Photo by The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, but the excitement still lingers. With 257 players selected, each team has a fresh crop of talent to work with. But which teams made the most of their picks? In this article, we’ll dive into the draft grades for each team, highlighting the favorites, reaches, and steals of the draft.
The 2024 NFL Draft was a wild ride
AFC East
The New England Patriots had a solid draft, earning a B+ grade. Their top pick, quarterback Drake Maye, was a great value at No. 3 overall. The Miami Dolphins, on the other hand, had a more mixed bag, with some reaches and some steals. They earned a B- grade. The New York Jets had a decent draft, with a few surprises, earning a B grade. The Buffalo Bills, unfortunately, had a disappointing draft, earning a C- grade.
AFC South
The Houston Texans had a strong draft, earning a B+ grade. Their top pick, defensive lineman Jared Verse, was a great value at No. 19 overall. The Jacksonville Jaguars had a solid draft, earning a C+ grade. The Indianapolis Colts had a decent draft, earning a C+ grade. The Tennessee Titans, unfortunately, had a disappointing draft, earning a C- grade.
AFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers had an incredible draft, earning an A+ grade. Their top pick, defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro, was a great value at No. 35 overall. The Baltimore Ravens had a strong draft, earning an A- grade. The Cleveland Browns had a decent draft, earning a B- grade. The Cincinnati Bengals had a solid draft, earning a B grade.
AFC West
The Kansas City Chiefs had a solid draft, earning a B+ grade. The Los Angeles Chargers had a decent draft, earning a B grade. The Las Vegas Raiders had a disappointing draft, earning a D grade. The Denver Broncos had a poor draft, earning a D grade.
NFC South
The Carolina Panthers had a solid draft, earning a B grade. The New Orleans Saints had a decent draft, earning a B- grade. The Atlanta Falcons had a mixed bag, earning a C+ grade. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a disappointing draft, earning a C grade.
NFC North
The Chicago Bears had an incredible draft, earning an A grade. The Detroit Lions had a strong draft, earning an A- grade. The Minnesota Vikings had a decent draft, earning a B grade. The Green Bay Packers had a solid draft, earning a C+ grade.
NFC East
The Washington Commanders had an incredible draft, earning an A+ grade. The Philadelphia Eagles had a strong draft, earning an A grade. The Dallas Cowboys had a decent draft, earning a C grade. The New York Giants had a poor draft, earning a D grade.
NFC West
The Los Angeles Rams had an incredible draft, earning an A+ grade. The Arizona Cardinals had a strong draft, earning an A grade. The Seattle Seahawks had a solid draft, earning an A- grade. The San Francisco 49ers had a decent draft, earning a C+ grade.
The 2024 NFL Draft was full of surprises
The ACC had a strong showing in the draft, with 41 players selected. Florida State led the way with 10 selections, followed by Clemson with six. The conference had a total of four players selected in the first round.
The ACC had a strong showing in the 2024 NFL Draft
In conclusion, the 2024 NFL Draft was a wild ride, with plenty of surprises and steals. While some teams had strong drafts, others struggled to find value. As the season approaches, it will be interesting to see how these rookies perform.
