2019 Mel Kiper Jr. Invitational Grades

[Risen Star]

The grading scale used....
A+ ....8.50 and up
A ......7.50 - 8.49
A- .....7.35 - 7.49
B+ ....7.25 - 7.34
B ......6.85 - 7.24
B- .....6.80 - 6.84
C+ ....6.60 - 6.79
C ......6.15 - 6.59
C- ....6.00 - 6.14
D+ ....5.80 - 5.99
D ......5.50 - 5.79
D- ....5.30 - 5.49
F ......5.29 and lower

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The 2019 Mel Kiper Jr. Invitational Champion: DFWJC, GM of the Carolina Panthers.
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Biggest steal was Devin Bush ILB Michigan, 53rd overall to the Philadelphia Eagles (C42)

Others receiving votes were: Gerald Willis III DT Miami (100th to Carolina - DFWJC), Erik McCoy C Texas A&M (78th to Miami - Avery), Noah Fant TE Iowa (41st to Denver - gmoney112), Chris Lindstrom G Boston College (36th to Green Bay - FloridaRob), Terrill Hanks OLB New Mexico St. (95th to Cleveland - Alexander), Elgton Jenkins C Mississippi St. (68th to the N.Y. Jets - atlantacowboy), Chauncey Gardner-Johnson S Florida (75th to Green Bay - FloridaRob), Jawaan Taylor T Florida (21st to Seattle - Aerolithe_Lion).

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Biggest reach was Cody Ford T Oklahoma, 5th overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Johnny23)

Others receiving votes were: Drew Lock QB Missouri (10th overall to Denver - gmoney112), Will Harris S Boston College (99th to the L.A. Rams - TheDude), Martez Ivey T Florida (63rd to Kansas City - cristglo), Joejuan Williams CB Vanderbilt (44th to Oakland - Floatyworm), Bobby Evans G Oklahoma (79th to Atlanta - Zordon), Chad Hansen OLB Utah (137th to Atlanta - Zordon).


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Grades

1) Carolina Panthers (DFWJC)
1(16) Greedy Williams CB LSU
2(47) Dalton Risner T Kansas St.
3(88) Juan Thornhill S Virginia
3(100) Gerald Willis III DT Miami
4(111) Anthony Nelson DE Iowa
4(115) Benny Snell RB Kentucky

Remaining Selections - 5(154)

Original Selections - 1(16), 2(47), 3(77), 3(100), 4(115), 5(154), 6(187)

Total Score: 271.25
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 7
Average: 8.75

Grade: A+

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2) Buffalo Bills (Plankton)
1(9) Ed Oliver DT Houston
2(40) Irv Smith Jr. TE Alabama
3(74) Hakeem Butler WR Iowa St.
4(112) Kendall Sheffield CB Ohio St.
4(131) Max Scharping T Northern Illinois

Remaining Selections - 5(147), 5(158), 6(181), 7(225), 7(228)

Original Selections - 1(9), 2(40), 3(74), 4(112), 4(131), 5(147), 5(158), 6(181), 7(225), 7(228)

Total Score: 240.25
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.75

Grade: A

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2) Green Bay Packers (FloridaRob)
1(12) Jachai Polite OLB Florida
1(30) Marquise Brown WR Oklahoma
2(36) Chris Lindstrom G Boston College
3(75) Chauncey Gardner-Johnson S Florida

Remaining Selections - 5(150), 6(185), 6(194), 7(226)

Original Selections - 1(12), 1(30), 2(44), 3(75), 4(114), 4(118), 5(150), 6(185), 6(194), 7(226)

Total Score: 240.25
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 6
Average: 7.75

Grade: A

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4) New England Patriots (Risen Star)
1(23) T.J. Hockenson TE Iowa
2(56) Garrett Bradbury C North Carolina St.
2(64) Riley Ridley WR Georgia
3(73) D'Andre Walker OLB Georgia
3(101) Armon Watts DT Arkansas
4(134) Jarrett Stidham QB Auburn

Remaining Selections - 7(239), 7(243), 7(246), 7(252)

Original Selections - 1(32), 2(56), 2(64), 3(73), 3(97), 3(101), 4(134), 6(205), 7(239), 7(243), 7(246), 7(252)

Total Score: 237.75
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.67

Grade: A

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5) Arizona Cardinals (KingintheNorth)
1(1) Nick Bosa DE Ohio St.
2(33) N'Keal Harry WR Arizona St.
3(65) Yodny Cajuste T West Virginia
4(103) Bobby Okereke ILB Stanford

Remaining Selections - 5(139), 6(174), 6(179), 6(207), 7(248), 7(249), 7(254)

Original Selections - 1(1), 2(33), 3(65), 4(103), 5(139), 6(174), 6(179), 6(207), 7(248), 7(249), 7(254)

Total Score: 232.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 6
Average: 7.50

Grade: A

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6) New York Giants (tm1119)
1(11) Jonah Williams T Alabama
2(35) Zach Allen DE Boston College
2(57) Taylor Rapp S Washington
4(108) Will Grier QB West Virginia
4(132) Justin Hollins OLB Oregon

Remaining Selections - 5(143), 5(171), 6(180), 7(232), 7(245)

Original Selections - 1(6), 2(35), 4(108), 4(132), 5(142), 5(143), 5(171), 6(180), 7(232), 7(245)

Total Score: 230.0
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 6
Average: 7.41

Grade: A-

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7) Houston Texans (Questfor6)
1(32) Andre Dillard T Washington St.
2(54) JJ Arcega-Whiteside WR Stanford
2(55) David Edwards T Wisconsin
3(86) David Montgomery RB Iowa St.
3(97) DeMarcus Christmas DT Florida St.

Remaining Selections - 5(161), 6(195), 6(205), 7(220)

Original Selections - 1(23), 2(54), 2(55), 3(86), 5(161), 6(195), 7(220)

Total Score: 227.25
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.33

Grade: B+

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7) Indianapolis Colts (unionjack8)
1(26) Jeffery Simmons DT Mississippi St.
2(34) Deebo Samuel WR South Carolina
2(59) Julian Love CB Notre Dame
3(89) L.J. Collier DE TCU
4(129) Darnell Savage Jr. S Maryland
4(135) T.J. Edwards ILB Wisconsin

Remaining Selections - 5(164), 6(199), 7(240)

Original Selections - 1(26), 2(34), 2(59), 3(89), 4(129), 4(135), 5(164), 6(199), 7(240)

Total Score: 227.25
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.33

Grade: B+

 

[Risen Star]

9) Oakland Raiders (Floatyworm)
1(4) Rashan Gary DE Michigan
1(24) Josh Jacobs RB Alabama
1(27) Nasir Adderley S Delaware
2(44) Joejuan Williams CB Vanderbilt
3(66) Amani Hooker S Iowa
4(110) Mecole Hardman WR Georgia
4(114) Emanuel Hall WR Missouri
4(118) Elijah Holyfield RB Georgia
4(127) Keelan Doss WR California-Davis
4(138) Malik Fountain ILB Central Michigan

Remaining Selections - 5(141), 6(196), 7(218), 7(235)

Original Selections - 1(4), 1(24), 1(27), 2(36), 3(66), 4(106), 5(141), 6(196), 7(218), 7(235)

Total Score: 226.5
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 4
Average: 7.31

Grade: B+

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10) Cleveland Browns (Alexander)
1(17) D.K. Metcalf WR Mississippi
2(49) Dre'Mont Jones DT Ohio St.
3(80) Kaleb McGary T Washington
3(95) Terrill Hanks OLB New Mexico St.
4(119) Penny Hart WR Georgia St.

Remaining Selections - 5(144), 5(155), 5(170), 6(189), 7(221)

Original Selections - 1(17), 2(49), 3(80), 3(95), 4(119), 5(144), 5(155), 5(170), 6(189), 7(221)

Total Score: 224.75
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.25

Grade: B+

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11) Philadelphia Eagles (C42)
1(25) Deandre Baker CB Georgia
2(53) Devin Bush ILB Michigan
3(72) Damien Harris RB Alabama
4(106) Jalen Jelks DE Oregon

Remaining Selections - 5(142), 5(163), 6(197), 7(208)

Original Selections - 1(25), 2(53), 2(57), 4(127), 4(138), 5(163), 6(197), 7(208)

Total Score: 224.25
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.23

Grade: B

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12) Baltimore Ravens (Nightman)
1(22) Brian Burns OLB Florida St.
3(85) Andy Isabella WR Massachusetts
3(102) Michael Jordan C Ohio St.
4(113) Bryce Love RB Stanford
4(123) Mike Bell S Fresno St.

Remaining Selections - 5(160), 6(191), 6(193)

Original Selections - 1(22), 3(85), 3(102), 4(113), 4(123), 5(160), 6(191), 6(193)

Total Score: 217.0
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.00

Grade: B

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12) Jacksonville Jaguars (Oh_Canada)
1(7) Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio St.
2(38) A.J. Brown WR Mississippi
3(69) Connor McGovern G Penn St.
3(98) Justin Layne CB Michigan St.
4(109) Beau Benzschawel G Wisconsin

Remaining Selections - 6(178), 7(236)

Original Selections - 1(7), 2(38), 3(69), 3(98), 4(109), 6(178), 7(236)

Total Score: 217.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.00

Grade: B

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14) Los Angeles Chargers (CowboysZone)
1(28) Dexter Lawrence DT Clemson
2(60) Rock Ya-Sin CB Temple
3(91) Lil'Jordan Humphrey WR Texas
4(130) Tyree Jackson QB Buffalo

Remaining Selections - 5(166), 6(200), 7(242)

Original Selections - 1(28), 2(60), 3(91), 4(130), 5(166), 6(200), 7(242)

Total Score: 214.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.92

Grade: B

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15) Miami Dolphins (Avery)
1(13) Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma
2(48) Oshane Ximines DE Old Dominion
3(78) Erik McCoy C Texas A&M
4(116) Chris Slayton DT Syracuse

Remaining Selections - 5(151), 6(188), 7(234)

Original Selections - 1(13), 2(48), 3(78), 4(116), 5(151), 6(188), 7(234)

Total Score: 212.25
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.85

Grade: B

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16) Detroit Lions (Pape)
1(8) Clelin Ferrell DE Clemson
2(43) Mack Wilson ILB Alabama
3(77) Chase Winovich OLB Michigan

Remaining Selections - 5(146), 6(184), 6(187), 6(204), 7(224), 7(229)

Original Selections - 1(8), 2(43), 3(88), 4(111), 5(146), 6(184), 6(204), 7(224), 7(229)

Total Score: 211.75
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.83

Grade: B-

 

[Risen Star]

16) Tennessee Titans (cowboyec)
1(19) Christian Wilkins DT Clemson
2(51) Austin Bryant DE Clemson
3(82) Kaden Smith TE Stanford
4(121) Dru Samia G Oklahoma

Remaining Selections - 5(157), 7(233)

Original Selections - 1(19), 2(51), 3(82), 4(121), 5(157), 7(233)

Total Score: 211.75
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.83

Grade: B-

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18) New York Jets (atlantacowboy)
1(3) Josh Allen OLB Kentucky
3(68) Elgton Jenkins C Mississippi St.
3(93) Anthony Johnson WR Buffalo
4(105) Lukas Denis S Boston College

Remaining Selections - 5(140), 7(217)

Original Selections - 1(3), 3(68), 3(93), 4(105), 5(140), 7(217)

Total Score: 209.75
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.77

Grade: C+

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19) Denver Broncos (gmoney112)
1(10) Drew Lock QB Missouri
2(41) Noah Fant TE Iowa
3(71) Lonnie Johnson Jr. CB Kentucky
4(125) Terry McLaurin WR Ohio St.

Remaining Selections - 5(148), 5(156), 6(182), 7(237)

Original Selections - 1(10), 2(41), 3(71), 4(125), 5(148), 5(156), 6(182), 7(237)

Total Score: 205.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.62

Grade: C+

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20) San Francisco 49ers (Longboysfan)
1(2) Quinnen Williams DT Alabama
2(37) Kelvin Harmon WR North Carolina St.
3(67) Michael Deiter T Wisconsin
4(104) Saivion Smith CB Alabama

Remaining Selections - 6(176), 6(212)

Original Selections - 1(2), 2(37), 3(67), 4(104), 6(176), 6(212)

Total Score: 202.75
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.59

Grade: C

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21) Seattle Seahawks (Aerolithe_Lion)
1(21) Jawaan Taylor T Florida
3(84) Joe Jackson DE Miami
4(124) Dontavius Russell DT Auburn

Remaining Selections - 5(159)

Original Selections - 1(21), 3(84), 4(124), 5(159)

Total Score: 190.75
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.15

Grade: C

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21) Dallas Cowboys (CalPolyTechnique)
2(58) Jace Sternberger TE Texas A&M
3(90) Khalen Saunders DT Western Illinois
4(128) Renell Wren DT Arizona St.
4(136) Ryan Finley QB North Carolina St.

Remaining Selections - 5(165), 7(241)

Original Selections - 2(58), 3(90), 4(128), 4(136), 5(165), 7(241)

Total Score: 190.75
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.15

Grade: C

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21) Minnesota Vikings (Killerinstinct)
1(18) Greg Little T Mississippi
2(50) Jerry Tillery DT Notre Dame
3(81) Vosean Joseph OLB Florida
4(120) Nate Herbig G Stanford

Remaining Selections - 6(190), 6(209), 7(247), 7(250)

Original Selections - 1(18), 2(50), 3(81), 4(120), 6(190), 6(209), 7(247), 7(250)

Total Score: 190.75
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.15

Grade: C

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24) Atlanta Falcons (Zordon)
1(14) Montez Sweat DE Mississippi St.
2(45) Amani Oruwariye CB Penn St.
3(79) Bobby Evans G Oklahoma
4(117) Terry Beckner Jr. DT Missouri

Remaining Selections - 4(137), 5(152), 5(172), 6(186), 7(230)

Original Selections - 1(14), 2(45), 3(79), 4(117), 4(137), 5(152), 5(172), 6(186), 7(230)

Total Score: 186.0
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.00

Grade: C-

 

[Risen Star]

24) Kansas City Chiefs (cristglo)
1(29) Deionte Thompson S Alabama
2(61) Te'von Coney ILB Notre Dame
2(63) Martez Ivey T Florida
3(92) Isaiah Buggs DT Alabama

Remaining Selections - 5(167), 6(201), 6(214), 7(216)

Original Selections - 1(29), 2(61), 2(63), 3(92), 5(167), 6(201), 6(214), 7(216)

Total Score: 186.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 3
Average: 6.00

Grade: C-

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26) Chicago Bears (Western)
3(87) Devin Singletary RB Florida Atlantic
4(126) Tytus Howard T Alabama St.

Remaining Selections - 5(162), 7(222), 7(238)

Original Selections - 3(87), 4(126), 5(162), 7(222), 7(238)

Total Score: 183.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 5.92

Grade: D+

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27) Pittsburgh Steelers (CowboysZone)
1(20) Byron Murphy CB Washington
2(52) Parris Campbell WR Ohio St.
3(83) Christian Miller OLB Alabama
4(122) David Sills WR West Virginia

Remaining Selections - 6(175), 6(192), 7(219)

Original Selections - 1(20), 2(52), 3(83), 4(122), 6(175), 6(192), 7(219)

Total Score: 181.25
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 5.85

Grade: D+

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28) Cincinnati Bengals (Londonboy)
1(6) Devin White ILB LSU
2(42) Johnathan Abram S Mississippi St.

Remaining Selections - 5(149), 6(183), 6(198), 6(210), 6(211), 6(213), 7(223)

Original Selections - 1(11), 2(42), 3(72), 4(110), 5(149), 6(183), 6(198), 6(210), 6(211), 6(213), 7(223)

Total Score: 174.0
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 2
Average: 5.62

Grade: D

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29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Johnny23)
1(5) Cody Ford T Oklahoma
2(39) Trayvon Mullen CB Clemson
3(70) Jaquan Johnson S Miami
4(107) Darrell Henderson RB Memphis

Remaining Selections - 5(145), 7(215)

Original Selections - 1(5), 2(39), 3(70), 4(107), 5(145), 7(215)

Total Score: 173.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 3
Average: 5.58

Grade: D

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30) New Orleans Saints (CowboysZone)
2(62) Isaac Nauta TE Georgia

Remaining Selections - 5(168), 6(177), 6(202), 7(231), 7(244)

Original Selections - 2(62), 5(168), 6(177), 6(202), 7(231), 7(244)

Total Score: 171.75
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 2
Average: 5.50

Grade: D

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31) Washington Commanders (Verdict)
1(15) Daniel Jones QB Duke
2(46) Preston Williams WR Colorado St.
3(76) Charles Omenihu DE Texas
3(96) Tre Lamar ILB Clemson

Remaining Selections - 5(153), 5(173), 6(206), 7(227), 7(253)

Original Selections - 1(15), 2(46), 3(76), 3(96), 5(153), 5(173), 6(206), 7(227), 7(253)

Total Score: 162.25
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 2
Average: 5.23

Grade: F

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32) Los Angeles Rams (TheDude)
1(31) Jaylon Ferguson DE Louisiana Tech
3(94) Germaine Pratt OLB North Carolina St.
3(99) Will Harris S Boston College
4(133) Jalen Hurd WR Baylor

Remaining Selections - 5(169), 6(203), 7(251)

Original Selections - 1(31), 3(94), 3(99), 4(133), 5(169), 6(203), 7(251)

Total Score: 157.5
High Score of: 7
Low Score of: 3
Average: 5.08

Grade: F

 

[Risen Star]

I gave my two highest grades to my division mates Buffalo and Miami. They were my only 10s but I have no issue with the winner. He was 3rd on my list.

I knew the Dolphins' class would be polarizing because of the QB. Well, I believe in him.

 

[tm1119]

Hmm not bad overall, agree with most of it...the biggest snub for me is probably the Dolphins as well.

The draft that is too high for me is the Raiders. For all the amo they had I would have wanted more quality over quantity than Floaty got. Not that it was a bad class and deserved to be at the bottom, but 9 overall seems a little high when factoring what he started with

 

[cowboyec]

really shocked that Tampa got a D.
Cody Ford
Trayvon Mullen
Jaquan Johnson
Derrell Henderson
I'd LOVE that draft class...thats a helluva good group in my opinion.

 

[Risen Star]

really shocked that Tampa got a D.
Cody Ford
Trayvon Mullen
Jaquan Johnson
Derrell Henderson
I'd LOVE that draft class...thats a helluva good group in my opinion.

He had the overwhelming majority pick for reach of the draft so I knew he was dead in the grading. It didn't matter who he picked after that.

 

[Avery]

A massive shoutout to Risen for all the work organizing, compiling and delivering on this - all pro bono.

A king among men - and he’ll be the first to tell you.

 

[cowboyec]

be interesting at seasons end to revisit these mocks.

 

[Risen Star]

The Dolphins also got my steal of the draft, Erik McCoy. The dude may be a first round pick. After I took Bradbury I seriously considered double dipping.

 

[unionjack8]

I'm surprised the Bengals were so low.
2 picks, 2 day 1 starters. Even with giving picks up I like that...

 

[Pape]

I'm surprised the Bengals were so low.
2 picks, 2 day 1 starters. Even with giving picks up I like that...

I likes cincy's draft... gave them a 6 overall
i didnt like miamis draft... and the main reason was the quarterback pick ... if that pans out, then its a great draft. If not...

EAST
DAL: 7
NYG: 7
PHI: 5
WAS: 5

NORTH
CHI: 5
DET: my team
GRN: 6
MIN; 6

SOUTH
ATL: 5
CAR: 9
NOR: 6
TAM: 6

WEST
ARI: 8
LAR: 4
SEA: 6
SFO: 5

EAST
NEW: 6.
BUF: 6
MIA: 4
NYJ: 8

NORTH
BALT: 5
CIN: 6
CLE: 7
PIT: 5

SOUTH
HOU: 8
IND: 6
JAC: 7
TEN: 7

WEST
DEN: 7
KAN: 6
LAC: 5
OAK: 8

 

[Plankton]

Many thanks to Risen for running this again. I’m appreciative of the amount of work that you put into doing this. There are a lot of people who take part in draft discussion on this site who don’t participate in this for some reason - you guys are missing out on something that is a lot of fun.

I am shocked that people thought that highly of my draft. I thought I did OK, but not that well. I had Carolina with the top grade in the draft - congrats to DFWJC - excellent effort. I also had high scores for the Patriots, Giants, Colts, Raiders and Texans. Most GMs were well prepared, and there weren’t the amount of picks that I didn’t expect to be still available this time around.

It was a lot of fun as always, and I look forward to seeing how the real thing turns out in a few weeks.

 

[Johnny23]

He had the overwhelming majority pick for reach of the draft so I knew he was dead in the grading. It didn't matter who he picked after that.

Was it Cody Ford? I think he he's going to be a set it and forget it starter.

 

[Risen Star]

Was it Cody Ford? I think he he's going to be a set it and forget it starter.

Yeah that pick was voted the reach of the draft.

 

[Johnny23]

Yeah that pick was voted the reach of the draft.

Wow. Alright. I am interested in how things shack out.

 

[cowboyec]

Cody Ford will be a 10yr pro barring injury.
helluva player...can play either OT or OG.

 

[cowboyec]

Many thanks to Risen for running this again. I’m appreciative of the amount of work that you put into doing this. There are a lot of people who take part in draft discussion on this site who don’t participate in this for some reason - you guys are missing out on something that is a lot of fun.

I am shocked that people thought that highly of my draft. I thought I did OK, but not that well. I had Carolina with the top grade in the draft - congrats to DFWJC - excellent effort. I also had high scores for the Patriots, Giants, Colts, Raiders and Texans. Most GMs were well prepared, and there weren’t the amount of picks that I didn’t expect to be still available this time around.

It was a lot of fun as always, and I look forward to seeing how the real thing turns out in a few weeks.

your draft was a home run.
specially those 1st 3.

 

[unionjack8]

Happy with how the colts grade came our. 7th place. Solid B+.
Would like to hear from the guy who gave me a 5 though

And also to the people handing 2,3 and 4 grades out too.

That Jerry Jones style draft grades in late 90 early 2000s