patriots after they traded out of the first round, but they faded down the stretch. Lenoir-Rhyne’s Kyle Dugger is an impressive athlete who gives them much needed youth on the back end of the defense, and tons of versatility. Michigan’s Josh Uche is another versatile defender who lit up the Senior Bowl.
Alabama’s Anfernee Jennings was destined to land in New England, but things got strange after that. UCLA tight end Devin Asiasi was a solid addition, but there were better tight ends available. That made it even more strange when the Pats traded up just 10 picks later to pass on all of them again, this time for Virginia Tech’s Dalton Keene.
Michigan’s Mike Onwenu and Wake Forest’s Justin Herron were solid picks at guard in the sixth round, but the most impactful Day 3 pick will likely turn out to be Marshall kicker Justin Rohrwasser, who could replace Stephen Gostkowski.
GRADE: C+
New Orleans Saints
Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz is one of my favorite players in this entire class, No. 16 overall on my board, which made him a steal when the Saints landed him at No. 24. The 20-year-old likely moves to guard, next to last year’s second-round pick, Erik McCoy. He’s a stud.
The Saints had no second-round pick, then traded everything they had left to move up for Wisconsin linebacker Zach Baun and Dayton tight end Adam Trautman. Both are great fits, with Baun being a particularly good value in the third round, but it left the rest of the class mighty lean.
Trading back into the final round for a Taysom Hill clone in Mississippi State’s Tommy Stevens is intriguing. There’s quality here, but not enough quantity to warrant a top grade.
GRADE: C+
New York Giants
For all the grief we’ve all given Dave Gettleman in recent years, he looked like a genius with this class. Georgia’s Andrew Thomas is the most polished, pro-ready tackle in a loaded class, and Alabama safety Xavier McKinney could have easily been a top-25 pick.
UConn’s Matt Peart has tons of upside at offensive tackle, and the value got better for the Giants on Day 3. UCLA’s Darnay Holmes is a starting-caliber corner with big-play ability, Oregon’s Shane Lemieux is a mauler of a guard, and the rest of their Day 3 selections all have special teams ability with potential for more.
The rebuild took a big step forward with this draft, and I guess we’ll have top stop making fun of Gettleman for a while now.
GRADE: B+
New York Jets
It started strong for Joe Douglas and company, and it only got better as the draft moved along. Louisville’s Mekhi Becton has some boom-or-bust to him, but he’s a massive mountain of a man who throws opponents out of the club all day long.
Trading back and still landing Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims near the end of the second round was one of Day 2’s biggest steals. It was more of the same in the third round, as the Jets landed an athletic safety with tons of potential in Cal’s Ashtyn Davis, and Florida edge rusher Jabari Zuniga, who would have gone much earlier if not for injuries.
Day 3 was strong for the Jets, as well, and the gem of that group was Virginia corner Bryce Hall. A broken ankle ended his 2019 season early, but he was getting first-round talk last offseason before heading back for his senior year. So much to like about this group.
GRADE: A
Philadelphia Eagles
I still don’t get the Eagles passing on Jefferson for TCU’s Jalen Reagor, but that has more to do with how much I like Jefferson (and how high I expected him to go) than not liking what Reagor brings to the table. He’s an explosive playmaker, and Carson Wentz will put him to good use.
Or will it be Jalen Hurts doing that? The Oklahoma quarterback was one of the most puzzling picks of the draft. He’s a stellar prospect who made huge strides as a passer this past season, but I didn’t expect this landing spot for him. The Eagles had bigger needs, but they know the value of a backup quarterback better than anyone.
There was plenty to like about the rest of Philly’s haul, but two Day 3 picks stand out as fantastic values. Boise State wide receiver John Hightower was a top-100 player who should have gone on Day 2, but the Eagles stole him in the fifth round. They did the same in the sixth round with Auburn offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho.
GRADE: B
Pittsburgh Steelers
No first-round pick, no problem for the Steelers, who are plenty happy to have Minkah Fitzpatrick instead of the No. 18 overall pick in this draft. Notre Dame’s Chase Claypool is a matchup nightmare, and the Steelers know a thing or two about finding value when it comes to pass-catchers on draft weekend.
Charlotte’s Alex Highsmith is one of this year’s most underrated edge defenders, and Maryland’s Anthony McFarland, Jr. gives the Steelers a home-run threat at running back. Lousiana’s Kevin Dotson has starter potential at guard, as does Maryland’s Antoine Brooks, Jr. at safety.
Nebraska’s Carlos Davis is the rare seventh-round pick who could be a Day 1 starter, potentially replacing Javon Hargrave at nose tackle. Great job by the Steelers hitting need and value across the board, and getting some top-end upside in the process on both sides of the ball.
GRADE: B+
San Francisco 49ers
Another team forced to go for quality over quantity, the 49ers made two solid picks in the first round, filling their biggest positions of need on both sides of the ball with Day 1 starters in South Carolina defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
I like Kinlaw a lot, but passing on both Jeudy and Lamb at No. 14, after trading back a spot, made little sense. Aiyuk is a well-rounded receiver with potential, but he’s not on the same level as those two, who were both top-10 talents in this draft.
Without another pick until the fifth round, the 49ers weren’t able to move the needle much the rest of the way. The defending NFC champs didn’t need much, but they still could have done more with what they had.
GRADE: C+
Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks are known for going their own way when it comes to the draft, and this year’s class is no exception. Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks is a solid player, but he belonged on Day 2, and didn’t fill any of Seattle’s biggest needs.
Tennessee’s Darrell Taylor has some potential as an edge rusher, but he was too inconsistent to warrant trading up for him in the second round. LSU guard Damien Lewis in the third round was the best pick of the draft for the Seahawks, and an immediate upgrade in the starting lineup.
Day 3 was mostly filled with players who could have a hard time making the 53-man roster, which is disappointing. There’s some promise in a few spots here, but outside of Lewis, not much to count on.
GRADE: C
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs desperately needed a starting right tackle, and they got the perfect fit with Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs, who could have easily been a top-five pick and the first tackle off the board. Trading a fourth-round pick to move up one spot wasn’t cheap, but it was worth it.
In the second round, the Bucs filled their biggest need on defense with another huge bargain, landing Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. at No. 45 overall. The No. 25 overall player on my board, Winfield’s versatility and big-play ability make him a perfect fit in Todd Bowles’ scheme.
Vanderbilt running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn has the skill set to be the new James White for Tom Brady, and Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson was a grand slam in the fifth round for an already loaded passing attack. Depth and special teams value was found toward the end of the draft, giving Tampa Bay a strong haul across the board.
GRADE: B+
Tennessee Titans
After losing Jack Conklin in free agency, the Titans found the perfect replacement in Georgia’s Isaiah Wilson, who was every bit worthy of a first-round pick. He was tested at right tackle against SEC competition, and his punishing style is exactly what Tennessee loves up front.
LSU corner Kristian Fulton was one of the biggest steals of the entire draft at No. 61 overall, and he can replace the departed Logan Ryan in the starting lineup immediately. Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans is the perfect complement to Derrick Henry.
North Carolina State defensive lineman Larrell Murchison was one of this year’s most underrated interior defenders, making him a huge bargain in the fifth round. Hawaii’s Cole McDonald is an intriguing developmental prospect at quarterback.
GRADE: B+
Washington Redskins
It’s hard to get a bad grade when you start the draft by getting the best overall player in the class anywhere after the No. 1 overall pick. That’s what Washington did with Ohio State defensive end Chase Young at No. 2 overall, and it set the tone for a solid weekend.
Without a second-round pick due to last years’ trade-up for Montez Sweat, the Redskins had to wait until the third round, but they still landed a dynamic playmaker. Memphis do-it-all offensive weapon Antonio Gibson is a big-play machine, and could be used much like we saw Deebo Samuel in San Francisco last year.
LSU tackle Saahdiq Charles has potential if he can avoid off-field troubles, and Day 3 brought great value, with the likes of Liberty wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden in the fourth round and Michigan safety/linebacker hybrid Khaleke Hudson in the fifth. A solid start to the Ron Rivera era in Washington.
