AFC West Draft Grades

Denver Broncos Grade: C
Best Pick: Round 2 Rahim Moore S UCLA

I am in the vast minority that doesn't like the Von Miller pick. He is a project as a 4-3 OLB and that's way too much money to invest in a number two pick. Also, Orlando Franklin was maybe the 4th best lineman for the Miami Hurricanes this past season...I don't think that equates to a 2nd round pick. On the other hand, Rahim Moore is a ball hawk in the secondary and should be a great addition. Also, got to love Nate Irving, a tough hard-nose inside linebacker. Quinton Carter should also help at safety, and Jeremy Beal was thought by some to be a 1st-2nd round pick at the start of the year. He fell all the way to the 7th round--so good value.

Kansas City Chiefs Grade: C
Best Pick: Round 2 Rodney Hudson OG Florida State

Jonathan Baldwin was a terrible reach by the Chiefs. Athletically, he's impressive, but when you watch him play...yuck. He is consistently seen giving up on plays. Hudson should be a really nice addition, he was a 3-time All-ACC lineman. Justin Houston could be a nice pick and provide some pressure opposite Tamba Hali. Allen Bailey is an athletic freak who with proper coaching could become a beast at this level. Ricky Stanzi is a solid QB--I think when you look at him, think Gus Frerotte is the best comparison.

Oakland Raiders Grade: D
Best Pick: Round 2 Stefan Wisniewski OL Penn State

It's no stretch to say that Wisniewski was the Raiders best pick. He's a tough lineman who will be a Raider (much like his uncle was) for a long time. However after that...there's not much. They reached for former Miami CB DeMarcus Van Dyke who has great speed, but that speed never translated to the field and making plays. The only other pick that was notable was Joseph Barksdale who has the measureables to be a very good tackle in the league...whether it happens is yet to be seen.

San Diego Chargers Grade: B
Best Pick: Corey Liuget DL Illinois

Liuget was a legit pick by the Chargers. In a year that is full of lineman, this guy may be the best suited to be a 3-4 end. Him and Luis Castillo could be a scary combination for years to come. Besides that I look at Vincent Brown, who was an extremely productive at San Diego St. and who would know better than the home town team? Also, their pick of Jordan Todman could go overlooked, but even though he's a very small back...he compliments what they already have very well. Mathews, Sproles, Hester, Tolbert, and now Todman give them a plethora of options in the backfield.