Written by Steven Ruiz at FTW.com
The first week of preseason gave us our first look at the 2017 NFL draft class. All but nine of the first 32 picks saw action over the weekend. We’ve gone and graded the performance of the 23 first-round picks who did see the field…
1. Myles Garrett, DE Browns
Grade: B+
Analysis: Garrett did his best work as a run defender, though he did manage to put pressure on the quarterback on a few occasions despite not registering a sack. He made a few effort plays as well, which should silence the critics who have questioned his work ethic — at least for now.
Myles Garrett from a wide alignment. pic.twitter.com/aqWjvLyp63
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) August 11, 2017
2. Mitchell Trubisky, QB Bears
Grade: A-
Analysis: Bears fans are excited about their new quarterback and rightfully so after a good debut. Trubisky didn’t face a whole lot of pressure but made a number of difficult throws on the run.
3. Solomon Thomas, DE 49ers
Grade: A
Analysis: Thomas may not have recorded a sack against the Chiefs, but he was all over the field. He put pressure on the quarterback, stuffed Chiefs backs in the running game and showed off his relentless motor throughout the game.
4. Leonard Fournette, RB Jaguars
Grade: B+
Analysis: The Jaguars line did not open up a lot of holes for the rookie back, but the LSU product still managed to pick up consistent yardage. He always fell forward when tackled and capped off the opening drive with a walk-in touchdown.
5. Corey Davis, WR Titans
Grade: N/A
Analysis: Davis missed the Titans’ opener with a hamstring injury. He is “week-to-week” according to coach Mike Mularkey.
6. Jamal Adams, S Jets
Grade: B-
Analysis: Adams did not play a whole lot of snaps, but we saw his versatility. He lined up at several different spots against the Titans.
Jamal Adams: Versatile pic.twitter.com/5XwEERceH7
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) August 13, 2017
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