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AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Thumbs up. The Broncos secured the guy they hope is the quarterback of the future in Paxton Lynch -- they traded up five spots in the first round to do it after they believed the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns were trying to move in front of them to take Lynch. Second-round pick Adam Gotsis, a former Australian rules football player, was a bit of a reach, but has enormous potential. But the Broncos found top-shelf value on the third day with Utah running back Devontae Booker in the fourth round, who will push to play immediately, and Missouri guard Connor McGovern in the fifth round. A punter -- Syracuse’s Riley Dixon -- in the seventh might have been a reach. -- Jeff Legwold | Grading the Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Thumbs up. The Chiefs deserve credit for accumulating some extra draft picks. They entered the draft with seven picks, including two in the top 125. They parlayed that into nine picks and five of the top 126 choices. The draft is a percentages game and they increased their chances of finding more good players. They also addressed a shortage at cornerback by drafting three. -- Adam Teicher | Grading the Chiefs
Oakland Raiders
Thumbs down. Early on, it seemed the Raiders were bent on drafting players with knee issues, though they did address needs at safety and pass-rushing. Still, they did not draft a pure middle linebacker and, instead of finding a serviceable backup quarterback late in the draft, they took the fourth-ranked QB in Michigan State’s Connor Cook, even though they already have a franchise starter in Derek Carr. Looking at it through the prism of having to fill immediate needs with players who can contribute immediately, it’s a head-scratcher of a draft. -- Paul Gutierrez | Grading the Raiders
San Diego Chargers
Thumbs up. Once again, GM Tom Telesco stayed true to his nature by making solid and sensible selections that filled team needs throughout the draft. But he missed a good opportunity to swing for the fences in passing on Myles Jack. The UCLA product’s knee issues have been well documented, but Telesco had a chance to have first-round pick Joey Bosa and Jack on the same defense. Instead, he took the top tight end on the board in Hunter Henry in the second round, and the Jacksonville Jaguars moved up to select Jack a pick later at No. 36. There’s no shame in taking Henry, a complete tight end who could serve as the eventual replacement for Gates. However, Telesco had a chance to hit home run by securing an explosive playmaker like Jack. Instead, he settled for a solid base hit. -- Eric D. Williams | Grading the Chargers