NFL Draft Grades: All 32 teams under the microscope
With the 2019 NFL Draft officially complete, theScore's NFL editors hand out their initial grades for how teams fared over the course of the three-day event.
NFC
EAST | NORTH | SOUTH | WEST
AFC
EAST | NORTH | SOUTH | WEST
Dallas Cowboys
| Round | Pick | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 58 | DT Trysten Hill |
| 3 | 90 | G Connor McGovern |
| 4 | 128 | RB Tony Pollard |
| 5 | 158 | CB Michael Jackson |
| 5 | 165 | DE Joe Jackson |
| 6 | 213 | S Donovan Wilson |
| 7 | 218 | RB Mike Weber |
| 7 | 241 | EDGE Jalen Jelks |
Dallas was without a first-round pick this year, so it can't be blamed for not adding a blue-chip prospect. However, it's tough to be overly optimistic about the Cowboys' 2019 haul. Hill profiles as an ideal scheme fit in Kris Richard and Rod Marinelli's defense, but there were likely more polished interior prospects available. The Cowboys selected potential late-round gems in Jelks and Weber, but McGovern and Pollard were reaches in the middle rounds. The NFC East champions may not have received the most value with their prospects, but they did fill some important needs.
Grade: C-
New York Giants
| Round | Pick | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | QB Daniel Jones |
| 1 | 17 | DT Dexter Lawrence |
| 1 | 30 | CB Deandre Baker |
| 3 | 95 | EDGE Oshane Ximines |
| 4 | 108 | CB Julian Love |
| 5 | 143 | LB Ryan Connelly |
| 5 | 171 | WR Darius Slayton |
| 6 | 180 | CB Corey Ballentine |
| 7 | 232 | OT George Asafo-Adjei |
| 7 | 245 | DT Chris Slayton |
With three first-round picks, one would expect the Giants to sport a major draft-week haul. That's not the case. Dave Gettleman finally drafted his quarterback of the future, but it's safe to say experts doubt Jones was the correct call. A run-stuffing defensive tackle at No. 17 - as good as Lawrence is - won't turn many heads either. Finally, Baker was perhaps New York's top pick, but likely wasn't the most complete cornerback prospect in his class. There are a few solid picks on Day 3, but the Giants capped a very questionable offseason without offering much hope to its fan base.
Grade: D
Philadelphia Eagles
| Round | Pick | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | OT Andre Dillard |
| 2 | 53 | RB Miles Sanders |
| 2 | 57 | WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside |
| 4 | 138 | EDGE Shareef Miller |
| 5 | 167 | QB Clayton Thorson |
Howie Roseman and co. kicked off the 2019 draft in style, illustrating their aggressive nature in trading up for Dillard. Selecting a player who the team claimed they had a top-10 grade on, and who could have easily been chosen inside the top 15, represents tremendous value. Arcega-Whiteside feels a bit redundant with Alshon Jeffery atop the receiver depth chart, but Sanders may finally solve Philadelphia's backfield woes. The Eagles didn't have many picks, but completed a solid three days overall.
Grade: B
Washington Redskins
| Round | Pick | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | QB Dwayne Haskins |
| 1 | 26 | EDGE Montez Sweat |
| 3 | 76 | WR Terry McLaurin |
| 4 | 112 | RB Bryce Love |
| 4 | 131 | G Wes Martin |
| 5 | 153 | C Ross Pierschbacher |
| 5 | 173 | LB Cole Holcomb |
| 6 | 206 | WR Kelvin Harmon |
| 7 | 227 | CB Jimmy Moreland |
| 7 | 253 | EDGE Jordan Brailford |
The Redskins are one of the biggest winners in this year's class. Despite many expecting them to trade up for a quarterback, the team stayed put and secured long-term stability at the NFL's premium position. With its second first-rounder, Washington did well to nab Sweat. The Mississippi State pass-rusher - who was rumored to be locked into the top 10 before teams flagged him for a potential heart issue - fills a major weakness and represents excellent value at No. 26. McLaurin and Harmon were excellent picks in the later rounds and give Haskins two diverse weapons. Surprisingly, it appears Dan Snyder's club may look back fondly on its 2019 class.