AFC North Draft Grades

Baltimore Ravens Grade: B
Best Pick: Torrey Smith WR Maryland

A good draft for the Ravens, not great. They added some new blood at receiver that could really pay dividends. Smith the speedster, and Tandon Doss more of a possession guy. Jimmy Smith will be a help at corner, although I'm not as high on him as others. Also, their pick of Jah Reid was intriguing. He is a mountain of a man who could eventually pair with Oher to be the Ravens bookends.

Cincinnati Bengals Grade: B+
Best Pick: A.J. Green WR Georgia

You can't knock the Bengals for taking one of the top talents in the draft, A.J. Green. He's going to be a vertical threat from day one...but I must say I see more Charles Rogers than Calvin Johnson. Dalton is a solid option at QB, although I don't think he's ever going to be a Super Bowl QB. Also keep on eye on Dontay Moch who reportedly ran in the high 4.3's in Nevada's testing in the fall. For a linebacker that's ridiculous. It will be interesting to see what they do with Robert Sands. At 6'4 he's a little big for safety, but if he bulks up could be a nice project at LB.

Cleveland Browns Grade: C+
Best Pick: Owen Marecic FB/LB Stanford

Nothing really jumps out to you about their draft. I'll be interested to see where they will play the Stanford two-way star Marecic. Phil Taylor is a monster, and will be a big help in the trenches, most likely playing the nose if they decide to go with a 3-4. Greg Little, the WR from UNC is an athletic specimen who's production never matched the athleticism. He will be given ample time to play in Cleveland to see if he can realize his potential.

Pittsburgh Steelers Grade: B
Best Pick: Cameron Heyward DL Ohio State

Love the pick of Heyward. When you watch him he just looks like a Steeler. He will be a huge boost to an aging defensive line. The Steelers have had success with Gator lineman before (Starks, Pouncey) so they went back to the well for Marcus Gilbert. He can play practically every spot on the line but isn't stellar at any one. The best later round pick was CB Curtis Brown from Texas. He was overshadowed by Aaron Williams in Austin, but he has the potential to be a solid starting corner in this league.