The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, with a total of 257 players being drafted. Now it’s time to analyze how each team fared with their draft class. Below, we’ll provide team-by-team grades for the picks made in the 2024 NFL Draft.
In the AFC East, the Pittsburgh Steelers received an A+ grade for their successful draft. Each pick they made was aligned with their playing style, and first-round offensive lineman Troy Fautanu is expected to make an immediate impact. The Baltimore Ravens received an A- grade for their solid draft, with Nate Wiggins standing out as the top cornerback in the class. The Cleveland Browns received a B- grade for adding depth pieces to their already strong roster. The Cincinnati Bengals received a B grade for addressing their needs, including securing offensive tackle Amarius Mims.
Moving on to the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs earned a B+ grade for their impressive draft class. Adding Xavier Worthy will help open up the downfield passing game, and all of their other picks were solid football players. The Los Angeles Chargers received a B grade, with Joe Alt’s transition from RT to LT being a key storyline to watch. The Las Vegas Raiders received a D grade due to selecting Brock Bowers and not picking a quarterback in the first round raising concerns about their future at that position. The Denver Broncos also received a D grade as they reached for Bo Nix at 12 and waited until the fourth round to pick a wide receiver raising concerns about their strategy in this year’s draft.
Overall, each team in the NFL has now solidified their rosters with new talent from the 2024 NFL Draft. It will be exciting to see how these new players contribute to their teams in the upcoming season.
