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2018 NFL Draft tracker and instant grades

By Matt Verderame

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Jaire Alexander of Louisville after he was picked
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Jaire Alexander of Louisville after he was picked /
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IOWA CITY, IA – NOVEMBER 18: Defensive back Josh Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes before the match-up against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IA – NOVEMBER 18: Defensive back Josh Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes before the match-up against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

45. Green Bay Packers: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa

Jackson is an absolute steal for the Packers, who are having an incredible draft. Green Bay lands a lengthy corner who had eight interceptions last year, and can now pair him with Jaire Alexander. Bravo.

Grade: A+

46. Kansas City Chiefs: Breeland Speaks, DE, Ole Miss

The Chiefs desperately needed to add some help on the defensive front, but Speaks is a reach. Kansas City is hoping that Speaks turns into a pass-rusher alongside Justin Houston and Chris Jones. Still, tough to get excited here.

Grade: C-

47. Arizona Cardinals: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

The Cardinals got their quarterback in the first round with Josh Rosen, and now land him a premier weapon in Christian Kirk. Kirk is an incredible athlete and will fit in seamlessly with the likes of Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson.

Grade: A-

48. Los Angeles Chargers: Uchenna Nwosu, LB, USC

Los Angeles is trying to build a very dangerous defense, and Nwosu is a continuation of that plan. The Chargers are getting a player who had 9.5 sacks last year at USC and racked up 168 tackles. He should compete for immediate playing time.

Grade: B-

49. Philadelphia Eagles: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State

Goedert is incredibly athletic and should fit in nicely alongside Zach Ertz on the world champs. The Eagles get a steal here, with many believing that the small-school prospect would go on Thursday night.

Grade: A

50. Dallas Cowboys: Connor Williams, OG, Texas

The Cowboys don’t need any help on the left side of the offensive line, but the right side could use reinforcements. Williams is a mountain of a man at 6-foot-5 and 296 pounds. He should start at right guard with La’el Colling staying at tackle.

Grade: B+

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