NFC West Draft Grades

1. Arizona Cardinals - A
The Cardinals draft was near perfect, and a strong sign that if Arizona doesn't bounce back to being a top 20 team this year, they will for sure in the next three years.
Kyler Murray QB - A
The Cardinals got their quarterback in the future in Kyler Murray who has all the tools to dominate under Kliff Kingsbury. Murray will be able to use his legs and arm to quickly become one of the league's best dual-threat quarterbacks.
Byron Murphy CB - A-
With the rumors that Patrick Peterson is becoming unsettled in Arizona, the Cardinals needed to take a defensive back high in this draft. Murphy is one of the best in this class, and if he isn't forced to replace Peterson, the pair could develop into one of the best CB tandems.
Andy Isabella WR - A-
Isabella is a quick slot receiver that lives off of route running and gaining separation for catches. Separation was not easy to come by for Cards receivers last year, and it didn't help that Josh Rosen seldom got them the ball when they did find some space. With Isabella, the Cards get a Julian Edelman/Cole Beasley type guy who will make a huge impact if utilized in the right manner.
Zach Allen DE - B+
The Cardinals did well in bringing in another defensive end. The talent in the front seven had been dwindling ever since the departure of Bruce Arians. Allen will be able to contribute right away.
Hakeem Butler WR - A-
While Butler is not great with his hands (lots of dropped passes), he is tremendous value in the fourth round. His big body and athleticism could lead him to become one of this draft's best receivers, but that will only happen if he can learn to catch the ball on a consistent basis.
Deionte Thomspon - A
Thompson, another tremendous value at where he came off the board, was a star safety at Alabama. There is no reason to expect him to change now that he's in the NFL, and he could be one of the steals of the draft.
Keesean Johnson WR - B
Johnson has good hands and will be able to add some more depth to a receiver corps that now boasts Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk, Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler, and himself. Murray will have plenty of options to go to, but Fitzgerald and Johnson might be the most sure-handed of the group.
Lamont Gaillard C - B-
Gaillard is a quality pick because it fills the need at offensive line. If they want to be successful, the Cardinals have to keep Murray upright, and the line from last year simply isn't good enough. Gaillard might be counted on to jump in right away.
Joshua Miles T - B-
Miles is another quality pick simply because of the lack of talent on the OL. Marcus Gilbert is a star at the tackle position, but DJ Humphries is unreliable at best. If Humphries continues to struggle, Miles could make a push to start over him in his rookie season.
Michael Dogbe DT - C+
Caleb Wilson TE - C+

2. Los Angeles Rams - B+
The Rams did well to address certain positions of need, but they could've gotten some better value.
Taylor Rapp S - A-
Rapp will finish off an already strong secondary after Lamarcus Joyner left for Oakland in free agency.
Darrell Henderson RB - A
The Rams got my my top rated running back in the draft in Henderson, and he will make an immediate impact amid Todd Gurley's injury concerns. Henderson can be the CJ Anderson for the Rams in 2019, but eventually his talent will be too great, and he will look for a starting gig elsewhere.
David Long RB - C+
Drafting RBs back to back is never a great option, but I really didn't like this pick especially after picking up a guy like Henderson. Long will either beat out Henderson for the lead backup role, or sit on the bench all year.
Bobby Evans G - B-
The Rams get a big powerful guy to put on the inside of their line to break open holes for Gurley and Henderson/Long.
Greg Gaines DT -
David Edwards T - B
Nick Scott S - B-
Dakota Allen LB - B
Dakota Allen had tremendous value in the 7th round is one of the best 7th round picks you'll see this year. If he makes it on to the field this year, I think he could have a nice year as a rotational player in the Rams front seven.

3. Seattle Seahawks - B
The Seahawks made some good moves, but reached in a few places.
LJ Collier DE - C+
Collier is a good player, but he was a major reach in the first round. He should get some valuable snaps at defensive end as a replacement for Frank Clark, but he will have nowhere near the same sort of impact.
Marquise Blair S - B
With Kam Chancellor hanging it up, and Earl Thomas enjoying his last days in Baltimore, the 'Hawks desperately needed help at safety. Blair should be able to contribute, but he will be a work-in-progress for the next few years.
DK Metcalf WR - B
Metcalf has the physical ability to dominate in this league, but there is some concern with his agility and footwork. Metcalf is a physical freak, so if he can progress in certain areas of his game, he could be the best receiver in this draft.
Cody Barton LB - B-
Gary Jennings WR - C+
Phil Haynes G - B-
Haynes will be expected to be one of the pieces to rebuild and revitalize this offensive line. No one wants to see Russell Wilson on the ground, especially after he's sucking over 150 million dollars out of their pockets.
Ugo Amadi CB - C+
Ben Burr-Kirven LB - C+
Travis Homer RB - C+
Homer was a solid pick, especially since Seattle doesn't have a true RB1 at the moment, but it might've been a better move for the 'Hawks to nab a runner earlier in the draft.
Demarcus Christmas DT - B+
Christmas is a very good football player, and if he can stay healthy, he can be a dominant force on this young Seahawks' defensive line.
John Ursua WR - D+

4. San Francisco 49ers - B-
The Niners continue to improve their roster, and if Jimmy G can finally stay healthy, they have a chance to be a decent team this year. However, this draft, even though it was fine, could've gone a lot better.
Nick Bosa DE - A
Bosa is the best edge defender in this draft by far, and he will easily become a consistent Pro-Bowler in the NFL.
Deebo Samuel WR - B+
Samuel has good speed and was a good pickup for the 49ers who need targets for their franchise QB.
Jalen Hurd WR - C+
Hurd is a former running back that didn't really excel as either a runner or a receiver so it will be interesting to see how he is used in this offense. Of the few coaches that can maximize the potential of an offensive player by moving him around in an offense, Kyle Shanahan is one of them.
Mitch Wishnowsky P - C+
Wishnowsky is an amazing punter, and I can see how John Lynch might have gotten excited and jumped the gun a bit by taking him in the 4th round, but if he's not going to be there for your next pick, why not, am I right? Anyways, this guy is a phenomenal player, but the value for a punter in round 4 just isn't there most the time.
Dre Greenlaw LB - B-
The Niners helped fill some depth in a position of need with Greenlaw. After losing Patrick Willis, NaVarro Bowman, Aldon Smith, and now Rueben Foster, San Francisco's linebackers have been dropping like flies.
Kaden Smith TE - B-
Stanford consistently produces good tight ends, and it looks like they're continuing the trend with Kaden Smith. Even though San Francisco already has Pro-Bowler George Kittle, Smith will play a nice backup role to the young star.
Justin Skule T - B-
Tim Harris CB - C+
The 49ers really needed a corner 4 or 5 rounds earlier than this. But, Harris is better than nothing I guess. Harris will come in and play a few rotational snaps for San Fran this year, but Lynch and Shanahan need to get some further help at this position across from Richard Sherman.