Dallas
The Cowboys start off the draft with back-to-back Wolverines, who are both good players but got drafted higher than their value. After that, Dallas went with solid prospects who could contribute early in their careers in Overshown, Fehoko, Richards, Scott, and Vaughn.
Best pick – Fehoko
??? pick – Schoonmaker
Grade – C+
Round/Pick | Prospect | Pos | College | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 / 26 | Mazi Smith | DT | Michigan | Dallas adds the big, strong, and surprisingly quick Smith. Smith excels as a run stuffer and adds a powerful bull rush to the inside pass rush. |
2 / 58 | Luke Schoonmaker | TE | Michigan | Dallas looks to replace Dalton Schultz with a similar player in Schoonmaker, who is a quality blocker and a reliable receiver. |
3 / 90 | DeMarvion Overshown | LB | Texas | Overshown is extremely fast, long, and rangy. His instincts are in need of development but his speed is impressive. |
4 / 129 | Viliami Fehoko | Edge | San Jose State | Fehoko, the MWC Defensive P.O.Y in 2022, has a nice variety of pass rushing moves and is a productive player who recorded 9 sacks and 18.5 TFL in 2022. |
5/169 | Asim Richards | OL | North Carolina | Cowboys make a great pick at #169 with the selection of the talented UNC OT. His skill set seems better aligned with sliding inside to OG. Regardless, he has the potential to become a starter with time in Dallas. |
6 / 178 | Eric Scott | CB | Southern Miss | Scott fits the Cowboys type of CB to a “T.” He has good size, excellent length, and a huge wingspan. |
7 / 212 | Deuce Vaughn | RB | Kansas State | Dallas drafts a unique weapon in the vastly undersized Wildcat. Vaughn is surprisingly strong and physical for such a small RB. He offers great lateral agility and suddenness and serves as an outstanding change of pace RB for the Cowboys. |
7 / 244 | Jalen Brooks | WR | South Carolina | Brooks ran one of the slowest 40 times amongst WRs at the combine and he has difficulty creating separation. But he offers excellent size, reliable hands, and the toughness to work the middle of the field. Brooks profiles as an excellent special teamer. |
NY Giants
The Giants had seven selections in this year’s draft and did a good job addressing team needs with those picks. The first four picks (Banks-Gray) should all either start or be in the team’s two-deep when the season kickoffs in September.
Best pick – Schmitz
??? pick – Riley
Grade – C
Round/Pick | Prospect | Pos | College | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 / 24 | Deonte Banks | CB | Maryland | Banks is fast, explosive, and smooth. He can line up out wide or in the slot. Versatility and speed are the high-level skills he possesses. |
2 / 57 | John Michael Schmitz | IOL | Minnesota | JMS was a candidate to be drafted by the Giants in round one and they get him in round 2. The best IOL in this draft, he should start as a rookie. |
3 /73 | Jalin Hyatt | WR | Tennessee | Giants have needed WR help for years. The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner is explosive and hard to cover one on one. |
5/172 | Eric Gray | RB | Oklahoma | Gray brings to the Giants a change of pace back to Barkley. Gray is quick, tough, and dangerous in space. |
7/209 | Tre Hawkins | CB | Old Dominion | |
7/243 | Jordon Riley | DT | Orgeon | |
7/240 | Gervarius Owens | S | Louisville | Athletic, rangy safety with enough agility and instincts to cover the slot. Owens will compete for a roster spot in September. |
Philadelphia
The Eagles can’t seem to do anything wrong right now. They had seven picks and used all of the picks on potential starters. Three Georgia Bulldogs defenders were drafted by GM Howie Roseman, including the uber-talented Carter who has a rare skill set but lacks some desired maturity. The Eagles rarely miss on personnel decisions and there is trouble finding any fault with this year’s draft.
Best pick – Smith
??? pick – None
Grade – A
Round/Pick | Prospect | Pos | College | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | Jalen Carter | DT | Georgia | Fantastic pick. Carter needs a strong organization with veteran leadership. And he goes to the perfect place to be developed with a great support system. |
1/30 | Nolan Smith | Edge | Georgia | University of Georgia at Philadelphia? Or Penn U at Athens? Either way, the Eagles continue to load up on Georgia Bulldog defensive players. SNS’ #13 ranked prospect is a steal at this point of the draft. |
3/65 | Tyler Steen | OT | Alabama | Steen was announced as an OG but has the size and feet to play OLT. Should be developed into a starter |
3/66 | Sydney Brown | S | Ilinois | Brown is a ballhawk and fits a need in Philadelphia where Chauncey Gardner-Johnson left in free agency (Detroit).. |
4/105 | Kelee Ringo | CB | Georgia | Ringo has excellent size and length. His tape is inconsistent but the raw tools are there. Philadelphia is a great organization to develop the enigmatic Ringo. |
6/188 | Tanner McKee | QB | Stanford | The Eagles operate on a different level than every other NFL team right now and the drafting of the talented Cardinal goes to prove it. McKee has an excellent combination of arm talent and size. He projects as a potential starting QB in a few years with more experience. |
7/249 | Moro Ojomo | DT | Texas | Ojomo is surprisingly available at #249 primarily because he flashes elite traits, but he has trouble stringing plays together and stays blocked too often. But his upside is substantial. Expect Ojomo to start the year on the practice squad. |
Washington
If you’re judging their draft by whether or not the Commanders acquired their long sought after franchise QB, you’d miss on the quality draft Washington had. The first two picks focused on improving the defense’s coverage abilities while two of the last three picks focused on young Edge Rushers to pressure the QB. Washington used the draft to add talent to compete in the NFC East.
Best pick – Daniels
??? pick – Jones
Grade – A-
Round/Pick | Prospect | Pos | College | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 / 16 | Emmanuel Forbes | CB | Mississippi State | Forbes is an explosive playmaker – he recorded 6 career pick sixes, including 3 last year. Forbes has 14 career INTs and is solid in run support. |
2 / 47 | Jartavius Martin | S | Illinois | Martin is an excellent slot coverage safety with great range and quick hips. |
3/97 | Ricky Stromberg | IOL
| Arkansas | The Commanders have a near dominate defense but the offense has struggled, especially on the line. Stromberg is a smart, aware, and alert pivotman who addresses a team need in Washington. |
4/118 | Braeden Daniels | OL | Utah | An absolute steal at this point of the draft. Daniels had a high 2nd round draft grade and has the potential to be a long-term starter at OLT or OG in DC. |
5 / 137 | KJ Henry | Edge | Clemson | It’s shocking that Henry fell to pick #137. Henry was the best player available on Saturday and had a high second round grade by SNS. Henry has good bend and burst and made his last season his best at Clemson. With the Commanders choosing to not extend the fifth-year option to Chase Young, the opportunity is there for Henry to contribute right away in DC. |
6 / 193 | Chris Rodriguez | RB
| Kentucky | Washington likes to employ a power rushing attack and Rodriguez is one of the best short yardage and goal line RBs in college football over the last few years. |
7/233 | Andre Jones | Edge | Louisiana | The Commanders continue to load up on Edge Rushers with the selection of Jones. Jones has excellent range and length and his selection perhaps provides an indication of Chase Young’s pending free agency after the 2023 season. |
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