The 2023 NFL Draft has come to a close, and experts are busy analyzing each team’s performance, handing out draft grades based on the picks made by all 32 teams (NFL.com). The consensus among several sources, including Sporting News, ESPN, and FOX Sports, is that the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the strongest draft classes, with ESPN’s Mel Kiper naming the Eagles as the team that landed the No. 1 overall prospect.
The Eagles’ draft class efforts included adding three more defensive standouts, boosting their already impressive roster (AP News). On the other hand, the New York Jets are considered to have one of the worst draft classes, according to Sporting News rankings.
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco also handed out high grades to the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, and Detroit Lions, while four teams tied for the worst mark. Meanwhile, USA Today noted the Cowboys and Lions flopped in their draft performance, presenting a contrast in analysis.
PFF delivered detailed 2023 NFL Draft grades for all 16 AFC teams and included an in-depth look into each franchise’s decision-making process during the draft. With all 259 picks announced and experts sharing their opinions, it’s evident that the Eagles received top accolades for their draft class while the Jets experienced quite the opposite fortune.
As the dust settles on this year’s draft, franchises and their fans must now wait to see how these grades convert to on-field success in the upcoming NFL season (NBC Sports).
