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So he ranked his top value picks, we had by far the lowest in the AFC East, the other teams had 3 picks in his top 50 our first wasn’t till 59….if he turns out to be right then the gap is widening even further between us and Bills and we may end up 3rd or 4th in the division, the Jets are awful but they had a great draft and overhauled the FO. Pats also looking up after that draft and coach hire, plus Maye looks like a stud. Out of our 2 one is a backup QB so not a lot of on field value. Let’s hope Grant and Savaiinaea carry the class.
I graded Ewers as a "developmental starter," and he landed with a team where he can evolve into that (while also having potential opportunities, given Tua Tagovailoa's injury history). The fact that he was still available in Round 7 is shocking, but teams are hesitant to draft backup QBs in the middle rounds in this era of team-
Miami has needed a 3-technique since Christian Wilkins left in free agency last offseason. Phillips has the first-step quickness to slide into that role and flourish.
The Jets drafted an offensive tackle in the first round for the second year in a row and got an ascending player with elite physical tools. Membou is a force in the run game with the agility to recover well as a pass blocker. His best football is ahead of him, and the Jets now have two exciting young tackles in Membou and Olu Fashanu.
If you want to unlock quarterback Justin Fields' potential, getting him a tight end who can be a safety valve is a great way to do it. Taylor is a safe pick because of his natural receiving skills and ability as a route runner. He might be too lean to be an accomplished blocker right away, but Taylor is a high-effort player who could quickly become the Jets' No. 2 receiving option.
I once thought Thomas could be a first-rounder after a great Senior Bowl week, but poor testing at his pro day pushed his projection to Round 2. The Jets were able to get him a round later. Yes, Thomas' long speed isn't great, but his toughness and ability to win at the line of scrimmage make him a potential D.J. Reed replacement.
Even though I had Campbell as my OT2 (behind Armond Membou), I like this pick because it represents the Patriots' commitment to protecting second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Campbell, 21, is set up to be Maye's longtime protector and fits the no-nonsense player archetype New England coach Mike Vrabel covets.
Wilson was my top-rated center and will get an opportunity to learn behind Garrett Bradbury for a season. Wilson's agility shines in run-blocking situations, but he's developing his strength and anchor ability in pass protection. Identifying a future O-line starter 20 spots later than he was supposed to come off the board is a win for the Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye.
Henderson will see the field early on third downs as both the best receiving back in the class and the best pass protector. Along with making an impact in the passing game, Henderson will have a major role in the Patriots' outside run game.
Williams stole the show at the Senior Bowl with his quick feet and ability to win in one-on-one situations. The Patriots did well in drafting linemen to protect Drake Maye, but this pick was also important in giving Maye a young receiving threat with deep speed and special route running.
Sometimes the fit between a player and a coach is perfect. That's the case with this pick, with the uber-aggressive Mike Vrabel selecting arguably the hardest hitter in the draft early in Round 4
Swinson was one of my favorite Day 3 value picks. He's also a prototypical Mike Vrabel selection with his versatility and toughness setting the edge as a 3-4 linebacker or 4-3 defensive end.
Jackson is one of this draft's best value picks, a high-upside edge rusher who joins a Buffalo defense lacking impact players. He's similar to Bills edge rusher AJ Epenesa, as Jackson is a solid three-down performer. He doesn't have the sudden moves to get double-digit sacks, but Jackson is a future starter and emblematic of the "meat and potatoes" nature of this defense
The Bills wanted to find impact defensive players who could hold up against AFC rivals like the Chiefs and Ravens. Hairston is a fast (4.28-second 40), feisty corner whose footwork was among the best in the draft. He was widely projected to be picked in the 20s, so getting him at No. 30 was actually solid value.
He also wrote this about the Bill draft in another article:
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59. Quinn Ewers, QB, Miami Dolphins (Pick 7-231)
My final overall ranking: No. 80I graded Ewers as a "developmental starter," and he landed with a team where he can evolve into that (while also having potential opportunities, given Tua Tagovailoa's injury history). The fact that he was still available in Round 7 is shocking, but teams are hesitant to draft backup QBs in the middle rounds in this era of team-
81. Jordan Phillips, DT, Miami Dolphins (Pick 5-143)
My final overall ranking: No. 120Miami has needed a 3-technique since Christian Wilkins left in free agency last offseason. Phillips has the first-step quickness to slide into that role and flourish.
19. Armand Membou, OT, New York Jets (Pick 1-7)
My final overall ranking: No. 10The Jets drafted an offensive tackle in the first round for the second year in a row and got an ascending player with elite physical tools. Membou is a force in the run game with the agility to recover well as a pass blocker. His best football is ahead of him, and the Jets now have two exciting young tackles in Membou and Olu Fashanu.
16. Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets(Pick 2-42)
My final overall ranking: No. 34If you want to unlock quarterback Justin Fields' potential, getting him a tight end who can be a safety valve is a great way to do it. Taylor is a safe pick because of his natural receiving skills and ability as a route runner. He might be too lean to be an accomplished blocker right away, but Taylor is a high-effort player who could quickly become the Jets' No. 2 receiving option.
24. Azareye'h Thomas, CB, New York Jets (Pick 3-73)
My final overall ranking: No. 47I once thought Thomas could be a first-rounder after a great Senior Bowl week, but poor testing at his pro day pushed his projection to Round 2. The Jets were able to get him a round later. Yes, Thomas' long speed isn't great, but his toughness and ability to win at the line of scrimmage make him a potential D.J. Reed replacement.
17. Will Campbell, OT, New England Patriots (Pick 1-4)
My final overall ranking: No. 12Even though I had Campbell as my OT2 (behind Armond Membou), I like this pick because it represents the Patriots' commitment to protecting second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Campbell, 21, is set up to be Maye's longtime protector and fits the no-nonsense player archetype New England coach Mike Vrabel covets.
33. Jared Wilson, C, New England Patriots (Pick 3-95)
My final overall ranking: No. 75Wilson was my top-rated center and will get an opportunity to learn behind Garrett Bradbury for a season. Wilson's agility shines in run-blocking situations, but he's developing his strength and anchor ability in pass protection. Identifying a future O-line starter 20 spots later than he was supposed to come off the board is a win for the Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye.
46. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots (Pick 2-38)
My final overall ranking: No. 39Henderson will see the field early on third downs as both the best receiving back in the class and the best pass protector. Along with making an impact in the passing game, Henderson will have a major role in the Patriots' outside run game.
62. Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots (Pick 3-69)
My final overall ranking: No. 89Williams stole the show at the Senior Bowl with his quick feet and ability to win in one-on-one situations. The Patriots did well in drafting linemen to protect Drake Maye, but this pick was also important in giving Maye a young receiving threat with deep speed and special route running.
69. Craig Woodson, S, New England Patriots (Pick 4-106)
My final overall ranking: No. 136Sometimes the fit between a player and a coach is perfect. That's the case with this pick, with the uber-aggressive Mike Vrabel selecting arguably the hardest hitter in the draft early in Round 4
82. Bradyn Swinson, Edge, New England Patriots (Pick 5-146)
My final overall ranking: No. 102Swinson was one of my favorite Day 3 value picks. He's also a prototypical Mike Vrabel selection with his versatility and toughness setting the edge as a 3-4 linebacker or 4-3 defensive end.
22. Landon Jackson, Edge, Buffalo Bills (Pick 3-72)
My final overall ranking: No. 48Jackson is one of this draft's best value picks, a high-upside edge rusher who joins a Buffalo defense lacking impact players. He's similar to Bills edge rusher AJ Epenesa, as Jackson is a solid three-down performer. He doesn't have the sudden moves to get double-digit sacks, but Jackson is a future starter and emblematic of the "meat and potatoes" nature of this defense
52. Maxwell Hairston, CB, Buffalo Bills (Pick 1-30)
My final overall ranking: No. 43The Bills wanted to find impact defensive players who could hold up against AFC rivals like the Chiefs and Ravens. Hairston is a fast (4.28-second 40), feisty corner whose footwork was among the best in the draft. He was widely projected to be picked in the 20s, so getting him at No. 30 was actually solid value.
He also wrote this about the Bill draft in another article:
Which team checked off the most needs?
Buffalo Bills. Defensive line and cornerback were the team's two biggest needs, and it aggressively addressed both. First-rounder Maxwell Hairston and Day 3 picks Jordan Han**** and Dorian Strong are versatile defensive backs, while three of Buffalo's first four picks -- T.J. Sanders, Landon Jackson and Deone Walker -- are defensive linemen.
Ranking the best 100 picks of the NFL draft: We stacked the top selections over seven rounds
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?
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