The first day of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books, and draft grades have officially been handed out for the 32 first-round picks.
We’re officially through the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and what a Day 1 it was. In hopes of providing some context for all 32 selections, I’ve put together draft grades for every player who had the privilege of hearing his name called on April 26.
To clarify, I try to avoid giving out bad grades. Typically, I do my best to stay in the A-C range. However, almost every year, there are at least a couple of questionable calls that I can’t help but slap with failing grades. I didn’t give out anything lower than a “C” with last year’s draft grades, but did give a “D+” to the Joshua Garnett pick back in 2016.
This year, I kept my lenience at about the same level. While I was generous with the “A”s and “B”s, several picks earned the unimpressed “C” grade. There was even a “D+” in there. However, based on my thoughts and the initial reaction around the interwebs, I think you’ll agree with the lower grades I assigned. Some of the picks we saw on Thursday night were just trash — plain and simple.
It is what it is, though. The first round is over and done with, and there’s no going back now. All we can do is reflect on the decisions made and wait to see how the futures of these players unfold.
So let’s quit wasting time and jump right into the my 2018 NFL Draft grades. Some fans are going to be very happy with their teams’ marks, while others will be wondering what I’m smoking. Either way, feel free to leave a comment agreeing or disagreeing with the grades I handed out.