1 (28). Michigan DE Taco Charlton
2 (60). Colorado CB Chidobe Awuzie
3 (92). Michigan CB Jourdan Lewis
4 (133). North Carolina WR Ryan Switzer
6 (191). Louisiana Tech S Xavier Woods
6 (216). Florida State CB Marquez White
7 (228). Florida DT Joey Ivie
7 (239). Ohio State WR Noah Brown
7 (246). Colorado DT Jordan Carrell
Good Move - The Cowboys needed help in their secondary and threw 4 of their first 6 picks at defensive backs. I usually criticise such moves but all 4 guys offer positional versatility at an area of need. For the class to be a success, they'll need contributions in the secondary from at least some of this class of defensive backs and all 4 guys do have the potential to succeed on this roster.
Bargain Pick - Xavier Woods was a Cowboy favourite so the pick wasn't a surprise. What he lacks in size/speed he makes up for with positional versatility and on-field production. It will be interesting to see how Rod Marinelli chooses to use him as a chess piece in the secondary.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Jourdan Lewis was a possible 1st round talent but his draft stock fell due to a potential domestic violence charge that hangs over him.
Tell Me Why Again - The Cowboys had a need for an edge rusher but with VP Stephen Jones admitting Charlton didn't carry a first round grade on their board, the pick feels like a positional reach. Despite Charlton being only a 1-year starter he's got talent and could make this a good pick. I'm more bothered by the VP openly admitting the reach.
1 (23). Ole Miss TE Evan Engram
2 (55). Alabama DT Dalvin Tomlinson
3 (87). California QB Davis Webb
4 (140). Clemson RB Wayne Gallman
5 (167). Youngstown State DE Avery Moss
6 (200). Pittsburgh OT Adam Bisnowaty
Good Move - I wasn't overly impressed with the draft class but with questions over Eli Manning's 2016 down season and/or decline, at least the Giants provided some weapons in Engram and Gallman and shown a nod to the future with the Webb pick.
Bargain Pick - Wayne Gallman was the leading rusher on the successful Clemson programme for 3 years and with the Giants operating a similar spread system he will hope to transfer his college production into the pro's. His game has lots of question marks to it, but the Giants was a good fit.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Taking Evan Engram at #23 was a surprise with David Njoku (who I thought to be the better blocker and more dynamic receiver) still on the board. Engram wasn't asked to block at Ole Miss and lined up mainly in the slot. He's more of an oversized receiver at this point but could still provide Manning with a viable situational target.
Tell Me Why Again - Too many questions remain after this draft. Why was the first o-line selection at #200 when the Giants have arguably one of the worst o-lines in the NFL? Is Davis Webb really a candidate to be the eventual replacement for Eli Manning?
1 (14). Tennessee DE Derek Barnett
2 (43). Washington CB Sidney Jones
3 (99). West Virginia CB Rasul Douglas
4 (118). North Carolina WR Mack Hollins
4 (132). San Diego State RB Donnel Pumphrey
5 (166). West Virginia WR Shelton Gibson
5 (184). Nebraska S Nate Gerry
6 (214). Washington DT Elijah Qualls
Good Move - Edge rusher was a positional need and it felt fitting that Derek Barnett who broke Reggie White's sack record at Tennessee should end up in Philly. I'm not putting the hex on Barnett with a foolish player comparison to the all-time great but it was a sensible pick and understandable with McCaffrey and Lattimore off the board. Jonathan Allen was still available at #14 but the Front Office must have seen Barnett as a better system fit. Let's not forget the pre-draft, obtaining Timmy Jernigan in return for the Eagles #74 pick.
Bargain Pick - Nate Gerry lacks top end speed and agility but is a tough hombre. The Eagles have space at safety but are likely to look at him as a hybrid LB type if he can bulk up. His special teams play should ensure he makes the 53 man roster and I'll be intrigued to see if/how Jim Schwartz utilises him on gameday.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Sidney Jones was a potential top half of first round pick before his torn achilles. He'll be a popular 'steal' pick by experts but with the injury in mind, it feels a gamble to take him as high as #43. Jones may not play in 2017 and there's certainly no guarantee he'll be the player he was. It's a great pick if he fully returns but there's no guarantee. The Eagles subsequent selection of Rasul Douglas reflected their understanding of the inherent risk of the Jones pick.
Tell Me Why Again - This Eagles team is crying out for a 3-down back to help alleviate the pressure on the development of Carson Wentz. They failed to address this during the draft. Pumphrey was very productive in college but realistically is a Sproles-lite option and his possible eventual successor. The Eagles missed out on McCaffrey in round 1 but when Dalvin Cook surprisingly slid into round 2 I'd expected a move up by the Eagles but it was not to be.
1 (17). Alabama DL Jonathan Allen
2 (49). Alabama OLB Ryan Anderson
3 (81). UCLA CB Fabian Moreau
4 (114). Oklahoma RB Samaje Perine
4 (123). Michigan State S Montae Nicholson
5 (154). Arkansas TE Jeremy Sprinkle
6 (199). Wyoming G/C Chase Roullier
6 (209). Georgia State WR Robert Davis
7 (230). Louisville S Josh Harvey-Clemons
7 (235). Auburn CB Joshua Holsey
Good Move - Jonathan Allen carried a top 5 grade but injury concerns saw him fall into the middle of the 1st round. The Skins wouldn't have expected him to be available here and will believe they've got themselves a day one steal. Allen will immediately have an opportunity to bolster one of the weaker D-lines in the NFC. They stayed with the Crimson Tide on the 2nd day also and Allen's team-mate Ryan Anderson is an aggressive edge rusher who also fits a need in the capital.
Bargain Pick - A solid pick of Jeremy Sprinkle in the 5th round. He'll back-up oft-injured Jordan Reed and the aging Vernon Davis who saw a renaissance in 2016. Sprinkle could become one of the best blocking tight ends available from this draft class and has decent hands too. He may not excel in any one department but is a well rounded prospect who should have a chance to contribute.
Risk / Reward Gamble - Fabian Moreau is a classic boom or bust pick. He posted great numbers at the combine, was a 3-yr starter at UCLA and has the size, fluidity and tackling skills that could have seen him become a 1st round pick. The knock on Moreau however is on his coverage limitations where he predominantly played cover-3, reflected with only 3 interceptions in his 37 career starts. If the coaches can harness the tools and improve his awareness they'll have a steal.
Tell Me Why Again - Despite a solid overall draft class, I was surprised that the Redskins failed to address inside linebacker or add some QB depth. The Skins have some potential challenges coming up in free agency next year at both these positions but they weren't addressed at any point.
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