We turn to now look at team grades for the NFC North.
It was a chaotic Draft weekend for all 4 teams in the NFC North, with the Aaron Rodgers saga and a huge trade up from the Chicago Bears. But which team had the best overall draft?
here is the NFC North team grades.
NFC NORTH TEAM GRADES
Chicago Bears – A
- #11 – Justin Fields – QB – Ohio St
- #39 – Teven Jenkins – OT – Oklahoma St
- #151 – Larry Borom – G – Missouri
- #217 – Khalil Herbert – RB – Virginia Tech
- #221 – Dazz Newsome – WR – North Carolina
- #228 – Thomas Graham JR – CB – Oregon
- #250 – Khyiris Tonga – DT – BYU
The Bears went bold in round 1 and Justin Fields may keep Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy in their jobs. Drafting his minder (Teven Jenkins) in round 2 was even more important. Herbert also adds a nice rotation to the running back group.
Detroit Lions – B
- #7 – Penei Sewell – OT – Oregon
- #41 – Levi Onwuzurike – DT – Washington
- #72 – Alim McNeill – DT – NC State
- #101 – Ifeatu Melifonwu – CB – Syracuse
- #112 – Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR – USC
- #113 – Derrick Brown – LB – Purdue
- #257 – Jermar Jefferson – RB – Oregon State
The rebuild has begun. The early focus was in the trenches with a solid but unspectacular draft. Much will be expected of their first 2 picks Penei Sewell and Levi Onwuzurike. The knee cap biters are on track.
Green Bay Packers – B+
- #29 – Eric Stokes – CB – Georgia
- #62 – Josh Myers – C – Ohio State
- #85 – Amari Rodgers – WR – Clemson
- #142 – Royce Newman – G – Mississippi
- #173 – Tedarrell Slaton – DT – Florida
- #178 – Shemar Jean-Charles – CB – Appalachian State
- #214 – Cole Van Lanen – G – Wisconsin
- #220 – Isaiah McDuffie – LB – Boston College
- #256 – Kylin Hill – RB – Miss State
Their QB may not agree, but, this was a roster boosting return in positions of need. Particularly across the first three picks. However, a cloud remains over Green Bay heading into next season.
Minnesota Vikings – A
- #23 – Christian Darrisaw – OT – Virginia Tech
- #66 – Kellen Mond – QB – Texas A&M
- #78 – Chazz Surratt – LB – North Carolina
- #86 – Wyatt Davis – G – Ohio State
- #90 – Patrick Jones II – Edge – Pittsburgh
- #119 – Kene Nwangwu – RB – Iowa State
- #125 – Camryn Bynum – CB – California
- #134 – Janarius Robinson – Edge – Florida State
- #157 – Ihmir Smith-Marsette – WR – Iowa
- #199 – Jaylen Twyman – DT – Pittsburgh
The Vikings performed magic in round 1 trading down nine spots and still taking Christian Darrisaw. They then maximised the return later on including Kellen Mond in round 3. Kirk Cousins will be looking over his shoulder!
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