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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Chicago Bears: C-

The Bears entered the draft without a pick in either of the first two rounds. Something tells me the team is still happy with their decision to trade for Khalil Mack.

They took David Montgomery with their top pick, and he’ll need to produce on the field as a rookie. Riley Ridley has a lot of name recognition, but he’ll struggle to create separation due to his lack of quick-twitch athleticism. Chicago didn’t have a lot of ammunition, and they didn’t do much with what they had.

Detroit Lions: D

The Lions had a lot of picks to work with, but they couldn’t find a lot of solid value. T.J. Hockenson is a really talented player, but it’s fair to wonder whether or not Detroit should have taken a tight end with their first round pick.

Will Harris in the third round is the only other pick that really seems like it could turn into something better than average. Jahlani Tavai in Round 2 might be one of the biggest reaches in the draft. This was not a good outing for the Lions front office.

Green Bay Packers: B

Rashan Gary was a reach at No. 12, but it’s hard to criticize the Packers for gambling on a pass rusher in Round 1. Selecting Darnell Savage later in the round raised some eyebrows, but he’s an ideal fit for how Green Bay wants to set up on defense.

Keep an eye on Jace Sternberger and Dexter Williams as guys from Day Three who could contribute a lot as rookies. This wasn’t a great haul for the Packers, but it was a sneaky good class.

Minnesota Vikings: A-

The Vikings are pretty capped out so they need to do really well in the draft to improve their team. Garrett Bradbury should start from Day One somewhere on the interior of Mike Zimmer’s offensive line. That was a huge get for Minnesota.

Fourth round pick Dru Samia has a chance to join him. He was overshadowed at Oklahoma but could easily turn out to be a solid starter. Getting Irv Smith Jr. in the second round should give Kirk Cousins another weapon to utilize. This was a really good class for the Vikings front office.

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