2017 NFL Draft: Draft Grades for Each First-Round Selection
TACO CHARLTON. A-. . Defensive End. Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2017 NFL Draft with an obvious need at the defensive end position. They immediately filled that need with the selection of the strong and talented Taco Charlton.
Charlton is a bit raw but he is a powerful pass rusher who can also make an enormous impact against the run. The Cowboys found a nice steal here late in the first round.
Cleveland Browns. DAVID NJOKU. A. . Tight End
I didn’t love the Browns’ selection of Peppers at 25, but their trade back into the first round for tight end David Njoku was brilliant. Njoku is an elite athlete at the tight end position who shows fantastic natural receiving ability. Njoku is a great red zone option and an absolute beast with the ball in his hands.
The Browns may not know who their quarterback is, but Njoku is going to be a strong weapon for whoever is taking snaps under center.
Pittsburgh Steelers. T.J. WATT. D. . EDGE
T.J. Watt is an athletic edge rusher who certainly has a bit of upside at the next level. That being said, he should not have been a first round pick. Watt does not have a lot of experience on the defensive side of the ball and really did not shine like you would expect out of a first-round selection.
I think his last name had a lot to do with this pick as the Steelers dropped the ball at number 30.