17. Lions T Blake Miller, Clemson – A
Miller is an underrated player as one of my sleepers, a player with years of experience and durability at RT where he should start for the Lions with Penei Sewell moving to LT.
18. Vikings DT Caleb Banks, Florida – C
The Vikings have a big need at DT after releasing both veteran starters, so Banks fills a big need and has proven to be very mobile and athletic at his size, but injuries are a major concern.
19. Panthers T Monroe Freeling, Georgia – C+
The Panthers get good value with Freeling who was rising up draft boards due to his LT potential, but unless the injury to their LT is that serious, he should fill in as the long-term RT.
20. Eagles (via Cowboys via GB) WR Makai Lemon, USC – B
The Eagles have been strongly linked to trading WR A.J. Brown and trading up for Lemon gives them a slot WR replacement with good speed, physicality, and inside/outside versatility.
21. Steelers T Max Iheanachor, Arizona State – C
Iheanachor is another late riser who got a lot of attention during his Pro Day he has good size and strength to be a long-term LT, but he may need work.
22. Chargers Edge/DE Akheem Mesidor, Miami – C+
The Chargers have a need at edge rusher and Mesidor is a strong, high-motor pass rusher, but his age and medical history caused concerns. He may have to play more off ball in this system but lacks length.
23. Cowboys (via Eagles) Edge Malachi Lawrence, UCF – C+
The Cowboys have a need edge rusher and Lawrence is a late riser who has been very productive in college playing with good athleticism, strength, and a high motor, he needs to improve against the run.
24. Browns (via Jaguars) WR K.C. Concepcion, Texas A&M – B
The Browns needed help at WR, and Concepcion is a playmaker and a slot WR with inside/outside versatility and good speed. He might be able to help in the return game also.
25. Bears S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon – B-
The Bears had a need at Safety with both players hitting free agency, despite adding FS Coby Bryant. Thieneman fills the SS starting spot showing good speed and size as an enforcer.
26. Texans (via Bills) G Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech – C-
The Texans traded up for a player at a position of need, but Rutledge had a 2nd round grade. He is a strong, pass blocking O-lineman with experience at RG it is believed he might be able to play Center too.
27. Dolphins (via 49ers) CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State – B+
The Dolphins moved up to select one of my sleepers in Johnson, who has good size, speed, and coverage skills to be an outside CB, standing out at a small school; he should be an immediate starter.
28. Patriots (via Bills via Texans) T Caleb Lomu, Utah – B+
The Patriots have a need a LT depending on Will Campbell’s progression and Lomu is a solid LT prospect with good pass blocking who may even be able to slide over to RT if needed.
29. Chiefs (via Rams) DT Peter Woods, Clemson – B
The Chiefs decided to stock up the D-line with Woods who is a high-motor D-lineman with the athleticism to play inside/out and rush the passer; he was a top 10 prospect before a down year.
30. Jets (via 49ers via Dolphins via Broncos) WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana – B+
The Jets traded back up to select Cooper who was a solid playmaker on the Championship team increasing his stock with good speed and athleticism; he is known to be a clean prospect.
31. Titans (via Bills via Patriots) Edge/DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn – A
The Titans moved back up into the 1st round to select Faulk who was known to be a mid-1st round talent. Faulk has NFL size and good run stopping ability, but he is coming off a down year pass rushing.
32. Seahawks – RB Jadarian Price, ND – B
The Seahawks selected the other Notre Dame RB in Price who was known to be the 2nd best RB in the draft. Price is a tough power runner coming to replace Kenneth Walker, but there are questions of his catching abilities.
