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2020 NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: Kwon Alexander sent to Saints, Desmond King goes to Titans

The 2020 NFL trade deadline (Tuesday, Nov. 3) is almost here. The league has already seen a few trade offers accepted, but more are on the horizon. CBS Sports is tracking all of the news and rumors and providing a one-stop shop for readers. The most recent updates are at the top.

Chargers send DB Desmond King to Titans

Los Angeles is sending Pro Bowl defensive back/kick returner Desmond King to the Titans in exchange for a sixth-round pick, according to NFL Media and ESPN. King, who is in the final year of his deal, has recorded 24 tackles and one sack in six games this season.

Saints acquire former Pro Bowler Kwon Alexander from 49ers

The New Orleans Saints are sending a conditional fifth-round pick and linebacker Kiko Alonso to San Francisco in exchange for Alexander, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The two teams play each other in Week 10. The Saints are attempting to win at all costs, while 49ers general manager John Lynch was eager to get a big contract off the books.

These two teams are still in the hunt for their respective divisions.

CBS Sports insider Jason La Canfora notes that Marvin Jones is the receiver that has been made available by Detroit but questions if Golladay might also be had at the right price.

“Things have been tense between him and the organization for quite some time; he’s been brooding over not getting a new deal, and that came to a head on Saturday when I’m told he was not at the facility when he should have been,” La Canfora wrote.

Golladay, 26, is in the final year of his rookie contract. He has recorded 20 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns while missing two games with an injury.

Reserve linebacker Robert Spillane has played well post-injury to Bush but Pittsburgh has seen a past without solid linebacker play and it was not pretty. They bolstered their Super Bowl contending roster in the form of veteran LB Avery Williamson. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday night that the AFC team acquired Williamson and a 2020 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick. Williamson goes from the NFL‘s lone win-less team to the lone undefeated team; a reversal of fortunes overnight.

Williamson has 59 tackles and one interception this season.

Saints steadfast in claim that Michael Thomas is unavailable

The potential availability of New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas is a rumor that has gained steam in recent weeks for whatever reason. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says that the team has no intention of moving the star wide receiver despite punching a teammate in practice leading up to a Week 5 contest against Chargers.

A trade of Thomas would leave New Orleans with a dead cap hit of $27 million in 2020. The number dips down to $14 million following the 2022 season.

Bengals’ Carlos Dunlap sent to Seattle

The Seahawks acquired disgruntled edge rusher Carlos Dunlap from Cincinnati Wednesday in exchange for offensive lineman B.J. Finney and a 2021 seventh-round draft pick, according to SI.com’s Albert Breer. Dunlap has vocalized his unhappiness by posting the team’s defensive rotations and promoting the sale of his home on Twitter and more. Dunlap has 18 tackles, one sack and two pass deflections this season.

The Bengals may not be done at the deadline. There are a few other veterans that could be on the move. There is more on that story below. ESPN’s Adam Caplan also notes that the Seahawks may not be done acquiring pass rush help.

Ten trades that can aid contenders in a Super Bowl run

CBS Sports’ Patrik Walker mocked up ten trades that could help contenders make a Super Bowl run. Is it possible that the Patriots could be buyers and sellers ahead of the Nov. 3 deadline? Walker has the Patriots moving a big-time player while also adding a brand name wide receiver.

Not every team is a contender though and the deadline could still be interesting for lower-tier teams. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin explored one trade that each team should make in the coming days.

Everson Griffen dealt to Lions in exchange for pick

It did not take long for Dallas to find a viable suitor for edge rusher Everson Griffen. On Tuesday, it was learned that Detroit was acquiring the former Viking in exchange for a conditional 2021 sixth-round draft pick. He is due to receive roughly half of his $6 million salary from the Lions. League COVID-19 protocols prevent Griffen from playing this weekend so his first action with his new team will come Nov. 8 against … Minnesota.

Miami has turned the keys to the castle over to rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa but that does not mean the AFC East contender is prepared to give up on their season nor recently demoted second string quarterback. Head coach Brian Flores states that the team has no intention of trading Ryan Fitzpatrick.

The veteran led the Dolphins to a 3-3 record and second place within the division.

Shopping list for three NFL teams

The CBS Sports team has been compiling needs for multiple teams across the NFL. Rather than reading a generic list of players available, indulge in a more team-centric approach:

Cleveland Browns Las Vegas Raiders New England Patriots New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Football Team

Players that could be available at the deadline

CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin constructed a position-by-position list of 75 players that could be on the move ahead of the Nov. 3 trade deadline. Some of the notable names include Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, Texans edge rusher J.J. Watt and Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore. For the full list, check out CBSSports.com.

Cowboys make DE Everson Griffen, DT Dontari Poe available

CBS Sports’ Patrik Walker confirmed that Griffen and Poe have been made available to other teams in a potential trade scenario. Griffen signed a one-year, $6 million deal with Dallas prior to the season and would be owed roughly half. CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan notes that the 32-year-old has played 56.43% of Dallas’ defensive snaps and totaled 20 tackles, six quarterback hits, and 2.5 sacks. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin laid out five potential destinations for Griffen with Seattle being the most likely.

Poe signed a two-year deal worth $8.5 million, but there is a reasonable out in the contract after this season. It is less likely that he is moved at the deadline.

Ten trades that should happen before the Nov. 3 deadline

CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin proposed ten trades that would be win-win situations for both teams involved. What would A.J. Green look like on the Packers? It may not cost as much as you might think. Read the explanation behind that trade:

“At this point, why shouldn’t Green Bay take a swing, even if it eventually means losing Green in 2021 free agency and hoping for a compensatory pick? Aaron Rodgers has done very well operating with just Davante Adams and/or Allen Lazard, but with the latter hurt and No. 12 clearly positioned to take the Packers on another run, he deserves the gamble,” Benjamin wrote.

Romeo Crennel attempts to assure Texans they won’t be traded

The Texans are off to an unexpected 1-6 start to the season. Bill O’Brien has been fired in favor of veteran coach Romeo Crennel. Crennel, who likely has little authority over personnel decisions as an interim head coach, attempted to reassure his players that they will not be traded.

“So, with this situation the way it is, I think that it might be more on their mind this year than it would be any other year. I’ve talked to them and tried to reassure them that I’m not looking to trade guys, but human nature is human nature.”

CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora believes it is time for a fire sale in Houston. The team has struggled with the likes of edge rusher Whitney Mercilus, J.J. Watt and others. If the team is going to be bad anyway, they might as well re-coup some of the picks flushed down the drain by O’Brien.

Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap attempts to sell house on Twitter

There has been no mincing of words in regard to Dunlap’s frustration. He has posted the team’s edge rush rotations on social media and is now attempting to sell his house on Twitter. The message is clear: trade me. CBS Sports’ Jeff Kerr wrote about the veteran’s frustration upon being demoted.

In addition to Dunlap, defensive tackle Geno Atkins, wide receiver A.J. Green, wide receiver John Ross and cornerback William Jackson could also be on the move. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin explored potential destinations for each of the disgruntled AFC North talents. The Bills were a staple.

Atlanta has already pressed the reset button on their leadership structure with head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff being shown the door. The mindset will not trickle down to the players, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who notes that the team has no intention of trading Ryan or Jones.

The Falcons have gone 25-30 since that fateful 28-3 collapse against the Patriots in Super Bowl LI.

Patriots searching for receiver help again

New England drafted N’Keal Harry in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and traded a second round pick for Mohamed Sanu. Neither has been the answer that the team had hoped. The Patriots are still alive within the AFC East but the outlook grows more bleak with each passing week. The team’s upcoming game against Buffalo could determine whether they are buyers or sellers by Nov. 3. As it stands, Bill Belichick is exploring options on the wide receiver trade market, according to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora. Two of the team’s top five receptions leaders are running backs. Draft tight ends Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene have a combined one reception.

Texans expected to trade at least one receiver, other veterans

CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora has reported that the Texans are a popular team in trade conversations. The organization’s sluggish start and obvious eyes to the future have potential playoff contenders scouring their roster. La Canfora states rival executives believe Houston will trade at least one receiver, Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks and Kenny Stills, by the deadline. They are also gauging the market on edge rusher Whitney Mercilus, who has three years left on a four-year, $54 million deal signed in May of 2015.

Running back Duke Johnson and tight end Darren Fells are other names that have drawn consideration.

Vikings looking to shed cap space, rival GMs aren’t eager

Minnesota has made a series of poor salary cap decisions leading up to the ultimate errors: re-signing Anthony Barr after he attempted to leave for New York and doubling down on Kirk Cousins. Now, they find themselves in a position to discard players because their season has not gone as expected and they are up against the salary cap wall.

The team has already traded edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue but more moves could be on the way. CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora had the following to say about the team’s activity: “Multiple executives who have been in contact with the Vikings believe the team is eager to move several more high-priced veterans who likely do not fit into the team’s long-term plans.”

The names most often mentioned are safety Harrison Smith, left tackle Riley Reiff, safety Anthony Harris, tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Adam Thielen.

Bengals more engaged in trade talks than the previous year

Defensive tackle Geno Atkins, cornerback William Jackson, wide receiver A.J. Green, wide receiver John Ross and edge rusher Carlos Dunlap have all made it clear that they are open to a change of scenery, according to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora. The Bengals were very unwilling to trade veterans last season — an absolute mistake, says the writer continually beating a dead horse — but La Canfora notes that NFL executives are “detecting a vibe that is not quite as trade-averse” in Cincinnati.

Giants trade Markus Golden to Arizona in exchange for draft pick

On Oct. 23, the Giants agreed to trade outside linebacker Markus Golden to the Cardinals in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick. Golden, who actually began his career in Arizona, had just 1.5 sacks in seven games with the Giants this season. It was a priority to bolster the pass rush following the loss of Chandler Jones for the season.

Philadelphia and Julie Ertz’s husband have been at odds over his contract for some time. The matters were only exacerbated by new deals for Travis Kelce and George Kittle this offseason. Ertz was recently placed on injured reserve, which means that he can not be traded. SI’s Albert Breer reported that the team attempted to trade the player before placing him on said IR. Prior to the injury, he had recorded 24 receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown.

Breer added that wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is also on the trade block, but it is difficult to fathom anyone would want to take on that contract in relation to his limited production.

Minnesota trades Yannick Ngakoue to Baltimore for draft picks

Less than two months after acquiring the pass rusher from Jacksonville, Minnesota shipped Yannick Ngakoue to the east coast in exchange for a package of draft picks less than they initially traded to the Jaguars. The Maryland native, who has recorded five sacks this season, is headed home in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 fifth-round pick.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta hinted that the Ravens may not be done making moves. The acquisition of Ngakoue is clearly a move to slow down Patrick Mahomes, who is sometimes flustered by heavy pass rush, and the Chiefs offense. CBS Sports’ Patrik Walker graded the trade acknowledging that Baltimore fleeced their trade partner.

New York traded Willis and a 2021 seventh-round pick to the 49ers in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick. The capital gain is marginal at best but general manager Joe Douglas is cleaning house in the Big Apple. I explored some of the other Jets players that could find interest in their services at the trade deadline.

New York trades Steve McLendon to Tampa Bay

The Jets sent the defensive tackle and a 2023 seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick. Tampa Bay had recently lost Vita Vea to an injury for the season.

It was later revealed that McLendon played for the Jets after finding out about his trade to the Buccaneers. A car was waiting for him after the game and he immediately drove to Tampa.

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I've heard the argument that grading draft picks staunch now after they are made is worthless, however I develop not agree.

Since no person can watch into the long crawl, these 2020 NFL Draft immediate-snap grades handiest partly factor in how I request a participant's profession to progress. These grades are, on the opposite hand, an analysis of the route of every and every group undertook to deal with the avid gamers they did. The grade is also a designate of whether I roar a prospect's selection is of applicable price given his school movie and athleticism.

The cause these snap grades subject is that they give a staunch-time analysis of the route of. If a prospect is understanding a pair of mountainous snatch the day of the draft, however would not work out in the long crawl, that is a truly moderately quite a lot of analysis of his new group's decision than identifying a participant who used to be realizing a pair of reach at the time he used to be picked. Ready three years to grade these picks leads to revisionist historical past, not an steady analysis of a call that used to be in retaining with what used to be known when the participant used to be chosen.

NOTE: These grades had been submitted staunch now after the draft. As my analysis continues over the weekend, the grades will most likely be adjusted.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Houston OT Josh Jones (No. 72 overall) Day 2 grade and analysis: A+ First, the Cardinals gave up their 2d-spherical snatch in the bogus for DeAndre Hopkins. I develop not if truth be told dangle to repeat you that used to be a take for them, attain I? Arizona bought a uncover of a factual kind out in the third spherical. Jones is competitive and highly effective. He's not going to grief any run rusher.

Day 1 grade: B Day 2 picks: Auburn DT Marlon Davidson (No. 47 overall); Temple C Matt Hennessy (No. 78) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Atlanta stumbled on a fiery three-methodology in Davidson. He in total performed outside for Auburn, however he has of venture to be a pleasant penetrator inner for the Falcons, complementing Grady Jarrett. Hennessy used to be a pleasant price for the Falcons. Alex Mack won't be spherical forever, and the Temple-tough lineman need to aloof be ready to step in every time the group wants him.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Ohio Declare RB J.K. Dobbins (No. 55 overall); Texas A&M DT Justin Madubuike (No. 71); Texas WR Devin Duvernay (No. 92); Ohio Declare LB Malik Harrison (No. 98); Mississippi Declare OG Tyre Phillips (No. 106) Day 2 grade and analysis: A The Ravens already had some depth at working again and completely might per chance well dangle mature the 2d-spherical snatch they bought in the Hayden Hurst substitute with Atlanta in different places, as a change of spending it on Dobbins. Heed Ingram is 30 years stale, though. Dobbins' skill to matriculate the ball down the field with highly effective, low-heart-of-gravity working will match moderately neatly in Baltimore's crawl-heavy machine. He might per chance moreover rob continuously to supply Lamar Jackson a pleasant security valve. Madubuike is a quality defensive lineman, giving the group extra bulk inner along with Brandon Williams, Daylon Mack, and so forth. Duvernay is a appropriate slot receiver who can play the Willie Snead role in time, complementing Hollywood Brown and Miles Boykin. Baltimore stumbled on one other price snatch at linebacker in the athletic Harrison after shoring up that position on Thursday evening with first-rounder Patrick Queen. Phillips is a huge human who performed kind out at Mississippi Declare however initiatives as a highly effective guard for the Ravens. He confirmed nice price inner at the Senior Bowl, and I believe he'los angeles final be a appropriate starter.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Iowa DE A.J. Epenesa (No. 54 overall); Utah RB Zack Moss (No. 86) Day 2 grade and analysis: A The Bills traded their first-spherical snatch to Minnesota in the deal for receiver Stefon Diggs, so it used to be not a shock that they mature their 2d-spherical snatch on a defender. Epenesa's consistency has been questioned by scouts, which helps account for why he used to be not a first-spherical snatch despite some very excellent games. He'll be a real, if not spectacular, sturdy-aspect cease -- a discipline where they significant some depth. Moss might per chance be the flexibility again the Bills dangle to head with "Motor" Singletary.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Penn Declare DE Yetur Putrid-Matos (No. 38 overall); Southern Illinois S Jeremy Chinn (No. 64) Day 2 grade and analysis: A The Panthers significant attend on the threshold across from Brian Burns, and finding Putrid-Matos accessible early in Round 2 used to be a uncover. He has power and length to be a ingredient as a run rusher and against the crawl. Chinn has an all-spherical sport grand of his draft position. He's ready to play in the slot and at security (not unlike used Panthers CB James Bradberry, by the vogue), assembly a sizable need for Carolina.

Day 1 grade: Incomplete Day 2 picks: Notre Dame TE Cole Kmet (No. 43 overall); Utah CB Jaylon Johnson (No. 50) Day 2 grade and analysis: B+ The Bears did not dangle a first-spherical snatch (because of the Khalil Mack substitute), however they stumbled on a pleasant expertise accessible in Cole Kmet. He can crawl neatly for his size and is willing to drag defenders for a couple of yards. I roar he used to be undervalued in this draft. Alternatively, it used to be attention-grabbing to examine them snatch a tight cease after signing Jimmy Graham as a free agent and the employ of a 2d-spherical snatch on the position a couple of years previously (Adam Shaheen). Johnson used to be a extremely appropriate price snatch as a physical outside corner. He performed injure in 2019, however used to be aloof highly competitive.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Clemson WR Tee Higgins (No. 33 overall); Wyoming LB Logan Wilson (No. 65) Day 2 grade and analysis: A I used to be joyful to examine that a disappointing pro-day workout did not trigger Higgins to descend too far. His sturdy hands and physique withhold an eye on give him a staunch shot to be an spectacular downfield playmaker for Joe Burrow. Wilson is an athletic, tough participant who can develop plays in protection and against the crawl. Two real picks for a group having a watch to become a contender in the AFC.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: LSU S Grant Delpit (No. 44 overall); Missouri DT Jordan Elliott (No. 88); LSU LB Jacob Phillips (No. 97) Day 2 grade and analysis: A The Browns picked up a fifth-spherical snatch (No. 160) from the Colts by trading down early in the 2d spherical -- and they aloof had been ready to land a security to attend their protection. Delpit's tackling components positively price him in the draft, however if he shores that up, he'll provide appropriate price because he can develop plays on the ball and be a leader on protection. The Browns persevered to manufacture their defensive entrance by deciding on Elliott, who will also be a staunch anxiousness for opposing linemen when on his sport. He'll push for having fun with time at the again of Larry Ogunjobi, and might per chance well create staunch into a starter down the street. Cleveland spent the snatch it bought from Houston in the Duke Johnson substitute on Phillips, who met the group's expansive need for a downhill inner linebacker.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Alabama CB Trevon Diggs (No. 51 overall); Oklahoma DT Neville Gallimore (No. 82) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Dallas significant to change Byron Jones, and Diggs is a battler on the outside who isn't very going to run into reverse from any NFL receiver. Gallimore provides younger depth on the line of defense. He can work his blueprint past the shoulders of guards in sub packages while used free-agent signees Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe attain the heavy lifting against the crawl in 2020.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Penn Declare WR KJ Hamler (No. 46 overall); Iowa CB Michael Ojemudia (No. 77); LSU C Lloyd Cushenberry (No. 83); Arkansas DT McTelvin Agim (No. 95) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Adding Hamler and first-spherical snatch Jerry Jeudy to the Broncos' offense will develop quarterback Drew Lock extremely chuffed. Ojemudia helped himself in the postseason with his sturdy performance. The sturdy tackler represents a real snatch who fills a need. Cushenberry will be a highly effective pivot for the Broncos for several years; they couldn't dangle asked for far extra price at a position of need. A range picked up from the 49ers for receiver Emmanuel Sanders final descend grew to become into Agim, who will step staunch into a line of defense that significant extra athleticism and depth.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Georgia RB D'Andre Swift (No. 35 overall); Notre Dame LB Julian Okwara (No. 67); Ohio Declare OG Jonah Jackson (No. 75) Day 2 grade and analysis: A- I assumed the Lions might per chance very neatly be attempting for defensive attend early in Round 2, however they chosen Swift. It is tough to fault them for deciding on the working again, though, given his explosiveness. Kerryon Johnson has also struggled with injuries in his first two years. Finding Okwara in the third spherical used to be an fabulous price. I factor in he would were a first-spherical snatch if not for the damaged fibula he suffered final season. Julian and his brother, Romeo -- a fifth-year defensive cease for the Lions -- will be an spectacular combination on the outside. Jackson is an spectacular snatch in the third spherical because he is sturdy, durable, tough and can play extra than one positions up entrance.

Day 1 grade: A- Day 2 picks: Boston Faculty RB AJ Dillon (No. 63 overall); Cincinnati TE Josiah Deguara (No. 94) Day 2 grade and analysis: D Why is the grade so low? Properly, these picks did not tackle the group's wants at receiver, linebacker, cornerback and offensive kind out. Dillon's an spectacular again who might per chance well beat defenses into submission. Head coach Matt LaFleur, the used Titans OC, might per chance well request him as his Derrick Henry in the Packers' offense, with his long strides and power complementing Aaron Jones. The play-circulate sport the Titans ran this past season made Ryan Tannehill watch appropriate -- what is going to it attain for Aaron Rodgers? Deguara has staunch doable as an H-again form, though the inconsistent hands he confirmed as a senior need to aloof be shored as much as be grand of this snatch. Both Dillon and Deguara went earlier than I expected, so I query the price. However if Dillon turns into the form of participant Henry did, and Deguara is a Delanie Walker-form versatile probability, then my grade will be confirmed substandard and everyone in Inexperienced Bay will be chuffed.

Day 1 grade: B Day 2 picks: TCU DT Ross Blacklock (No. 40 overall); Florida LB Jonathan Greenard (No. 90) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Blacklock is a pleasant price for the Texans because he can play inner or outside. He regarded esteem a first-spherical snatch in quite a lot of games, so Houston must be joyful that it might per chance per chance well real him in the 2d. Greenard is a supreme edge rusher snatch in the third spherical for the Texans. Whereas not elite in anybody explicit class, he continuously will get upfield and isn't very pushed spherical in the crawl sport. That snatch met a sizable need for opponents on the outside.

Day 1 grade: B Day 2 picks: USC WR Michael Pittman (No. 34 overall); Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor (No. 41 overall); Utah S Julian Blackmon (No. 85) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Pittman is an spectacular outside receiver who can develop plays reverse T.Y. Hilton. There had been moderately quite a lot of sizable, sturdy receivers accessible at No. 34, though, esteem Denzel Mims and Poke Claypool, who each and every went later in Round 2. We will watch if the Colts made the factual desire. They then gave up a fifth-spherical selection to change up for Taylor, an all-spherical expertise at working again. He's a good deal improved as a receiver, complementing his sturdiness and power as a runner. If he improves his ball security, as neatly -- watch out! Indianapolis significant a security and took of venture that Blackmon will jump again from the torn ACL he suffered final season to become a ballhawking heart-fielder form -- or maybe even play some outside corner, as he did earlier in his profession at Utah.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Colorado WR Laviska Shenault (No. 42 overall); Ohio Declare DT DaVon Hamilton (No. 73) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Going into the draft, I wondered if the Jaguars had been pleased with their receiver depth. It looks they weren't. Shenault is a pressure with the ball in his hands, and need to aloof flip loads of Gardner Minshew's immediate throws into long beneficial properties. Can also they dangle got addressed a extra pressing need with the 42nd snatch? Maybe. However in terms of price, or not it's a moderately appropriate selection. Hamilton addresses their need for line of defense attend, as he used to be advanced to transfer off the ball as a senior and regarded explosive against appropriate opponents at the Senior Bowl.

Day 1 grade: A- Day 2 picks: Mississippi Declare LB Willie Joyful (No. 63 overall); TCU OT Lucas Niang (No. 96) Day 2 grade and analysis: B If Joyful has matured sufficiently to take again of his athletic talents, the Chiefs will worship his sport in the heart of the protection. He's a pronounce-or-bust prospect who might per chance well cowl a pleasant accumulate, not unlike used third-rounder Justin Houston again in the day. If Niang did not dangle his final collegiate season sever immediate because of ruin, I roar his power and nastiness would dangle pushed him not decrease than into the gradual 2d spherical. The Chiefs did not snatch a cornerback, though, which is a venture given their lack of depth at the position.

Day 1 grade: C- Day 2 picks: Kentucky RB Lynn Bowden (No. 80 overall); South Carolina WR Bryan Edwards (No. 81); Clemson LB Tanner Muse (No. 100) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Bowden is an all-spherical probability who has loads of doable as a working again/receiver "Joker" for head coach Jon Gruden. He'll give Josh Jacobs some leisure from the backfield or rob immediate passes from Derek Carr. Edwards has if truth be told nice after-the-rob skill and suits as an very excellent price in the third spherical. He's going to also be a Keenan Allen-form snatch-up for the Raiders. Muse need to aloof be a extremely appropriate particular teams participant and backup linebacker and/or security for Las Vegas.

Day 1 grade: A- Day 2 picks: Florida Declare RB Cam Akers (No. 52 overall); Florida WR Van Jefferson (No. 57); Alabama LB Terrell Lewis (No. 84); Utah S Terrell Burgess (No. 104) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Releasing Todd Gurley spread out a slot at working again and the Rams chosen Akers to take it. Combining final year's third-spherical snatch, Darrell Henderson, and Akers in the backfield need to aloof give Jared Goff a pleasant pair of backs. Jefferson provides Goff some grand-significant depth at the receiver position, as neatly. They mature the need they got from the Texans for Brandin Cooks to deal with the used Gator. It'd be attention-grabbing to examine how Jefferson's profession compares with that of fellow receiver Denzel Mims, who went two picks later. Finding a run rusher esteem Terrell Lewis in Round 3 used to be a staunch plus, even with his historical past of injuries. The Rams stumbled on a nickel again/security in Burgess later in the third spherical. Focused on his protection skill, he used to be grand of being picked grand earlier in the draft. He used to be an absolute uncover.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Louisiana OT Robert Hunt (No. 39 overall); Alabama DT Raekwon Davis (No. 56); Texas S Brandon Jones (No. 70) Day 2 grade and analysis: B Hunt is a real factual kind out who used to be picked grand earlier than many expected. Alternatively, he completely has the harmful perspective and power to be a long-time starter. Davis did not provide grand manufacturing for the Tide final year, however he is a highly effective participant between the tackles. He used to be a runt bit decrease on my board than Miami's, it looks. Jones meets a significant need for the Dolphins, as their depth at security used to be severely missing. He wasn't ready to work out at the NFL Scouting Combine on story of a shoulder ruin, which might per chance well need injure him a runt bit, however he gifts sufficient athleticism, intelligence and toughness to be a long-time starter.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Boise Declare OT Ezra Cleveland (No. 58 overall); Mississippi Declare CB Cameron Dantzler (No. 89) Day 2 grade and analysis: A- Ezra Cleveland used to be a appropriate selection at the head of the 2d spherical as a doable starter. His consistency in methodology and aggressiveness on movie used to be missing, however the athleticism used to be evident. He's a same participant to Vikings OT Brian O'Neill, a 2d-spherical snatch in 2018. Dantzler is a physical participant with the length to be effective outside. He'll dangle to win stronger in his decrease physique, though, and has to cowl he has the recovery glide to be a starter. The Vikings now dangle 13 picks on Saturday. If they develop not package a couple of of them to change up, they won't dangle to develop many calls at free of fee agents after the draft.

Day 1 grade: Incomplete Day 2 picks: Lenoir-Rhyne S Kyle Dugger (No. 37 overall); Michigan LB Josh Uche (No. 60); Alabama LB Anfernee Jennings (No. 87); UCLA TE Devin Asiasi (No. 91); Virginia Tech TE Dalton Keene (No. 101) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Kyle Dugger is a flexible performer who will work in the field for the Patriots. He's difficult and immediate to the ball. Belichick stumbled on a run rusher in a substitute-up for Uche, an athletic edge rusher who helped meet one of the most group's predominant wants. He joins his used teammate in Ann Arbor, Poke Winovich, on the Patriots. Jennings can play reverse Uche and Winovich, offering a pleasant one-two punch on the outside. New England traded up for Asiasi to meet a sizable tight cease need; he is an athletic guy who used to be underutilized in the Bruins' offense. He won't be overlooked with the Patriots. They moved up again to snatch Keene. The athleticism he confirmed at the mix likely bumped him up a spherical or two in this draft. He's a pleasant blocker/receiver-form whom Belichick will employ in quite a lot of how. It sounds as if the Patriots determined it used to be time to tackle that position, as they had been willing to allotment with picks to win their guys.

Day 1 grade: A- Day 2 picks: Wisconsin LB Zack Baun (No. 74 overall); Dayton TE Adam Trautman (No. 105) Day 2 grade and analysis: A- The Saints required attend in the 2d level of their protection and thus traded up in Round 3 to snatch Baun, a high-50 expertise. He might per chance well need fallen because of a diluted drug test at the mix and the truth that he is aloof rising into his physique. Giving up a 2021 third-spherical snatch to transfer up 14 spots for Baun will be price monitoring down the line. New Orleans made one other predominant transfer gradual in the third, trading their fourth- (No. 130), fifth- (No. 169), sixth- (No. 203) and seventh-spherical (No. 244) picks to the Vikings for the factual to take Adam Trautman, an very excellent receiving tight cease who also offers mountainous effort as a blocker. The Saints went all-in on this snatch, giving Drew Brees a extremely grand target over the next couple of years. The deal mature up the remainder of New Orleans' draft capital, however the group's depth chart is so sturdy that its gradual-spherical picks would've been as likely as undrafted rookie free agents to develop the final roster.

Day 1 grade: B Day 2 picks: Alabama S Xavier McKinney (No. 36 overall); Connecticut OT Matt Peart (No. 99) Day 2 grade and analysis: A- Julian Like looked in line to take over a starting up security discipline subsequent season, however that looks much less likely with McKinney on board. I wondered if teams would request the Alabama product extra esteem Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix or Ronnie Harrison -- two moderately quite a lot of outstanding 'Bama DBs to develop it to the NFL. It sounds as if, or not it's miles the used, with McKinney coming off the board early on Friday. The Giants if truth be told mature their long-established third-spherical snatch on Leonard Williams, whom they bought from the Jets final season, and managed to real some nice offensive line depth in Peart, who can become a helpful swing kind out at the again of Nate Solder and Andrew Thomas. The Giants need to aloof accumulate an edge rusher with their fourth-spherical snatch (No. 110 overall).

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Baylor WR Denzel Mims (No. 59 overall); Cal S Ashtyn Davis (No. 68); Florida DE Jabari Zuniga (No. 79) Day 2 grade and analysis: A The Jets passed on a receiver in the first spherical however stumbled on a terribly appropriate price in the 2d. Mims has the glide/size combination (6-foot-3, 207 kilos; 4.38 40) to become a pressure on the outside that will develop up for the free company departure of Robby Anderson. Davis is an very excellent athlete who will duvet a ton of ground for the Jets in the secondary. He might per chance well play nickel again to boot to security however will dangle to cowl he is physical sufficient to tackle proo receivers. The Jets stumbled on the real mid-spherical edge prospect they significant in Zuniga, who has the bend and power to be not decrease than a real scuttle specialist for the following couple of years.

Day 1 grade: B Day 2 picks: Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts (No. 53 overall); Colorado LB Davion Taylor (No. 103) Day 2 grade and analysis: A- I worship Hurts as a competitor; he'll be a plus in any locker room. Carson Wentz has overlooked some time over his first four seasons, so getting Hurts as an insurance protection protection isn't very a boring notion. Eagles coach Doug Pederson can attend Hurts reach his doable as a pure passer, proving this to be an very wide array down the line. If Pederson desires to make employ of Hurts in a Taysom Hill-form role in the meantime, he can attain that, too. Taylor used to be an straightforward snatch for the Eagles to develop in Round 3, as he is a linebacker ready to duvet loads of ground and then explode into tackles. They'll be ready to win a working again, security and inner offensive lineman later in the draft.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Notre Dame WR Poke Claypool (No. 49 overall); UNC-Charlotte LB Alex Highsmith (No. 102) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Claypool is the develop of physical pressure on the outside that the Steelers haven't had for some time. He might per chance well play a stand-up tight cease role inner, as neatly. Adding him to used 2d-rounders JuJu Smith-Schuster (2017) and James Washington (2018) will develop the Steelers' offense as harmful as Ben Roethlisberger's beard. Pittsburgh stumbled on its mid-spherical edge rusher in Highsmith, who's ready to beat his man off the line and crawl down quarterbacks with aplomb. I used to be a runt bit stunned he used to be aloof on the board when Pittsburgh picked in the third spherical.

Day 1 grade: B Day 2 picks: Tennessee DE Darrell Taylor (No. 48 overall); LSU OG Damien Lewis (No. 69) Day 2 grade and analysis: B+ The Seahawks persevered to toughen their protection by deciding on a long, sturdy run rusher in Taylor. That win-off and toughness is what Pete Carroll wants on the threshold. We will watch in time if giving up a Third-spherical snatch to transfer up 11 slots for Taylor, as a change of waiting a runt bit longer or deciding on Terrell Lewis or one other edge participant, used to be a runt bit too rich. Damien Lewis is extremely effective and has better foot quickness than he is given credit for. He addresses a sizable need for the Seahawks.

Day 1 grade: A Day 2 picks: Minnesota S Antoine Winfield (No. 45 overall); Vanderbilt RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn (No. 76) Day 2 grade and analysis: B Winfield's playmaking talents overcame his lack of size (5-9) and any moderately quite a lot of fears teams might per chance honest dangle had about him. Bucs fans will bask in his skill for years yet to win again. Vaughn is a real again who used to be doubtlessly picked a runt bit of too early. He need to aloof be an spectacular four-year contributor though, because his versatile skill position will enable him to dangle an affect on extra than one aspects of the offense. The Vandy neatly-known person, or one other again with same talents, might per chance honest were accessible later; the group might per chance well need benefited extra from prioritizing a run rusher in the third spherical.

Day 1 grade: B- Day 2 picks: LSU CB Kristian Fulton (No. 61 overall); Appalachian Declare RB Darrynton Evans (No. 93) Day 2 grade and analysis: A Getting a starting up cornerback in Fulton at No. 61 overall used to be a steady price snatch -- a first-spherical expertise taken gradual in Round 2 who addresses a predominant position of need. Evans will complement Derrick Henry with pure glide in the crawl sport and used to be picked roughly where I expected. You might per chance well not attend however esteem what Tennessee came away with on Friday evening.

Day 1 grade: A- Day 2 picks: Memphis RB Antonio Gibson (No. 66 overall) Day 2 grade and analysis: B+ It'd be attention-grabbing to examine how Washington makes employ of Gibson in its offense. Ron Rivera doubtlessly sees some Curtis Samuel (who Rivera picked in the 2d spherical while in Carolina) in Gibson's sport: versatile, sturdy and rapid. Or maybe used Panthers offensive coordinator Scott Turner will employ him a runt bit esteem he did Christian McCaffrey? Gibson's most efficient position match will most likely be purely as a working again, though, a power participant to take over from Adrian Peterson down the street. There might per chance be continuously a query about whether avid gamers esteem Gibson need to aloof be illustrious for his or her versatility or seen skeptically because they lack a company position. Washington did not dangle a 2d-spherical snatch on story of their 2019 draft-day substitute for first-spherical snatch Montez Sweat. Whereas Sweat will also be a appropriate participant, it's miles not yet sure whether that transfer used to be price the price.

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