NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams: Redskins, Panthers get high marks

TEMPE, ARIZONA - APRIL 26: Quarterback Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals poses during a press conference at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on April 26, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. Murray was the first pick overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Trysten Hill of UCF in action during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys: C

The Cowboys didn’t have a first round pick and it cost them a chance to add a potential star in this class. Trysten Hill filled a need in the second round, but it’s hard to project him as anything better than an average starter.

The rest of the class is even less inspiring. Connor McGovern is a decent prospect, but looks like a career backup. Tony Pollard wasn’t even the best running back on his collegiate team at Memphis. The Cowboys didn’t have a ton riding on this class, but they still could have done more.

New York Giants: F

There’s no excuse for taking Daniel Jones at No. 6. It’s the sort of error that can set a franchise back for a decade. That’s what Dave Gettleman has done to the Giants.

Dexter Lawrence and Deandre Baker should be solid starters in short order, but Baker wasn’t the best corner on the board when he was drafted. Julian Love might end up being a better pro and he was available in Round 4. Add it all up and this was a disaster for New York.

Philadelphia Eagles: A-

Draft classes like this are what keep the Eagles in playoff contention year after year. Andre Dillard was the best pass protector in this draft and selecting him at No. 19 was a great move by the Eagles.

Taking a running back in Round 2 isn’t ideal, but Miles Sanders is talented enough to make it pay off. JJ Arcega-Whiteside could easily turn into a starter as well. This is a good, deep class for Philadelphia.

Washington Redskins: A

The Redskins needed to come out of Round 1 with a potential franchise quarterback and Dwayne Haskins fits the bill. Grabbing him at No. 15 might turn out to be the most valuable pick from Day One.

Jumping back into the first round for Montez Sweat will pay off massively if his medicals check out OK. Getting Terry McLaurin and Bryce Love on Day Three will give Jay Gruden’s offense so much-needed juice. It may take some time for this class to really influence the Redskins’ win-loss record, but they represent a good young nucleus in Washington.

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