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The Baltimore Ravens used the 30th overall pick to help secure their already strong secondary and added a player that fits the Baltimore mold for what they want in a corner with Clemson defensive back Nate Wiggins.

Wiggins projects as a potential starter opposite Marlon Humphrey, but will be thrown into a positional competition early on in camp. Wiggin’s more natural fit is outside as a boundary corner and Baltimore brings plenty of competition for that second spot.

Long, strong, scrappy, and with plenty of speed, Wiggins projects well to the NFL. While his weight and frame lacks a bit in what teams are looking for at the next level, Wiggins could add on the pounds and add some more tenacity to his game to round out a solid base for a NFL corner.

Grade: A

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The Cincinnati Bengals came into this draft hoping to sure up an offensive line that needs to protect Joe Burrow and they landed perhaps the most talented lineman in the class with Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims.

Mims projects as a developmental depth player behind Trent Brown and Orlando Brown. Having only played a handful of games in college Mims needs to develop a little more before being thrusted out on the starting roster.

Possessing a massive frame, elite length, unreal athleticism, and just being a rare specimen as an offensive lineman, Mims could end up being the homerun of the draft and should take over on either side for the long term once he develops.

Grade: B

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There has been noise in the weeks leading up to the draft that San Francisco could be moving on from one or both of their starting receivers in Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel so it makes sense they use their first round selection to pick up Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

Pearsall’s projection lay entirely in what the 49ers do with their two starting receivers and whether they are on the roster come camp time. If they are not it’s likely that Pearsall would be thrusted into starting action opposite Jauan Jennings and whatever receiver they have left over. Pearsall has a fairly safe floor and could provide immediate production in an explosive Shanahan system.

Solid route running ability, shifty in and out of breaks, and plenty of yards after catch potential, Pearsall fits this offense like a glove and would do damage both in the slot, out on the boundary, or as a gadget weapon. Pearsall is a reliable and creative weapon who could put up solid numbers early.

Grade: C+

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In a move that is reflective of their new head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Los Angeles Chargers secure their offensive line and add a massive human to anchor the right side of their line in Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt.

With Rashawn Slater already cemented at the left tackle spot, Alt is expected to kick out to the right tackle spot and give the Chargers two book end tackles for the next decade.

Alt is a secure pass protector with NFL bloodlines and a mean streak that will help in both phases of offense. The Chargers are intent on protecting Justin Herbert, and succeed in doing so with this pick.

Grade: B+

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So much for not having a first round pick. Carolina moved up one spot with Buffalo into the first round to snag the guy they liked all along and a fifth year option to go along with it in South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette.

Legette projects as a potential immediate starter in Carolina playing the boundary opposite of newly acquired receiver Diontae Johnson. Legette faces some competition from the likes of Jonathan Mingo, but has the talent to be a starter day one.

A big play machine who was thrown at constantly, Legette had a breakout year and showed off some immense levels of talent. Excellent in both yards after catch and winning the contested ball, Legette has ‘X’ receiver potential and is good value at where he was taken. There is inherent risk of a one year wonder, and Legette needs to work on refining the more technical aspects of playing receiver.

Grade: B+

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