Most impactful pick: We have to start at the top with Sewell, who is immediately expected to slot into the right tackle spot in Detroit and solidify the Lions’ offensive front.
Sleeper pick: I have to admit McNeill wasn’t on my radar heading into Day 2, but the more I studied the pick the more I liked it.
It’s easier to see it as accolades if they ended up being All-Pros, or Pro Bowls and all that type of stuff, but it’s a good barometer to see playtime percentage, games played, games started.
The Lions built up both of their lines with their first three picks and then started filling some needs at the end of Day 2 and into Day 3.
It will be interesting to see if he can push veteran Andy Dalton for the starting role in 2021.
Graham started as a true freshman at Oregon and was one of the highest graded corners in the FBS in 2018 and 2019 before opting out in 2020.
Quotable: “I don’t think there’s pressure at all on me because I expect myself to be a franchise quarterback …
Twentyman: Solid draft for the Bears, addressing their long-term needs at quarterback and some more immediate ones – especially along the offensive line – early on.
Quotable: “We feel like we’re athletic, but you end up going against some really big defensive linemen, especially inside, you get so many of those big guys,” Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Twentyman: A lot of picks for Spielman and I thought he got terrific value at a number of spots, especially in the first round with Darrisaw.
Sleeper pick: Last season, Davante Adams had 82 more receptions that any other Packers wide receiver.
Every year you end up with a bunch of guys and you never really know how it’s going to pan out, but you always usually have a little bit of a feeling how quickly these guys can adapt,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told ESPN of his 2021 draft class.
Twentyman: The big story in Green Bay over draft weekend didn’t involve the draft at all, but rather MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his future with the organization.