Bears
Ell’s Draft Grade: B+
Actual Draft Grade: B+
1st round pick TE Colston Loveland has taken over the starting job while becoming a key piece to the passing game. 2nd round pick Luther Burden III has taken over the slot WR job. 2nd round pick OT Ozzy Trapilo has proven to be a swing tackle. 4th round LB Ruben Hyppolite II is a 2nd string LB and has seen time. 7th round pick RB Kyle Monangai has taken over the starting job in a RB split proving to be a solid player.
Lions
Ell’s Draft Grade: C+
Actual Draft Grade: C
1st round pick DT/DE Tyleik Williams saw time early but still needs development. 2nd round pick Tate Ratledge has taken over the RG spot from day 1. 3rd round pick Isaac TeSlaa has seen increased snaps after impressing early in the season. 5th round pick G Miles Frazier has provided depth and saw time at LG. 7th round pick Dominic Lovett made the team providing depth at WR and PR.
GB
Ell’s Draft Grade: C
Actual Draft Grade: C+
1st round pick WR Matthew Golden showed flashes in early the season before moving back to a depth role. 2nd round pick OT Anthony Belton has seen time as the starter at RG showing good run blocking. 3rd round pick WR Savion Williams has been used on a few gadget plays. 4th round pick Edge Barryn Sorrell has provided depth while being in the defensive rotation. 6th round pick DT/NT Warren Brinson has seen time in the defensive rotation.
Vikings
Ell’s Draft Grade: D+
Actual Draft Grade: D
1st round pick Donovan Jackson has taken over the LG spot from day 1 playing very well. 3rd round pick WR Tai Felton has seen limited time as the #4 WR and backup KR. 5th round pick DT/DE Tyrion ingram-Dawkins has seen limited production. Most of the picks were tied up in trades mostly for Edge Dallas Turner in the 2024 draft.
