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Regrading the 2018 NFL Draft: Colts, Browns and Ravens did best

By Rucker Haringey

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Saquon Barkley holds up a New York Giants Jersey after being selected by the New York Giants with the 2nd pick during the First Round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. ( Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Saquon Barkley holds up a New York Giants Jersey after being selected by the New York Giants with the 2nd pick during the First Round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. ( Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch #55 warms up before playing the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch #55 warms up before playing the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys: B+

Leighton Vander Esch and Michael Gallup are the two best pieces in this class. Vander Esch looks like a potential Pro Bowler and Gallup stepped up to become the team’s No. 2 wideout as a rookie. Both selections provided Dallas with excellent value.

The inability of Connor Williams to really find a home on the Cowboys’ offensive line costs Jerry Jones and company the A. It’s too early to give up on him as a player, but his rookie year was not encouraging.

New York Giants: C

Saquon Barkley is a terrific running back, but there’s no logical argument for the Giants taking him at No. 2 overall. At best, that can be viewed as a neutral acquisition given the money Barkley will earn on his rookie deal.

In fairness to GM Dave Gettleman, Will Hernandez, Lorenzo Carter and B.J. Hill all enjoyed really good rookie seasons. It’s a shame their quality play was obscured by the mistake of drafting Barkley at No. 2.

Philadelphia Eagles: B

The Eagles have a tough class to grade since it only includes five players. Fortunately for Philadelphia, Dallas Goedert and Avonte Maddox both played like quality starters during their rookie campaigns.

On the flip side, Josh Sweat really failed to make an impact when he was on the field. Neither Matt Pryor or Jordan Mailata played at all. Even so, hitting on 40% of your total draft is enough to earn a solid B.

Washington Redskins: B-

Losing Derrius Guice to injury after a very promising preseason really hurt this class overall. Fortunately, Da’Ron Payne did give the Redskins reasonable value at No. 13. He looks like a guy they can count on for years to come.

Outside of that, the results were pretty bland. Only Geron Christian really looks interesting of the guys who were picked on Day 3. The Redskins need to do a better job in 2019.

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