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4/27/24
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2024 NFL Draft: Grades, Analysis For Every Round 6, 7 Pick
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, and with it comes new hope for many NFL teams. However, not every pick is a home-run selection.
As Day 3 unfolds, we'll be live-grading every pick, providing you with instant analysis and takeaways throughout the day. Which teams are getting better, and which ones are making mistakes?
Let's find out.
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Grades for Every 2024 NFL Draft Rd 6, 7 Pick
177. Minnesota Vikings: Walter Rouse, OT, Oklahoma 
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 311 pounds
Strengths
- Lower body strength
- Run game landmarking
- Awareness
Weaknesses
- Clunky feet
- Inconsistent hand placement
- Awkward athlete
Team Fit: Walter Rouse fell further than expected but only projects to be a backup swing tackle either way. He's more of a road-grader than an effective pass-blocker.
Grade: C
178. Pittsburgh Steelers: Logan Lee, IDL, Iowa 
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 281 pounds
Strengths
- Powerful frame
- Fast, effective hands
- Versatility
Weaknesses
- Pad level
- Consistent disruption
Team Fit: Logan Lee was overlooked throughout the draft process but he's a capable body who can play early on. He's stout enough at the point of attack to earn a rotational spot.
Grade: B
179. Seattle Seahawks: Sataoa Laumea, IOL, Utah
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 319 pounds
Strengths
- Strength
- Fluidity
- Pad level
Weaknesses
- Waist bender
- Speed
- Consistency
Team Fit: Sataoa Laumea is a good candidate to kick inside to guard and become a starter in the NFL. He has to stay balanced more often, but he otherwise has the traits and experience to compete to be an average starter.
Grade: A
180. New England Patriots: Marcellas Dial, CB, South Carolina 
Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 190 pounds
Strengths
- Speed
- Transition
Weaknesses
- Stiffness
- Agility
Team Fit: Marcellas Dial has the speed, burst, and transition ability to find a defensive role early at the next level, but he'll need to overcome sticky hips, limited COD ability, and outside-only ability at his size.
Grade: D
181. Los Angeles Chargers: Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy 
Height: 5-foot-8
Weight: 213 pounds
Strengths
- Toughness
- Elusiveness
Weaknesses
- Pass protection
- Explosiveness
Team Fit: Vidal is a tough running back who has displayed vision and patience as a high-volume collegiate workhorse. However, his lack of top-end speed, big-play ability, and third-down appeal will leave him fighting for an NFL roster spot.
Grade: D
182. Tennessee Titans: Jha'Quan Jackson, WR, Tulane
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 188 pounds
Strengths
- Elite acceleration
- Clean cuts
- Playmaker
Weaknesses
- Jump balls
- Catch radius
- Drops
Team Fit: Destined to be a slot specialist, Jha'Quan Jackson was a star at the Senior Bowl. He's super quick and could make an impact on isolation routes and punt returns.
Grade: C+
183. New York Giants: Darius Muasau, LB UCLA 
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 225 pounds
Strengths
- Effort
- Blitzing ability
Weaknesses
- Coverage potential
- Power
Team Fit: Darius Muasau is an undersized Mike linebacker who lacks an elite trait and has tight hips, but his pursuit effort and plus blitz ability should allow him to compete for an NFL roster spot.
Grade: C-
184. Miami Dolphins: Malik Washington, WR, Virginia
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 191 pounds
Strengths
- Pure speed
- Field vision
- Reliable hands
Weaknesses
- Route precision
- Strength through contact
Team Fit: Miami desperately needed competition in the receiver room, and Malik Washington fell way too far, considering his skill set. He could be Miami's WR3 this fall.
Grade: B
185. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State 
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 231 pounds
Strengths
- Massive frame and catch radius
- Blocking
- Quickness for size
Weaknesses
- Concentration drops
- Separation
Team Fit: Why did Johnny Wilson fall so far? We don't know, but the Eagles wisely add the gigantic playmaker. He should do well against the zone-heavy defenses Philadelphia sees.
Grade: B
186. Atlanta Falcons: Jase McClellan, RB, Alabama 
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 221 pounds
Strengths
- Patience
- Ball security
- Contact balance
Weaknesses
- Burst
- Pass pro consistency
- Upside
Team Fit: McClellan is a good player who lacks great traits and brings an immediate skill set to his new team. He won't give many big plays, but he's reliable.
Grade: C
187. Atlanta Falcons: Casey Washington, WR, Illinois
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 201 pounds
Strengths
- Big catch radius
- Sure-handed
- Flexibility through routes
Weaknesses
- Change of direction
- Versatility
Team Fit: Casey Washington was barely on the radar of our draft team, so it's shocking he was selected. He'll fight for a roster spot.
Grade: F
188. Houston Texans: Jamal Hill, LB Oregon 
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 216 pounds
Strengths
- Hard hitter
- Speed
Weaknesses
- Inexperienced
- Stiff in coverage
Team Fit: Moving from safety to linebacker fits Hill's play style, but his chances of making a roster are low.
Grade: D
189. Detroit Lions: Mekhi Wingo, IDL, LSU 
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 284 pounds
Strengths
- Terrific first step
- Surprising power
- Pad level
Weaknesses
- Short arms and light frame
- Underdeveloped counter moves
Team Fit: Mekhi Wingo should've been off the board three rounds earlier. Detroit needs an impact pass-rusher, and Wingo can give them help immediately.
Grade: A-
190. Philadelphia Eagles: Dylan Mcmahon, Iol, NC State
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 299 pounds
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Footwork
Weaknesses
- Versatility
- Power
- Maximizing length
Team Fit: Dylan McMahon is an athletic center who uses footwork and awareness to excel on the interior, but a lack of size, length, strength, and power make him a backup one-position player at the next level.
Grade: C-
191. Arizona Cardinals: Tejhuan Palmer, WR, UAB 
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 208 pounds
Strengths
- Size
- Deep speed
Weaknesses
- Experience
- Separation
- Drops
Team Fit: Tejhuan Palmer has the size and straight-line speed NFL teams look for in an outside receiver, but his concentration drops, struggles to separate, and lack of a dominant skill will limit his NFL appeal.
Grade: C-
192. Seattle Seahawks: DJ James, CB, Auburn
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 175 pounds
Strengths
- Great speed
- Play recognition
- Fluid hips
Weaknesses
- Aggressiveness
- Inefficient transitions
- Tackling
Team Fit: Great value for Seattle as they add a versatile, fluid corner who was once considered a potential top-50 pick. DJ James will have to earn a roster spot but he has the traits to get there.
Grade: B
193. New England Patriots: Joe Milton III, QB, Tennessee
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 235 pounds
Strengths
- Amazing arm strength
- Mobility
- Size
Weaknesses
- Zero touch
- Inconsistent footwork
- Forces decisions
Team Fit: Unless Joe Milton moves to tight end, he doesn't have much of an NFL future.
Grade: D
194. Cincinnati Bengals: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona 
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 244 pounds
Strengths
- Hands
- Blocking
- Versatility
Weaknesses
- Age
- Speed
- Route running
Team Fit: Tanner McLachlan is a capable, yet unspectacular depth tight end who can be a sufficient all-around contributor.
Grade: C+
195. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ryan Watts, DB, Texas
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 203 pounds
Strengths
- Experience
- Run support
- Physicality
Weaknesses
- Agility
- Deep speed
Team Fit: Ryan Watts is a big, physical corner who projects best as a safety due to his strong run support and punishing demeanor, but also a lack of deep speed, ball skills, and hip fluidity.
Grade: C-
196. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Davis, IDL, Clemson 
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 301 pounds
Strengths
- Quick first step
- Great hand usage
- Pass-rush potential
Weaknesses
- Consistency
- Balance
Team Fit: Tyler Davis can learn among a host of talented, young linemen in LA. He's a great value who has pass-rush upside.
Grade: B
197. Atlanta Falcons: Zion Louge, IDL, Georgia
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 314 pounds
Strengths
- Strength
- Run defense
Weaknesses
- Pass rush upside
- Pad level
Team Fit: Zion Logue has the size, strength, and awareness to be a solid rotational defensive lineman at the next level, but he needs to work on his body control and pass rush ability to reach his full potential.
Grade: C-
198. Miami Dolphins: Patrick McMorris, S, Cal
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 207 pounds
Strengths
- Pursuit angles
- Production
Weaknesses
- Recognition
- Agility
Team Fit: A fairly limited athlete with good production, Patrick McMorris is going into a good situation where Miami plays a lot of two-high looks.
Grade: C
199. New Orleans Saints: Khristian Boyd, IDL, Northern Iowa 
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 325 pounds
Strengths
- Quick first step
- Hand usage
- Upper body strength
Weaknesses
- Anchor
- Pad level
- Finishing
Team Fit: A true nose tackle, Khristian Boyd is more of a pass-rusher than a block eater. He'll have the chance to make the final roster if his pad level improves.
Grade: C
200. Carolina Panthers: Jaden Crumedy, IDL, Mississippi State 
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 301 pounds
Strengths
- Awareness
- Quickness
- Upper body strength
Weaknesses
- Pass-rush potential
- Agility
Team Fit: Jaden Crumedy has a decent blend of athleticism and size and can be a scheme-versatile run defender, but his lack of pass-rush ability will limit his overall impact as a three-down interior defender.
Grade: C+
201. Indianapolis Colts: Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall 
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 180 pounds
Strengths
- Speed
- Physicality
Weaknesses
- Mirror ability
- Agility
Team Fit: Micah Abraham is fit to be in the slot, but Indianapolis will only roster him in the case of injuries. He's an average athlete, at best.
Grade: D
202. Green Bay Packers: Travis Glover, OT, Georgia State 
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 308 pounds
Strengths
- Versatility
- Good anchor
- Natural length
Weaknesses
- Hand usage
- Agility
Team Fit: The Packers have a type, and Travis Glover fits. He projects as a high-quality backup. He should've been off the board two rounds prior.
Grade: B
203. Minnesota Vikings: Will Reichard, K, Alabama
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 187 pounds
Strengths
- Experience
- Consistency
Weaknesses
- Kick power
Team Fit: Will Reichard is no stranger to high-pressure moments. He's had a mixed bag of success, but he was worth drafting.
Grade: C
204. Buffalo Bills: Tylan Grable, OT, UCF 
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 306 pounds
Strengths
- Athletic
- Good hand technique
- Spatial awareness
Weaknesses
- Sustaining blocks
- Messy footwork
- Body control
Team Fit: Tylan Grable is a project with the athletic profile to develop into a swing tackle. He's a better developmental project than a few of the names who went before him.
Grade: C+
205. Houston Texans: Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 193 pounds
Strengths
- Zone scheme fit
- Elusive
- Fast
Weaknesses
- Power
- Patience
- Pass pro
Team Fit: Shifty and fast, Jawhar Jordan can thrive on stretch zone plays where he can make one cut and dash upfield. His lack of power as a runner and blocker is concerning for third-down value. He's a nice replacement for Devin Singletary.
Grade: B
206. Cleveland Browns: Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State 
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 233 pounds
Strengths
- Tackling efficiency
- Blitzing
- Range
Weaknesses
- Coverage talent
- Agility
Team Fit: The Browns spent next to nothing to land a true MIKE who can play two downs. They did well to not overspend on a capable run defender next to JOK.
Grade: B
207. Seattle Seahawks: Michael Jerrell, OT, Findlay
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 311 pounds
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Length
Weaknesses
- Experience
- Wide hands
Team Fit: Michael Jerrell had a UDFA profile, but this is a gamble on athleticism. Seattle will likely stash him on the practice squad.
Grade: C
208. Las Vegas Raiders: Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 206 pounds
Strengths
- Major receiving threat
- Efficient
- Durable
Weaknesses
- Power
- Length
Team Fit: A natural fit as a third-down back who can create mismatches in space against linebackers and safeties. Dylan Laube can earn snaps in 2024.
Grade: B
209. Los Angeles Rams: Joshua Karty, K, Stanford
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 207 pounds
Strengths
- Leg strength
- Consistency
Weaknesses
- Can overcorrect from hash mark
Team Fit: The Rams were considered likely to take a kicker. Joshua Karty was higher rated than Reichard for us.
Grade: B-
210. Detroit Lions: Christian Mahagony, IOl, Boston College
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 314 pounds
Strengths
- Football IQ
- Generating movement
- Combo blocking
Weaknesses
- Tight lower body
- Pad level
- Maximizing length
Team Fit: Christian Mahogany fell due to injury concerns from two years ago, but he should've gone much sooner, regardless. He's a good player, and Detroit might've landed a future starter.
Grade: A
211. Kansas City Chiefs: Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee 
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 196 pounds
Strengths
- Ball skills
- Strength
- Length and athleticism
Weaknesses
- Fluidity
- Zone comfort
- Tackling
Team Fit: He has good tools worth investing in, so he could prove to be a solid value as a rotational player. Kansas City knows what to look for in these late-rounders.
Grade: B
212. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Little, K, Arkansas 
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 172 pounds
Strengths
- Short kicks
- Frame
- Consistency
Weaknesses
- Leg strength
Team Fit: The former All-SEC kicker was accurate on field goals and extra points, but his leg strength beyond 50 is a concern.
Grade: C-
213. Los Angeles Rams: Jordan Whittington, WR, Texas
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 205 pounds
Strengths
- Physicality
- Reliable hands
Weaknesses
- Separation
- Suddenness
- Versatility
Team Fit: A limited athlete who finds ways to produce, Jordan Whittington projects as a special teams contributor more than a receiving option.
Grade: C-
214. Cincinnati Bengals: Cedric Johnson, Edge, Mississippi
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 260 pounds
Strengths
- Pro-ready frame
- Great first step
- Clear physical upside
Weaknesses
- Setting the edge
- Awareness
- Flexibility and bend through contact
Team Fit: The Bengals identify a potential stud in Cedric Johnson. He won't play right away, but his frame and athleticism pop off the film.
Grade: B
215. San Francisco 49ers: Jarrett Kingston, IOL, USC 
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 306 pounds
Strengths
- Standout athlete
- Versatility
Weaknesses
- Balance
- Anchor
- Hand usage
Team Fit: Jarrett Kingston is an athletic guard prospect who lacks the length, strength, and ability to redirect rushers that teams look for and could find himself fighting for a roster spot.
Grade: D
216. Dallas Cowboys: Ryan Flournoy, WR, SE Missouri State 
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 202 pounds
Strengths
- Competitiveness
- Hands
Weaknesses
- Explosiveness
- Separation
Team Fit: Ryan Flournoy is a sure-handed receiver with tenacity and the contested catch ability to be a solid wide receiver at the next level, but his separation ability and lack of chunk plays will likely limit his impact to a depth role.
Grade: D+
217. Los Angeles Rams: Beaux Limmer, IOL, Arkansas
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 302 pounds
Strengths
- Sheer strength
- Landmarking in run game
Weaknesses
- Limited length
- Quickness
Team Fit: Likely a backup center in the NFL, Beaux Limmer fits what the Rams want to do perfectly.
Grade: C+
218. Baltimore Ravens: Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky 
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 215 pounds
Strengths
- Arm strength
- Toughness
Weaknesses
- Accuracy
- Footwork
- Field vision
Team Fit: A bit of an odd fit to take a quarterback lacking accuracy and plus mobility. Devin Leary is, at best, a third-strong option.
Grade: D
219. Buffalo Bills: Daequan Hardy, DB, Penn State
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 179 pounds
Strengths
- Competitive
- Agility
- Recognition
Weaknesses
- Length
- Deep speed
Team Fit: A great slot corner, Daequan Hardy fits into Buffalo's culture. He'll have to be a special teams ace to make the final roster in 2024, though.
Grade: C+
220. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Elijah Klien, OL, UTEP
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 306 pounds
Strengths
- Versatility
- Length
- Experience
Weaknesses
- Tight hips
- Hand placement and quickness
Team Fit: Elijah Klein was a deep sleeper despite his experience, and the Buccaneers likely nabbed a quality backup.
Grade: C+
221. Buffalo Bills: Travis Clayton, OT, England
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 310 pounds
Strengths
- Size
- Athleticism
Weaknesses
- Experience
Team Fit: A former rugby player, Travis Clayton is a project who will take time to develop on the practice squad.
Grade: D
222. Washington Commanders: Javonte Jean-Baptiste, EDGE, Notre Dame 
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 239 pounds
Strengths
- Length
- Motor
- Strength
Weaknesses
- Stiff hips
- Counter moves
- Upside
Team Fit: Javonte Jean-Baptiste is a long edge rusher with good power and can set the edge against the run, but he lacks the first-step explosion to be a difference-maker as a pass rusher.
Grade: C+
223. Las Vegas Raiders: Trey Taylor, S, Air Force
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 213 pounds
Strengths:
- Production
- Ball skills
- Fluidity
Weaknesses:
- Quickness
- Overpursuing
- Roams
Team Fit: Great production and skill will help Trey Taylor stick in the NFL for years to come. He's not the most athletic player, but he's solid and should compete for playing time in Vegas.
Grade: B
224. Cincinnati Bengals: Daijahn Anthony, S, Mississippi
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 195 pounds
Strengths
- Man coverage traits
- Effort
Weaknesses
- Pursuit angles
- Tackling
Team Fit: Daijahn Anthony has the man coverage skills to be a versatile backup in a secondary room, but he must improve his tackling technique and pursuit angles at the next level.
Grade: C
225. Los Angeles Chargers: Brenden Rice, USC, WR
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 208 pounds
Strengths
- Competitive at catch point
- Deep speed
- Flexibility through routes
Weaknesses
- Consistency
- Separation
- Quickness and acceleration
Team Fit: Brenden Rice looks the part and has the lineage but doesn't consistently play to his size, speed, or namesake. He has to refine his routes better and finish stronger at the catch point.
Grade: C+
226. Arizona Cardinals: Jaden Davis, CB, Miami
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 187 pounds
Strengths
- Speed
- Tackling
- Physicality
Weaknesses
- Length
- Agility
Team Fit: Jaden Davis has limited size and speed, so he'll compete to be a nickel option in Arizona.
Grade: D
227. Cleveland Browns: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 195 pounds
Strengths
- Agility
- Mirror ability
- Physicality
Weaknesses
- Length
- Deep speed
Team Fit: Myles Harden's physicality is great for special teams, and his ability to help in run support can lead to making a roster.
Grade: C
228. Baltimore Ravens: Nick Samac, IOL, Michigan State
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 307 pounds
Strengths
- Strength
- Mauler mindset
Weaknesses
- Pass blocking
- Inconsistent hand usage
Team Fit: Nick Samac is an interior mauler who delivers an effective initial punch and plays through the whistle, but his struggles with technique and body control in the passing game limit his potential effectiveness as a full-time starter in the middle.
Grade: C
229. Las Vegas Raiders: M.J. Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 186 pounds
Strengths
- Speed
- Ball skills
- Press coverage
Weaknesses
- Stiff hips
- Gets grabby
Team Fit: M.J. Devonshire looks like a slot corner but doesn't play like one. He'll have to get more confident in coverage to avoid flags and stay on the field.
Grade: C-
230. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Jurgens, IOL, Nebraska
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 311 pounds
Strengths
- Experience
- Smooth athlete
- Agility
Weaknesses
- Versatility
- Achor
Team Fit: Lacking strength, Michael Jurgens is purely a backup center in the NFL. He's experienced, though, and can step in if needed to.
Grade: C-
231. New England Patriots: Jahiem Bell, TE, Florida State
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 241 pounds
Strengths
- Quickness
- Toughness at the catch point
- Versatility
Weaknesses
- Inline blocking
- Route running experience
Team Fit: Well-equipped to thrive in a versatile role that gets him into space, Jahiem Bell can be a difference-maker if included in the gameplan. He's a great athlete for his size.
Grade: B+
232. Minnesota Vikings: Levi Drake Rodriguez, DT, TMAC
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 300 pounds
Strengths
- Quickness
- Raw strength
- Pass-rush potential
Weaknesses
- Pad level
- Discipline
Team Fit: Levi Drake Rodriguez is a high-upside, gap-shooting defensive tackle whose upper-body strength and quickness off the ball should allow him to be a productive rotational option at the next level, though he’ll need to improve his pad level and discipline to hit his ceiling.
Grade: C+
233. Dallas Cowboys: Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisana
Nathan Thomas, OT, Dallas Cowboys
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 332 pounds
Strengths
- Anchor and strength
- Quick first step
- Hand grip
Weaknesses
- Mirror ability
- Pad level
- Clunky feet
Team Fit: Not a great athlete, Nathan Thomas can work to become a developmental backup as a huge guard or heavy-footed tackle.
Grade: D
234. Indianapolis Colts: Jonah Laulu, DT, Oklahoma
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 292 pounds
Strengths
- Raw athleticism
- Size
Weaknesses
- Experience
- Polish
Team Fit: Purely an athletic investment, Jonah Laulu will need time before he's even close to impacting gamedays. But he is a great athlete worth stashing.
Grade: D
235. Denver Broncos: Devaugn Vele, WR, Utah 
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 203 pounds
Strengths
- Height
- Hands
Weaknesses
- Inexperience
- Speed
- Strength
Team Fit: Devaughn Vele is a big receiver who is a release technician with strong hands, but the lack of deep speed and consistent separation will limit him to being a depth receiver.
Grade: C-
236. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Cole, Edge, Texas Tech
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 278 pounds
Strengths
- Incredible size
- Active hands and effort
- Flashes good traits
Weaknesses
- Hand usage
- Pass-rush plan
- Awareness
Team Fit: There aren't many edge defenders as large as Myles Cole. He's too experienced to still suffer from the weaknesses listed, so his developmental curve isn't too encouraging. However, he's a uniquely-built athlete worth looking at.
Grade: C+
237. Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Lee, IOL, Miami
Matt Lee, IOL, Cincinnati Bengals
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 301 pounds
Strengths
- Hand usage
- Awareness
- Footwork
Weaknesses
- Size
- Body control
- Demeanor
Team Fit: Matt Lee maximizes his traits with intelligence and sound footwork, but he's not a big guy who can handle more powerful defenders without help. He projects as a quality backup.
Grade: A-
238. Houston Texans: Solomon Byrd, EDGE, USC
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 255 pounds
Strengths
- Size
- Strength
Weaknesses
- Athleticism
- Effectiveness
Team Fit: Solomon Byrd must show that his toughness, strength, and heavy hands are enough to outweigh his limited athletic profile and pass-rushing abilities to warrant a roster spot in the NFL.
Grade: D-
239. New Orleans Saints: Josiah Ezirim, OT, Eastern Kentucky
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 328 pounds
Strengths
- Size
- Strength
- Aggressive
Weaknesses
- Average athlete
- Wide hands
Team Fit: Ezirim is a powerful right tackle who can provide quality depth for the run game but will struggle in a starting position against more athletic pass rushers.
Grade: B
241. Carolina Panthers: Michael Barrett, LB, Michigan
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 231 pounds
Strengths
- Coverage ability
- Range
Weaknesses
- Frame
- Strength
Team Fit: Michael Barrett is an experienced player who shows good coverage ability, but his frame and ability to take on blocks in the run game will be an uphill battle at the next level.
Grade: C-
241. Miami Dolphins: Tahj Washington, WR, USC
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 174 pounds
Strengths
- Verticality
- Quickness
- Toughness
Weaknesses
- Contested catches
- Breaking press
- Clean routes
Team Fit: Tahj Washington is a tough matchup because of his speed and determined nature. But his size limitations will show more in the NFL. He's going to fight for a roster spot.
Grade: D
242. Tennesee Titans: James Williams, LB, Miami
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 231 pounds
Strengths
- Hard-hitting presence
- Versatile
- Effective vs. the run
Weaknesses
- Slow in coverage
- Strange build
Team Fit: Surprising value for someone who enjoyed a better 2022 than 2023 season. The Titans have the right defensive line to help James Williams be successful as a backup.
Grade: C+
243. Cleveland Browns: Jowon Briggs, DT, Cincinnati
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 313 pounds
Strengths
- Great length
- Positional flexibility
- Effective hand usage
Weaknesses
- Run defense
- Quickness
- Pad level
Team Fit: Jowon Briggs is a nice player who can compete, but it's unlikely he makes the Browns' final roster at a loaded positional group.
Grade: D
244. Dallas Cowboys: Justin Rodgers, DT, Auburn
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 330 pounds
Strengths
- Strength
- Anchor
- Effective hand usage
Weaknesses
- Agility
- Quickness
- Impact plays
Team Fit: A true nose tackle was needed in Dallas. It'll be tough to make their roster, but he made sense from a skill set and need standpoint.
Grade: C-
245. Green Bay Packers: Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 217 pounds
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Playmaking outside of the pocket
- Intermediate accuracy
Weaknesses
- Raw mechanics
- Not a pinpoint thrower
- Awareness
Team Fit: The Packers got great value on someone who projects to be a long-term backup.
Grade: B+
246. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin Culp, TE, Washington
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 241 pounds
Strengths
- Blocking
Weaknesses
- Explosiveness
- Separation
- Hands
Team Fit: Devin Culp is a reliable blocker, but he has limitations as a receiver due to his inconsistent hands, difficulties creating separation, and lack of explosive plays, which will leave him in a backup role.
Grade: D
247. Houston Texans: Marcus Harris, DT, Auburn
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 286 pounds
Strengths
- Quick first step
- Natural power
- Run defense
Weaknesses
- Consistency
- Balance
- Pass-rush moves
Team Fit: Marcus Harris has the quickness, power, and leverage to be a good run defender in the league, but must improve his pass-rushing ability to be a consistent every-down defender.
Grade: C
248. Kansas City Chiefs: C.J. Hanson, IOL, Holy Cross
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 300 pounds
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Mauler mindset
Weaknesses
- Strength
- Technique
Team Fit: C.J. Hanson is an athletic guard who works best on the move and will bring nastiness and effort, but he lacks the strength, flexibility, and overall technique to hold up consistently against NFL-level players.
Grade: D
249. Houston Texans: Ladarius Henderson, OL, Michigan
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 309 pounds
Strengths
- Versatility
- Length
- Strength
Weaknesses
- Body control
- Flexibility
- Spatial awareness
Team Fit: Experienced enough to plug and play if needed, Ladarius Henderson can be a premium backup value. Due to his stiffness, he likely can't play tackle too much, but he can hold his own on the interior.
Grade: B
250. Baltimore Ravens: Sanoussi Kane, S, Purdue
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 205 pounds
Strengths
- Pass game production
- Speed
- Versatility
Weaknesses
- Physicality
- Agility
Team Fit: Baltimore nabs Sanoussi Kane to compete for a backup role. His physical limitations might preclude him from playing in man coverage, but he's rangy and could find time on the field, eventually.
Grade: C-
251. San Francisco 49ers: Tatum Bethune, LB, Florida State
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 229 pounds
Strengths
- Quickness
- Man coverage potential
- Working between blockers
Weaknesses
- Zone awareness
- Strength
Team Fit: Tatum Bethune is a quick linebacker who shows three-down ability at either linebacker spot, but a lack of size and zone awareness may hold him back from reaching his potential at the next level.
Grade: C-
252. Tennessee Titans: Jaylen Harrell, Edge, Michigan
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 250 pounds
Strengths
- NFL size
- Downhill speed
- Physicality
Weaknesses
- Stiff hips
- Strength
Team Fit: Jaylen Harrell should find a role as a three-down backup who plays out of a 2-point stance on the edge and can flash his physicality and athleticism on limited snaps while contributing on special teams.
Grade: B-
253. Los Angeles Chargers: Cornelius Johnson, WR, Michigan
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 212 pounds
Strengths
- Catch radius
- Quickness
- Contested catches
Weaknesses
- Separation
- Route detail
- Blocking
Team Fit: Cornelius Johnson has the size and athleticism to be a reliable backup receiver but must improve his route savvy and separation skills to be a consistent contributor in the NFL.
Grade: C
254. Los Angeles Rams: KT Leveston, OL, Kansas State
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 326 pounds
Strengths
- Strength
- Mauler mindset
Weaknesses
- Balance
- Clunky athlete
Team Fit: KT Leveston is a strong, powerful run-blocking tackle who has a role at the next level, but balance issues, heavy feet, and an inability to neutralize inside counters could be a problem.
Grade: C-
255. Green Bay Packers: Kalen King, CB, Penn State
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 191 pounds
Strengths
- Zone instincts
- Physicality
- Ball skills
Weaknesses
- Discipline
- Tackling
- Athleticism
Team Fit: Once projected as a first-round talent, Kalen King falls to the end of the draft. He'll likely battle to become a fit in the slot, but it's an uphill climb in Green Bay.
Grade: C
256. Denver Broncos: Nick Gargiulo, IOL, South Carolina
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 318 pounds
Strengths
- Quickness
- Length
- Active
Weaknesses
- Hand grip
- Lower-body anchor
Team Fit: Nick Gargiulo is a versatile interior blocker who can be a spot starter but is not strong enough to hold his own consistently yet. He could stick as a backup.
Grade: C-
257. New York Jets: Jaylen Key, S, Alabama 
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 208 pounds
Strengths
- Size
- Tackling
- Zone coverage
Weaknessess
- On-ball production
- Man coverage potential
Team Fit: Jaylen Key is an experienced and physical safety who plays with good technique and control in zone coverage, but his lack of on-ball production and range limits him to being a backup-level player who can contribute on special teams.
Grade: C-
