Buffalo Bills: B+
1.) Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
2.) Cody Ford, OG, Oklahoma
3.) Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
3b.) Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
5.) Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
6.) Jaquan Johnson, S, Miami
7.) Darryl Johnson, DE, North Carolina A&T
7b.) Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College
The Bills are currently in the midst of a total franchise rebuild and they got some tremendous talent to use as building blocks, and that starts with Ed Oliver. He is a physical freak and super productive, despite what his numbers show from a forgettable campaign last year. He had 54 tackles-for-loss in three years. That is absurd. He’ll team well with veteran Star Lotulelei.
General manager Brandon Beane clearly wanted to get help for franchise quarterback Josh Allen, and he did just that on Day Two of the draft. Despite adding a number of pieces via free agency, the Bills further addressed the offensive line with Ford. He looks to have a shot at right tackle. Singletary, is incredibly productive. The worst of his three seasons resulted in 1,021 yards and 12 touchdowns. Knox’s best football is ahead of him, and will be a key check down target for Allen.
Late in the draft, the Bills brought in quality depth pieces in Joseph and Jaquan Johnson. Both have starter upside. Joseph, is a big hitter and flies sideline-to-sideline. Johnson, has great ball production and is a strong tackler.
Miami Dolphins: A
1.) Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
3.) Michael Dieter, OG, Wisconsin
5.) Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Wisconsin
6.) Isaiah Prince, OT, Ohio St.
7.) Candler Cox, RB, Auburn
7b.) Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
The Dolphins had a masterclass trade, when they dealt a late second-round pick and a fifth-round pick next year for Josh Rosen, the 10th overall pick from last year. The Dolphins caught the Cardinals in an embarrassing position and fleeced them. Trade aside, the draft is a great foundational draft for first-time head coach Brian Flores.
Wilkins, is as proven and dynamic a talent as you can get. He was a one-man wrecking crew at Clemson and brings that 40 tackles-for-loss and 16.5 sack production to a team that needs consistency. On the other side of the ball, they add Deiter and Prince. Deiter, will emerge as a Day One starter. He started 54 games in college and has the versatility to plat anywhere on the line. Prince, has starter upside and massive size, he could be the solution on the right side of the line.
Ginkel, looks to be a key special teams and the late addition of Gaskins is wise. While he is small in stature, his production was huge as a Huskie. He had 5,323 and 57 touchdowns over his college career, plus 65 receptions. He could be a quality complimentary weapon from the backfield.
New England Patriots: A
1.) N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona St.
2.) Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
3.) Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
3b.) Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
3c.) Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
4.) Hjalte Froholdt, OG, Arkansas
4b.) Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
5.) Byron Cowart, DT, Maryland
5b.) Jake Bailey, P, Stanford
7.) Ken Webster, CB, Ole Miss
This is one of the more impressive Patriot draft classes during Bill Belichick’s reign. While the omission of a tight end is notable, the other additions are so strong it’s almost irrelevant.
Clearly building depth on offense was the main objective for the Patriots, but their defensive additions really stick out. Williams, Winovich, and Cowart are key additions. While veteran Stephon Gilmore was an All-Pro last season, the position opposite him has been a rotating door for a few years now. Williams, has great size and ball production, and can be the long term solution there. Winovich, fits the Mike Vrabel/Rob Ninkovich mold on the edge of their defensive line.
On offense they addressed their key needs in finding a wide receiver, a developmental quarterback, offensive line depth, and even found an insurance policy for last year’s first-round pick Sony Michel. The offensive line addition stands out the most. Cajuste, has massive size and could emerge as the swing tackle the Patriots love to utilize. With Froholdt, the Pats may have found veteran Joe Thuney’s eventual replacement. He has starter upside.
New York Jets: B-
1.) Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
3.) Jachai Polite, DE, Florida
3b.) Chuma Edoga, OT, USC
4.) Trevon Wesco, TE, West Virginia
5.) Blake Cashman, LB, Minnesota
6.) Blessuan Austin, CB, Auburn
The Jets did a good job addressing areas of need, but they did so with boom-or-bust talent. Williams, is the exception tough. Williams, arguably the best player in the draft, was an absolute force for Bama last year. He had seven sacks and 17 tackles-for-loss. He is just scratching the surface of his ability and will work well with Leonard Williams.
Polite, is another disruptive addition to the d-line. Polite, broke out last year for 11 sacks last year. A gritty and aggressive edge player, Polite’s biggest question is if he can keep playing at that position. He’s versatile and should be a special if he keeps developing.
Edoga and Wesco, are interesting pieces on the offensive side of the ball. Edoga, could play tackle or get moved inside to guard. There are questions about his effort and an injury problem, if he can shake free of those issues he could rival Brandon Shell for the starting tackle spot on right side. Wesco, is a massive target and quality blocker, who be a compliment to last year’s mid-round gem Chris Herndon. Maybe lightning can strike twice for the Jets.
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