Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Texans have two of the best players in the NFL Draft with their first three picks. The Eagles added three more defensive points from Georgia.
While it takes two or three years to judge whether players are out, it’s easy enough to identify potential winners in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Houston is selected Quarterback CJ Stroud was second and traded for Alabama rusher Will Anderson Jr. with the third pick. Within 10 minutes, the Texans added two players who could dramatically change the future of the franchise.
Defending NFC champion Philadelphia needed renewal The defense therefore looked toward the two-time National Champion Bulldogs. The Eagles moved up to ninth because of defensive tackle Jalen Carter, a player widely considered to be their most talented recruit who has been slumped by off-the-field problems.
At No. 30, Philly edge added Nolan Smith. General Manager Howie Roseman isn’t done yet. He got Georgia Kelly Ringo in the fourth and added another former Bulldog, acquiring running back De’Andre Swift in a deal with Detroit. The Eagles have recruited five players from Georgia in the past two years.
Here are the early AP scores in the overall draft for each team:
Arizona Cardinals: b
OT Paris Johnson Jr. will (6) QB Kyler Murray protection. Addressing defensive needs with DBJ Ogullari and CB Jarrett Williams. OL Jon Gaines II and LB Owen Pappoe were the value picks on Day 3.
ATLANTA FALCONS: C-
RB Bijan Robinson should be a superstar but No. 8 was way too high. Teams win Super Bowls with late-round draft picks and unoccupied free agents carrying the ball. OT Matthew Bergeron and DE Zach Harrison support both lines.
Baltimore Ravens: C+
With Odell Beckham Jr. In the squadron, he was supposed to address the secondary in the first round instead of taking WR Zay Flowers in the 22nd overall. He went on defense with the next three picks.
Buffalo Bills: b
Traded to TE Dalton Kincaid at No. 25 despite other needs. I got better value in the second round with OL O’Cyrus Torrence and the third round with LB Dorian Williams.
Carolina Panthers: B-
Pick #1 Bryce Young is super talented but needs to overcome size scares. Jonathan Mingo is a game maker. OL Chandler Zavala highlighted the picks for the third day.
Chicago Bears: a
I moved up one spot and got OT Darnell Wright (10) to anchor the O-line. DL Gervon Dexter Sr. And RB Roschon Johnson, WR Tyler Scott, LB Noah Sewell, and CB Terrell Smith are among the impressive ones.
Cincinnati Bengal: b
DE Myles Murphy (28) featured in the top 15. Promoted to the minor level with CB DJ Turner and S Jordan Battle.
Cleveland Browns: b
It didn’t even pick WR Cedric Tillman in the No. 74. OT Dawand Jones and DL Isaiah McGuire back in the trenches. CB Cameron Mitchell was a solid value in the fifth round.
Dallas Cowboys: B+
DT Mazi Smith (26) and LB DeMarvion Overshown should make an immediate impact. TE Luke Schoonmaker gives Dak Prescott another playmaker.
Denver Broncos: B+
Russell gives Wilson another option with WR Marvin Mims in the No. 63. LB Drew Sanders, CB Riley Moss and S JL Skinner strengthen the defense.
Detroit Lions: c
LB Jack Campbell (18), TE Sam LaPorta, S Brian Branch, and QB Hendon Hooker help make up for hitting too high for RB Jahmyr Gibbs at number 12.
Green Bay Packages: B-
The talented DE Lukas Van Ness (13) added, and Jordan Love was helped by the additions of TE Luke Musgrave, WR Jayden Reed, TE Tucker Kraft and WR Dontayvion Wicks.
Houston Texans: A+
Stroud and Anderson made headlines. OL Juice Scruggs, WR Nathaniel Dell, and DE Dylan Horton round out the poor list.
Indianapolis Colts: A-
QB Anthony Richardson (4) is raw but has the most climb out of all the QBs. I had the best day 3, taking OT Blake Freeland, DL Adetomiwa Adebawore, CB Darius Rush, S Daniel Scott, TE Will Mallory and RB Evan Hull.
Jacksonville Jaguars: B+
The offense has improved with three first picks: OT Anton Harrison (27), TE Brenton Strange and RB Tank Bigsby. WR Parker Washington could be a steal in the sixth round.
Kansas City Chiefs: C+
He was reached for DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah at No. 31. WR Rashee Rice and OT Wanya Morris on day two filled the holes.
Las Vegas Raiders: B+
Terry Wilson (7 years old) is a game changer. TE Michael Mayer and WR Tre Tucker support the receiving set. DL Byron Young at No. 70 is questionable.
Los Angeles Chargers: C+
Quentin Johnston (21) was the second WR off the plate with better options available. The defense was routed on the second day with DL Tuli Tuipulotu and LB Daiyan Henley.
Miami Dolphins: B+
He only had four draft picks and wasn’t the first, but he did come out with talented CB Cam Smith, RB Devon Achane, and WR Elijah Higgins.
Minnesota Vikings: a
WR Jordan Addison (23) replaces Adam Thelin. CBs Mekhi Blackmon and Jay Ward promoted to the secondary.
New England Liga: B+
Traded and still got talented CP Christian Gonzalez at number 17. Focused on defense on day two with De Keon White and S Mart Mabo. Trading K Chad Ryland in the fourth round was confusing.
New Orleans Saint: b
DL Bryan Bresee made sense in the 29th but DE Isaiah Foskey looked too early in the 40th. I got valuable on Day 3 with OL Nick Saldiveri, S Jordan Howden and WR AT Perry.
New York Giants: A-
CB Deonte Banks (24) and OL John Michael Schmitz fill the needs. WR Galen stole Hyatt in the third round.
New York Jets: b
DE Will McDonald IV (15) needs to perform quickly to justify going that high. OT Carter Warren, RB Israel Abanikanda and CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse all highlighted a great Day 3.
Philadelphia Eagles: A+
Carter, Smith and Ringo plus OT Tyler Steen and S Sydney Brown in the third round and a trade to Swift already made Rosman the CEO of the Year favorite.
Pittsburgh Steelers: A
Go to OT Broderick Jones (14). I got a first-round talent in CB Joey Porter Jr. and TE Darnell Washington on the second day.
San Francisco 49ers: C-
CBG Air Brown with his first pick in the 87th overall and CB Darrell Lutter Jr. in the fifth round were top picks in the draft which included K Jake Moody in the third round.
Seattle Seahawks: a
He got the best players in their respective positions with CB Devon Witherspoon (5) and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (20) in the first round. DI Derek Hall and OL Anthony Bradford highlight an overall strong combination.
Tampa Bay Towers: B-
DT Calijah Kancey’s take on the 19th over Will Levis shows the commitment to rival Kyle Trask/Baker Mayfield QB. OL Cody Mauch, TE Payne Durham, and WR Trey Palmer all had good scores in their spots.
Tennessee Titans: B+
OL Peter Skoronski hauled over the Levis in the 11th and ended up with the QB anyway in the second round. RB Tyjae Spears, TE Josh Whyle, OT Jaelyn Duncan and WR Colton Dowell were added in the draft all offense.
Washington Leaders: C+
Emmanuelle Forbes (16) took early in an excellent capacity building pilot class. He further strengthened his secondary with S Jartavius Martin in the second round. Day 3: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. It has an uptrend.
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