PFF: Ranking the most valuable non-first-round NFL draft picks since 2016

[Hawkeye0202]

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Ranking the most valuable non-first-round NFL Draft picks since 2016​

4. QB Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys​

Pick 135 in 2016​

Prescott is somewhat of a polarizing figure among NFL fans, but the simple reality is that he’s become a stabilizing franchise quarterback despite being a fourth-round selection.

Across his 10 career seasons, Prescott has netted six finishes with at least an 80.0-plus overall PFF grade. On top of that, the Mississippi State product ranks sixth in PFF WAR since his debut, and his 236 big-time throws are the seventh-most.

Sure, the lack of playoff success is a detractor. But the Cowboys’ ability to turn Prescott into the team’s starter for over a decade is a success story in and of itself. Factor in how well he’s played, and it renders him one of the best late-round picks in recent memory.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Round 2 is not to be used for the injured and the broken. Round 3-4 has major hit rates. As much or more important to hit on 2-4 than round 1.

 

[jazzcat22]

2026 draft. 7th rounder Anthony Smith will be on this list in 10 years.

 

[gimmesix]

2026 draft. 7th rounder Anthony Smith will be on this list in 10 years.

Toia's just about to hit his stride.

 

[StarOfGlory]

Frigging Eagles hitting gold with a 7th round pick that never played the game. The world is not right.

 

[gimmesix]

Frigging Eagles hitting gold with a 7th round pick that never played the game. The world is not right.

And they are trying to do the same thing with Uar Bernard, who I would have rather taken a chance on than Anthony Smith. It might not work this time, but those freak athletes are worth a late-round dart throw.