It’s sold out for the NFL Draft and now that all 32 teams have bought in, there’s hope. This is the time of year when every club feels confident that they have made the right decisions to positively influence their destiny. While it’s difficult to know the true value of a cuvée two years ago, it’s time to go for the top 10 in class on the spot.
1. buffalo bills
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Dalton Kincaid finds himself with the Bills.
Not only did the Bills add a weapon to Josh Allen’s arsenal with a very dangerous tight end at Dalton Kincaid, but they literally stole the best guard in his class, O’Cyrus Torrence, with the 59th pick. Torrence blocked for Anthony Richardson at the University of Florida and he will find another running and improvising quarterback in Allen. In the third round, the Bills attacked a clear need by switching to linebacker Dorian Williams, who will help recoup the loss of Tremaine Edmunds. Williams excels at pass coverage.
2. Cincinnati Bengal
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DJ Turner II’s speed is undeniable, he surprised with a time of 4.26 seconds over 40 yards.
It’s never easy getting ahead when you’re drafted late in the round like the Bengals, but they got their hands on a reliable defensive end in Myles Murphy with the 28th pick. Yes, they already rely on Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, but the most dominant defenses are those that bring depth forward. DJ Turner II is the fastest cornerback in his class (4.26 seconds for 40 yards), a plus for handling explosive airstrikes in the American Conference. This runner-up will also benefit from the arrival of the safe Jordan Battle after losing his two 2022 starters.
3. Arizona Cardinals
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BJ Ojulari will be looking to become the next quarterback contender for the Cardinals.
Blocker picks have thrown up some nasty surprises across the league in recent years, so we have to be careful, but Paris Johnson Jr seems like a safe bet. New head coach Jonathan Gannon is used to working with a fearsome defensive line in Philadelphia. It’s a gap in Arizona on that front, but the addition of winger BJ Ojulari with the 41st pick is a good move. At 6ft 2 and 215lbs, Michael Wilson is an intriguing receiver who could become a big target for Kyler Murray. Let’s not forget that the Cards also earned the Texans’ first-round pick the next year.
4. Indianapolis Colts
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Anthony Richardson should provide exciting moments for Colts fans.
Some will love Anthony Richardson’s pick as quarterback, others will hate it. Here we belong to the first category! Obviously his game is far from polished and the lack of experience is bewildering, but a 6’4″ draw and 240+ lbs who can wreak havoc on the floor and with his bionic arm deserves our attention focus. Receiver Josh Downs is very frail at 5’6″ and 171 pounds, but he’s very instinctive and has a knack for breaking his roofers’ ankles. On defense, you must learn to say the name of tackler Adetomiwa Adebawore, an athletic specimen who can develop anywhere on the line.
5. Philly Eagles
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After wowing the Georgia Bulldogs, Jalen Carter arrives in Philadelphia.
The Eagles hit extremely hard in the first round with two picks, tackle Jalen Carter and quarterback chaser Nolan Smith. The connection to the Georgia Bulldogs continues! Carter is the biggest talent in this draft but only slipped out of court due to fears. It is also difficult not to appreciate the effort that is being invested in the service sector. Covering a lot of ground, safe Sydney Brown looks like a bargain in the third round. Same observation for cornerback Kelee Ringo (another Georgia member) a round later.
6. New York Giants
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John Michael Schmitz has what it takes to be the Giants’ next starting center.
What a great harvest for the G-Men! In the first round, they grabbed a cornerback brewing at the line of scrimmage in Deonte Banks. In the second round, they were hot for center John Michael Schmitz, who would be their Day 1 starter. In the third round, they continued their destructive work with receiver Jalin Hyatt. As a true missile, it’s arguably the receiver with the best long-play potential. There are potentially three high-profile future starters there.
7. New England Patriots
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Christian Gonzalez was the Patriots’ first-round pick.
The Patriots have come out of nowhere in the draft for a number of years, but this time they seemed wiser. With the 17th pick, explosive-at-will cornerback Christian Gonzalez should win quickly. Quarterback contender Keion White almost unexpectedly slipped past them in 46th place. In the sixth round, they selected LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who seemed destined to be a future first-round pick two years ago. It has since declined, but Bill Belichick could get it back on track. A big plus for Quebec guard Sidy Sow’s fourth-round pick!
8th. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Joey Porter Jr. will try to make the Steelers as proud as they were of his father.
The choice of tackle Broderick Jones in the first round was so obvious. He’s a big, very physical man and is exactly the mentality that head coach Mike Tomlin has long established. In the second round, the Steelers started with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., the son of their former linebacker of the same name. More than a great family story, Porter fills a crying need and his physical game will appeal to fans. Third-round pick Darnell Washington could allow hard two-tight end formations with Pat Freiermuth.
9. Houston Texans
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Will Anderson Jr. hugged Commissioner Roger Goodell when he was selected.
It’s a bit awkward to put the Texans in this category, as many feel they paid too much to advance to third pick for quarterback chaser Will Anderson. After years of misery with fringe players, aggressive and clear gestures were required, which they did. There’s never a certainty with quarterbacks, but CJ Stroud has good game vision and surgical precision. Picked up in the third round, Receiver Tank Dell is something to keep an eye on as it is explosive and can be used in a variety of ways such as: B. Knockdown games and punt returns.
10 Tennessee Titans
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Quarterback Will Levis slipped further than expected in the draft.
This is not a team that will be unanimous, but we explain. It’s to be commended that they resisted the temptation to draw quarterback Will Levis with the 11th pick. They waited until the 33rd pick and although Levis is contested, it was worth the risk in the second round. He’s a good athlete and there’s no doubt about his arm. Whether Peter Skoronski is playing as a blocker or guard, the Titans are in desperate need of reinforcements. Running back Derrick Henry is likely to show signs of wear and tear, and the Titans have turned to Tyjae Spears, a ball of energy who is arresting to behold.