Now that the NFL draft has come and gone, the only thing left to do is look at who came out looking the best. Division by division, who had the best and worst drafts? Lets take a look at how the AFC South faired in the draft.
Houston Texans:
Best Pick: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Worst Pick: Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh
Analysis: The Texans did an amazing job with the No. 1 overall pick and put themselves in prime position to show improvement in 2014. Clowney is too rare a talent to pass up at the top spot, but they passed on quarterback multiple times. Savage is a project for Bill O’Brien and if his reputation is any indication, he can make him into the Texans starter by 2015.
Grade: A-
Indianpolis Colts:
Best Pick: Jonathan Newsome, DE, Ball State
Worst Pick: Trent Richardson (Trade)
Analysis: The Colts' draft was completely derailed by the Richardson trade and it never really recovered. The Colts got good value out of their picks, but with the returns of their midseason trade they can’t grade out well.
Grade: D
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Best Pick: Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida
Worst Pick: Two Wide Receivers
Analysis: The Jaguars are taking a huge chance on Bortles and if they think he is the guy they had to make the move. After you get your guy you have to surround him with talent and the Jaguars did just that with back to back selections at receiver. Allen Robinson and Marqise Lee could both blossom into great receivers, but with Cecil Shorts, Ace Sanders and the eventual return of Justin Blackmon, the group could get a little crowded.
Grade: B+
Tennessee Titans:
Best Pick: Bishop Sankey, RB, Washington
Worst Pick: Lack of Needs
Analysis: The Titans grabbed an offensive tackle with their first pick after all their targets were taken earlier in the draft. They grabbed the top player on their board regardless of need and that can hurt the 2014 campaign. Sankey is a great pick for the Titans as he will step into the starting running back position immediately and they hope his versatility will yield results from day one. The Titan offense is starting to take shape.
Grade: B
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