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April 28, 2026 By  NFL Draft, NFL Teams

NFL Draft Team Grades: A’s Awarded for 14 Teams Nailing the Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded with teams evaluating talent to fill their rosters. Now, it’s time for a closer look, as we award NFL Draft Team Grades. Read on to see which teams nailed the draft…

NFL Draft Team Grades: 14 Earn an A for Awesome Picks

Detroit Lions A

The Lions picked up key pieces to shore up the roster. One of the NFC favorites now for sure.

Lions Draft Grade and Analysis

 

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New England Patriots A

Pats nailed this draft. Solid pieces added.

Patriots Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Los Angeles Chargers  A

The Chargers obtained elite talent 

 

Seattle Seahawks A

Very complete draft after starting with just four picks.

Seahawks Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Philadelphia Eagles A

Added elite players.

Eagles Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Pittsburgh Steelers A

Physical class, typical for a Steelers group.

Steelers Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Arizona Cardinals A

Rebuild continues in the right direction—impact players added.

Cardinals Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Baltimore Ravens A-

Classic Ravens draft—value fell to them, especially on defense.

Ravens Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Los Angeles Rams A-

This is a strong developmental class.

Rams Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Carolina Panthers A-

Panthers were aggressive and filled needs. Look out, NFC.

Panthers Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Miami Dolphins  A-

High-upside class with multiple contributors. Speed kills, and the Phins went for it.

Dolphins Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Chicago Bears A-

Plan was executed to support Caleb Williams.

Bears Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Kansas City Chiefs A-

Filled holes and added depth. Excelled in late rounds.

Chiefs Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Houston Texans A-

Smart picks. Job well done.

Texans Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Green Bay Packers B+

Solid across the board. Lacked a true headline pick.

Packers Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers B+

Added versatility and depth. Quietly effective draft.

Buccaneers Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Buffalo Bills B+

Added pieces and depth

Bills Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Indianapolis Colts  B+

Filled key needs

Colts Draft Grade and Analysis

 

San Francisco 49ers B+

Needs filled, not as good as their draft typically is, though

49ers Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Denver Broncos B+

Defense was added to. Offense is in doubt

Broncos Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Cincinnati Bengals B+

Safe, nothing fancy here

 Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Draft Grades

 

Atlanta Falcons B+

Defense remains a problem, but the offense was helped

Falcons Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Dallas Cowboys B+

Built up the lines, but not in the skill positions

 

Las Vegas Raiders  B

Their Draft lacked a theme or purpose

Raiders Draft Grade and Analysis

 

New York Jets B

Did the Jets do enough at the right positions?

Jets Draft Grade and Analysis

 

New York Giants B

Definitely improved depth in this draft

 

Jacksonville Jaguars B

Jags could have traded down and received more value

Jaguars Draft Grade and Analysis

 

New Orleans Saints B

Ordinary draft, nothing special

Saints Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Minnesota Vikings B

Balanced but not spectacular

Vikings Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Washington Commanders B-

Risky and questionable decisions were made in calculating potential

Commanders Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Tennessee Titans B-

Risks taken unnecessarily in this draft. Too much on guesswork.

Titans Draft Grade and Analysis

 

Cleveland Browns B-

There were some reach picks early. Depth is fine, but the ceiling of this draft class feels limited.

Browns Draft Grade and Analysis

About David Keech

David is a sportswriter focusing on the NFL, MLB, NBA and College Sports along with sportscard collecting. He has reported on amateur and professional sports in Wisconsin since 2013. David has degrees in education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.