2018 NFL Draft Recap/New Depth Charts: AFC SOUTH
Instead of doing pointless "draft grades" I just plugged in key draft picks to see how they fit on their new team
Here is my color code:
Has a good chance to be a starter by next season
Quality depth
Project/Developmental Player
Need not addressed in the draft .
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (10-6)
Head Coach/Executive VP of Football Operations/GM:
Doug Marrone/Tom Coughlin/David Caldwell
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Nathaniel Hackett/West Coast Balanced/Stretch Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Style: Todd Wash/4-3 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 4th 104.2 (19th) 273.8 (3rd)
Defense 5th 105.8 (9th) 201.1 (7th)
Defense 5th 105.8 (9th) 201.1 (7th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
DE: Calais Campbell-17.5
CB: Jalen Ramsey-6.37 (rookie contract)
WLB: Telvin Smith-11.81
CB: AJ Bouye-15.5
LG: Andrew Norwell (NEW)-5.0
LG: Andrew Norwell (NEW)-5.0
C: Brandon Linder-9.4
DT: Malik Jackson-15.5
DT: Malik Jackson-15.5
RB: Leonard Fournette-6.17 (rookie contract)
DE: Yannick Ngakoue-0.95 (rookie contract)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Blake Bortles-Solid Game Manager
Cody Kessler
Tanner Lee
Cody Kessler
Tanner Lee
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
RDE: Calais Campbell-All Pro-14.5 sacks, 93.5
WLB: Tevin Smith-All Pro-102 tackles, 90.5
LDT: Malik Jackson-near Elite-8 sacks, 86.4
LDE: : Yannick Ngakoue-2016 3rd RD-Good near Elite-12 sacks, 83.6
WLB: Tevin Smith-All Pro-102 tackles, 90.5
LDT: Malik Jackson-near Elite-8 sacks, 86.4
LDE: : Yannick Ngakoue-2016 3rd RD-Good near Elite-12 sacks, 83.6
SLB: Myles Jack-2016 2nd RD-Good-90 tackles, 83.4
NT: Marcell Dareus-Good-79.7, 2 sacks
NT: Arby Jones-Average/Good-77.0
NT: Arby Jones-Average/Good-77.0
MLB: Blair Brown-2017 5th RD-70.8
DE: Dante Fowler-Average-8 sacks, 53.1
DE: Dante Fowler-Average-8 sacks, 53.1
DE: Dawuane Smoot-2017 3rd RD-54.5
DT: Eli Ankou-2017 Undrafted-59.9
Taven Bryan-3T/5T/DT
Leon Jacobs-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
LCB: Jalen Ramsey-2016 #5 pick-All Pro-3 INT, 17 PD, 91.8
RCB: AJ Bouye-All Pro-6 INT, 18 PD, 88.0
S: Barry Church-Good-74 tackles, 4 INT, 83.2
S: Tashaun Gipson-Good-64 tackles, 4 INT, 81.4
Slot CB: Jalen Myrick-2017 7th RD
Slot CB: DJ Hayden-50.7
Ronnie Harrison-SS/WLB
Slot CB: DJ Hayden-50.7
Ronnie Harrison-SS/WLB
O-LINE:
LG: Andrew Norwell (NEW)-All Pro-88.8
C: Brandon Linder-Elite-84.7
C: Brandon Linder-Elite-84.7
LT: Cam Robinson-2017 2nd RD-Solid as a Rookie
RT: Jeremy Parnell-Average-79.0
RT: Jeremy Parnell-Average-79.0
RG: AJ Cann-Average-68.0 (3 year average)
OT: Josh Wells-56.5
G: Chris Reed-44.0
G: Chris Reed-44.0
G/C: Tyler Shatley-41.7
Will Richardson-RT/G
Will Richardson-RT/G
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
RB: Leonard Fournette-2017 #4 overall pick
Good as a Rookie-1342/10/46 rec
WR: Marqise Lee-Average-56/702-3
WR: Keelan Cole-2017 Undrafted-42/748/3
WR: Dede Westbrook-2017 4th RD-27/339/1
RB: TJ Yeldon-Solid backup-477/2/30 rec
TE: Austin Seferian Jenkins (NEW)-Average at best-50/357/3
WR: Donte Moncrief (NEW)-Average at best-26/391/2
D.J. Chark-Veritcal WR
SPECIALISTS:
Josh Lambo-K
Logan Cooke-P
NEEDS:
Good as a Rookie-1342/10/46 rec
WR: Marqise Lee-Average-56/702-3
WR: Keelan Cole-2017 Undrafted-42/748/3
WR: Dede Westbrook-2017 4th RD-27/339/1
RB: TJ Yeldon-Solid backup-477/2/30 rec
TE: Austin Seferian Jenkins (NEW)-Average at best-50/357/3
WR: Donte Moncrief (NEW)-Average at best-26/391/2
D.J. Chark-Veritcal WR
SPECIALISTS:
Josh Lambo-K
Logan Cooke-P
NEEDS:
TE: This is a very good TE class and Bortles could use another pass catcher in short yardage situations.
Slot CB: Aaron Colvin was the most underrated player on the defense, his loss will hurt.
Slot CB: Aaron Colvin was the most underrated player on the defense, his loss will hurt.
RG: Cann is going to be a free agent after this year and is average at best.
WR Depth
LB Depth
Backup QB
RG: AJ Cann
RB: TJ Yeldon
WR: Donte Moncrief
2018 DRAFT:
1 29 Taven Bryan-3T/5T/DT-FLORIDA
Height: 6-4 Weight: 291
2 61 D.J. Chark-Veritcal WR-LSU
Height: 6-3 Weight: 199
3 93 Ronnie Harrison-SS/WLB-Bama
Height: 6-3 Weight: 214
4 129 Will Richardson-RT/G-NC St.
Height: 6-6 Weight: 322
6 203 Tanner Lee-QB-Nebraska
Height: 6-4 Weight: 220
7 230 Leon Jacobs-OLB-Wisconsin
Height: 6-3 Weight: 230
7 247 Logan Cooke-P-Mississippi St.
Height: 6-5 Weight: 228
WR: Donte Moncrief
OT: Josh Wells
G/C: Tyler Shatley 2018 DRAFT:
1 29 Taven Bryan-3T/5T/DT-FLORIDA
Height: 6-4 Weight: 291
2 61 D.J. Chark-Veritcal WR-LSU
Height: 6-3 Weight: 199
3 93 Ronnie Harrison-SS/WLB-Bama
Height: 6-3 Weight: 214
4 129 Will Richardson-RT/G-NC St.
Height: 6-6 Weight: 322
6 203 Tanner Lee-QB-Nebraska
Height: 6-4 Weight: 220
7 230 Leon Jacobs-OLB-Wisconsin
Height: 6-3 Weight: 230
7 247 Logan Cooke-P-Mississippi St.
Height: 6-5 Weight: 228
Head Coach/GM: Mike Vrabel (NEW) /John Robinson
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Matt LaFleur (NEW)/West Coast-Balanced/Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Style:
Dean Pees (NEW)/3-4 Cover 2 both Zone and Man
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 1st 202.0 (1st) 195.0 (27th)
Defense 12th 69.0 (1st) 256.0 (31st)
Offense 1st 202.0 (1st) 195.0 (27th)
Defense 12th 69.0 (1st) 256.0 (31st)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
FS: Kevin Byard-1.01 (rookie contract)
DE: Jurrell Casey-14.92
QB: Marcus Mariota-7.74 (rookie contract)
LT: Taylor Lewan-9.34
RT: Jack Conklin-4.33
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Marcus Mariota-2015 #2 overall pick/star potential
Blaine Gabbert
Luke Falk
Blaine Gabbert
Luke Falk
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
DT/3T/5T: Jurrell Casey-Elite-89.7, 6 sacks
ROLB: Brian Orakpo-Good-81.8, 7 sacks
LOLB: Derrick Morgan-Good-74.8, 7.5 sacks
LDE/5T: DaQuan Jones-Good-80.8
LILB: Wesley Woodyard-Good-78.6,124 tackles, 5 sacks
NT: Bennie Logan (NEW)-Average-68.6
NT: Bennie Logan (NEW)-Average-68.6
ILB: Will Compton (NEW)-Below Average-53.8
OLB: Kevin Dodd-2016 2nd RD, Injured most of first two seasons
DT: Austin Johnson-2016 2nd RD-74.9
ILB: Jayon Brown-2017 5th RD-46.2
OLB: Kevin Dodd-2016 2nd RD, Injured most of first two seasons
DT: Austin Johnson-2016 2nd RD-74.9
ILB: Jayon Brown-2017 5th RD-46.2
OLB: Eric Walden-68.2, 4 sacks-Unsigned Free Agent
Rashaan Evans-ILB
Harold Landry-EDGE
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
FS: Kevin Byard-2016 3rd RD. All Pro-89.0, 8 INT (Led NFL)
CB: Adoree' Jackson-2017 #18 pick-Great Rookie year-82.3, 70 tackles
CB: Malcolm Butler (NEW)-Good-83.8 (3 year average)
CB: Adoree' Jackson-2017 #18 pick-Great Rookie year-82.3, 70 tackles
CB: Malcolm Butler (NEW)-Good-83.8 (3 year average)
Slot CB: Logan Ryan-Good-80.6, 62 tackles
SS: Jonathan Cyprien-Below Average-48.1, 57 tackles
CB: LeShaun Sims-2016 5th RD-72.2
CB: Brice McCain-41.4
Dane Cruikshank-Slot CB/SS
CB: LeShaun Sims-2016 5th RD-72.2
CB: Brice McCain-41.4
Dane Cruikshank-Slot CB/SS
O-LINE:
RT: Jack Conklin-2016 #8 pick, 2016 All Pro-84.9 (2 year average)
RT: Jack Conklin-2016 #8 pick, 2016 All Pro-84.9 (2 year average)
LT: Taylor Lewan-All Pro- 81.1 (2 year average)
C: Ben Jones-Good-79.5 (2 year average)
RG: Josh Kline-Good-78.6 (2 year average)
LG: Quinton Spain-Good-78.1 (2 year average)
C/G: Brian Schwenke-67.1
LG: Quinton Spain-Good-78.1 (2 year average)
C/G: Brian Schwenke-67.1
OT: Dennis Kelly-50.7
G: Kevin Pamphile (NEW)-42.0
G: Xavier Su'a Filo (NEW)-35.8
G: Kevin Pamphile (NEW)-42.0
G: Xavier Su'a Filo (NEW)-35.8
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
TE: Delanie Walker-Good near Elite-84.1, 74/807/3
Power RB: Derrick Henry-2016 2nd RD-Good-880/6
RB: Dion Lewis (NEW)-Good-1110/9/32 rec
WR: Rishard Matthews-Average-53/795/4
WR: Rishard Matthews-Average-53/795/4
WR: Corey Davis-2017 #5 overall pick-34/375/0 in 9 starts
WR: Taywan Taylor-2017 3rd RD-16/231/1
TE: Jonnu Smith-2017 3rd RD-18/157/2
WR: Tajae Sharpe-2016 5th RD, Injured in 2017
NEEDS:
EDGE Rusher: Orakpo and Morgan have been a solid duo the past 3 years but they need a younger prospect as well. They were hoping Dodd would be that guy but this is really a make break year for him. Also both Orakpo and Morgan will be free agents after this season.
ILB: Avery Williamson left for the Big Apple after a breakout season
ILB: Avery Williamson left for the Big Apple after a breakout season
SS Upgrade
DL Depth:
O-Line Depth
DL Depth:
O-Line Depth
DB Depth
TE: Delanie Walker
LT: Taylor Lewan
LG: Quinton Spain
OLB: Brian Orakpo
OLB: Derrick Morgan
WR: Rishard Matthews
2018 DRAFT:
1 22 Rashaan Evans-ILB-Bama
Height: 6-3 Weight: 234
2 41 Harold Landry-EDGE-Boston College
Height: 6-3 Weight: 252
5 152 Dane Cruikshank-Slot CB/SS-Arizona
Height: 6-1 Weight: 206
6 199 Luke Falk-QB-WSU
Height: 6-4 Weight: 225
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (4-12)
Head Coach/GM: Frank Reich (NEW)/Chris Ballard
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Reich/Spread with West Coast elements/Stretch Zone
Nick Sirianni (NEW,never been an OC at any level before)
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Matt Eberflus (NEW,never been an OC at any level before)
4-3 Tampa 2 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 31st 103.8 (21st) 180.8 (30th)
Defense 29th 120.4 (25th) 246.6 (28th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
QB-Andrew Luck-24.4
WR-TY Hilton-13.0
LT-Anthony Casstonzo-10.8
DE/EDGE-Jabaal Sheard-7.5
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Andrew Luck-Elite when healthy
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN
RDE: Jabaal Sheard-near Elite-91.3, 5.5 sacks
DT/NT: Al Woods-Good-84.1
LDE: Henry Anderson-Good when healthy-81.1
DT: Hassan Ridgeway-2016 4th RD-70.9
MLB: Antonio Morrison-2016 4th RD-109 tackles
DE: Denico Autry (NEW)-78.6
DE: Margus Hunt-Good-82.1
DE/OLB: Tarell Basham-2017 3rd RD
LB: Anthony Walker-2017 5th RD
Darius Leonard-WLB
Tyquan Lewis-DE/EDGE
Kemoko Turay-EDGE
Matthew Adams-LB
Zaire Franklin-ILB
Darius Leonard-WLB
Tyquan Lewis-DE/EDGE
Kemoko Turay-EDGE
Matthew Adams-LB
Zaire Franklin-ILB
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
FS: Malik Hooker-2017 #15 pick-77.3
CB: Quincy Wilson-2017 2nd RD-78.6
SS: Matthias Farley-2016 Undrafted-Good-82.4, 98 tackles
Slot CB: Nate Hairston-2017 5th RD-46.9
S: TJ Green-Average-73.9
DB: Darius Butler-Below Average-55.2
O-LINE
LT: Anthony Castonzo-Good-82.0
LG/RT: Jack Mewhort-Good when healthy
C: Ryan Kelly-Young/2016 #18 pick/injured most of first two seasons
RG: Joe Haeg-2016 5th RD-Below Average-60.9
RT: Denzelle Goode-Below Average-61.2
OT: Le'Raven Clark-2016 3rd RD-Below Average-37.0
G: Jeremy Vujnovichj-34.1 (worst PFF grade among starting guards)
Quenton Nelson-OG
Braden Smith-OG
Quenton Nelson-OG
Braden Smith-OG
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
WR: TY Hilton-Good down year in 2016-57/966/4
TE: Jack Doyle-Good-80/690/4
RB: Marlon Mack-2017 4th RD-583/4
TE: Eric Ebron (NEW)-53/574/4
Nyheim Hines-Scat RB
Daurice Fountain-Big WR
Jordan Wilkins-Power RB
Deon Cain-Vert WR
Nyheim Hines-Scat RB
Daurice Fountain-Big WR
Jordan Wilkins-Power RB
Deon Cain-Vert WR
NEEDS:
Pass Rusher: The Colts were 31st in sacks with only 25, Sheard was solid as he led the team with 5.5 but they need to generate a lot more pressure
O-Line: They have three solid starters in Castonzo, Kelly and Mewhort, they can use competition and depth on the right side.
LB: They need some LB's with more speed as they convert to 4-3 scheme
CB: Wilson was solid as a rookie but they need another outside corner to start opposite him
RB: Is Mack big/good enough to carry the load and be the lead back?
LG/RT: Jack Mewhort
5T/DE: Henry Anderson
2018 DRAFT:
1 6 Quenton Nelson-OG-ND
Height: 6-5 Weight: 329
2 36 Darius Leonard-WLB-South Carolina St.
Height: 6-2 Weight: 213
2 37 Braden Smith-OG-Auburn
Height: 6-6 Weight: 303
2 52 Kemoko Turay-EDGE-Rutgers
Height: 6-5 Weight: 252
2 64 Tyquan Lewis-DE/EDGE-Ohio St.
Height: 6-3 Weight: 265
4 104 Nyheim Hines-Scat RB-NC St.
Height: 5-8 Weight: 197
5 159 Daurice Fountain-Big WR-Northern Iowa
Height: 6-1 Weight: 210
5 169 Jordan Wilkins-Power RB-Ole Miss
Height: 6-1 Weight: 217
6 185 Deon Cain-Vert WR-Clemson
Height: 6-2 Weight: 202
7 221 Matthew Adams-LB-Houston
Height: 6-1 Weight: 230
7 235 Zaire Franklin-ILB-Syracuse
Height: 6-0 Weight: 244
1 6 Quenton Nelson-OG-ND
Height: 6-5 Weight: 329
2 36 Darius Leonard-WLB-South Carolina St.
Height: 6-2 Weight: 213
2 37 Braden Smith-OG-Auburn
Height: 6-6 Weight: 303
2 52 Kemoko Turay-EDGE-Rutgers
Height: 6-5 Weight: 252
2 64 Tyquan Lewis-DE/EDGE-Ohio St.
Height: 6-3 Weight: 265
4 104 Nyheim Hines-Scat RB-NC St.
Height: 5-8 Weight: 197
5 159 Daurice Fountain-Big WR-Northern Iowa
Height: 6-1 Weight: 210
5 169 Jordan Wilkins-Power RB-Ole Miss
Height: 6-1 Weight: 217
6 185 Deon Cain-Vert WR-Clemson
Height: 6-2 Weight: 202
7 221 Matthew Adams-LB-Houston
Height: 6-1 Weight: 230
7 235 Zaire Franklin-ILB-Syracuse
Height: 6-0 Weight: 244
Head Coach/GM: Bill O'Brian/Rick Smith
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Bill O'Brian calls all plays/Ball Control-Balanced/Hybrid
Defensive Coordinator and Asst. Head Coach/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Romeo Crennell/3-4 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 21st 115.1 (13th) 204.9 (20th)
Defense 19th 109.2 (12th) 237.4 (24th)
Offense 21st 115.1 (13th) 204.9 (20th)
Defense 19th 109.2 (12th) 237.4 (24th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
DE: JJ Watt-15.0
WR: DeAndre Hopkins-14.0
EDGE: Jadaveon Clowney-13.85
EDGE: Whitney Mercilus-5.96
ILB: Bernardrick McKinney-1.7 (rookie contract)
QB: Deshaun Watson-3.15 (rookie contract)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Deshaun Watson-2017 #12 pick. All Rookie
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
5T/DE: JJ Watt-All Pro when healthy, has missed most of past 3 seasons
EDGE: Jadeveon Clowney-All Pro in 2016, 9.5 sacks
EDGE: Whitney Mercilus-near Elite, Injured most of 2017
NT: DJ Reader-2016 5th RD-Good-84.2
NT: DJ Reader-2016 5th RD-Good-84.2
RILB: Benardrick McKinney-Good-79.7, 3 sacks, 95 tackles
LILB: Zach Cunningham-2017 2nd RD-Good as a Rookie-80.6, 90 tackles
DT: Christian Covington-Good when healthy 83.2
DT: Carlos Watkins-2016 4th RD-71.3
DT: Joel Heath-Below average-44.6
DT: Carlos Watkins-2016 4th RD-71.3
DT: Joel Heath-Below average-44.6
NT: Brandon Dunn-71.5
Duke Ejiofor-DE/EDGE
Peter Kalambayi-OLB
Duke Ejiofor-DE/EDGE
Peter Kalambayi-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
S: Tyrann Mathieu (NEW)-Good-77.0, 78 tackles, 7 PD
Slot CB: Aaron Colvin (NEW)-Good-80.0
S: Andre Hal-Average-78.5, 71 tackles
S: Andre Hal-Average-78.5, 71 tackles
RCB: Jonathan Joseph-Average-75.7
LCB: Kareem Jackson-Average-73 tackles, 52.2/70.9 (4 year average)
S: Eddie Pleasant-77.3 Unsigned Free Agent
CB: Kevin Johnson-32.0
Justin Reid-FS
Jermaine Kelly-CB
CB: Kevin Johnson-32.0
Justin Reid-FS
Jermaine Kelly-CB
O-LINE:
LG: Zach Fulton (NEW)-Average-68.8
LT: Julie'n Davenport-2017 4th RD-Limited action as a Rookie-47.6
LT: Julie'n Davenport-2017 4th RD-Limited action as a Rookie-47.6
RG: Jeff Allen-Below Average-56.3 (3 year average)
RT: Seantrel Henderson (NEW)-Suspended in 2017
C: Nick Martin-Below Average-44.9
C/G/OT: Senio Kelmete (NEW)-48.3
RT: Seantrel Henderson (NEW)-Suspended in 2017
C: Nick Martin-Below Average-44.9
C/G/OT: Senio Kelmete (NEW)-48.3
C/G: Greg Mancz-Below Average-39.0
C/G: Kyle Fuller-2017 7th RD-
OT: Derek Newton-Career in jeopardy after severe injury
Martinas Rankin-OT/G/C
Martinas Rankin-OT/G/C
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
WR: DeAndre Hopkins-All Pro-96/1378/13
RB: Lamar Miller-Good-1215/6-36 rec
RB: Lamar Miller-Good-1215/6-36 rec
WR: Will Fuller-2016 #21 pick-Good Deep threat-28/423/7
WR: Braxton Miller-2016 3rd RD-19/162/1
TE: Ryan Griffin-Below Average-13/158/1
Power RB: D'Onta Foreman-2017 3rd RD-327-2
Jordan Akins-TE
Keke Coutee-Vert WR/KR
Jordan Thomas-TE
Jordan Akins-TE
Keke Coutee-Vert WR/KR
Jordan Thomas-TE
NEEDS:
O-Line: This was the worst line in football in 2017. They only added Fulton, Henderson and Kelmete in free agency so they will likely struggle again. They can hope an offensive lineman with first round talent slips to them at #66.
DB: The Texans are lucky this is a deep draft at DB, they can draft a guy in the 3rd that can come in and play right away.
TE: Griffin is much better as a backup
LB Depth: There's no guarnatee they will have the money to keep McKinney if they give Clowney a big extension.
TE: Griffin is much better as a backup
LB Depth: There's no guarnatee they will have the money to keep McKinney if they give Clowney a big extension.
LDE: Jadeveon Clowney (will try to extend)
ILB: Benardrick McKinney
FS: Tyrann Mathieu
CB: Kareem Jackson
C: Greg Mancz
OT: Seantrel Henderson
2018 DRAFT:
Height: 6-1 Weight: 204
3 80 Martinas Rankin-OT/G/C-Mississippi St.
Height: 6-5 Weight: 305
3 98 Jordan Akins-TE, UCF
Height: 6-3 Weight: 237
4 103 Keke Coutee-Vert WR/KR-Texas Tech
Height: 5-11 Weight: 180
6 177 Duke Ejiofor-DE/EDGE-Wake Forest
Height: 6-4 Weight: 270
6 211 Jordan Thomas-TE-Mississippi St.
Height: 6-6 Weight: 280
6 214 Peter Kalambayi-OLB-Stanford
Height: 6-3 Weight: 243
7 222 Jermaine Kelly-CB-San Jose St.
Height: 6-1 Weight: 195
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