Round 1 #12 RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Round 1 #18 DE Robert Ayers, Tennessee
Round 2 #37 CB Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest
Round 2 #48 S Darcel McBath, Texas Tech
Round 2 #64 TE Richard Quinn, North Carolina
Round 4 #114 S David Bruton, Notre Dame
Round 4 #132 OL Seth Olsen, Iowa
Round 5 #141 WR Kenny McKinley, South Carolina
Round 6 #174 QB Tom Brandstater, Fresno State
Round 7 #225 C Blake Schlueter, TCU

Overall Grade: C

Fantasy Outlook: Denver had a very respectable draft, but when they traded away their franchise quarterback in Jake Cutler in exchange for draft picks, they lost their right to earn a high grade.  Knowshon Moreno has a great chance to keep the rich running back tradition alive in Denver. Moreno is fully capable of racking up quadruple figures in rushing yards, and he warrants strong fantasy consideration in most leagues.  Robert Ayers and Alphonso Smith should be starters on a very serviceable fantasy defense. 

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1 #3 DE Tyson Jackson, LSU
Round 3 #67 DE Alex Magee, Purdue
Round 4 #102 CB Donald Washington, Ohio State
Round 5 #139 OT Collin Brown, Missouri
Round 6 #175 WR Quentin Lawrence, McNeese State
Round 7 #212 RB Javarris Williams, Tennessee State
Round 7 #237 TE Jake O’ Connell, Miami (Ohio)
Round 7 #256 K Ryan Succop, South Carolina

Overall Grade: B-

Fantasy Outlook: The Chiefs were on a mission to improve their defense.  They addressed that side of the ball on their first three picks when they took Tyson Jackson, Alex Magee, and Donald Washington.  Jackson may have been a bit of a reach at the third pick, but he is talented enough to live up to that selection.   However, the defense of Kansas City doesn’t warrant much fantasy consideration until they prove otherwise.  Javarris Williams has good size and underrated speed at running back, and in a couple years he has the talent to make some noise in fantasy. 

Oakland Raiders

Round 1 #7 WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
Round 2 #47 S Michael Mitchell, Ohio
Round 3 #71 DL Matt Shaugnessy, Wisconsin
Round 4 #124 WR Louis Murphy, Florida
Round 4 #126 LB Slade Norris, Oregon State
Round 6 #199 DL Stryker Sulak, Missouri
Round 6 #202 TE Brandon Myers, Iowa

Overall Grade: C-

Fantasy Outlook: Oakland operates the draft with their own set of rules, namely selecting speed no matter where the player is slotted to be picked.  Darrius Heyward-Bey was projected by many as the third best receiver coming out of the draft, yet the Raiders took him with their seventh overall pick.  Whether or not that was a reach, Heyward-Bey has the skills to be a very good pro.  However, his fantasy value is also a bit of a reach as he doesn’t have a reliable quarterback to get him the ball.  Michael Mitchell was also drafted well before where “experts” had him slated.  Mitchell gives a lower tier fantasy defense a playmaker on that side of the ball. 

San Diego Chargers

Round 1 #16 DE Larry English, Northern Illinois
Round 3 #78 OL Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech
Round 4 #113 DT Vaughn Martin, Western Ontario
Round 4 #133 NT Tyronne Greene, Auburn
Round 4 #134 RB Gartrell Johnson, Colorado State
Round 5 #148 CB Brandon Hughes, Oregon State
Round 6 #189 S Kevin Ellison, USC
Round 7 #224 WR Demetrius Byrd, LSU

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: The Chargers also went in with a plan to get better on defense. In fact, three out of their first four picks were on that side of the ball.  Larry English is a beast at stopping the run and instantly makes San Diego better as he also has the ability to rush the passer.  The Lightning Bolts are still an upper echelon fantasy defense.  Louis Vasquez, should get an opportunity to start somewhere on the offensive line, and he is skilled enough to help keep Phillip Rivers’ jersey clean.

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Round 1 #15 LB Brian Cushing, USC
Round 2 #46 DE Connor Barwin, Cincinnati
Round 3 #77 OL Antoine Caldwell, Alabama
Round 4 #112 CB Glover Quin, New Mexico
Round 4 #122 TE Anthony Hill, N.C. State
Round 5 #152 TE James Casey, Rice
Round 6 #188 DB Brian McCain, Utah
Round 7 #223 S Troy Nolan, Arizona State

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: The Texans made strides in becoming a more than serviceable fantasy defense as they added Brian Cushing, Connor Barwin, and Glover Quin in the early rounds.   Cushing and Barwin figure to have a staring spot locked down.  Houston did do something a bit odd when they drafted two tight ends in back-to-back rounds. 

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1 #27 RB Donald Brown, Connecticut
Round 2 #56 DT Fili Moala, USC
Round 3 #92 DB Jerraud Powers, Auburn
Round 4 #127 WR Austin Collie, BYU
Round 4 #136 DT Terrance Taylor, Michigan
Round 6 #201 QB Curtis Painter, Purdue
Round 7 #222 K Pat McAfee, West Virginia|
Round 7 #236 OL Jaimie Thomas, Maryland

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: Donald Brown is the perfect fit in the Colts’ system.  Brown should be able to rack up some nice stats splitting carries with Joseph Addai.  Therefore, Brown warrants fantasy consideration in all leagues.  Fili Moala and Terrance Taylor figure to help make their defensive line a formidable force on an already respectable fantasy defense. 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1 #8 OT Eugene Monroe, Virginia
Round 2 #39 OT Eben Britton, Arizona
Round 3 #72 DT Terrance Knighton, Temple
Round 3 #73 CB Derek Cox, William & Mary
Round 4 #107 WR Mike Thomas, Arizona
Round 5 #144 WR Jarrett Dillard, Rice
Round 6 #180 QB Zach Miller, Nebraska-Omaha
Round 7 #250 RB Rashad Jennings, Liberty
Round 7 #253 WR Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers

Overall Grade: B

Fantasy Outlook: The Jaguars didn’t do anything too flashy in the draft, but they did do a great job at addressing some key needs, namely taking two tackles to begin their selections.   Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton should help keep David Garrard upright as well as open holes for Maurice Jones-Drew and the running game.  Mike Thomas may be a bit undersized, but he is a true playmaker at wideout.  Consequently, Thomas is worth a look in fantasy.  Rashad Jennings was a nice value in the seventh round, and he could eventually see the playing field at running back. 

Tennessee Titans

Round 1 #30 WR Kenny Britt, Rutgers
Round 2 #62 DE Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn
Round 3 #89 TE Jared Cook, South Carolina
Round 3 #94 CB Ryan Mouton, Hawaii
Round 4 #130 LB Gerald McRath, Southern Miss
Round 5 #173 RB Javon Ringer, Michigan State
Round 6 #203 CB Jason McCourty, Rutgers
Round 6 #206 WR Dominique Edison, Stephen F. Austin
Round 7 #239 G Ryan Durand, Syracuse
Round 7 #242 S Nick Schommer, North Dakota State

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: The Titans deserve an A just for finally addressing their wide receiver need.   Kenny Britt has perennial Pro Bowler written all over him.  Jared Cook is a terrific pass-catching tight end and is worth a look in keeper leagues.  Tennessee also selected Sen’Derrick Marks, Ryan Mouton, and Gerald McRath to help improve an already upper tier fantasy defense. Javon Ringer was a nice pickup that can contribute as a running back and also in the return game.  Therefore, Ringer warrants fantasy consideration in deep keeper leagues.

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Round 1 #23 OT Michael Oher, Mississippi
Round 2 #57 DE Paul Kruger, Utah
Round 3 #88 CB Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State
Round 5 #137 LB Jason Phillips, TCU
Round 5 #149 TE Davon Drew, East Carolina
Round 6 #185 RB Cedric Peerman, Virginia

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: Michael Oher figures to be the left tackle of the future for the Ravens. Oher should help open the holes for Willis McGahee and Ray Rice.  Baltimore devoted the next three picks after Oher towards the defensive side of the ball when they took Paul Kruger, Lardarius Webb, and Jason Phillips. The aforementioned trio should see significant playing time on an already upper echelon fantasy defense. 

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1 #6 OT Andre Smith, Alabama
Round 2 #38 LB Rey Maualuga, USC
Round 3 #70 DE Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
Round 3 #98 TE Chase Coffman, Missouri
Round 4 #106 C Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas
Round 5 #142 P Kevin Huber, Cincinnati
Round 6 #179 CB Morgan Trent, Michigan
Round 6 #209 RB Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian
Round 7 #215 FB Fui Vakapuna, BYU
Round 7 #249 DL Clinton McDonald, Memphis
Round 7 #252 WR Freddie Brown, Utah

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: The Bengals first four picks will likely all begin the year as starters.  Andre Smith will be their left tackle and his mission will be to keep Carson Palmer upright.  They got a steal when they landed Rey Maualuga as the 38th pick overall.  Maualuga will give a new attitude to what has been a lower tier fantasy defense the last few seasons.  Chase Coffman is worth a look in fantasy as their new threat at tight end. 

Cleveland Browns

Round 1 #21 C Alex Mack, California
Round 2 #36 WR Brian Robiskie, Ohio State
Round 2 #50 WR Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia
Round 2 #52 DL David Veikune, Hawaii
Round 4 #104 LB Kaluka Maiava, USC
Round 6 #177 CB Don Carey, Norfolk State
Round 6 #191 CB Coye Francies, San Jose State
Round 6 #195 RB James Davis, Clemson

Overall Grade: A-

Fantasy Outlook: The Browns took a couple wideouts early in the draft when they snagged Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi.  Robiskie appears to be NFL ready and catches the ball well in traffic. Massaquoi is very athletic, and with his speed and leaping ability, he will be a deep threat for Cleveland.  They both are worth a look in keeper leagues.   

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1 #32 DT Ziggy Hood, Missouri
Round 3 #79 OL Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin
Round 3 #84 WR Mike Wallace, Mississippi
Round 3 #96 CB Keenan Lewis, Oregon State
Round 5 #168 DB Joe Burnett, UCF
Round 5 #169 RB Frank Summers, UNLV
Round 6 #205 DT Ra’Shon Harris, Oregon
Round 7 #226 C A.Q. Shipley, Penn State
Round 7 #241 TE David Johnson, Arkansas State

Overall Grade: B-

Fantasy Outlook: The Steelers didn’t have a whole lot of needs coming into the draft, but they did make good use of their picks.  Ziggy Hood is a tough defensive tackle that will make several plays behind the line of scrimmage.  In other words, the rich just got richer, and the Steelers will again be an upper tier fantasy defense.  Mike Wallace is a bit of a project receiver, but his blazing speed is just what Pittsburgh needed at wideout.  Wallace warrants some fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.

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Round 1 #11 DE Aaron Maybin, Penn State
Round 1 #28 C Eric Wood, Louisville
Round 2 #42 CB Jairus Byrd, Oregon
Round 2 #51 OL Andy Levitre, Oregon State
Round 4 #121 TE Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss
Round 5 #147 DB Nic Harris, Oklahoma
Round 6 #183 CB Cary Harris, USC
Round 7 #220 DB Ellis Lankaster, West Virginia

Overall Grade: B

Fantasy Outlook: Aaron Maybin gives the Bills a legitimate pass rusher.  Buffalo also tried to improve their mediocre fantasy defense by taking secondary help in Jairus Byrd, Nic Harris, and Cary Harris.  On the other side of the ball, the Bills concentrated on improving their offensive line when they snagged Eric Wood and Andy Levitre.

Miami Dolphins

Round 1 #25 CB Vontae Davis, Illinois
Round 2 #44 QB Pat White, West Virginia
Round 2 #61 DB Sean Smith, Utah
Round 3 #87 WR Patrick Turner, USC
Round 4 #108 WR Brian Hartine, Ohio State
Round 5 #161 TE John Nalbone, Monmouth
Round 5 #165 S Chris Clemons, Clemson
Round 6 #181 OT Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech
Round 7 #LB J.D. Folsom, Weber State

Overall Grade: A-

Fantasy Outlook: The Dolphins certainly got more athletic with their first two selections being Vontae Davis and Pat White. White will serve as the backup quarterback, but they will likely get him involved in some plays that feature the “wildcat formation.”  Davis and Sean Smith should really improve Miami’s secondary.  However, they should still be viewed as a middle-of-the-road fantasy defense.  Patrick Turner and Brian Hartine were nice values at wideout, and they both are capable of making some fantasy noise in another year or two.

New England Patriots

Round 2 #34 S Patrick Chung, Oregon
Round 2 #40 DT Ron Brace, Boston College
Round 2 #41 CB Darius Butler, Connecticut
Round 2 #58 OL Sebastian Vollmer, Houston
Round 3 #83 WR Brandon Tate, North Carolina
Round 3 #97 LB Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida
Round 4 #123 G Rich Ohrnberger, Penn State
Round 5 #170 G George Bussey, Louisville
Round 6 #198 LS Jacob Ingram, Hawaii
Round 6 #207DT Myron Pryor, Kentucky
Round 7 #232 WR Julian Edelman, Kent State
Round 7 #234 DT Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: The Patriots were not worried about selecting starters in this draft, and they did a fantastic job of wheeling and dealing to get some second round picks next season.  New England took three defenders with each of their first three picks, selecting Patrick Chung, Ron Brace, and Darius Butler.  Butler and Chung both have legitimate chances to crack the starting lineup sometime this season on an already upper tier fantasy defense.   Watch out for Brandon Tate as he is a wideout that is worth some fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.

New York  Jets

Round 1 #5 QB Mark Sanchez, USC
Round 3 #65 RB Shonn Greene, Iowa
Round 6 #193 G Matt Slauson, Nebraska

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: You have to give the Jets credit for doing whatever it took to go get the guy they wanted.   Mark Sanchez will be given an opportunity to compete to play right away at quarterback, and even if he isn’t named the opening day starter, he figures to get the nod at some point in the season.  Consequently, he warrants fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.  Shonn Greene was a nice pick in the third round, and he should be an ideal change-of-pace runner for Thomas Jones.  Greene eclipsed 100 rushing in every game this past season for the Iowa Hawkeye, so it is clear the kid can play.  If Greene can be what Jonathan Stewart was for the Carolina Panthers last season, he would then certainly be worth more than a look in fantasy.

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Round 1 #31 RB Chris Wells, Ohio State
Round 2 #63 DE Cody Brown, Connecticut
Round 3 #95 S Rashad Johnson, Alabama
Round 4 #131 CB Greg Toler, St. Pauls
Round 5 #167 OL Herman Johnson, LSU
Round 6 #204 DL Will Davis, Illinois
Round 7 #240 RB Larod Stephens-Howling, Pittsburgh
Round 7 #254 G  Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: The Cardinals were surprised to have Chris Wells fall into their lap.  With Edgerrin James recently being released, Wells should get to see plenty of playing time.  Therefore, Wells warrants serious fantasy consideration.  Rashad Johnson will likely be a starter in the secondary on a middle-of-the-road fantasy defense.  Trevor Canfield was a nice find in round seven, and he is talented enough to eventually crack the starting lineup. 

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1 #10 WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
Round 3 #75 RB Glen Coffee, Alabama
Round 5 #146 LB Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh
Round 5 #171 QB Nate Davis, Ball State
Round 6 #184 TE Bear Pascoe, Fresno State
Round 7 #219 S Curtis Taylor, LSU
Round 7 #244 DE Ricky Jeanfrancois, LSU

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: San Francisco gets an A just for staying put and watching Michael Crabtree miraculously slip down to them.  Crabtree gives them a much needed playmaker, and he should help improve Frank Gore’s fantasy value. Crabtree warrants strong fantasy consideration himself, especially in keeper leagues.  Nate Davis has all the right tools to become a starting quarterback in the league, but he will likely need a year or two to develop and catch up to the speed of the game. 

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1 #4 LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
Round 2 #49 OL Max Unger, Oregon
Round 3 #91 WR Deon Butler, Penn State
Round 6 #178 QB Mike Teel, Rutgers
Round 7 #245 DB Courtney Greene, Rutgers
Round 7 #247 DE Nick Reed, Oregon
Round 7 #248 TE Cameron Morrah, California

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: Seattle snagged the most talented player, regardless of position, in the draft when they took Aaron Curry. Curry should be a perennial all-pro, and he instantly makes the Seahawks have a strong fantasy defense.  Max Unger and Deon Butler will likely both be starters on the offensive side of the ball.  Butler might be worth a look in deep keeper leagues. 

St. Louis Rams

Round 1 #2 OT Jason Smith, Baylor
Round 2 #35 LB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
Round 3 #66 DB Bradley Fletcher, Iowa
Round 4 #103 DT Dorell Scott, Clemson
Round 5 #160 WR Brooks Foster, North Carolina
Round 6 #196 QB Keith Null, West Texas A&M
Round 7 #211 RB Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas

Overall Grade: A-

Fantasy Outlook: The Rams first two picks were very solid selections.  Jason Smith should have the left tackle position locked down for years to come.  Steven Jackson had an off-year last season, but with Smith opening the holes for him, he should return to the upper echelon fantasy running backs. Bradley Fletcher is a valuable addition as he is able to contribute at cornerback, safety, and special teams.  However, the Rams defense  still does not warrant much fantasy consideration until they prove otherwise.  St. Louis took a flier on Chris Ogbonnaya with their last pick of the draft, which could end up being a brilliant selection if he lives up to his potential.

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Round 1 #24  DT Peria Jerry, Mississippi
Round 2 #55 S William Moore, Missouri
Round 3 #90 CB Christopher Owens, San Jose State
Round 4 #125 DL Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond
Round 5 #138 CB William Middleton, Furman
Round 5 #156 OT Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina
Round 6 #176 LB Spencer Adkins, Miami
Round 7 #210 DT Vance Walker, Georgia Tech 

Overall Grade: B

Fantasy Outlook: The Falcons were on a mission to use to help their defense as they devoted seven out of their eight picks on that side of the ball.  There is a good chance that three of four of them will be instant starters as well.   Peria Jerry should help improve Atlanta’s run defense, and William Moore will likely solve their issues at safety.  With that being said, the Falcons still should be viewed as a middle-of-the road fantasy defense. 

Carolina Panthers

Round 2 #43 DE Everette Brown, Florida State
Round 2 #59 DB Sherrod Martin, Troy
Round 3 #93 DT Corvey Irvin, Georgia
Round 4 #111 RB Mike Goodson, Texas A&M
Round 4 #128 FB Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse
Round 5 #163 G Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
Round 7 #216 CB Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina 

Overall Grade: C+

Fantasy Outlook: The Panthers also focused their draft on the defensive side of the ball taking three defenders in each of their first three picks.  Everette Brown figures to be a starter even if Julius Peppers remains on the team.  Duke Robinson was a nice value in the fifth round.   Robinson should compete for a starting job and help open holes for their fantasy studs at running back. 

New Orleans Saints

Round 1 #14 CB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
Round 4 #116 S Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest
Round 4 #118  LB Stanley Arnoux, Wake Forest
Round 5 #164 P Thomas Morstead, SMU

Overall Grade: C-

Fantasy Outlook: Malcolm Jenkins and Chip Vaughn should be stars in the Saints’ secondary for years to come.   Jenkins figures to be a solid pro, but New Orleans did pass up on drafting his college teammate,  running back Chris “Beanie” Wells in order to take him.  The Saints were targeting Wells and tried to trade back into the first round to get him, but were unable to do so.  It will later be revealed if they made a mistake or not. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1 #17 QB Josh Freeman, Kansas State
Round 3 #81 DT Roy Miller, Texas
Round 4 #117 DE Kyle Moore, USC
Round 5 #155 OL Xavier Fulton, Illinois
Round 7 #217 CB E.J. Biggers, Western Michigan
Round 7 #233 WR Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State 

Overall Grade: B

Fantasy Outlook: The Buccanneers may have taken Josh Freeman a little early in the draft, but it was a move they needed to make.  Freeman may need to take a couple years to develop, but he certainly has all the tools to be successful in this league.  Therefore, he warrants some fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.  The Bucs helped their defense with the additions of Kyle Moore and Roy Miller.  The aforementioned duo should instantly improve their pass rush.  Tampa Bay took a flier on Sammie Stroughter late in the draft, and in a year or two, he could end up being a legitimate starter in this league.

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Round 3 #68 DE Jason Gilbert, San Jose State
Round 3 #99 WR Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma
Round 4 #105 DE Henry Melton, Texas
Round 4 #119  CB D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt
Round 5 #140 WR Johnny Knox, Albilene Christian
Round 6 #190 S Al Afalava, Oregon State
Round 7 #246 G Lance Louis, San Diego State
Round 7 #251 WR Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh

Overall Grade: B-

Fantasy Outlook: Similar to the Dallas Cowboys, the Bears traded out of day one.  When they were finally able to draft, Chicago devoted three out of their first four picks to the defensive side of the ball.  Jason Gilbert and Henry Melton should give them the pass rush they have been lacking in recent years.   D.J. Moore will also have the opportunity to compete for a starting  job on a already serviceable fantasy defense.  The Bears may have found a couple valuable gems at wideouts.  Juaquin Iglesias and Johnny Knox have a real shot of finding playing time.  In fact, Iglesias could warrant some late round fantasy consideration in deep leagues. 

Detroit Lions

Round 1 #1 QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia
Round 1 #20 TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
Round 2 #33 S Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
Round 3 #76 LB DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin
Round 3 #82 WR Derrick Williams, Penn State
Round 4 #115 DL Sammie Lee Hill, Stillman
Round 6 #192 RB Aaron Brown, TCU
Round 7 #228 OL Lydon Murtha, Nebraska
Round 7 #235 LB Zack Follett, California
Round 7 #255 TE Dan Gronkowski, Maryland 

Overall Grade: B

Fantasy Outlook: This draft for the Lions will forever be judged be how good of a pro Matthew Stafford becomes.  If he struggles, it could set the Lions back five years, or he could become the first real franchise quarterback the Lions have had since they stopped wearing leather helmets.  Stafford will likely begin the year as Daunte Culpepper’s backup, but he should be the starter by the end of the season.  Consequently, he warrants some fantasy consideration in keeper leagues.   Detroit likely found two other major impact players in Louis Delmas and Derrick Williams.   Delmas has a real chance to develop into a star at safety, and Derrick can eventually replace the other Williams that left town (Roy).  Zack Follett was a nice steal towards the end of their draft.  He will likely begin his career primarily on special teams, but after he gets coached up, he has a legitimate chance to become a starter on a perennial underwhelming fantasy defense. 

Green Bay Packers

Round 1 #9 DT B.J. Raji, Boston College
Round 1 #26 DE Clay Mathews, USC
Round 4 #109 OL T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan
Round 5 #145 FB Quinn Johnson, LSU
Round 5 #162 OT Jamon Meredith, South Carolina
Round 6 #182 DE Jarious Wynn, Georgia
Round 6 #187 DB Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati
Round 7 #218 LB Brad Jones, Colorado

Overall Grade: A-

Fantasy Outlook: Any time you can start your draft with two future pro bowlers, you are doing something right. The Packers may have done exactly that by selecting B.J. Raji and Clay Mathews.  Green Bay also ended their draft taking three more defensive players.   The Packers’ fantasy defense should be considered a sleeper and a very viable option this upcoming season.  Besides their obvious focus on getting better on defense, Green Bay also selected picks that should improve their running game.  The fullback and offensive line help they acquired in the draft should improve the fantasy value of Ryan Grant. 

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1 #22 WR Percy Harvin, Florida
Round 2 #54 OT Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma
Round 3 #86 CB Asher Allen, Georgia
Round 5 #150 LB Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina
Round 7 #231 S Jamarca Sanford, Mississippi

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: The Vikings took Percy Harvin with their first pick.  Harvin has some off-the-field issues, but when he is on the field, he is an athletic playmaker. Harvin should spread out opposing defenses by being able to lineup all over the field, which should open up the holes in the running game for Adrian Peterson.  Naturally, Peterson is already a No.1 fantasy running back, but now he has the chance to be even more productive.  Phil Loadholt will also part the red seas for Peterson as he is an outstanding run blocker.  Minnesota devoted the rest of the draft to defense, primarily in their secondary.  The Vikings remain a solid fantasy defense.

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Round 3 #69 LB Jason Williams, Western Illinois
Round 3 #75 OT Robert Brewster, Ball State
Round 4 #101 QB Stephen McGee, Texas A&M
Round 4 #110 DE Victor Butler, Oregon State
Round 4 #120 DL Brandon Williams, Texas Tech
Round 5 #143 DB DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati
Round 5 #166 S Michael Hamlin, Clemson
Round 5 #172 K David Buehler, USC
Round 6 #197 S Stephen Hodge, TCU
Round 6 #208 TE John Phillips, Virginia
Round 7 #227 DB Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
Round 7 #229 WR Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma

Overall Grade: B-

Fantasy Outlook: The Cowboys are working feverishly to get a contract extension done for DeMarcus Ware.  Consequently, Dallas opted to trade out of day one of the draft in favor of selecting reasonably priced rookies.  The Cowboys already have a very deep team, which afforded them the opportunity to select multifaceted players than can compete for a position as well as be stars on special teams.  Dallas has high hopes for Jason Williams and believe he will be an eventual starter as well as a disruptive force at linebacker.  They clearly had a plan to improve their secondary by picking players that have hands to make interceptions, which can only help to improve an already strong fantasy defense.   Manuel Johnson was a a flier they took in the final round, but after a couple years of development, he could end up being a No.2 or No.3 wide receiver for the Cowboys. 

New York Giants

Round 1 #29 WR Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina
Round 2 #45 LB Clint Sintim, Virgina
Round 2 #60 OT Will Beatty, Connecticut
Round 3 #85 WR Ramses Barden, Cal Poly
Round 3 #100 TE Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
Round 4 #129 RB Andre Brown, North Carolina State
Round 5 #151 QB Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State
Round 6 #200 CB DeAndre Wright, New Mexico
Round 7 #238 CB Stoney Woodson, South Carolina

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: The Giants took Hakeem Nicks in the first round to make up for the loss of Plaxico Burress.  Nicks has all the tools to be a star in this league.  However, it would be foolish to think he will put up Burress-like numbers is his rookie campaign.  The G-Men also added a few other players on offense that should see significant playing time in Will Beatty, Ramses Barden, and Travis Beckum.   New York added Clint Sintim in the second round to an already productive fantasy defense.  However, they did not draft another player on that side of the ball until the final two rounds when they added secondary help. 

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1 #19 WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
Round 2 #53 RB LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh
Round 5 #153 TE Cornelius Ingram, Florida
Round 5 #157 CB Victor Harris, Virgina Tech
Round 6 #194 WR Brandon Gibson, Washington State
Round 7 #213 G Paul Fanaika, Arizona State
Round 7 #230 LB Moise Fokou, Maryland

Overall Grade: A-

Fantasy Outlook: The Eagles gave Donovan McNabb the help he as been requesting when they took Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, and Cornelius Ingram with their first three picks of the draft.  Maclin will provide immediate help both at wideout and in the return game.   McCoy with his ability to run and catch will give Brian Westbrook some much needed rest.  Ingram is bit of a project, but if Philly can coach him up to his potential, he is a star in the making.  These new offensive weapons will bolster the fantasy value of McNabb and DeSean Jackson. The Eagles didn’t get much help on defense via the draft, but their defense is a perennial fantasy powerhouse.

Washington Redskins

Round 1 #13 DE Brian Orakpo, Texas
Round 3 #80 DB Kevin Barnes, Maryland
Round 5 #158 LB Cody Glenn, Nebraska
Round 6 #186 LB Robert Henson, TCU
Round 7 #221 TE Eddie Williams, Idaho
Round 7 #243 WR Marko Mitchell, Nevada

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: Brian Orakpo was one of the steals of the draft.  Orakpo instantly makes the Redskins possess a viable fantasy defense.  In fact, Washington devoted their first four picks to improve on that side of the ball.  Kevin Barnes and Cody Glenn will likely both be starters, and Robert Henson before the season ends could land himself some major minutes as well.   Marko Mitchell is a project wideout that has the speed to make big plays, which means he has a chance to make the team if he puts in the hard work.

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LB Aaron Curry, Seattle Seahawks (4th overall)
OT Eugene Monroe, Jacksonville Jaguars (8th overall)
DT B.J. Raji, Green Bay Packers (9th overall)
WR Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers (10th overall)
DE Brian Orapko, Washington Redskins (13th overall)
WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles (19th overall)
RB Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts (27th overall)
WR Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants (29th overall)
WR Brian Robiskie, Cleveland Browns (36th overall)
LB Ray Maualuga, Cincinnati Bengals (38th overall)
S William Moore, Atlanta Falcons (55th overall)
RB Shonn Greene, New York Jets (65th overall)
LB Jason Williams, Dallas Cowboys (69th overall)
WR Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions (82nd overall)
WR Juaquin Iglesias, Chicago Bears (99th overall)
LB Kaluka Maiava, Cleveland Browns (104th overall)
WR Mike Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars (107th overall)
S Chip Vaughn, New Orleans Saints (116th overall)
LB Zach Follett, Detroit Lions (235th overall)

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Guard: San Diego will likely use this draft to try and improve their entire offensive line. They especially need help at the right guard spot. 

Defensive End: Igor Olshansky left town, which creates the need for San Diego to add some depth at end. 

Inside Linebacker: One of the areas their defense was lacking last season was having an inside linebacker that can defend the pass. Look for them to address this need as some point in the draft. 

Quarterback: Phillip Rivers has supplanted himself as their franchise quarterback.  However, there is very little depth behind him. San Diego may want to take a flier on a signal caller late in the draft. 

Draft Candidates: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland, WR Percy Harvin, Florida, G Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech, G Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State, DE Paul Kruger, Utah, DE kyle Moore, USC, LB Darry Beckwith, LSU, LB Gerald McRath, Southern Miss, QB Pat White, West Virginia, QB John Parker Wilson, Alabama

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