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Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: How to watch Caitlin Clark's WNBA game tonight

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22-05-2025

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Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: How to watch Caitlin Clark's WNBA game tonight

If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will play the Atlanta Dream at Stare Farm Arena in Atlanta this Thursday, here's how to watch. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Atlanta Dream will play their WNBA home opener this Thursday night against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Last season, the Dream sold out 20 consecutive home games at the 3,500 seat Gateway Arena; this season, they'll still play the majority of their games there, but for the home opener, they'll use the 17,000 seat State Farm Arena instead. (Interested in seeing Caitlin Clark play live and in-person? Here's how you can get tickets to Thursday's game and the rest of the Fever's games this season.) Tonight's game is one of 20 games that will be streaming on Prime Video throughout the season. Here's what you need to know about how to watch tonight's Fever vs. Dream game, and find out how to watch every other WNBA game this season, too. How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: Dates: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Advertisement Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA TV channel: Peachtree TV (Atlanta area), WTHR Channel 13 Streaming: Prime Video, WNBA League Pass What channel will the Fever vs. Dream game be on? The Fever vs. Dream game will be broadcast locally in the Atlanta area on Peachtree TV and on WTHR Channel 13 in the Indianapolis area. Where to watch the Fever vs. Dream without cable: The Fever vs. Dream game is streaming on Prime Video this Thursday night. The game will also be available on WNBA League Pass after it concludes. Stream WNBA games on Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video Amazon's will once again serve as one of the streaming homes for the WNBA this season. In 2025 Prime Video will stream most Thursday night WNBA games free to all Amazon Prime subscribers, plus the Championship Game of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup in July. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but discounts are available for students and those on qualified government assistance. You can try Amazon Prime free for 30 days. $14.99/month at Prime 2025 WNBA season schedule: You can check out the full WNBA season schedule (complete with which channel every game is airing on) here. More ways to watch the WNBA preseason:

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22-05-2025

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Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: How to watch Caitlin Clark's WNBA game tonight

Top Canadian Taylor Pendrith tied for 20th with Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship

Toronto Sun

16-05-2025

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Top Canadian Taylor Pendrith tied for 20th with Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship

Taylor Pendrith of Canada plays a shot on the 12th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on Thursday. Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Taylor Pendrith got a few good bounces along the way on Thursday, including an eagle from the fairway, and hopes it's a sign of what's to come at PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The big-hitting Canadian hasn't had a good result on the PGA Tour since the end of March when he finished T5 at the Houston Open, but with a two-under par start at the season's second major, he leads the five-man Canadian contingent in Charlotte. 'I've been struggling lately a bit with some things and drove it really nice today, and my speed on the greens was good,' he told Postmedia after his round. 'Obviously, holing out a nine-iron from the fairway helps. I played very solid.' That shot of the day came from 173 yards at the par-4 third hole and vaulted the Richmond Hill, Ont., native into red numbers. 'Back left pin, the wind was kind of quartering in off the left and I tried to just flight it down and skip it back to the pin, and if it didn't get back there I'd be OK with it,' he said. 'And it got up the hill and rolled in like a putt.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. If a nine-iron into the wind from 173 yards isn't enough, Pendrith finished his day with a nifty par-saving up-and-down at the brutish uphill 531-yard par-4 ninth hole after hitting his five-iron approach over the green from 237 yards. 'Nine is playing brutal, I hit five-iron right at it and thought it as going to be great, and it just flew a little bit too far, but still nice to save a shot on the last.' Corey Conners and Adam Hadwin finished Thursday at two-over. Nick Taylor struggled with a five-over round, and Quail Hollow member Mackenzie Hughes had a day to forget at seven-over. The stress will extend off the golf course on Friday for Pendrith as his beloved Maple Leafs try to survive an elimination game versus the Florida Panthers in Florida. 'I'm nervous,' he said. He's not alone. Read More

Eminem Fans Push Several Of His Biggest Albums Back To The Charts

Forbes

01-05-2025

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Eminem Fans Push Several Of His Biggest Albums Back To The Charts

Eminem's music floods the U.K. charts, as Curtain Call climbs and The Eminem Show and The Marshall ... More Mathers LP return to the hip-hop tally. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Eminem performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Eminem sees three different albums return to charts in the United Kingdom this week. That's quite the performance from a hip-hop superstar who rarely needs to bounce back onto these lists. He is far and away one of the most successful rappers of all time across the globe, and his domination of the U.K. rankings is near-unparalleled. Following a busy frame, which was flush with Record Store Day offerings, multiple collections by the Grammy and Oscar winner find their way back — some, interestingly, to more than one tally. Eminem sees a pair of projects return to the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart. Coming up first is The Marshall Mathers LP, which reappears at No. 34. Just a few spots beneath that title, The Eminem Show returns at No. 37. Curtain Call: The Hits is also back, but on a different list. While The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show are only present on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart, Curtain Call reenters the Official Album Downloads tally, landing at No. 96. Eminem's massively popular greatest hits set also appears on a trio of other tallies at the same time. Curtain Call maintains its placement at No. 23 on the Official Albums chart, the most competitive album ranking in the country. It dips a few slots on the Official Albums Streaming list, settling at No. 20, while rising five positions to No. 25 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums tally. In addition to this trio of charting efforts that reappear somewhere, Eminem also sees two other full-lengths appear on U.K. rankings this week. Curtain Call 2 dips on both the Official Albums chart and the Official Albums Streaming ranking. Meanwhile, his latest full-length, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), climbs on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart. On that tally alone, Eminem occupies four spots, thanks to two comebacks and a pair of rising winners. All four of Eminem's collections that currently appear on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart have hit No. 1 in the past, as have many of his other efforts. The Death of Slim Shady is the shortest-running winner of the bunch, with just 41 stays on the list so far — a number that's sure to grow as more time passes, since it's still relatively new – at least when compared to his earlier sets, which are still charting. The other Eminem efforts on the tally have spent more than a decade on the roster. The Eminem Show is now up to 661 weeks, while The Marshall Mathers LP has racked up 834 stays somewhere on the roster. Curtain Call stands as one of the greatest successes of all time, as it recently passed 900 appearances on this genre-specific ranking.

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27-04-2025

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2025 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams

The 2025 NFL Draft brought the fireworks early via the Jacksonville Jaguars' bold trade for Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick. And the offseason reality show kept our attention late through the rounds with the Shedeur Sanders drama. Now it's time to make early judgments, via grades, on how each of the 32 teams did in their plans for the future. Advertisement Years from now, feel free to tell Yahoo Sports draft analysts Nate Tice and Charles McDonald how they nailed their draft grades or how much they whiffed. It's all fun and love, even if your team didn't get that A you were hoping for. Tice gave grades for the AFC teams and McDonald tackled the NFC. Jump to a division or team section by clicking on the links below NFC NFC East How did the Cowboys bolster their offense to help out Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images) Dallas Cowboys Grade: A Here's why: The Cowboys were able to fill some needs with players who might be able to make serious impacts as rookies. Guard Tyler Booker, pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku and cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. have a chance to be instant impact starters with long-term upside for the Cowboys. Dallas added three players whom many draft analysts had as first-round prospects without trading assets to acquire them. Good process. Hopefully good results for what Dallas was able to pull off. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama Dallas continued its love for drafting offensive linemen in the first round with the bruising guard from Alabama. Some viewed this as a reach, but Booker is a high-floor player who can form a hellacious interior group with guard Tyler Smith and center Cooper Beebe. If Tyler Guyton (wow, a lot of Tylers here) takes the next step, Dallas could have one of the best offensive lines in the league again. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 12 Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama Round 2 Pick 44 Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College Round 3 Pick 76 Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina Round 5 Pick 149 Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas Round 5 Pick 152 Shemar James, DL, Florida Round 6 Pick 204 Ajani Cornelius, OT, Oregon Round 7 Pick 217 Jay Toia, DT, UCLA Round 7 Pick 239 Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson Round 7 Pick 247 Tommy Akingbesote, DT, Maryland New York Giants Grade: B Here's why: The Jaxson Dart pick was a bit of a reach, but the Giants did grab some damn good players throughout this draft. Abdul Carter will be a threat for Defensive Rookie of the Year playing next to Dexter Lawrence and Brian Burns. Darius Alexander is a quality depth addition. Cam Skattebo is a nice pairing with Tyrone Tracy in the backfield, and the Giants might have found a starter in offensive lineman Marcus Mbow. Outside of the Dart trade up, there's a whole lot to like here. Most interesting pick: Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue Advertisement The Giants needed to leave the draft with offensive line help and they might have gotten it with Mbow. He is a really fluid mover who could have been drafted several rounds earlier than where he went in the fifth round. It's a high upside pick for a team that desperately needed offensive line help. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 3 Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State Round 1 Pick 25 Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi Round 3 Pick 65 Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo Round 4 Pick 105 Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State Round 5 Pick 154 Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue Round 7 Pick 219 Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska Round 7 Pick 246 Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State Philadelphia Eagles Grade: B Here's why: The Eagles had an interesting draft. Jihaad Campbell might have been a surprise, but he was projected to go higher. He has the talent to be an instant impact player for the Eagles' front seven. Andrew Mukuba can potentially fill a big need at safety on the back end. His addition creates a really talented young defensive back trio with Quinyon Mitchell and Super Bowl star Cooper DeJean. Drafting another linebacker in Georgia's Smael Mondon Jr. was an interesting move. The Eagles did a lot in this draft to keep the spine of their team strong. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama Campbell gives the Eagles someone who can do a little bit of everything and is a big, fast, explosive player to play with Zach Baun. What does this mean for Nakobe Dean as he recovers from a torn patellar tendon? Campbell can rush a bit off the edge, but at his peak he can be an impact off-ball linebacker in Vic Fangio's defense. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 31 Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama Round 2 Pick 64 Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas Round 4 Pick 111 Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska Round 5 Pick 145 Mac McWilliams, DB, Central Florida Round 5 Pick 161 Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia Round 5 Pick 168 Drew Kendall, OL, Boston College Round 6 Pick 181 Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse Round 6 Pick 191 Myles Hinton, OT, Michigan Round 6 Pick 207 Cameron Williams, OT, Texas Round 6 Pick 209 Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Edge, Virginia Tech Washington Commanders Grade: B+ Here's why: Washington didn't have much draft capital, but it found two potential long-term starters with its first two picks in offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and cornerback Trey Amos. Both have high upside at positions of need and they created some necessary depth that will help them sustain their success from a season ago. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon The Commanders decided that they needed to revamp their offensive tackles this offseason and did just that with the trade for Laremy Tunsil and drafting Conerly. It's a good plan for a team with a young quarterback who takes a lot of hits, and it should provide a boost in the run game. Conerly could eventually be Washington's long-term left tackle as well. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 29 Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon Round 2 Pick 61 Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss Round 4 Pick 128 Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech Round 6 Pick 205 Kain Medrano, LB, UCLA Round 7 Pick 245 Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona NFC North Chicago Bears Grade: B Here's why: Ben Johnson's fingerprints were all over this draft for the Bears. Adding tight end Colston Loveland, wide receiver Luther Burden III and tackle Ozzy Trapilo were clear moves to try and improve Chicago's offensive roster after last year's disaster performance in Caleb Williams' first year as the starting quarterback. Trapilo is a bit of a project and Burden might need a bit of refinement in his transition to the league, but if they hit their ceilings they could end up being strong, positive players for the Bears. Their offensive Round 2 picks are a bit risky, but not indefensible. Shemar Turner was a nice depth pick for the defensive line, but it felt early for him. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College Trapilo will be the Bears' project to develop at left tackle, finishing out their offensive line rebuild for the upcoming season. Trapilo is raw, but has tools to develop and if he's just steady enough to start, it will be a big upgrade for the Bears' offense. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 10 Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan Round 2 Pick 39 Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri Round 2 Pick 56 Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College Round 2 Pick 62 Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M Round 4 Pick 132 Ruben Hyppolite II, LB, Maryland Round 5 Pick 169 Zah Frazier, DB, UTSA Round 6 Pick 195 Luke Newman, G, Michigan State Round 7 Pick 233 Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers Detroit Lions Grade: B Here's why: It was a very 'eat your vegetables' draft for the Lions. Four linemen and a big, athletic wide receiver to develop in Isaac TeSlaa. Tyleik Williams and Alim McNeil are going to be an incredibly imposing duo for teams to try and block on the interior and Tate Ratledge gives Detroit a potential starting guard to develop. These guys might not be the sexiest players to add, but this team has consistently shown the value of good trench play and the Lions tried to keep it strong with this draft. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas TeSlaa was a scouting combine star, but didn't have too much production during his time at Arkansas. Considering the Lions traded two future third-round picks to select him in the third, Detroit clearly sees him as a starter. It'll be interesting to see what his role ends up being alongside Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 28 Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State Round 2 Pick 57 Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia Round 3 Pick 70 Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas Round 5 Pick 171 Miles Frazier, G, LSU Round 6 Pick 196 Ahmed Hassanein, Edge, Boise State Round 7 Pick 230 Dan Jackson, S, Georgia Round 7 Pick 244 Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia Matthew Golden dressed to thrill on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. (Photo by) (Stacy Revere via Getty Images) Green Bay Packers Grade: B Here's why: Matthew Golden was a surprise pick for the Packers early in the draft, but for a team that needed an infusion of talent at wide receiver, Golden makes a lot of sense as a big-play threat. He doesn't quite have the size the Packers look for in their wide receivers, but he's not so far off that they disqualified him. Anthony Belton is a potential starter at tackle or guard and should give them more flexibility with how they get their best five starting offensive linemen on the field. The late selection of Warren Brinson was a nice way to get some nose tackle depth that they needed to add in a big way. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Savion Williams, WR, TCU Williams was the second receiver the Packers added this year in the draft and he is an interesting fit as a potential gadget-ish player. He might not be used in traditional roles early on, but Williams has explosive ability with the ball in his hands and is a different source of big plays. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 23 Matthew Golden, WR, Texas Round 2 Pick 54 Anthony Belton, OT, NC State Round 3 Pick 87 Savion Williams, WR, TCU Round 4 Pick 124 Barryn Sorrell, DL, Texas Round 5 Pick 159 Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State Round 6 Pick 198 Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia Round 7 Pick 237 Micah Robinson, DB, Tulane Round 7 Pick 250 John Williams, G, Cincinnati Minnesota Vikings Grade: C Here's why: The Vikings had a nice first pick with Donovan Jackson to bolster their offensive line, but they didn't really have too much draft capital to add impact players as the draft went on. Their capital was thin this year and their haul of players shows that. That's OK because they got Jackson at the top of it. Perhaps Kobe King or Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins can develop and provide depth to Minnesota's front seven. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State Donovan Jackson and Will Fries is a great new guard duo for the Vikings as they begin the J.J. McCarthy era. McCarthy and the run game will benefit from the additions and investments on the interior offensive line to be a whole lot better than a season ago. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 24 Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State Round 3 Pick 102 Tai Felton, WR, Maryland Round 5 Pick 139 Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Edge, Georgia Round 6 Pick 201 Kobe King, LB, Penn State Round 6 Pick 202 Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh NFC South Atlanta Falcons Grade: C- Here's why: In a vacuum, Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are two players the Falcons needed to add for their defense, but giving up a future first-round pick for Pearce was asinine. Unless the Falcons unexpectedly go on a deep playoff run, that pick could be fairly high in the 2026 NFL Draft. Still, they've at least attempted to fix their pass rush in a serious manner, which is something they desperately needed to do. Drafting two safeties instead of addressing their interior depth was an interesting move, but Jessie Bates III, Billy Bowman Jr. and Xavier Watts are all ballhawks. Most interesting pick: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia Advertisement Figuring out where Walker plays his best ball for the Falcons will be fascinating because he doesn't really fit cleanly at edge rusher or off-ball linebacker yet, but he has the athleticism to figure out how to be productive somewhere. This is a playmaker the Falcons needed to add regardless, even if his role in the puzzle still needs to be figured out. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 15 Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia Round 1 Pick 26 James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee Round 3 Pick 96 Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame Round 4 Pick 118 Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma Round 7 Pick 218 Jack Nelson, OT, Wisconsin Carolina Panthers Grade: A Here's why: Bryce Young should be thrilled with this draft. The Panthers, who already had a strong offensive line and running game last season, added a potential No. 1 wide receiver in Tetairoa McMillan, and then added speed and depth to their running back room with Trevor Etienne in the fourth round. They also took some very nice swings at edge rusher in the second round with the additions of Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen. Grabbing tight end Mitchell Evans and wideout Jimmy Horn Jr. in the fifth and sixth rounds provided nice value in their pursuit of offensive pieces. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M Scourton is one of the most interesting players in the whole draft. When he was at Purdue, he looked like a first-round player. After transferring to Texas A&M, he ended up playing a style of football that didn't quite fit his body type and his production dropped. If he can get back to his 2023 play, this could be a major steal for the Panthers. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 8 Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona Round 2 Pick 51 Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M Round 3 Pick 77 Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Mississippi Round 4 Pick 114 Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia Round 4 Pick 122 Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State Round 5 Pick 140 Cam Jackson, DL, Florida Round 5 Pick 163 Mitchell Evans, TE, Bowling Green Round 6 Pick 208 Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado New Orleans Saints Grade: B- Here's why: Kelvin Banks Jr. was a really solid player to add to New Orleans' offensive line at the top of the draft. Banks has tackle and guard versatility, but the rest of the Saints' draft felt just OK from a value perspective. Tyler Shough has good film, but a profile that makes him a fairly big risk at the top of the draft. Vernon Broughton, Jonas Sanker and Danny Stutsman should all bring quality depth at the very least. Solid, but unspectacular draft for the Saints. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 9 Kelvin Banks Jr., OT/OG, Texas Round 2 Pick 40 Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville Round 3 Pick 71 Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas Round 3 Pick 93 Jonas Sanker, DB, Virginia Round 4 Pick 112 Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma Round 4 Pick 131 Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville Round 6 Pick 184 Devin Neal, RB, Kansas Round 7 Pick 248 Moliki Matavao, TE, UCLA Round 7 Pick 254 Fadil Diggs, Edge, Syracuse Tampa Bay Buccaneers Grade: B Here's why: The Emeka Egbuka pick is interesting in terms of his fit with Chris Godwin for the immediate future. There's a lot to like about what the Buccaneers did. Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish are a fun, playmaking cornerback duo to add to the Bucs' secondary, and David Walker has a chance to be a gem as a pass rusher. It's a really nice collection of players, even if Egbuka will be an interesting case to track. Most interesting pick: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Egbuka profiles as a slot wide receiver in the NFL, but is slated to play in the same offense as Chris Godwin — who just signed an extension with the Buccaneers. Mike Evans, Godwin and Egbuka are a talented trio of wide receivers, but it's unclear how they'll all be deployed at this time. Advertisement Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 19 Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Round 2 Pick 53 Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame Round 3 Pick 84 Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State Round 4 Pick 121 David Walker, DL, Central Arkansas Round 5 Pick 157 Elijah Roberts, DL, SMU Round 7 Pick 235 Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon NFC West Arizona Cardinals Grade: A Here's why: I love this draft class. The Cardinals had a clear plan to upgrade their defense and took some big swings on talented players in Walter Nolen and Will Johnson to start their draft class. They doubled-down on the defensive line with the selection of do-it-all defensive lineman Jordan Burch from Oregon and took an upside pick with Denzel Burke on Day 3. They must feel pretty good about where they are on offense because they didn't get a pick there until the sixth round with guard Hayden Connor. Most interesting pick: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Advertisement Johnson fell down the board due to injury concerns that have plagued him for the past year, but if he can reach his ceiling this is a home run pick for the Cardinals. Johnson has legitimate CB1 upside and in the second round it was a more than fine enough risk to take him there. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 16 Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi Round 2 Pick 47 Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Round 3 Pick 78 Jordan Burch, Edge, Oregon Round 4 Pick 115 Cody Simon, DL, Ohio State Round 5 Pick 174 Denzel Burke, DB, Ohio State Round 6 Pick 211 Hayden Conner, G, Texas Round 7 Pick 225 Player, position, school Los Angeles Rams Grade: A Here's why: Picking up the Falcons' 2026 first-round pick for this year's 26th overall pick makes this an A by itself. Getting Terrance Ferguson in the second round was a nice way to kick off the draft with a quality starter who has the upside to be a weapon at tight end for Matthew Stafford this season. The Rams added some good depth on the edge of their defense with Josaiah Stewart, who should fit in cleanly with their other young edge rushers. Overall, it was a really different approach for the Rams in the draft this year that gives them a lot of firepower in terms of draft capital for the 2026 NFL Draft. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn Draft picks: Round 2 Pick 46 Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon Round 3 Pick 90 Josaiah Stewart, DL, Michigan Round 4 Pick 117 Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn Round 5 Pick 148 Ty Hamilton, DL, Ohio State Round 5 Pick 172 Chris Paul Jr., LB, Mississippi Round 7 Pick 242 Konata Mumpfield, WR, Pittsburgh San Francisco 49ers Grade: C+ Here's why: Mykel Williams in the first round and Alfred Collins in the second round were fine selections for the range they went in. However, the Niners made some big reaches in the third round with linebacker Nick Martin and cornerback Upton Stout. Martin and Stout were projected to go late Day 3 and are probably closer to depth pieces than starters. Still, the 49ers beefed up their run defense which they desperately needed to do this year. Most interesting pick: Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky Stout is a very undersized cornerback at 5-foot-8. He made plays on the ball and in space at Western Kentucky, but his size makes him a bit of a head-scratcher in the top 100 picks. Perhaps his tackling ability will make him a weapon in the slot, but Stout and Nick Martin are two undersized players to add to this defense. Advertisement Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 11 Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia Round 2 Pick 43 Alfred Collins, DT, Texas Round 3 Pick 75 Nick Martin, LB, Oklahoma State Round 3 Pick 100 Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky Round 4 Pick 113 CJ West, DL, Indiana Round 4 Pick 138 Jordan Watkins, WR, Mississippi Round 5 Pick 147 Jordan James, RB, Oregon Round 5 Pick 160 Marques Sigle, DB, Kansas State Round 7 Pick 227 Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana Round 7 Pick 249 Connor Colby, G, Iowa Round 7 Pick 252 Junior Bergen, WR, Montana Seattle Seahawks Grade: B+ Here's why: The Seahawks chased athleticism in this draft in a big way. Grey Zabel, Nick Emmanwori, Jalen Milroe, Elijah Arroyo and Tory Horton are some of the most athletic players from this draft. Zabel will help the Seahawks patch up their offensive line immediately in a big way and Emmanwori is at least a developmental athlete for head coach Mike Macdonald to try and turn into a better player than he is right now. For a team that's resetting and looking for upside, this draft made a bit more sense than some of their free-agent signings. Most interesting pick: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama Advertisement Draft picks: Milroe is going to be the Seahawks' developmental quarterback prospect behind Sam Darnold. He has incredible traits, but the consistency wasn't good enough for him to go much higher than this. It'll be fascinating to see what role the Seahawks find for Milroe in Year 1 because his ability to be a gamebreaker with the ball in his hands will be too valuable to keep on the bench for 100% of the year. Round 1 Pick 18 Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State Round 2 Pick 35 Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Round 2 Pick 50 Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami Round 3 Pick 92 Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama Round 5 Pick 142 Rylie Mills, DL, Notre Dame Round 5 Pick 166 Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State Round 5 Pick 175 Robbie Ouzts, TE, Alabama Round 6 Pick 192 Bryce Cabeldue, G, Kansas Round 7 Pick 223 Damien Martinez, RB, Miami Round 7 Pick 234 Mason Richman, OT, Iowa Round 7 Pick 238 Ricky White III, WR, UNLV AFC East Buffalo Bills Grade: B- Here's why: Defense was on the menu for the Bills. Their first five selections were all on that side of the ball. I was a little lower on Maxwell Hairston, but he brings world-class speed to the Bills' defensive back room. Head coach Sean McDermott has always loved having a deep defensive line rotation, and the Bills continued to add to their defensive line room after adding Joey Bosa and other veterans in free agency. Third-round selection Landon Jackson is a smooth athlete off the edge and second-round pick T.J. Sanders has length and twitch, and gives the Bills coaches an interesting bundle of tools to work with. It's a solid class that makes sense for what the Bills need, even if a few of the players went a little higher than I would have preferred. Advertisement Most interesting pick: Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky Walker was looked at as a potential first-round selection entering the season. But his up-and-down play combined with a back injury kept him on the board all the way until Day 3 of the draft. Walker is a mountain of a man whose game is more finesse-based (he aligned more as a 3-4 DE in college than nose tackle) than you'd expect for a player of his size. Day 2 may have been rich, but Round 4 is worth a stab on a player with this size and with real high-end flashes. With the Bills having depth at defensive tackle, Walker and the Bills coaches can continue to hone his game and help make his snaps as impactful as possible. And he fits in nicely with the other players the Bills have up front. Not a lot of risk, but some potential rewards here. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 30 Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky Round 2 Pick 41 T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina Round 3 Pick 72 Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas Round 4 Pick 109 Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky Round 5 Pick 170 Jordan Hancock, DB, Ohio State Round 5 Pick 173 Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech Round 6 Pick 177 Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech Round 6 Pick 206 Chase Lundt, OT, Connecticut Round 7 Pick 240 Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland Miami Dolphins Grade: B- Advertisement Here's why: The Dolphins add to the trenches with their first two selections. Kenneth Grant isn't someone I had linked to Miami, but it's a selection that I've liked the more I've marinated on it. Grant is big, athletic, sturdy against the run, and has upside as a disruptor against the run and pass. His best ball is in front of him and he joins a Dolphins front that has some serious teeth to it. Jonah Savaiinaea is a big guard, but moves well (which matched his testing at the NFL scouting combine), making him a good fit for the Dolphins. They moved up to get Savaiinaea, and I would have liked them to add even more numbers to their line, but he fits a need and went in the proper range of where he was predicted to go. Dante Trader Jr. is a fifth-round selection that gives the Dolphins more bodies at safety. Most interesting pick: Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State Gordon is a different type of flavor at running back that the speed-addicted Dolphins have taken in the past. He's a big, bruiser who can build up speed in space. He was wildly productive in 2023, but some wear and tear slowed him down in 2024. De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright already provide plenty of speed, so now the Dolphins have a player with some bulk to take tough carries like on short yardage. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 13 Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan Round 2 Pick 37 Jonah Savaiinaea, OG, Arizona Round 5 Pick 143 Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland Round 5 Pick 150 Jason Marshall Jr., DB, Florida Round 5 Pick 155 Dante Trader Jr., DB, Maryland Round 6 Pick 179 Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State Round 7 Pick 231 Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas Round 7 Pick 253 Zeek Biggers, DT, Georgia Tech New England Patriots Grade: A Advertisement Here's why: I'm a big fan of a lot of players the Patriots ended up selecting. And where they ended up taking them all made sense, too. Will Campbell will get a chance at left tackle and will allow the Patriots to get their best five linemen on the field. His personality will also rejuvenate the locker room in New England. RB TreVeyon Henderson adds big-play ability to the offense and is a supreme pass protector, plus adds another future leader in the locker room. He should pair nicely with Rhamondre Stevenson. Jared Wilson could end up being the best center in this year's class. He is very athletic but a bit raw playing the position. Wilson could develop into a batterymate with Drake Maye and a needle-moving starter. Even if he has to sit behind Garrett Bradbury at the beginning of his career (he might surpass Bradbury early). Day 3 selections Joshua Farmer and Bradyn Swinson are also intriguing players whom many expected to go higher. They add even more bodies up front for the Patriots to toy with. I'm particularly a fan of Swinson's competitive style. New England Patriots first-round draft pick Will Campbell checks out his future office. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) Most interesting pick: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State The Patriots desperately needed speed and a player who can win on the outside. Hello, Kyle Williams! He is explosive, competitive and gives pressed cornerbacks fits with his agility and burst. This is an ideal running mate for Drake Maye. Williams fits nicely with what the Patriots have right now and will help open up their whole offense. Williams was in my final top 50, so I love where the Patriots got him, too. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 4 Will Campbell, OT, LSU Round 2 Pick 38 TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State Round 3 Pick 69 Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State Round 3 Pick 95 Jared Wilson, C, Georgia Round 4 Pick 106 Craig Woodson, DB, California Round 4 Pick 137 Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State Round 5 Pick 146 Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU Round 5 Pick 182 Andres Borregales, K, Miami Round 7 Pick 220 Marcus Bryant, OT, Missouri Round 7 Pick 251 Julian Ashby, LS, Vanderbilt Round 7 Pick 257 Kobee Minor, DB, Memphis New York Jets Grade: B+ Here's why: The Jets continued to beef up their offensive line with Armand Membou, who can stay on the right side and gives New York potentially one of the best pair of bookend tackles in the league. Mason Taylor checks a lot of boxes at the tight end spot. He's a reliable receiver, especially underneath and in the intermediate areas, and is a solid blocker who has kept improving. He's reliable at a position the Jets haven't had a lot of reliability at. Azareye'h Thomas is a big corner who replaces D.J. Reed and gives Sauce Gardner a potential long-term running mate. Head coach Aaron Glenn loves physical (you could even say handsy) cornerbacks and Thomas fits that to a tee. Malachi Moore is another personality fit and gives the Jets a physical hitter at safety. Most interesting pick: Arian Smith, WR, Georgia Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 7 Armand Membou, OT, Missouri Round 2 Pick 42 Mason Taylor, TE, LSU Round 3 Pick 73 Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State Round 4 Pick 110 Arian Smith, WR, Georgia Round 4 Pick 130 Malachi Moore, S, Alabama Round 5 Pick 162 Francisco Mauigoa, DL, Miami Round 5 Pick 176 Tyler Baron, Edge, Miami AFC North Baltimore Ravens Grade: B+ Here's why: Malaki Starks to the Ravens was always a team-player fit that I was keen on, so it's cool to see it actually happen in real life. Starks' versatility joining Kyle Hamilton will let the Ravens do creative things on the backend and in the slot. Mike Green has top-15 type talent and is one of the best pass rushers in this draft. Off-field concerns led to his slide, but he's a first-round talent and will add an electric pass rusher to the Ravens' front. Emery Jones Jr. was a right tackle for LSU but could be best as a guard. He gives the Ravens another player who can potentially play at a couple of spots. Most interesting pick: Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech He's a short, stocky defensive tackle who wins with leverage and shooting gaps. Peebles' lack of size and length will give him issues holding up against double-teams at the point of attack, but he can be disruptive as a rotational interior defensive lineman for a team that already has other talent up front. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 27 Malaki Starks, S, Georgia Round 2 Pick 59 Mike Green, Edge, Marshall Round 3 Pick 91 Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU Round 4 Pick 129 Teddye Buchanan, LB, California Round 5 Pick 141 Carson Vinson, OL, Alabama A&M Round 6 Pick 178 Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan Round 6 Pick 186 Tyler Loop, K, Arizona Round 6 Pick 203 LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado Round 6 Pick 210 Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech Round 6 Pick 212 Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers Round 7 Pick 243 Garrett Dellinger, G, LSU Cincinnati Bengals Grade: C Here's why: The Bengals tilted their shoulders back a bit early in the draft and swung for the fences. While also adding multiple bodies to positions of need. Shemar Stewart has as much upside as anyone in this draft, but has a lack of refinement and finishing in his game. But if he hits, the Bengals get a player with top-5 like talent in the late teens. Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter give the Bengals more bodies to throw at their off-ball linebacker spot and both. Bengals added several guards and also running back Tahj Brooks in the sixth round to help round out their running back room. I understand what they're trying to do with these picks, but the players they selected might not become impact players for a year or two. Most interesting pick: Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia Fairchild is a strong and explosive guard. His wrestling background shows up with his mauling style and propensity to try and torque defenders to the ground. He's still raw and can put himself in rough situations, but he often shows the strength and athleticism to recover. He's a fun project-y type of interior player for the Bengals to work with who can turn into a tone-setting starter. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 17 Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M Round 2 Pick 49 Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina Round 3 Pick 81 Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia Round 4 Pick 119 Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson Round 5 Pick 153 Jalen Rivers, OL, Miami Round 6 Pick 193 Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech The Browns made noise with their QB moves during the NFL Draft, perhaps none louder than their fifth-round selection of Colorado's Shedeur Sanders. (Photo by) (Perry Knotts via Getty Images) Cleveland Browns Grade: B- Here's why: An eventful weekend for the Browns. They started the draft by trading back to No. 5 overall, picking up some extra picks (including the Jaguars' first-rounder next year) and then took Mason Graham to start off their class. Graham will thrive in Jim Schwartz's scheme that has its linemen pin their ears back and go. Carson Schwesinger is an excellent coverage player with speed to keep up with receivers. He will benefit with the Browns' defensive line keeping him clean in the run game. Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson are running backs I like and both are effective runners between the tackles. They should help the Browns out in a post-Nick Chubb world. If we stopped right there, I would probably have the Browns graded higher. But Cleveland ended up taking two QBs in Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Gabriel in Round 3 was a major reach and Sanders ended up going later than expected. I thought the Browns might wait one more season and use that new first-rounder to get a QB, but they end up with an even murkier room. Most interesting pick: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green The Browns' entire haul could be labeled as interesting. I'm going to go with Fannin, a unique and highly productive prospect. Fannin will likely have to be used in specific ways to unlock his skills, but he has great catching range and can pick up yards with the ball in his hands with his contact balance. He should pair nicely with David Njoku, who is able to do more of the traditional things at the position. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 5 Mason Graham, DT, Michigan Round 2 Pick 33 Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA Round 2 Pick 36 Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State Round 3 Pick 67 Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green Round 3 Pick 94 Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon Round 4 Pick 126 Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee Round 5 Pick 144 Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado Pittsburgh Steelers Grade: B Here's why: The Steelers' first two selections are doing a lot for this grade. Derrick Harmon has versatility along the defensive front and can play the run and pass equally well. He can be the long-term replacement for Cam Heyward and will create a fun young duo on the inside with Keeanu Benton. I loved the Kaleb Johnson selection (more below) and I like Jack Sawyer more than most as another defender who can contribute in a few roles along the front. Most interesting pick: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa My comparison for Johnson is 'Honey, I shrunk Derrick Henry.' Johnson is best in a zone running scheme where he can use his good vision and size to plant his foot and get north through arm tackles. He should thrive as the bellcow in Arthur Smith's (one of Henry's offensive coordinators in Tennessee) zone-heavy offense. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 21 Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon Round 3 Pick 83 Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa Round 4 Pick 123 Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State Round 5 Pick 164 Yahya Black, DL, Iowa Round 6 Pick 185 Will Howard, QB, Ohio State Round 7 Pick 226 Carson Bruener, LB, Washington Round 7 Pick 229 Donte Kent, CB, Central Michigan AFC South Houston Texans Grade: B Here's why: The Texans needed pass catchers and another offensive lineman, and that's exactly what they attacked on Day 2 of the draft after moving out of the first round. Analysts were split on who they preferred out of Iowa State's two WR prospects, so the Texans ended up taking both. Jayden Higgins can be an outside running mate for Nico Collins, and Jaylin Noel is a dynamic slot player who can return punts and is a feisty blocker. Both complement Collins well. Cornerback Jaylin Smith, who played outside and in the slot at USC, is willing to tackle and has speed. The Texans don't need an outside corner and have Jalen Pitre in the slot, so I'm curious how Smith ends up being deployed. Most interesting pick: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota He's a big athlete with plenty of starts under his belt. Ersery is an easy mover who still needs work on playing with consistent technique and adding to his strength. But he's big, and can recover with quick feet and flash some really nice blocks on the backside of runs. The Texans need a blindside protector for the future after trading away Laremy Tunsil, and Ersery might be able to beat out the recently signed stopgap Cam Robinson in training camp anyways. As the Texans try to figure out their best starting five, Ersery gives them a potential long-term answer at left tackle. Draft picks: Round 2 Pick 34 Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State Round 2 Pick 48 Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota Round 3 Pick 79 Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State Round 3 Pick 97 Jaylin Smith, DB, USC Round 4 Pick 116 Woody Marks, RB, USC Round 6 Pick 187 Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State Round 6 Pick 197 Graham Mertz, QB, Florida Round 7 Pick 224 Kyonte Hamilton, DT, Rutgers Round 7 Pick 255 Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa Indianapolis Colts Grade: B- Here's why: The Colts have been linked to Tyler Warren for what feels like the entire draft cycle. He is a great scheme fit for them and their heavy use of RPOs, and Warren gives the Colts yet another pass catching option for whoever is throwing them the football. The Colts selected Justin Walley way earlier than expected, but they needed to continue to add to their cornerback room. I was hoping that the Colts might go offensive line early, but Jalen Travis is another traits-heavy pick along the offensive line, adding an interesting depth piece there. DJ Giddens is a productive runner with good vision who can be a great No. 2 option behind Jonathan Taylor. And Riley Leonard is an intriguing developmental pick on Day 3, with his run-first style fitting perfectly in a QB room that has Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones in it. Most interesting pick: JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State The Colts have invested in traits-heavy defensive linemen in the past, but instead went with the rugged Tuimoloau in the second round. And I really like this fit. He's a strong edge defender who can set a firm edge against the run, and has the potential of a strong secondary pass rusher who can push the pocket. His style complements Laiatu Latu and the other Colts defenders well. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 14 Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State Round 2 Pick 45 JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State Round 3 Pick 80 Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota Round 4 Pick 127 Jaylen Travis, OT, Iowa State Round 5 Pick 151 DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State Round 6 Pick 189 Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame Round 6 Pick 190 Tim Smith, DT, Alabama Round 7 Pick 232 Hunter Wohler, DB, Wisconsin Jacksonville Jaguars Grade: A 🥳 Here's why: Travis Hunter goes vroom! The Jaguars got aggressive at the top of the draft and moved up to the No. 2 spot to select Hunter, the most talented player in this draft. Whether he plays offense or defense (Jags indicate they're looking at more wide receiver than corner for Hunter), he's going to impact the game. I also like Hunter's fit with who the Jaguars have on both sides. He can be the No. 2 opposite of Tyson Campbell on defense and the Jaguars already have a definite No. 1 pass catcher in Brian Thomas Jr. The Hunter Experiment will be one of my favorite subplots in the NFL this year. I liked the Jaguars' selection of Wyatt Milum, too (more below), as I thought the Jaguars needed to keep adding to their offensive line room. Most interesting pick: Wyatt Milum, OG, West Virginia Milum held his own as a tackle in college but I like him best at guard, where his lack of length can be mitigated. He can start at LG right away for the Jaguars and his ability to kick outside in a pinch adds to the appeal. Milum has strength as a run blocker and projects as a plus-pass protector on the inside. I really liked this pick for the Jaguars. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 2 Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado Round 3 Pick 88 Caleb Ransaw, S, Tulane Round 3 Pick 89 Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia Round 4 Pick 104 Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech Round 4 Pick 107 Jack Kiser, DL, Notre Dame Round 6 Pick 194 Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn Round 6 Pick 200 Rayuan Lane III, DB, Navy Round 7 Pick 221 Jonah Monheim, C, USC Round 7 Pick 236 LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse Tennessee Titans Grade: B+ Here's why: Taking Cam Ward, the definitive QB1 of this class, helps inflate this grade. But I liked what else the Titans did on draft weekend. Oluwafemi Oladejo moved to the edge at UCLA and has intriguing traits to work with. He has long arms and loves to take it to blockers with his strong hands. He still needs to refine his game but he can become a full-time starter earlier than expected. Kevin Winston Jr. is a two-way safety who suffered a knee injury in 2024. He has all the makings of a solid starter on the backend. Then the fourth round was all about adding pass catchers for Ward; Chimere Dike adds a speed element, Gunnar Helm is an efficient receiver who knows how to use his size, and Elic Ayomanor is another receiver who complements the Titans' receiving room nicely. Most interesting pick: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 1 Cam Ward, QB, Miami Round 2 Pick 52 Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA Round 3 Pick 82 Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State Round 4 Pick 103 Chimere Dike, WR, Florida Round 4 Pick 120 Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas Round 4 Pick 136 Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford Round 5 Pick 167 Jackson Slater, Tennessee, Sacramento State Round 6 Pick 183 Marcus Harris, DB, California Round 6 Pick 188 Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan AFC West Denver Broncos Grade: C+ Here's why: I don't disagree with the positions that the Broncos targeted during the draft, but I had a few different preferences who they could have selected. The Broncos added even more firepower on their defense with Jahdae Barron, who, and forgive the pun here, slots in nicely between Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss. His addition could give the Broncos potentially the best cornerback trio in the league. Barron's all-around versatility, tackling ability and plus-blitzing skills will also be a great fit in Vance Joseph's attacking defense. The Broncos absolutely had to add to their running back room and went with RJ Harvey. I had other backs ahead of him, but he's a good player with speed and receiving ability. Pat Bryant was another player who went earlier than I expected. His size and awareness make total sense for the style of WRs Sean Payton likes. Most interesting pick: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas I wasn't expecting this player-team fit. And it's one I really like. The Broncos had a top-five defense last season and added even more firepower this offseason. Teams often targeted whoever slot defender Ja'Quan McMillan was defending last year. With Barron now playing in the slot, with the ability to guard tight ends, too, quarterbacks are going to have slim pickings in regards to options. I thought the Broncos were going to go offensive weapon early, but making a strength an even greater strength is a fun decision. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 20 Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Round 2 Pick 60 RJ Harvey, RB, UCF Round 3 Pick 74 Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois Round 3 Pick 101 Sai'vion Jones, Edge, LSU Round 4 Pick 134 Que Robinson, Edge, Alabama Round 6 Pick 216 Jeremy Crawshaw, P, Florida Round 7 Pick 241 Caleb Lohner, TE, Utah Kansas City Chiefs Grade: B+ Here's why: The Chiefs have to be giddy about coming away with Josh Simmons. He had top-10 level talent and might have been the first tackle taken off the board if healthy. His knee injury dropped his stock, but the Chiefs benefit and have Jaylon Moore on the roster to hold the fort until Simmons is 100%. The Chiefs might not have to worry about left tackle for a long time if he comes back even close to healthy. Kansas City seemed to want to add pass rushing juice on Day 2, coming away with Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte. Both pass rush-first type players might not be great against the run, but they can create pressure and ease the load off of Chris Jones and Steve Spagnuolo's blitzing. Jeffery Bassa is an off-ball linebacker who is a strong tackler (something the Chiefs have been prioritizing in recent years). He can end up starting down the road. And the Chiefs capped off their draft with the speedy Brashard Smith, a converted receiver who can (obviously) catch and adds an explosive play element to the Chiefs' run game that they've desperately needed. Most interesting pick: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State He's an explosive receiver with the agility and strength through contact to make defenders regularly miss. Royals doesn't have the most diverse route tree right now, but he shows a real feel for finding soft spots against zone and is a good athlete who can turn into more. He's a nice fit for the other receivers the Chiefs currently have. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 32 Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State Round 2 Pick 63 Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee Round 3 Pick 66 Ashton Gillotte, Edge, Louisville Round 3 Pick 85 Nohl Williams, DB, California Round 4 Pick 133 Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State Round 5 Pick 156 Jeffrey Bassa, DL, Oregon Round 7 Pick 228 Brashard Smith, RB, SMU Las Vegas Raiders Grade: B+ Here's why: Did you really think the offensive coordinator (Chip Kelly) who signed Ryan Mathews and Demarco Murray in one offseason and the head coach (Pete Carroll) who was addicted to taking running backs at his old job were going to pass on a blue-chip running back prospect? Ashton Jeanty is going to be a lot of fun in Kelly's offense and will be on the field early and often. Jack Bech is a strong complementary receiver with great hands, a feel for beating zone, some real YAC ability and can fill a lot of roles on an offense. I really liked the Raiders taking two swings on project offensive tackles Caleb Rogers and Charles Grant on back-to-back picks, too. Might as well stack the odds in your favor, right? Wideout Dont'e Thornton Jr. adds more speed to the offense and QB Tommy Mellot is a fun offensive weapon type to work with. Fun class for the Raiders. Most interesting pick: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 6 Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State Round 2 Pick 58 Jack Bech, WR, TCU Round 3 Pick 68 Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State Round 3 Pick 98 Caleb Rogers, OL, Texas Tech Round 3 Pick 99 Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary Round 4 Pick 108 Dont'e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee Round 4 Pick 135 Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina Round 6 Pick 180 JJ Pegues, DT, Mississippi Round 6 Pick 213 Tommy Mellott, WR, Montana State Round 6 Pick 215 Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State Round 7 Pick 222 Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota Los Angeles Chargers Grade: C Here's why: Omarion Hampton greatly upgrades the running back room for the Chargers. He has a real three-down skillset, explosive athleticism and receiving ability that adds firepower to a Chargers run game that desperately needed it. I thought the Chargers were going to continue to look to upgrade their run game with early interior linemen selections. Instead they went with wideout Tre Harris to add more firepower to their offense. Jamaree Caldwell is a huge interior defender who is stout against the run, allowing the Chargers to play their preferred light boxes. He should make for a fun bash brothers pairing with Teair Tart in the middle. Oronde Gadsden II is an athletic player and a fun Day 3 dart throw as a receiving tight end, too. Most interesting pick: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss Harris is a receiver with good size who can open up the offense with his downfield ability. He's a real outside receiver on a team that needed more outside options. Harris lacks a lot of refinement and is missing a few branches on his route tree, but he is a fluid enough athlete that it makes me optimistic he can add more polish with time. Another positive is that he joins a Chargers offense that loves to run play action with plenty of over-post route combinations, which will allow Harris' game to translate nicely early as he develops. Draft picks: Round 1 Pick 22 Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina Round 2 Pick 55 Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss Round 3 Pick 86 Jamaree Caldwell, DL, Oregon Round 4 Pick 125 Kyle Kennard. Edge, South Carolina Round 5 Pick 158 KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn Round 5 Pick 165 Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse Round 6 Pick 199 Branson Taylor, OT, Pittsburgh Round 6 Pick 214 R.J. Mickens, DB, Clemson Round 7 Pick 256 Trikweze Bridges, CB, Florida

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