2023 NAFC Draft Grades
- Los Angeles USMC: A+
- A stacked lineup with top-tier quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends.
- Depth at every position with proven performers.
- A strong defense and kicker round out an excellent draft.
- Moscow Black Bears: A
- A well-balanced team with star power in both the RB and WR positions.
- Solid QBs and a great TE in Hockenson.
- A dependable defense and kicker add value.
- Montana Wombats: A-
- A strong RB group led by Jonathan Taylor.
- Excellent WR corps, including Ja’Marr Chase and DJ Moore.
- Good depth at TE and a top-tier kicker in Justin Tucker.
- Burlington Boss Hogs: B+
- A solid QB duo and an impressive RB group with Chubb and Gibson.
- An emerging WR group with DeVonta Smith and Rashod Bateman.
- A reliable TE in Dallas Goedert and a decent defense.
- Anchorage Commandos: B+
- A balanced team with elite RBs and WRs.
- George Kittle is a standout TE, and the Cowboys’ defense is solid.
- Strong at QB, but depth may be a concern.
- Seattle Leathernecks: B
- A powerful RB combo of Mixon and White.
- Elite WRs in Tyreek Hill and DeAndre Hopkins.
- A shaky QB situation and an average TE group are the main concerns.
- Des Moines Metro Raiders: B
- Christian McCaffrey is a game-changer at RB.
- Good WRs in A.J. Brown and Michael Thomas.
- Justin Fields could be a breakout QB, but TE and defense are question marks.
- Albuquerque Roadrunners: B-
- A stacked RB group with Barkley, Elliott, and Robinson.
- Elite WRs in Diggs, Cooper, and Godwin.
- The QB situation with Lawrence and Rodgers is strong, but depth is an issue.
- Austin Oilers: C+
- Lamar Jackson and Travis Kelce are stars, but RB depth is a concern.
- Solid WR group with Keenan Allen and Odell Beckham Jr.
- Browns’ defense and Harrison Butker provide reliability.
- California Rebels: C
- Josh Allen is a standout, but RB and TE depth is weak.
- WR group is decent, but lacking a true WR1.
- Jaguars and Saints defense adds some value.
- Atlantic City Aces: C-
- Daniel Jones at QB is a weak point.
- RBs have potential but lack proven consistency.
- Davante Adams is a star, but the rest of the WRs are inconsistent.
- Mark Andrews is a reliable TE, and the Eagles’ defense is a plus.
- El Paso Red Devils: D+
- A risky QB situation with Richardson and Stafford.
- RBs have potential but are unproven.
- A strong WR group, led by Chris Olave.
- Darren Waller is an elite TE.
- Packers’ defense and Graham Gano provide some stability.
Grades by: Dale Walters and Adam Ireland
