2020 NFL Draft Grades
May 3, 2020By: Domenic Buccini, Draft Analyst
After rewatching film for every single pick and giving it some time to digest; I’ve finally graded each pick along with giving an overall grade for the whole team. The way my grading works is looking at where I rank the player overall at their position and in general. From there I look if they were drafted too early or too late. I also look at team fit and the team’s needs as well. I then put these all together to give me the overall grade. I do not factor in needs that were not filled.
Cincinnati Bengals
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Joe Burrow(1) | QB | LSU | A |
| Tee Higgins(33) | WR | Clemson | A |
| Logan Wilson(65) | LB | Wyoming | A- |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither(107) | LB | Appalachian State | A- |
| Khalid Kareem(147) | Edge | Notre Dame | B |
| Hakeem Adeniji(180) | OG | Kansas | D |
| Markus Bailey(215) | LB | Purdue | B- |
Washington Redskins
Overall Grade: B-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Chase Young(2) | Edge | Ohio State | A+ |
| Antonio Gibson(66) | WR/RB | Memphis | C+ |
| Saahdiq Charles(108) | OT | LSU | A- |
| Antonio Gandy-Golden(142) | WR | Liberty | B+ |
| Keith Ismael(156) | C | San Diego State | C+ |
| Khaleke Hudson(162) | LB | Michigan | C |
| Kamren Curl(216) | S | Arkansas | D |
| James Smith-Williams(229) | Edge | NC State | B- |
Detroit Lions
Overall Grade: B+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Jeffrey Okudah(3) | CB | Ohio State | A- |
| D’Andre Swift(35) | RB | Georgia | A+ |
| Julian Okwara(67) | Edge | Notre Dame | B |
| Jonah Jackson(75) | OG | Ohio State | C- |
| Logan Stenberg(121) | OG | Kentucky | C+ |
| Quintez Cephus(166) | WR | Wisconsin | B |
| Jason Huntley(172) | RB | New Mexico State | B |
| John Penisini(197) | DL | Utah | B+ |
| Jashon Cornell(235) | DL | Ohio State | C+ |
New York Giants
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Andrew Thomas(4) | OT | Georgia | A |
| Xavier McKinney(36) | S | Alabama | A+ |
| Matt Peart(99) | OT | Uconn | B- |
| Darnay Holmes(110) | CB | UCLA | B+ |
| Shane Lemieux(150) | OG | Oregon | A+ |
| Cam Brown(183) | LB | Penn State | B |
| Carter Coughlin(218) | LB | Minnesota | B+ |
| TJ Brunson(238) | LB | South Carolina | B+ |
| Chris Williamson(247) | CB | Minnesota | B |
| Tae Crowder(255) | LB | Georgia | B |
Miami Dolphins
Overall Grade: C+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Tua Tagovailoa(5) | QB | Alabama | C+ |
| Austin Jackson(18) | OT | USC | B |
| Noah Igbinoghne(30) | CB | Auburn | D+ |
| Robert Hunt(39) | OG | Louisiana | B+ |
| Raekwon Davis(56) | DL | Alabama | D |
| Brandon Jones(70) | S | Texas | A |
| Soloman Kindley(111) | OG | Georgia | B+ |
| Jason Strowbridge(154) | Edge | North Carolina | B+ |
| Curtis Weaver(164) | Edge | Boise State | A- |
| Blake Ferguson(185) | C/LS | LSU | C+ |
| Malcolm Perry(246) | RB/WR | Navy | B- |
Los Angeles Chargers
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Justin Herbert(6) | QB | Oregon | A+ |
| Kenneth Murray(23) | LB | Oklahoma | A- |
| Joshua Kelley(112) | RB | UCLA | B+ |
| Joe Reed(151) | WR | Virginia | B- |
| Alohi Gilman(186) | S | Notre Dame | B+ |
| KJ Hill(220) | WR | Ohio State | A |
Carolina Panthers
Overall Grade: A
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Derrick Brown(7) | DL | Auburn | A+ |
| Yetur Gross-Matos(38) | Edge | Penn State | A+ |
| Jeremy Chinn(64) | S | Southern Illinois | A+ |
| Tony Pride Jr(113) | CB | Notre Dame | A- |
| Kenny Robinson Jr(152) | S | XFL | B+ |
| Bravvion Roy(184) | DL | Baylor | B- |
| Stantley Thomas-Oliver III(221) | CB | FIU | B+ |
Arizona Cardinals
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Isaiah Simmons(8) | LB/S | Clemson | A+ |
| Josh Jones(72) | OT | Houston | A |
| Leki Fotu(114) | DL | Utah | C+ |
| Rashard Lawrence(131) | DL | LSU | B+ |
| Evan Weaver(202) | LB | California | B+ |
| Eno Benjamin(222) | RB | Arizona State | B+ |
Jacksonville Jaguars
Overall Grade: B-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| CJ Henderson(9) | CB | Florida | A- |
| K’Lavon Chaisson(20) | Edge | LSU | B |
| Laviska Shenault Jr(42) | WR | Colorado | B+ |
| Davon Hamilton(73) | DL | Ohio State | C+ |
| Ben Bartch(116) | OG | St John’s(MN) | B |
| Josiah Scott(137) | CB | Michigan State | B+ |
| Shaquille Quarterman(140) | LB | Miami | B |
| Daniel Thomas(157) | S | Auburn | B |
| Collin Johnson(165) | WR | Texas | C+ |
| Jake Luton(189) | QB | Oregon State | C |
| Tyler Davis(206) | TE | Georgia Tech | B |
| Chris Claybrooks(223) | CB | Memphis | B |
Cleveland Browns
Overall Grade: A
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Jedrick Wills Jr(10) | OT | Alabama | A |
| Grant Delpit(44) | S | LSU | A+ |
| Jordan Elliott(88) | DL | Missouri | A+ |
| Jacob Phillips(97) | LB | LSU | B |
| Harrison Bryant(115) | TE | FAU | A- |
| Nick Harris(160) | C/OG | Washington | B+ |
| Donovan Peoples-Jones(187) | WR | Michigan | B+ |
New York Jets
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Mekhi Becton(11) | OT | Louisville | B+ |
| Denzel Mims(59) | WR | Baylor | A |
| Ashtyn Davis(68) | S | California | A- |
| Jabari Zuniga(79) | Edge | Florida | D |
| La’Mical Perine(120) | RB | Florida | B |
| James Morgan(125) | QB | FIU | C |
| Cameron Clark(129) | OT | Charlotte | C- |
| Bryce Hall(158) | CB | Virginia | A+ |
| Braden Mann(191) | P | Texas A&M | B+ |
Las Vegas Raiders
Overall Grade: B+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Henry Ruggs III(12) | WR | Alabama | A |
| Damon Arnette(19) | CB | Ohio State | C- |
| Lynn Bowden Jr(80) | WR/RB | Kentucky | B |
| Bryan Edwards(81) | WR | South Carolina | A- |
| Tanner Muse(100) | S/LB | Clemson | B |
| John Simpson(109) | OG | Clemson | B+ |
| Amik Robertson(139) | CB | Louisiana Tech | C+ |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Tristan Wirfs(13) | OT | Iowa | A |
| Antoine Winfield Jr(45) | S | Minnesota | B+ |
| Ke’Shawn Vaughn(76) | RB | Vanderbilt | C- |
| Tyler Johnson(161) | WR | Minnesota | A+ |
| Khalil Davis(194) | DL | Nebraska | B |
| Chapelle Russell(241) | LB | Temple | B |
| Raymond Calais(245) | RB | Louisiana | C+ |
San Francisco 49ers
Overall Grade: B+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Javon Kinlaw(14) | DL | South Carolina | A |
| Brandon Aiyuk(25) | WR | Arizona State | B+ |
| Colton McKivitz(153) | OT | West Virginia | C |
| Charlie Woerner(190) | TE | Georgia | C+ |
| Jauan Jennings(217) | WR | Tennessee | B+ |
Denver Broncos
Overall Grade: B+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Jerry Juedy(15) | WR | Alabama | A |
| KJ Hamler(46) | WR | Penn State | B |
| Michael Ojemudia(77) | CB | Iowa | C- |
| Lloyd Cushenberry III(83) | C | LSU | A |
| McTelvin Agim(95) | DL | Arkansas | C |
| Albert Okwuegbunam(118) | TE | Missouri | A+ |
| Justin Strnad(178) | LB | Wake Forest | B |
| Netane Muti(181) | OG | Fresno State | A+ |
| Tyrie Cleveland(252) | WR | Florida | B |
| Derrek Tuszka(254) | Edge | North Dakota State | B- |
Atlanta Falcons
Overall Grade: C-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| AJ Terrell(16) | CB | Clemson | D |
| Marlon Davidson(47) | DL | Auburn | C- |
| Matt Hennessey(78) | C | Temple | B+ |
| Mykal Walker(119) | LB | Fresno State | C- |
| Jaylinn Hawkins(134) | S | California | C+ |
| Sterling Hofrichter(228) | P | Syracuse | B |
Dallas Cowboys
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Ceedee Lamb(17) | WR | Oklahoma | A+ |
| Trevon Diggs(51) | CB | Alabama | B |
| Neville Gallimore(82) | DL | Oklahoma | A- |
| Reggie Robinson II(123) | CB | Tulsa | B+ |
| Tyler Biadasz(146) | C | Wisconsin | A |
| Bradlee Anae(179) | Edge | Utah | A+ |
| Ben Dinucci(231) | QB | JMU | D+ |
Philadelphia Eagles
Overall Grade: C+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Jalen Reagor(21) | WR | TCU | C- |
| Jalen Hurts(53) | QB | Oklahoma | C- |
| Davion Taylor(103) | LB | Colorado | C |
| K’Von Wallace(127) | S | Clemson | B |
| Jack Driscoll(145) | OT/OG | Auburn | C+ |
| John Hightower(168) | WR | Boise State | B |
| Shaun Bradley(196) | LB | Temple | B |
| Quez Watkins(200) | WR | Southern Miss | C+ |
| Prince Tega Wanogho(210) | OT | Auburn | B+ |
| Casey Toohill(233) | Edge | Stanford | B |
Minnesota Vikings
Overall Grade: A
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Justin Jefferson(22) | WR | LSU | A+ |
| Jeff Gladney(31) | CB | TCU | A- |
| Ezra Cleveland(58) | OT | Boise State | A+ |
| Cameron Dantzler(89) | CB | Mississippi State | A |
| DJ Wonnum(117) | Edge | South Carolina | B+ |
| James Lynch(130) | DL | Baylor | A- |
| Troy Dye(132) | LB | Oregon | A |
| Harrison Hand(169) | CB | Temple | B+ |
| KJ Osborn(176) | WR | Miami | B- |
| Blake Brandel(203) | OG | Oregon State | B |
| Josh Metellus(205) | S | Michigan | B+ |
| Kenny Willekes(225) | Edge | Michigan State | A- |
| Nate Stanley(244) | QB | Iowa | B+ |
| Brian Cole II(249) | S | Mississippi State | B |
| Kyle Hinton(253) | OG | Washburn | B |
New Orleans Saints
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Cesa Ruiz(24) | C/OG | Michigan | A |
| Zack Baun(74) | LB | Wisconsin | A+ |
| Adam Trautman(105) | TE | Dayton | A- |
| Tommy Stevens(240) | QB | Mississippi State | C |
Green Bay Packers
Overall Grade: C-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Jordan Love(26) | QB | Utah State | D- |
| AJ Dillon(62) | RB | BC | C+ |
| Josiah Deguara(94) | TE | Cincinnati | C- |
| Kamal Martin(175) | LB | Minnesota | D+ |
| Jon Runyon Jr(192) | OG | Michigan | B |
| Jake Hanson(208) | C | Oregon | B |
| Simon Stepaniak(209) | OG | Indiana | C- |
| Vernon Scott(236) | S | TCU | B |
| Jonathan Garvin(242) | Edge | Miami | C+ |
Seattle Seahawks
Overall Grade: C+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Jordyn Brooks(27) | LB | Texas Tech | C |
| Darrell Taylor(48) | Edge | Tennessee | C+ |
| Damien Lewis(69) | OG | LSU | C |
| Colby Parkinson(133) | TE | Stanford | B+ |
| DeeJay Dallas(144) | RB | Miami | B+ |
| Alton Robinson(148) | Edge | Syracuse | B |
| Freddie Swain(214) | WR | Florida | C+ |
| Stephen Sullivan(251) | TE | LSU | B+ |
Baltimore Ravens
Overall Grade: A
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Patrick Queen(28) | LB | LSU | A |
| JK Dobbins(55) | RB | Ohio State | A |
| Justin Madubuike(71) | DL | Texas A&M | A |
| Devin Duvernay(92) | WR | Texas | B |
| Malik Harrison(98) | LB | Ohio State | B+ |
| Tyre Phillips(106) | OG | Mississippi State | C+ |
| Ben Bredeson(143) | OG | Michigan | B+ |
| Broderick Washington Jr(170) | DL | Texas Tech | B- |
| James Proche(201) | WR | SMU | A |
| Geno Stone(219) | S | Iowa | A |
Tennessee Titans
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Isaiah Wilson(29) | OT | Georgia | D+ |
| Kristian Fulton(61) | CB | LSU | A |
| Darrynton Evans(93) | RB | Appalachian State | A- |
| Larrell Murchison(174) | DL | NC State | B- |
| Cole McDonald(224) | QB | Hawaii | B+ |
| Chris Jackson(243) | S | Marshall | B |
Kansas City Chiefs
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire(32) | RB | LSU | C+ |
| Willie Gay Jr(63) | LB | Mississippi State | C |
| Lucas Niang(96) | OT | TCU | A- |
| L’Jarius Sneed(138) | CB/S | Louisiana Tech | B+ |
| Michael Danna(177) | Edge | Michigan | B |
| Thakarius Keyes(237) | CB | Tulane | A- |
New England Patriots
Overall Grade: B-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Kyle Dugger(37) | S | Lenoir-Ryhne | B |
| Josh Uche(60) | LB/Edge | Michigan | A- |
| Anfernee Jennings(87) | LB | Alabama | C |
| Devin Asiasi(91) | TE | UCLA | B |
| Dalton Keene(101) | TE | Virginia Tech | C+ |
| Justin Rohrwasser(159) | K | Marshall | B+ |
| Michael Onwenu(182) | OG | Michigan | B+ |
| Justin Herron(195) | OG | Wake Forest | C+ |
| Cassh Maluia(204) | LB | Wyoming | B |
| Dustin Woodard(230) | C | Memphis | B- |
Houston Texans
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Ross Blacklock(40) | DL | TCU | B+ |
| Jonathan Greenard(90) | Edge | Florida | B |
| Charlie Heck(126) | OT | North Carolina | C |
| John Reid(141) | CB | Penn State | B+ |
| Isaiah Coulter(171) | WR | Rhode Island | B- |
Chicago Bears
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Cole Kmet(43) | TE | Notre Dame | B+ |
| Jaylon Johnson(50) | CB | Utah | A |
| Trevis Gipson(155) | Edge | Tulsa | B |
| Kindle Vildor(163) | CB | Georgia Southern | A |
| Darnell Mooney(173) | WR | Tulane | B+ |
| Arlington Hambright(226) | OG | Colorado | B+ |
| Lachavious Simmons(227) | OG | Tennessee State | C+ |
Los Angeles Rams
Overall Grade: B+
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Cam Akers(52) | RB | Florida State | A |
| Van Jefferson Jr(57) | WR | Florida | B- |
| Terrell Lewis(84) | Edge | Alabama | A |
| Terrell Burgess(104) | S | Utah | C+ |
| Brycen Hopkins(136) | TE | Purdue | A |
| Jordan Fuller(199) | S | Ohio State | B+ |
| Clay Johnston(234) | LB | Baylor | B+ |
| Sam Sloman(248) | K | Miami(OH) | C- |
| Tremayne Anchrum(250) | OG | Clemson | B |
Pittsburgh Steelers
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Chase Claypool(49) | WR | Notre Dame | C+ |
| Alex Highsmith(102) | Edge | Charlotte | A |
| Anthony McFarland Jr(124) | RB | Maryland | C |
| Kevin Dotson(135) | OG | Louisiana | B |
| Antoine Brooks Jr(198) | S | Maryland | B+ |
| Carlos Davis(232) | DL | Nebraska | B+ |
Buffalo Bills
Overall Grade: A-
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| AJ Epenesa(54) | Edge | Iowa | A |
| Zack Moss(86) | RB | Utah | A |
| Gabriel Davis(128) | WR | UCF | B+ |
| Jake Fromm(167) | QB | Georgia | A |
| Tyler Bass(188) | K | Georgia Southern | B+ |
| Isaiah Hodgins(207) | WR | Oregon State | B- |
| Dane Jackson(239) | CB | Pittsburgh | B+ |
Indianapolis Colts
Overall Grade: B
| Player | Position | School | Grade |
| Michael Pittman Jr(34) | WR | USC | A |
| Jonathan Taylor(41) | RB | Wisconsin | A |
| Julian Blackman(85) | S | Utah | C- |
| Jacob Eason(122) | QB | Washington | A+ |
| Danny Pinter(149) | OG | Ball State | C+ |
| Robert Windor(193) | DL | Penn State | B- |
| Isaiah Rodgers(211) | CB | Umass | B |
| Dezmon Patmon(212) | WR | Washington State | B |
| Jordan Glasgow(213) | LB | Michigan | B- |
