While Malik Nabers might have been disappointed in the first picks of the John Harnaugh Era, his opinion is in the minority. NFL Draft grades from a variety of experts show wide-ranging approval for what GM Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh decided to do.
The selections of Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese at 5 and Miami offensive linemen Francis Mauigoa at 10 were highly praised in the immediate draft grades gicing after the first round of the draft last night. Reese was considered on some boards— including reportedly the Giants— the top player in the draft and Mauigoa was arguably the best lineman in this year’s draft class.
Let’s get to the grades.
Mel Kiper, Jr. (ESPN.com)
Chad Reuter (NFL.com)
Matt Verderame (Sports Illustrated)
Mike Renner (CBSSports.com)
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA TODAY)
Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports)
Rob Rang (Fox Sports)
Mark Schofield (SB Nation)
Danny Kelly (The Ringer)
Connor Hughes (SNY.tv)
Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report)
