NFL Draft 2024: Grading Every Pick in the First Round
Posted March 27, 2024, 7:00 AM EDT
After a thrilling first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, we've poured over every pick and assigned grades to each team's selection.
Overall Grades
Oregon: A (Bo Nix) - Nix is a talented quarterback with a strong arm and good mobility. He could be an immediate starter for the Ducks.
Ohio State: A (Marvin Harrison Jr.) - Harrison is one of the best receivers in the country and will likely be a star in the NFL.
Missouri: B- (Darius Robinson) - Robinson is a talented defensive tackle, but he is still developing and may not be ready to start right away.
Atlanta: B- (Caleb Williams) - Williams is a highly-touted quarterback, but he is a bit of a risk. The Falcons could have taken a safer pick at their position.
Other Notable Picks
Indianapolis Colts: A (Bryce Young) - Young is the consensus best quarterback in the draft and should be an immediate starter for the Colts.
Baltimore Ravens: A (CJ Stroud) - Stroud is another talented quarterback who could be a franchise cornerstone for the Ravens.
Buffalo Bills: B+ (Spencer Rattler) - Rattler has a lot of potential, but he needs to develop more consistency.
Green Bay Packers: B (Anthony Richardson) - Richardson is a physical specimen with a strong arm, but he needs to improve his accuracy.
Sleeper Picks
Las Vegas Raiders: B+ (Jerrick Reed II) - Reed is a talented cornerback who could be a steal in the second round.
Jacksonville Jaguars: B (Aaron Anderson) - Anderson is a versatile linebacker who could make an impact on all three downs.
Busts
**Houston Texans: C- (Peter Skowronek) - The Texans reached for Skowronek in the first round, and he is unlikely to be a major contributor.
New York Jets: F (Mekhi Garner) - Garner is a talented athlete, but he has major character concerns.
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