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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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 04: Brigham Young linebacker Fred Warner (LB40) is seen during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March , 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 04: Brigham Young linebacker Fred Warner (LB40) is seen during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March , 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

70. San Francisco 49ers: Fred Warner, LB, BYU

Warner is fast, giving him the ability to drop into coverage. Look for Warner to be in subpackages, playing in man-coverage against tight ends. He’s not a thumper, but that’s fine for his role.

Grade: B+

71. Denver Broncos: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

Freeman comes in and replaces C.J. Anderson while giving Davontae Booker some competition in the backfield. Freeman was great at Oregon, becoming its all-time leading rusher.

Grade: B

72. New York Jets: Nathan Shepard, DL, Fort Hays State

Shepard is raw, but he might end up being one of the best third-round picks this year. The Jets have shown the ability to find defensive linemen, and this looks like another hit.

Grade: A-

73. Miami Dolphins: Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State

The Dolphins desperately need help in their front seven, and Baker should help out. THe former Buckeyes star has great speed and should help out in coverage.

Grade: A

74. Washington Redskins: Geron Christian, OT, Louisville

The Redskins have a quality offensive line, but this adds some depth to the group. Trent Williams is great, but he’s been banged up throughout the last year, and Christian is god insurance.

Grade: B+

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