AFC South Draft Grades

Houston Texans Grade: B+
Best Pick: Round 1 J.J. Watt DL Wisconsin

The Texans knew what their weakness was...their defense. They addressed it with their first three picks. Watt will an end in their new 3-4 and Brooks Reed they hope will bring some pressure off the edge. Also, being one of the worst pass defenses it couldn't hurt to add a corner. Brandon Harris is a guy who plays bigger than his size and he could end up being a steal for the Texans where they got him. How the heck was QB T.J. Yikes (I mean Yates) selected?!

Indianapolis Colts Grade: A-
Best Pick: Round 3 Drake Nevis DT LSU

The only reason this isn't a complete A is because of the lack of picks they had. Their first round pick Anthony Castonzo finally gives Manning a dependable tackle to work with after the Charlie Johnson/Tony Uguo experiment went a muck. Also, Ben Ijalana is a small school prospect who should end up really helping at guard. My favorite pick was Drake Nevis. He stood out when you watched LSU, but did not test well at the combine. He is the Colts kind of DT, smaller, quicker and can get some cheap sacks with the attention Freeney and Mathis receive.

Jacksonville Jaguars Grade: C
Best Pick: Round 3 Will Rackley OG Lehigh

Let me just say that I may be wrong (I have been before) but Blaine Gabbert is not a franchise QB. I think, with time he can play in this league, but he really struggled in late game situations and didn't even stand out in a spread passing offense at Missouri. Will Rackley is a guy I've seen a lot of, and I think he will be a starter in this league. Cecil Shorts, a WR from Mount Union was extremely productive and has drawn comparison to former Mount Union receiver Pierre Garcon. Just not a really good draft for the Jags.

Tennessee Titans Grade: B-
Best Pick: Round 2 Akeem Ayers LB UCLA

Jake Locker is another questionable pick. This was NOT the draft to find a franchise QB. Akeem Ayers on the other hand was a great choice by the Titans. He's a guy I see as a future pro-bowler and someone we will look back on this draft with as a, 'how the heck did he fall that far? Jurell Casey can play DT, he was highly touted out of high school but really underachieved at USC. And then they did the opposite and drafted all effort defensive lineman Karl Klug from Iowa. Not a bad draft if you take away Locker.