Prisco’s 2021 NFL Draft grades for all 32 groups: Dolphins amongst three to earn ‘A,’ Raiders a part of worst trio

Who likes draft grades a day or two after a draft is full?

You do not. Groups do not. Gamers most likely do not, both.

But we do them anyway, principally to make you look and make me look unhealthy. 

You may’t actually grade a draft till three years out, which is one thing I do yearly to spotlight my errors and people of the groups right here at CBSSports.com.

This batch occurs to be the rapid grades for the 2021 NFL Draft, grades that always come again and chunk me within the behind, particularly on Twitter.

Three groups earned “A” grades this 12 months, with these going to the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos. These groups killed it.

There have been no “F” grades this 12 months, however there are few “D” grades given out, which is sure to be one thing that will get me in bother down the road.

For now, these grades are supposed to rile up the plenty, which I do not thoughts doing.

So dive in, get riled up, and test again with me in three years.

I promise I can admit when I’m unsuitable — even when it isn’t one thing you ever get used to doing.

Greatest decide: It is second-round decide Rondale Moore. He provides this offense a pleasant toy so as to add to an already good passing recreation. I am unable to wait to see how they use him. 

Worst decide: Fourth-round nook Marco Wilson was simply OK at Florida. He has expertise, however he tends to float at occasions and appeared lackadaisical. He can run, although. 

The thin: Their first two picks will each make a right away influence. Zaven Collins will begin on the Mike linebacker, whereas Moore shall be their slot participant. They did not have a third- or fourth-round decide due to the trades to assist land receiver Deandre Hopkins and heart Rodney Hudson. This staff helped itself in a giant manner this offseason. 

Greatest decide: It was their first, tight finish Kyle Pitts. Passing on a quarterback for the longer term to take a playmaking tight finish was the proper transfer.

Worst decide: Third-round guard/sort out Jalen Mayfield is a strong participant, however they need to have drafted a again with velocity to enrich Mike Davis with that decide. Possibly Kenneth Gainwell? 

The thin: Getting Pitts will outline this draft, and I like him as a participant. Second-round decide Richie Grant shall be a ballhawk on the again finish. Getting offensive line assist was additionally good. Strong draft. 

Greatest decide: Third-round guard Ben Cleveland is a mauler and a troublesome man who will match into their line completely. He shall be a big-time assist to the run recreation. 

Worst decide: Receiver Rashod Bateman, their first of two first-round picks, does not play as quick as he timed. I do know they wanted assist, however there have been higher choices in my e-book. 

The thin: That they had two first-round picks, and I did not love both of their choices. Along with Bateman, they took Penn State edge Odafe Oweh, who has instruments however did not have a sack final 12 months. It is arduous to argue with their monitor report drafting, and Eric DeCosta is without doubt one of the greatest, however I did not love this draft. 

Greatest decide: I favored the decide of Boogie Basham within the second spherical greater than first-round finish Greg Rousseau. Basham had first-round expertise and can assist a go rush that badly wants it. 

Worst decide: Third-round decide Spencer Brown is a tall, uncooked sort out who may want a while to develop. He is a challenge. 

The thin: They wished to handle their points on the sting, so their first two picks make sense. To beat the Chiefs, it’s a must to stress Patrick Mahomes, so it really works. If Rousseau can present that he can play like his 2019 tape at Miami, they’ll have a a lot better grade down the highway. 

Greatest decide: I like third-round tight finish Tommy Tremble. He’s an excellent blocker, who shall be a greater pass-catching tight finish than he was at Notre Dame on the following stage. 

Worst decide: LSU receiver Terrace Marshall has expertise, however has harm issues and I feel they might have addressed another, greater wants within the second spherical.

The thin: Touchdown nook Jaycee Horn within the first spherical fills a serious want, and it tells you they consider in Sam Darnold. I just like the transfer. They added another gamers I like, together with Tremble and left sort out Brady Christensen. 

Greatest decide: It was making the daring transfer to commerce up and get quarterback Justin Fields. Sure, they gave up loads, however he would be the second-best quarterback on this class. 

Worst decide: They did not have numerous picks, so it is robust to search out one. If something, it is giving up so many picks to land Fields and second-round sort out Teven Jenkins. 

The thin: The Bears had been aggressive, and it was the good factor to do. This regime must win now, they usually drafted prefer it. They do not care concerning the future — even when they would not admit it. Getting Fields will outline this draft.

Greatest decide: Fourth-round defensive sort out Tyler Shelvin from LSU will show to be a steal. He has to maintain his weight in test, however he is a giant man who can push the pocket and excels towards the run. 

Worst decide: They traded down, passing on some offensive linemen I favored higher, after which took guard/sort out Jackson Carman. That was a questionable transfer, however they did add picks. Carman will compete for a beginning spot at guard. 

The thin: They opted for receiver Ja’Marr Chase within the first spherical over sort out Penei Sewell, which I would not have performed, however I get it. Carman higher be good. I did like them drafting edge gamers within the third and fourth spherical since they’ve a pleasant historical past of creating edge gamers from rounds 2-4. 

Greatest decide: I like third-round decide Anthony Schwartz, a receiver from Auburn. He can fly and can add a big-play menace to the offense. 

Worst decide: I like their high picks, however I’d have addressed edge rusher earlier within the draft. The gamers they took have expertise, however edge continues to be a necessity. 

The thin: They wanted to assist the protection, which they did with their first two picks. Nook Greg Newsome II is an efficient participant, whereas linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is a hybrid who will even assist. I actually like their later picks, particularly Schwartz, fifth-round linebacker Tony Fields and sixth-round working again/receiver Demeric Felton. 

Greatest decide: Second-round nook Kelvin Joseph fills a right away want and matches with what Dan Quinn desires in his corners. The Cowboys wished to take one of many tops corners within the first spherical, however it is a good comfort. 

Worst decide: Third-round nook Nahshon Wright is a protracted nook at 6-4 with some expertise, however he went a spherical or two too excessive for my liking. 

The thin: They clearly wished to improve their protection, which they did through the use of their first six picks on that aspect of the ball. First-round linebacker Micah Parsons can fly, whereas fifth-round linebacker Jabril Cox is a thumper. This serves discover to Jaylen Smith — who might be let go after the season— and the remainder of the linebacker group. In addition they took two corners and two down gamers. It was haul. 

Denver Broncos: A

Greatest decide: It was first-round decide, Patrick Surtain II. He shall be a star nook for a very long time. He’s so polished popping out of Alabama. 

Worst decide: Fourth-round security Caden Sterns got here into Texas as an enormous recruit, however did not reside as much as the hype. He did have some harm points. The expertise is there, however can he get it present up extra? 

The thin: I actually like what the Broncos did. They landed the very best nook in Surtain after which continued to load up on good gamers. Their later-round picks had been spectacular. I actually like fifth-round security Jamar Johnson. 

Greatest decide: Second-round defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike was used the unsuitable manner at Washington as a nostril sort out. His expertise was hidden some, however it is going to present up on the following stage. 

Worst decide: They wanted a younger nook, however I feel Ifeatu Melifonwu is simply OK within the fourth spherical. 

The thin: The Lions went huge, huge, huge with their first three picks, which is the proper option to construct a staff. With Chris Spielman and Dan Campbell calling the pictures together with GM Brad Holmes, you knew they might decide huge gamers. I prefer it. 

Greatest decide: Some may say taking nook Eric Stokes within the first spherical is a questionable transfer, however I adore it. He can run and he’ll give them a pleasant participant to affix Jaire Alexander. 

Worst decide: It isn’t a participant, but it surely’s ready till the fourth spherical to take an offensive sort out. They’ve a serious want there. 

The thin: They did not draft a receiver to appease Aaron Rodgers within the first two rounds, which I respect. They took a nook within the first, however they did assist Rodgers with two offensive linemen and receiver Amari Rodgers with their subsequent three picks. Did it make Rodgers glad sufficient? 

Greatest decide: I feel third-round quarterback Davis Mills is usually a good NFL starter. This offers them some insurance coverage if Deshaun Watson is not on the sphere. 

Worst decide: It was giving up a lot to get Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Stills from Miami. It left them and not using a first- or second-round decide. Tunsil is nice, however that was manner an excessive amount of. 

The thin: They did not have a lot capital to work with, so it is arduous to essentially gauge this draft. I just like the transfer to get Mills, and fifth-round tight finish Brevin Jordan has some expertise and will find yourself being participant. 

Greatest decide: It is their first decide, go rusher Kwity Paye. He has all of the instruments to change into edge participant, however it is time to translate these instruments into sacks and pressures greater than he did in faculty. 

Worst decide: Fourth-round tight finish Kylen Granson seems to be like an even bigger receiver. He shall be a transfer tight finish, however his blocking is non-existent. 

The thin: That they had to enhance the go rush, so that they took pictures with their first two picks, which made sense. After that, it wasn’t a fantastic haul, so this is determined by Paye changing into a star. 

Greatest decide: That is easy. It is touchdown the very best participant within the class and a generational quarterback in Trevor Lawrence. He is particular. 

Worst decide: Let me repeat myself: Do not take backs within the first spherical. Travis Etienne is an efficient participant, and he is an air again, which I like, however they need to have taken a giant man. 

The thin: They took some dangers, taking two gamers — Andre Cisco and Walker Little — who’ve had ACL tears, however it is a draft that shall be outlined by how good Lawrence turns into as a quarterback. If the opposite dangers repay, it is a home-run draft. 

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: B

Greatest decide: Sixth-round guard Tre Smith is a mauler. Had been it not for his medicals, he would have gone loads larger. This might be a big-time steal.

Worst decide: Second-round linebacker Nick Bolton is a run-thumper, however he is not nice in protection. That might be an issue. 

The thin: They traded their first-round decide to get left sort out Orlando Brown and adopted that by taking two gamers within the second spherical in Bolton and heart Creed Humphrey who will push for time as rookies. Counting Brown, it is a strong draft. 

Greatest decide: Second-round security Trevon Moehrig is a ballhawk who will actually assistance on the again finish. I believed the Raiders may take him within the first spherical. 

Worst decide: I did not like taking offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood with the first-round decide. They need assistance there, however there have been higher choices. 

The thin: They over-drafted Leatherwood, however bounced again with a pleasant decide of Moehrig. However why take two extra safeties in your first 5 picks? What within the hell? The Raiders have struggled to draft with Jon Gruden working issues. 

Greatest decide: Fourth-round decide Bobby Brown III, a defensive sort out from Texas A&M, is a giant, robust participant who will look good subsequent to Aaron Donald. 

Worst decide: I did not just like the decide of Tutu Atwell within the second spherical. He is tiny. Sure, he can run, however he is little and that shall be an issue. 

The thin: By buying and selling their first-round decide to get Jalen Ramsey, they needed to wait to get into the motion. However with out utilizing first-round picks the final 5 years, it places extra stress to search out good gamers. They really want Brown and fourth-round nook Robert Rochell to change into starters in a 12 months or two. 

Greatest decide: Third-round receiver Josh Palmer was one in all my favourite receivers on this draft. He was victimized by horrible quarterback play at Tennessee, which will not be the case with the Chargers. 

Worst decide: I did not love the decide of Chris Rumph within the fourth spherical. He’s athletic, however he can get overpowered at occasions. He’s extra of a situational man in my e-book.

The thin: I like their first three picks. Along with Palmer, they took sort out Rashawn Slater within the first and nook Asante Samuel Jr. within the second. Each ought to begin as rookies. Third-round tight finish Tre McKitty will assist down the highway when Jared Prepare dinner is completed.

Miami Dolphins: A

Greatest decide: First-round receiver Jaylen Waddle will give them a Tyreek Hill-type of menace within the passing recreation. He was their man as the highest receiver on their board, they usually received him. 

Worst decide: I like second-round security Jevon Holland, however I’d have gone with Trevon Moehrig in that spot. Once more, that is nitpicking. 

The thin: I like their draft. Chris Grier did a fantastic job, beginning with Waddle and including numerous high quality gamers after that. The important thing shall be how nicely edge Jaelen Phillips, their second first-round decide, exhibits up within the go rush. Getting a proper sort out in Liam Eichenberg was huge, too. 

Minnesota Vikings: A

Greatest decide: Beloved the transfer to commerce down and nonetheless land an excellent left sort out in Christian Darrisaw. He shall be a dominant participant for them. 

Worst decide: Fourth-round working again Kene Nwangwu was a backup at Iowa State, though he did flash as a return man. They already had two good backs, together with a star in Dalvin Prepare dinner. 

The thin: That they had numerous picks by advantage of buying and selling down they usually landed numerous good gamers. Rick Spielman and gang had three actually good days. They mounted the offensive line with Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis and added some defensive expertise within the later rounds. Control sixth-round decide Jalen Twyman. 

Greatest decide: It was good to attend and let the board come to them as they pounced on Mac Jones within the fifteenth spot. They do not should rush him with Cam Newton on board. 

Worst decide: Fourth-round working again Rhamondre Stevenson is a giant again, however I feel there have been higher runners on the board. 

The thin: The Patriots, regardless of the notion, have not been a fantastic drafting staff currently. That modified right here. Jones and second-round defensive sort out Christian Barmore will actually assist this staff, Barmore straight away and Jones down the road. Third-round edge participant Ronnie Perkins is a formidable participant. Invoice Belichick has had offseason. 

Greatest decide: Third-round nook Paulson Adebo is a proficient participant who noticed his profession stage off a bit at Stanford. The Saints will want him to play like he did early in his profession. 

Worst decide: I’m not a giant fan of taking Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner within the second spherical. He shall be good on particular groups, however he can get engulfed as a linebacker.

The thin: They reached on two gamers within the first two rounds with Werner within the second and Payton Turner within the first. Each have expertise, however they went too excessive. Taking Notre Dame quarterback Ian Ebook within the fourth is an fascinating decide. 

Greatest decide: Getting edge participant Azeez Ojulari within the second spherical may show to be a serious steal. The one factor that stored him out of the primary spherical had been the medicals. 

Worst decide: I did not love nook Aaron Robinson from Central Florida, however I perceive why they took him within the third spherical to seize a younger nook, which is rarely a nasty factor. 

The thin: I actually like what Dave Gettleman did. He moved down, picked up a pleasant receiver in Kadarius Toney, and added picks, together with a first-round decide subsequent 12 months. Then getting Ojulari was an added bonus. Control fourth-round edge Elerson Smith. 

Greatest decide: I like fourth-round working again Michael Carter. He’s an air again who  will give them big-play potential from the working again spot. That is the spherical the place you decide backs. 

Worst decide: I do know they wanted offensive-line assist, however why surrender two third-round picks to go get Alijah Vera-Tucker with the 14th decide. It value them two thirds, which is 2 steep a worth. 

The thin: The Jets took Zach Wilson with the second decide after which spent a lot of the draft constructing the offense round him. I like the decide of receiver Elijah Moore within the second spherical. He provides a velocity menace within the slot. That is all about Wilson — it doesn’t matter what any of the opposite gamers do. I did not like him as a lot as Justin Fields. 

Greatest decide: Fifth-round working again Kenneth Gainwell will show to be a serious steal. He opted out in 2020, however his 2019 tape is electrical. 

Worst decide: Second-round heart Landon Dickerson is an efficient participant, however there may be numerous harm historical past. That makes it a dangerous decide that might repay, but it surely additionally may flop. 

The thin: I favored the decide of DeVonta Smith within the first spherical to amp up the passing recreation, however I feel ready till the fourth spherical to take a nook was a mistake. Taking two edge gamers late was good. 

Greatest decide: Third-round decide Kendrick Inexperienced will sustain a long-standing Steelers custom: Dominant facilities. Inexperienced performed guard in faculty, however shall be an excellent heart. 

Worst decide: I do not like taking working backs within the first spherical. Najee Harris is an efficient participant, however backs do not resolve titles. 

The thin: They wished to enhance the run recreation, so that they picked a again early. They did stability it out by taking two offensive linemen within the subsequent three rounds, which was good. Sixth-round go rusher Quincy Roche is an ideal Steelers decide. 

Greatest decide: Second-round decide Aaron Banks was one in all my favourite lineman on this draft. He’s a giant, energy participant who will assist this offense and particularly the working recreation. 

Worst decide: It isn’t the participant, however the transfer. Buying and selling two future first-round picks to land Trey Lance with the third decide is just too dear for my blood. He higher be particular. 

The thin: This draft is all concerning the transfer as much as take Lance. If he is a star, which the 49ers should assume shall be true, it is a huge hit. If not, it will likely be a serious fail. I do like Banks, and third-round working again Trey Sermon will assist. I simply assume they gave up an excessive amount of for Lance. 

Greatest decide: Sixth-round sort out Stone Forsythe is an efficient participant with excellent measurement at 6-8, 315 kilos. On a staff that wants line assist, he may play sooner than anticipated. 

Worst decide: With the offensive line a large number, why not use their second-round decide on that or an offensive lineman, somewhat than receiver D’Wayne Eskridge?

The thin: They did not have numerous picks due to trades — their first- and third-round picks went to the Jets within the Jamal Adams commerce — however I did not love what they did with the three picks they’d. It was simply OK. 

Greatest decide: Third-round guard-tackle Robert Hainsey from Notre Dame is an efficient participant. He provides them some insurance coverage for subsequent 12 months when it is time to pay Alex Cappa. 

Worst decide: I did not like the choice to take quarterback Kyle Trask within the second spherical. I’d have taken Davis Mills, or handed altogether on the quarterback of the longer term. 

The thin: They had been clearly drafting for the longer term with all 22 starters again from the Tremendous Bowl staff. That is a heck of a luxurious. First-round decide Joe Tryon provides them a pleasant potential alternative down the road for Jason Pierre-Paul. 

Greatest decide: Fourth-round receiver Dez Fitzpatrick shall be a serious steal. He’s a long-striding receiver who shall be productive straight away. 

Worst decide: It isn’t that first-round nook Caleb Farley is a nasty participant — removed from it — however can this staff afford a dangerous participant with again points? 

The thin: Jon Robinson has performed a pleasant job within the draft since taking up, however this is not one I like. If Farley can keep wholesome — huge if — it may be successful. They did add a pleasant participant in Fitzpatrick and second-round sort out Dillon Radunz is an efficient participant. Control fourth-round go rusher Rashad Weaver. 

Washington Soccer Crew: B+

Greatest decide: Third-round receiver Dyami Brown will show to be a serious steal. He has nice velocity, however he is greater than only a one-trick pony. 

Worst decide: I did not love the selection of Boise State tight finish John Bates within the fourth spherical. He is athletic, but it surely’s extra of a projection based mostly on his manufacturing and might need been a spherical too excessive.

The thin: Their first 4 picks had been all excellent. First-round linebacker Jamin Davis shall be a star. They adopted that with numerous good gamers at positions of want, highlighted by Brown.