2023 NFL Draft grades: Biggest winners and losers

2023 NFL Draft Grades – AFC South

Houston Texans

Nick Caserio set the tone for the night when he took C.J. Stroud with the second pick and then traded up from No. 12 to No. 3 to land Will Anderson, the other player they were considering at No. 2.

It was good business to take both players, particularly Stroud after various rumors about a test score were damaging his stock, but Anderson needs to be J.J. Watt-esque to justify the haul of picks Houston gave up to get him.

Houston landed two of the best players in the class and added good depth around them thanks to the extra picks they inherited from various trades, setting a good foundation for the DeMeco Ryans era.

Grade: A

Indianapolis Colts

This draft will come down to how the franchise develops Anthony Richardson, who owner Jim Irsay said the Colts would have taken at No. 1 if they had the top pick.

Getting Richardson a playmaker in Josh Downs was good value in the third round while Julius Brents should start right away in Indy’s secondary.

Indianapolis did a good job filling out its roster with quality depth and set itself up for a potential home run class if they’re right about their ability to develop Richardson.

Grade: B+

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snagging Anton Harrison in Round 1 was a must after Jawaan Taylor left in free agency and with Cam Robinson facing a potential suspension.

Getting some weapons for Trevor Lawrence on Day 2 was smart business while adding Antonio Johnson in Round 5 was strong value for the secondary.

Jacksonville remains the class of this division and did good work to fortify its roster.

Grade: B

Tennessee Titans

Landing Peter Skoronski in Round 1 filled a critical need along the offensive line but the move that will define this class is trading up in Round 2 for Will Levis. That deal means that Tennessee has essentially given up on Malik Willis and is preparing to turn the franchise over to Levis after Ryan Tannehill’s deal expires at the end of the year.

The Titans do lose points for failing to take a wide receiver until Round 7 since their lack of weapons really hurt the offense as a whole since teams can work hard to take Derrick Henry away this season.

Grade: C+