The 2019 NFL draft is underway. The long-awaited Kyler Murray question has been answered (congrats, Cardinals fans), and many more selections are still to come. To help you make sense of all the Round 1 chaos, here are Danny Kelly’s grades for each pick. Check back here throughout Thursday night as we continually update this post with each pick. Here we go!
1. Arizona Cardinals: QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
I’ve been saying it for the past three months, and I’ll say it again: Fortune favors the bold. The Cardinals refused to submit to the “sunk cost” fallacy here after using a top-10 pick on quarterback Josh Rosen last year, and they selected a potential franchise-changing player in Murray. The Heisman winner and first-team AP All-American is a historical outlier at just 5-foot-10, but he has the skill set to develop into a top-tier NFL passer: He can play in structure and improvise, has a strong arm, throws with touch, has human-joystick agility and explosiveness as a runner, and makes good decisions. Murray is a perfect fit for new head coach and play-caller Kliff Kingsbury’s wide-open offense and has the talent to elevate everyone around him. While he’s relatively raw, with just 17 collegiate starts on his résumé, he was one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the nation at all three levels of the field and posted the top independent QB rating under pressure among draft-eligible passers.
In an ideal world, the Cardinals wouldn’t be using back-to-back first-rounders on quarterbacks, so I have to ding them in the value category (though Arizona may recoup at least a little draft capital if they trade Rosen). But if Murray turns out to be the type of quarterback I expect him to be—a dynamic and prolific downfield thrower who confounds defenses with his Tarik Cohen–esque speed and agility as a runner—no one will look back at this pick and complain about the cost.
GRADE: A
2. San Francisco 49ers: Edge Nick Bosa, Ohio State
This is a no-brainer for the 49ers. Bosa is a perfect scheme-and-need fit for coordinator Robert Saleh’s defense. (Note: Bosa’s brother, Joey, plays in a very similar system with the Chargers under Gus Bradley, and has done all right for himself.) Nick pairs an elite first step with powerful hands that chop, swipe, and punch away block attempts by offensive linemen. He has the speed to get to the edge, the flexibility to turn the corner and get to the quarterback, and the power to bull-rush straight through opponents. He’s a strong, active run defender too. Overall, the Niners are getting an aggressive defensive end and a plug-and-play day one starter.
Adding Bosa to a group that already includes the newly acquired Dee Ford and interior stalwart DeForest Buckner should give San Francisco one of the most disruptive defensive lines in football, both in 2019 and beyond. It’s tough to quibble with the value here, either, as they’re grabbing my top-ranked player in this class and a future star at a premier position.
GRADE: A+
3. New York Jets: DT Quinnen Williams, Alabama
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Williams is a powerful interior lineman with extraordinary quickness and strength. The 2018 first-team AP All-American shoots out of his stance with shocking speed and easily discards would-be blockers with strong, perfectly timed swipes, clubs, and swim moves that leave linemen grasping at clouds of dust. He’s a top-tier pass rusher and dominant run defender who racked up 8.0 sacks and 19.5 tackles for a loss last season. He has a nonstop motor and brings the versatility to line at multiple spots on the line.
Going with Williams here means the Jets will have to keep looking elsewhere for a dedicated edge-rushing presence, but I’ve got absolutely no problem with their choice. Williams is one of my favorite players in this draft—he has the potential to be a high-impact player early in his career, and his ability to slice through the offensive line and make opposing quarterbacks uncomfortable will be a major boon for coordinator Gregg Williams’s defense.
GRADE: A+
4. Oakland Raiders: Edge Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
Well, we’ve got our first shocking pick. The Raiders will likely be roundly mocked for reaching on Ferrell, but he’s the no. 6 overall player on my board for a reason: He has a high floor as a pass rusher and run defender and should be a plug-and-play starter on Oakland’s edge. The 2018 AP first-team All-American and winner of the Ted Hendricks Award for college football’s top defensive end has a solid, muscular frame, with long arms and a springy first step. He lacks elite bend at the top of his rush, but employs power and fundamental tool set of moves that keep offensive linemen off balance. He notched 11.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for a loss in 2018. He’s a perfect fit in Paul Guenther’s 4-3 scheme.
That said, I have to ding the Raiders slightly for not maximizing value here. Ferrell was largely expected to come off the board sometime in the teens or maybe even 20s, so it’s very possible that the Raiders could have traded back and still gotten their man.
GRADE: B
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Devin White, LSU
The last off-ball linebacker to be a top-five pick was Aaron Curry, whom the Seahawks selected in 2009. That didn’t work out for Seattle, but the NFL is a different league in 2019. White’s a prototype for the modern linebacker, with a combination of speed and physicality that makes him a factor against both the run and pass. The first-team AP All-American and Butkus Award winner (given to the top linebacker in the country) can do a little of everything, whether that’s coming downhill to stop the run, dropping back in coverage, or rushing the passer. White plays an aggressive, physical brand of football that rubs off on his teammates and is a tone-setter as a hitter. He may need to become more disciplined at the next level, though, as opponents can use the former Tiger’s feisty downhill style against him in the play-action game or with misdirection.
Overall, though, I absolutely love White’s potential when paired up with All-Pro linebacker Lavonte David in Todd Bowles’s new hybrid defense. Tampa Bay gets a slight downgrade here based on positional value and potential opportunity cost—Ed Oliver, Josh Allen, and a handful of high-upside players at multiple premium positions were still on the board—but I think White fits that defense nicely and should be an impact player from day one.
GRADE: B+
6. New York Giants: QB Daniel Jones, Duke
I’d liked pretty much every pick in this draft ... until the Giants turned in their card. Jones has the physical makeup and moldable traits that you look for at quarterback, with good size, athleticism, adequate arm strength, and accuracy in the short and intermediate area. He also brings Josh Allen–lite speed as a runner—he’s capable of breaking away from defenders if he gets into daylight. But his struggles in a few crucial categories casts doubt on his ability to develop into a starting-caliber quarterback: He displayed questionable decision-making, anticipation, and deep accuracy at Duke, and he now faces a steep learning curve as he transitions to the pros after running the Blue Devils’ RPO-heavy offense. His career statistics in that scheme are, let’s say, less than encouraging: Jones averaged just 6.4 yards per attempt, finished with a 60 percent completion rate, and threw 29 interceptions to go along with his 52 touchdowns in three seasons as a starter.
Jones came in at 100 on my big board, so clearly I’m not enamored of his value. He has some tools, but he’s a major project who doesn’t stand out in any particular area. On the bright side, I like the fit if only because he doesn’t have to start right away. He’ll have a chance to sit and learn from Eli Manning, which gives him better odds at turning into a starter.
GRADE: D-
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Edge Josh Allen, Kentucky
The Jags love building through the trenches, and they stuck with that philosophy here with the selection of Allen. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner as the nation’s top defender is an explosive, agile pass rusher with top-tier athleticism and an über-versatile skill set. He’s quick out of his stance, showing bend at the top of his rush before closing ground on the QB in the blink of an eye, and when asked to drop back in space, he has an innate understanding of spacing that helps him get to his landmarks and occupy passing lanes.
Allen was wildly productive at Kentucky, racking up 17 sacks, 88 tackles (including 21.5 for a loss), four passes defensed, and five forced fumbles in 2018. He has a little bit of work to do to shore up his run defense, and he often takes bad angles to the ball or lets plays get outside, but he should be a day-one impact player who fills in nicely for Dante Fowler Jr., who was traded to the Rams late last season. Allen is my no. 8 ranked player, and he was expected to be a top-five pick, so I’ve got no issue with his value at this spot. He’s a high-upside playmaker who should bring toughness and versatility to the Jacksonville front.
GRADE: A
8. Detroit Lions: TE T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
Man, the Lions just love taking tight ends early. Hockenson becomes just the fourth player at his position to come off the board in the top 10 since the turn of the century, and just the second since 2007. The other in that stretch, of course, was Eric Ebron, whom the Lions took with the 10th pick in the 2014 draft. That didn’t work out too great for Detroit.
But this is a new team with a new coaching staff, and I’m guessing Matt Patricia pictures Hockenson bringing a Rob Gronkowski–type presence to his offense. The John Mackey Award winner as the nation’s top tight end is a throwback combo player who can threaten the seam as a pass catcher on one snap and then bury a defender as a blocker on the next. That versatility gives Detroit the ability to do whatever it wants when he’s on the field, whether that’s running the ball down an opponent’s throat or throwing it over their head. He is one of the highest-floor players in this draft. That said, I don’t like the value of taking any tight end this high, especially when so many players at other premium positions are still available. That’s the only reason this isn’t an A grade.
GRADE: B+
9. Buffalo Bills: DT Ed Oliver, Houston
This pick makes all kinds of sense. The Bills lost defensive line stalwart Kyle Williams to retirement in December, but get an explosive, dynamic replacement here. The former Houston star has rare athleticism and plays with a low center of gravity, exploding into opposing linemen to quickly establish leverage and put them on their heels. He’s got the speed to shoot gaps and penetrate the pocket and shows extraordinary awareness, consistently chasing plays down from the backside, sniffing out screens, or getting his hands up to knock down throws. Oliver racked up 192 tackles—including 53 for a loss—with 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and 11 pass deflections over three seasons at Houston. Most of that production came while he was lined up at nose tackle, but in the pros, he’ll likely do best as a 3-technique (rushing off the outside shoulder of the guard) or even at the end, where he’ll be more able to tap into that athleticism.
Oliver lacks length and can get overly aggressive at times, but he’s got almost limitless potential as a one-gapping pass rusher in the NFL. I love the player, I love the value, and I love the pick.
GRADE: A+
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Denver): LB Devin Bush, Michigan
The Steelers defense has really struggled since losing Ryan Shazier to a serious spine injury in 2017, and grabbing Bush here gives them a similarly styled player who can set the tone for the entire unit. The former Wolverine is an explosive sideline-to-sideline linebacker with elite athleticism and range. He’s a ferocious hitter, shows instincts in coverage, and is an excellent blitzer who can shoot through gaps or bowl over blockers. He needs to clean up his pursuit angles and avoid grabbing too much in coverage, but he has the skill set to turn into an elite off-ball linebacker early in his career. I love the player, and the fit couldn’t be more perfect. What I don’t love is how much Pittsburgh had to give up (the 20th pick, a second-rounder this year, and a third in 2020) to move up to get him. That drops the grade down a bit, but overall, Bush has the talent to be a star.
GRADE: B+
11. Cincinnati Bengals: OT Jonah Williams, Alabama
This is a home run for Cincinnati. Williams is a dependable technician and plug-and-play starter with the potential to be a Pro Bowler at any spot on the offensive line. The 2018 first-team AP All-American has light feet and excellent balance, is rarely caught leaning or lunging at an opponent, and controls opposing rushers well with the timing of his punch. In the run game, he’s a powerful down blocker and positions himself well to seal off defenders. For a team like the Bengals that badly need to upgrade multiple spots on their line, that Williams fell to this spot is a dream come true. He’s my no. 4 overall player.
GRADE: A+
12. Green Bay Packers: Edge Rashan Gary, Michigan
This is a boom-or-bust pick for the Packers. Gary possesses a rare combination of size, explosiveness, and agility, and can rush from multiple spots on the line—but he will have to prove he can harness all that talent and turn it into production in the pros. The former five-star recruit underwhelmed in college and finished with just 9.5 sacks in three seasons at Michigan; he possesses an explosive first step off the edge, but too often gets pushed past the pocket or stalemated during his rush, and he struggles to consistently dip his shoulder and bend back to the quarterback. Gary, who was my no. 32 overall player, has the floor of a tenacious run defender in Green Bay’s front, but he needs to add a few moves to his pass rush arsenal to realize his potential and live up to this pick.
GRADE: C
13. Miami Dolphins: DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson
This pick isn’t sexy, but it makes plenty of sense for a Dolphins team that’s in the early stages of a total rebuild. Wilkins is a fiery, passionate, and tone-setting leader who should function as the foundation of that defensive line for years to come. He’s versatile and active, plays with a nonstop motor, and always seems to know where the ball is going. The former Tiger lacks elite pass-rush upside and doesn’t possess rare traits in any particular category, but he’s as solid a three-down interior tackle as they come.
GRADE: B+
14. Atlanta Falcons: G Chris Lindstrom, Boston College
I get what the Falcons are going for here. Lindstrom is a great fit in Atlanta’s zone blocking scheme and is versatile enough to play all three interior spots, plus maybe even right tackle. This selection just feels really early, especially with linemen like Andre Dillard, Jawaan Taylor, Cody Ford, and Garrett Bradbury—all of whom I had ranked significantly higher—still available. Lindstrom (no. 44 on my board) is consistent and highly athletic, and projects as an early contributor on the Falcons’ line.
GRADE: C+
15. Washington Redskins: QB Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
I love this pick. Haskins is a prototypical pocket passer with size, toughness, and a big arm. The former Buckeye has just one year of starting experience under his belt, but was supremely productive during it, throwing for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns, and just eight picks. He’s most comfortable operating out of the pocket, and is a decisive passer who throws with accuracy and velocity downfield—but will need to prove he can operate both in the face of pressure and when forced to move off his spot. Haskins may need some time to acclimate to the speed of pro defenses, but he can recognize pre-snap coverages, set protections, and make changes at the line. I love Haskins’s long-term potential under head coach and play-caller Jay Gruden, and I love it even more that Washington didn’t have to move up to get him.
GRADE: A+
16. Carolina Panthers: Edge Brian Burns, Florida State
The Panthers badly needed an infusion of youth and talent on their defensive line, and they get both with Burns. The former Florida State star is one of my favorite players in this draft—I ranked him no. 7 on my board thanks to an explosive first step, incredible flexibility, and a burgeoning repertoire of pass-rush moves. The former Seminole can stress the edge with pure speed but knows how to use his hands and a nice spin move to counter back to the inside. He lacks mass—he played in the 230-pound range at Florida State before bulking up to 249 pounds for the combine—but if he can keep that weight on (and maybe even add a little more) to help him rush with power and take on blocks, he’s got tremendous upside as an every-down edge defender. Burns isn’t a perfect prospect, and his lack of power could keep him off the field on base downs. But with rare athleticism and extraordinary flexibility, he comes into the league with infinite upside. The Panthers get great value at this spot.
GRADE: A+
17. New York Giants (from Cleveland): DT Dexter Lawrence, Clemson
Lawrence is the third Clemson defensive lineman off the board in this draft. The 342-pound nose tackle is an extraordinary athlete for his size, with long arms and tree trunks for legs. He projects as a block-eating, pocket-pushing disruptor on the Giants’ front. I like Lawrence, who ranked 30th on my big board, quite a bit—he packs incredible power and has the athleticism to develop as a pass rusher. But if you look at his floor, the no. 17 pick is far too rich a price to pay for a guy who projects primarily as a run stuffer in James Bettcher’s defensive front. Think of it this way: The Giants traded Odell Beckham Jr. and used the pick they got in return to draft an interior run defender. The only way this ever ends up making any sense is if Lawrence becomes a double-digit sack producer. That’s a major “if” for a guy who grabbed just 1.5 sacks in 2018.
GRADE: C-
18. Minnesota Vikings: C Garrett Bradbury, NC State
Center is a crucial cog for zone blocking offenses, and the Vikings grab my top-rated player at that position here. Bradbury has quick feet and other-worldly balance, and his innate ability to reach and seal play-side defensive tackles on runs could be the spark that Mike Zimmer needs to ignite the team’s disappointing ground game. The first-team All-American and winner of the Rimington Trophy (as the nation’s top center) is strong in pass protection, plays with an edge, and should be a plug-and-play starter at either center or guard.
GRADE: A
19. Tennessee Titans: DT Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State
Simmons has a lightning-quick first step. He plays with excellent leverage, has a growing collection of moves as a pass rusher, and is a solid run defender. He is one of the most talented linemen in this class, and ranked no. 9 overall on my big board. He fell to this spot in part due to a torn ACL suffered in February—which should keep him out of action for most of 2019—but also because of a 2016 arrest for assault after a video showed him striking a woman several times. Because of the serious nature of Simmons’s arrest, we aren’t assigning a grade for this pick.
20. Denver Broncos (from Pittsburgh): TE Noah Fant, Iowa
Fant is the premier athlete at tight end in this class, possessing the speed to beat defenders up the seam and the agility to run routes from anywhere in the formation. He’s a perfect fit for new coordinator Rich Scangarello’s offense, where he can play the George Kittle role as one of the team’s primary pass catchers and a dynamic yards-after-the-catch creator (Scangarello coached under Kyle Shanahan last year in San Francisco). Fant, while not on the level of former teammate T.J. Hockenson, does also offer some upside as a blocker. I love the fit and the value.
GRADE: A+
21. Green Bay Packers (from Seattle): S Darnell Savage Jr., Maryland
Savage is one of the most fun players in this draft. The hybrid safety/slot defender is a muscled-up über-athlete who brings versatility and intensity to the Green Bay defense. Savage lives up to his namesake as a hitter; he’s a heat-seeking missile who flies downhill to make backfield tackles while showing off an innate ability to read route combinations and the quarterback’s eyes. He grabbed eight interceptions in the past three seasons for the Terps, and added nine tackles for loss and 13 passes defended. Plugging Savage into an already-talented packed secondary that features Adrian Amos, Josh Jones, Jaire Alexander, Kevin King, and Josh Jackson gives the Packers defense the chance to take a major jump forward in 2019 and beyond. Savage ranked no. 56 on my board, so this is a little earlier than I expected him to go, and the Pack had to give up two fourth-rounders to move up to this spot, slightly dampening the value, but I like the player and think he’ll fit in well in Green Bay.
GRADE: B
22. Philadelphia Eagles (from Baltimore): OT Andre Dillard, Washington State
The Eagles move up to grab their long-term Jason Peters successor. Philly gave up 2019 fourth- and sixth-rounders to jump up three spots and land the best pure pass-protecting tackle in this class. Dillard has light feet and elite athleticism, and he brings consistency to the Eagles after starting 39 straight games for WSU. He’ll need to develop as a run blocker at the next level after playing in Mike Leach’s pass-heavy Air Raid offense, but projects as a future stalwart protecting Carson Wentz’s blindside. I’m never a big fan of trading up to grab a non-quarterback, but general manager Howie Roseman got my 17th-ranked player with the no. 22 pick and only had to give up a pair of day three selections. Not bad.
GRADE: A-
23. Houston Texans: OT Tytus Howard, Alabama State
Howard is raw—the former high school quarterback and tight end walk-on at Alabama State is relatively new to the position and played at a lower level—but has all the tools to develop into a quality starter. He has a massive frame, with long arms, big hands, and light feet. He’s versatile, having logged starts in college at both right and left tackle, and has the size and power to bump inside to guard if need be. Per my board, this pick is a big reach—I had Howard ranked 83rd—but the Texans badly needed to upgrade their offensive line, and I can respect that they didn’t take any chances. This pick may need a little bit of time before it starts paying dividends, but Howard comes with loads of upside.
GRADE: C+
24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago): RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama
The Raiders have done plenty of work to upgrade their offense over the offseason—adding pass catchers Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, and J.J. Nelson, along with left tackle Trent Brown—and they continue that here, grabbing my top-ranked running back in Jacobs. Jacobs is a physical runner with soft hands and talent as a pass catcher. The former Tide standout should be a tone setter out of Oakland’s backfield, but I can’t get too excited about the value at this spot: The Raiders aren’t a running back away from contending, and would’ve been better off picking someone at a position of greater need. I like the player, but would like the pick more if it were in the second round.
GRADE: C+
25. Baltimore Ravens (from Philadelphia): WR Marquise Brown, Oklahoma
The Ravens absolutely had to bolster their barren receiving corps, and they did just that, grabbing my top-ranked receiver after trading back from the 22nd spot. I love this pick, and it’s one I projected in my final mock draft: Brown has elite, take-the-top-off-a-defense-type speed that could not only benefit Lamar Jackson’s deep-passing efficiency, but also help Baltimore’s run game by giving opposing coordinators pause about dropping eight men in the box. Smart pick, super value.
GRADE: A+
26. Washington Redskins (from Indianapolis): Edge Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
The Redskins grabbed two potential franchise pillars in the first round, selecting Haskins at no. 15 then trading two second-round picks to move up to no. 26 and take up a high-upside edge rusher. Sweat is an extraordinarily athletic pass rusher with a massive wingspan. The AP second-team All-American has an explosive first step, a nonstop motor, and the length to disrupt pockets even when he can’t get around his blocker. He uses a long-arm stab as his go-to rush move, but also shows flashes of a burgeoning hump move (rushing outside before pushing the tackle upfield and breaking inside). Against the run, Sweat’s length makes him tough to block at the point of attack. If he can bulk up, he’s got the potential to develop into a big-impact, three-down playmaker. As for value, Sweat ranked no. 12 on my board, so landing him at no. 26 helps cancel out the cost of the trade.
GRADE: A-
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas): S Johnathan Abram, Mississippi State
Abram evokes images of a mini Kam Chancellor, flying downhill to deliver big hits and fire up his teammates. The former Mississippi State star is a tone setter who lined up all over the formation in college, but he’s most comfortable playing in the box, where he can blitz, take on the run, and drop back into zone looks. Similar to the Jacobs pick at no. 24, Abram should help the Raiders recapture their hard-nosed identity. Abram is an intense, versatile defender who will likely contribute early on for Oakland. I thought Abram’s ideal value was that of a second-rounder (he’s ranked no. 35 on my board), but I don’t view this as a major reach.
GRADE: B
28. Los Angeles Chargers: DT Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame
Tillery is a really fun albeit inconsistent player. When he’s on his game, he’s a powerful, slippery interior rusher who uses his length to rag-doll defenders and his quick first step to explode through gaps. He had stretches of games during which he looked like DeForest Buckner or Chris Jones, but disappeared at times as well. If the Chargers can unlock Tillery’s potential and get him to play with more consistency, they might’ve gotten a star at no. 28. I like the value—he was no. 22 overall on my board—and love the thought of the former Golden Domer playing next to Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram.
GRADE: A+
29. Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City): Edge L.J. Collier, TCU
The Seahawks needed to add some edge-rushing talent after sending Frank Clark to the Chiefs, so they grab a versatile, tough, power-based rusher in Collier. The former Horned Frog is thickly built with a strong lower half and very long arms, and while he lacks explosive traits on the edge, he plays with a nonstop motor and utilizes a variety of effective pass-rush moves. I compared Collier to Lamarr Houston and Pernell McPhee in my scouting report, but he also reminds me a little bit of former Seahawk Michael Bennett: He has the length to play on the edge but the strength and hand-fighting chops to bump down the line and rush from the inside. This feels like a bit of a reach, as Seahawks picks almost exclusively do, but the fit makes tons of sense, and Collier should start early in his career.
GRADE: B+
30. New York Giants (from Seattle, via Green Bay, via New Orleans): CB Deandre Baker, Georgia
New York gave up second-, fourth-, and fifth-round picks to get back into the first round, where the team grabbed Baker, a first-team AP All-American and the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation’s top defensive back. The former Bulldog is a feisty, versatile, and sticky coverage defender with a nose for the ball and an aggressive playing demeanor. He should compete for starting snaps in year one and figures to be the long-term successor to Janoris Jenkins. I don’t love the idea of giving up multiple picks to trade up in this scenario, but the Giants (who started the day with 12 picks) have the ammunition to move around. Baker is a consistent, tough player.
GRADE: B
31. Atlanta Falcons (from Los Angeles Rams): OT Kaleb McGary, Washington
After adding a versatile interior offensive lineman with the 14th overall pick, the Falcons bolster their offensive tackle spot by trading up into the first round, giving up second- and third-rounders in the process, to grab McGary. The former Washington product is as tough as they come, with a well-proportioned frame and plenty of athleticism. The Senior Bowl standout is a nasty run blocker and mirrors well in pass protection on the edge. It’s a bit of a reach per my board (McGary ranked no. 57), so I don’t love the value when paired with the cost to trade up. But the Falcons’ offensive line just got better.
GRADE: C+
32. New England Patriots: WR N’Keal Harry, Arizona State
Harry is a big, physical receiver who dominates at the catch point and is dynamic after the catch. The former Sun Devil isn’t super explosive or twitched up in the short area, but he understands leverage and uses his big frame and strong hands to beat smaller defenders and reel in contested passes. Paired up with a quarterback like Tom Brady, who throws with pinpoint accuracy and anticipation, Harry won’t need to separate early in his routes—he just needs to create space late to go up and reel in the pass. Harry likely couldn’t have found a better landing spot. New England desperately needs pass-catchers, and Harry is a solid value here.
GRADE: A
