With the 2024 NFL Draft ride around the corner, let's a take a trip into the time machine, shall we?

While the goal each and every year for GMs is to identify roster cornerstones, immediate contributors and high level depth players on all three days of the draft, history has shown only a select few players (or none at all) in a respective years draft class ultimately pan out in the long run.

In this exercise, we took a look back at each teams draft class over the last decade (since 2014), prodding our way through the headliners and roster fillers to piece together what a 'dream' draft haul would like.

While a few names will surely bring back a sense of nostalgia, taking a deeper dive into each organization's top producers from Rounds 1-7 paints a picture towards the level of separation that currently exists when it comes down to the intricate process that is talent evaluation.

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1: QB Kyler Murray (2019)

Round 2: S Budda Baker (2017)

Round 3: RB David Johnson (2015)

Round 4: RB Chase Edmonds (2018)

Round 5: WR JJ Nelson (2015)

Round 6: S Rudy Ford (2017)

Round 7: RB Eno Benjamin (2020)

A clear headliner at the top, Kyler Murray has lived up to expectations and evolved into one of football's most dynamic offensive weapons under center. David Johnson proved to be a dynamic three-down threat during his days in the desert, as did Chase Edmonds. JJ Nelson was a burner out of Alabama-Birmingham (4.28 40), and while he never evolved into a true deep threat or dynamic return man, Arizona received a decent return on investment.

Missed the cut: WR Christian Kirk (2018)

It was Baker or Kirk as second-round selections. If Kirk was still in the desert, he possibly gets the nod, but the impact Baker has had as a two-time All-Pro for the Cardinals simply can't be ignored. Trey McBride could be the second-round pick choice in a couple of years, but he needs to put up the numbers first.

Atlanta Falcons

Round 1: OT Jake Matthews (2014)

Round 2: ED Deion Jones (2016)

Round 3: RB Tevin Coleman (2015)

Round 4: LB De'Vondre Campbell (2016)

Round 5: DL Grady Jarrett (2015)

Round 6: LB Foyesade Oluokun (2018)

Round 7: S DeMarcco Hellams (2023)

You want to talk about cornerstones? There may be a statue someday for Jake Matthews outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the impact that he's had in the last decade. The fourth round was tough choosing between De'Vondre Campbell and Devonta Freeman, but Campbell's presence as a leader within the guts of Atlanta's defense cannot be understated. Grady Jarrett has evolved not only into one of the better fifth-round picks in the last decade, but into one of the premier defensive linemen in football. I also like the value GM Terry Fontenot has received in DeMarcco Hellams. It's been one season of play, but the former Alabama standout looks to be a contributor for the long haul as a late find.

Missed the cut: RB Devonta Freeman (2014) // TE Austin Hooper (2016)

Hooper was productive in his four seasons in Atlanta, but the multi-versatile weapon that was Tevin Coleman moved the needle in the same amount of time with the organization.

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1: QB Lamar Jackson (2018)

Round 2: DT Timmy Jernigan (2014)

Round 3: TE Mark Andrews (2018)

Round 4: ED Za'Darius Smith (2015)

Round 5: ED Matt Judon (2016)

Round 6: S Chuck Clark (2017)

Round 7: S Geno Stone (2020)

I'd say taking a two-time MVP is a hit on Day 1, and Chuck Clark and Geno Stone were fantastic finds in Day 3 for Baltimore's scouting staff. Mark Andrews and Orlando Brown was a tough tossup as dueling third-rounders, but Andrews could be a lifelong Raven and will likely pass Todd Heap and Derrick Mason to become the franchise's leader in receptions and receiving yards.

Za'Darius Smith and Matt Judon both were staples off the edge during their time in Charm City, and Timmy Jernigan, while not the most dynamic of athletes, made more than enough impact in his three years to earn the nod over Tyus Bowser.

Buffalo Bills

Round 1: QB Josh Allen (2018)

Round 2: OL Dion Dawkins (2017)

Round 3: RB Devin Singletary (2019)

Round 4: DB Taron Johnson (2018)

Round 5: LB Matt Milano (2017)

Round 6: DB Christian Benford (2022)

Round 7: DB Dane Jackson (2020)

Buffalo sure can find DB talent on Day 3, huh?

Small-school products out of Weber State and Villanova, both Taron Johnson and Christian Benford have been excellent in the years they've suited up for HC Sean McDermott.. What a find Matt Milano was out of Boston College, and similarly, the unwavering confidence from former GM Joe Schoen to trust his eyes and take Josh Allen out of Wyoming.

While the future remains to be seen whether Allen can lead Buffalo to its first ever-title, he's a clear hit at the position.

Missed the cut: WR Gabriel Davis (2020) // K Tyler Bass (2020)

Carolina Panthers

Round 1: RB Christian McCaffrey (2017)

Round 2: OL Taylor Moton (2017)

Round 3: OL Trai Turner (2014)

Round 4: S Tre Boston (2014)

Round 5: LB David Mayo (2015)

Round 6: OT Dennis Daley (2019)

Round 7: LB Andre Smith (2018)

It's been a tough last half decade or so in Carolina from a draft perspective, with a total of zero players past the 2019 draft listed above. Talent evaluation and the ability to build through said evaluation process remains paramount for each organization in the game, and while the team may have drafted the best running back to ever line up in Christian McCaffrey, fundamental talent, and a well-rounded roster, has lacked in Carolina for far too long.

Missed the cut: CB James Bradberry (2016) // S Jeremy Chinn (2020)

Chicago Bears

Round 1: LB Roquan Smith (2018)

Round 2: IOL Cody Whitehair (2016)

Round 3: RB David Montgomery (2019)

Round 4: S Eddie Jackson (2017)

Round 5: DT Bilal Nichols (2018)

Round 6: RB Khalil Herbert (2021)

Round 7: OT Charles Leno Jr. (2014)

There's a long line of historic players to play the linebacker spot in Chicago, and Roquan Smith is right among the best to ever wear a Bears uniform.

While injuries have plagued Eddie Jackson over the last few years, he's an All-Pro talent when healthy and provides the range and athleticism desired in today's safeties.

Khalil Herbert has been an excellent contributor as a late Day 3 pick, as was Charles Leno Jr. at offensive tackle. Leno appeared in 149 games for Chicago, the most of any drafted Bears player since TE Greg Olsen and DB Corey Graham back in 2007.

Missed the cut: S Adrian Amos (2015) // WR Darnell Mooney (2020)

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1: WR Ja'Marr Chase (2021)

Round 2: RB Joe Mixon (2017)

Round 3: LB Germaine Pratt (2019)

Round 4: OT Cordell Volson (2022)

Round 5: K Evan McPherson (2021)

Round 6: LB Jordan Evans (2017)

Round 7: S Clayton Fejedelem (2016)

Health ultimately moved the pendulum toward Ja'Marr Chase in favor of Joe Burrow, who has yet to appear in a full 17-game regular season in what will soon be his fifth year in the NFL. Both are sensational and remain at the top of their positional groups in the league. However, Chase gets the nod in this exercise. Germaine Pratt remains one of the league's most underrated second-level defenders, and the addition of Cordell Volson out of North Dakota State has solidified the guard spot for the foreseeable future in Cincinnati.

While the Bengals opened eyes with the selection of Evan McPherson in the fifth round, he's been excellent in his three campaigns, knocking through 84 percent of his kicks. He also made each of his 40 extra-point attempts in 2023.

Missed the cut: QB Joe Burrow (2020) // S Jessie Bates (2018) // WR Tyler Boyd (2016) // IOL Russell Bodine (2014)

Cleveland Browns

Round 1: ED Myles Garrett (2017)

Round 2: IOL Joel Bitonio (2014)

Round 3: DT Larry Ogunjobi (2017)

Round 4: LB Joe Schobert (2016)

Round 5: WR Rashard Higgins (2016)

Round 6: WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (2020)

Round 7: K Zane Gonzalez (2017)

What else can you say about Myles Garrett, who has made three All-Pro first teams in seven seasons and earned his first Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023. Beyond Garrett, Joel Bitonio has been one of the premier guards in the game for a decade, and the play of Larry Ogunjobi and Joe Schobert within the front seven was excellent when both were in town.

Rashard Higgins made the cut over Mack Wilson due to impact over a longer period of time, and Donovan Peoples-Jones has been one of football's most productive sixth-round picks in recent memory (122 rec, 1,895 career yds).

Missed the cut: RB Nick Chubb (2018) // LB Mack Wilson (2019)

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1: ED Micah Parsons (2021)

Round 2: ED DeMarcus Lawrence (2014)

Round 3: DT Maliek Collins (2016)

Round 4: QB Dak Prescott (2016)

Round 5: DB DaRon Bland (2022)

Round 6: DB Anthony Brown (2016)

Round 7: WR Noah Brown (2017)

The first-round talent in the "Missed the cut" section tells you all you need to know about Micah Parsons and the impact he's made in just three seasons (45 sacks). His current running mate in DeMarcus Lawrence could also see his jersey retired someday in Arlington.

The spotlight will only get brighter on Dak Prescott as long as he's the guy tasked with leading the Cowboys to a Super Bowl, but in a vacuum, he's exceeded any expectations that followed him as the eighth QB taken in the 2016 class.

DaRon Bland has turned into one of the premier ball hawks in the game, and while both Anthony and Noah Brown have seen their tenures in Dallas end, each deserve a tip of the cap as high-value selections that made an impact late in the draft process.

Missed the cut: IOL Zack Martin (2014) // WR CeeDee Lamb (2020) // RB Ezekiel Elliott (2016) // CB Trevon Diggs (2020)

Denver Broncos

Round 1: CB Patrick Surtain II (2021)

Round 2: WR Courtland Sutton (2018)

Round 3: S Justin Simmons (2016)

Round 4: LB Josey Jewell (2018)

Round 5: IOL Connor McGovern (2016)

Round 6: DL Matt Henningsen (2022)

Round 7: ED Jonathon Cooper (2021)

While Patrick Surtain II is the name that pops out here, the ability of Denver's front office to hit on the likes of Justin Simmons late on Day 2, Josey Jewell on Day 3 and Jonathon Cooper at the end of the process deserves a tip of the cap. For Cooper, while he spent his first two seasons in the league getting his feet wet, he bursted onto the scene last fall totaling 55 pressures, good for 29th among all eligible edge-rushers.

Missed the cut: OT Garett Bolles (2017) // IOL Dalton Risner (2019) // QB Trevor Siemian (2015)

Detroit Lions

Round 1: OT Penei Sewell (2021)

Round 2: RB D'Andre Swift (2020)

Round 3: IOL Jonah Jackson (2020)

Round 4: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (2021)

Round 5: CB Amani Oruwariye (2019)

Round 6: S Quandre Diggs (2015)

Round 7: OT Corey Robinson (2015)

It pained me to leave Taylor Decker off the list, but Penei Sewell has been nothing short of sensational since he's entered the league and is on a path toward superstardom, if he isn't already there. Amon-Ra St. Brown was an exceptional find in the middle rounds, and Quandre Diggs and Amani Oruwariye provided excellent ball production (15 combined INTs) in the secondary during their time in Detroit.

Missed the cut: OT Taylor Decker (2016) // DT A'Shawn Robinson (2016) // IOL Graham Glasgow (2016)

Green Bay Packers

Round 1: DT Kenny Clark (2016)

Round 2: WR Davante Adams (2014)

Round 3: WR/RB Ty Montgomery (2015)

Round 4: LB Blake Martinez (2016)

Round 5: IOL Corey Linsley (2014)

Round 6: IOL Jon Runyan Jr. (2020)

Round 7: OT Rasheed Walker (2022)

Taking Davante Adams—arguably the greatest wideout to ever wear a Packers jersey—in the second round is amazing value, if you ask me.

I seesawed back and forth between Kenny Clark and Jaire Alexander, but the production of Clark and what he's meant to the Packers defensive line for nearly a decade (123 appearances) speaks for itself.

In a couple of years, Jordan Love could overtake Clark for the best Round 1 pick.

Blake Martinez played with his hair on fire in his four seasons in Green Bay, and Corey Linsley is arguably the organization's all-time late draft find. The former Ohio State product in Linsley started in all 99 of his appearances for the Packers, was named in All-Pro in 2020 and has evolved into one of the NFL's premier centers since entering the league.

Just missed the cut: CB Jaire Alexander (2018) // LB Kyler Fackrell (2016) // RB Jamaal Williams

Houston Texans

Round 1: QB C.J. Stroud (2023)

Round 2: LB Benardrick McKinney (2015)

Round 3: WR Nico Collins (2021)

Round 4: DT Carlos Watkins (2017)

Round 5: DT D.J. Reader (2016)

Round 6: DT Roy Lopez (2021)

Round 7: DB Andre Hal (2014)

It may sound like a little bit of recency bias, but C.J. Stroud's historic rookie campaign deserves every bit of recognition. And furthermore, while both Jadeveon Clowney and Deshaun Watson enjoyed their fair share of success in Houston, Stroud's addition immediately raised the performance ceiling of the Texans and has quickly seen the organization announce itself as a Super Bowl contender.

Additionally, Stroud has already won as many playoff games (1) as Watson did in his four seasons as a Texan.

Nico Collins has Stroud to thank as well, as his production reached new heights with the talented young signal-caller leading the way.

Missed the cut: ED Jadeveon Clowney (2014) // QB Deshaun Watson (2017) // S Justin Reid (2018)

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1: IOL Quenton Nelson (2018)

Round 2: LB Shaquille Leonard (2018)

Round 3: LB Bobby Okereke (2019)

Round 4: RB Nyheim Hines (2018)

Round 5: LB Anthony Walker (2017)

Round 6: CB Isaiah Rodgers (2020)

Round 7: LB Zaire Franklin (2018)

Off the hoof, what a 2018 draft class it was for the Colts.

Both Quenton Nelson and Shaquille Leonard quickly evolved into two of the best at their respective positions, Nyheim Hines proved to be one of the most versatile weapons in football, and finding Zaire Franklin on Day 3 provided rotational pop before Franklin took over starting duties in 2022.

While Leonard and Bobby Okereke are now elsewhere, Franklin has become a core contributor within the middle of the Colts defense, finishing top five in total tackles (solo and assisted) over the last two seasons.

Missed the cut: DL Grover Stewart (2017) // S Rodney Thomas II (2022)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1: CB Jalen Ramsey (2016)

Round 2: WR Allen Robinson (2014)

Round 3: ED Yannick Ngakoue (2016)

Round 4: CB Aaron Colvin (2014)

Round 5: LB Telvin Smith (2014)

Round 6: QB Gardner Minshew II (2019)

Round 7: P Logan Cooke (2018)

I know Jaguars fans still have a sour taste in their mouth when it comes to Jalen Ramsey and his departure in 2019, but he was outstanding in his 51 games in Jacksonville, quickly evolving into one of the premier corners, if not the premier corner, in football.

It's a shame when thinking about the Jaguars' potential on defense had they re-signed Yannick Ngakoue to pair with the young talent they have today (Josh Allen and Travon Walker), but that conversation is for another time.

While Gardner Minshew II was just another name on the long list of quarterbacks to suit up in Jacksonville (pre-Trevor Lawrence), his ability to keep the ship afloat while evolving into one of the NFL's most charismatic and likable characters was a fun ride while it lasted, wasn't it? I know you all vividly remember Minshew Mania.

Additionally, punter Logan Cooke has represented one of the more successful and productive seventh-round selections in the last decade, with each of his 95 career appearances coming in a Jaguars uniform.

Missed the cut: QB Trevor Lawrence (2021) // ED Josh Allen (2019) // OT Jawaan Taylor (2019)

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1: QB Patrick Mahomes (2017)

Round 2: DL Chris Jones (2016)

Round 3: RB Kareem Hunt (2017)

Round 4: CB L'Jarius Sneed (2020)

Round 5: WR Tyreek Hill (2016)

Round 6: IOL Trey Smith (2021)

Round 7: RB Isiah Pacheco (2022)

What an unbelievable list of talent. Of course, Patrick Mahomes is a pick Chiefs brass will never forget, but the following six names—whether still under contract in Kansas City or not—have made immense contributions to the performance ceiling of the Chiefs.

Third-round selection in TE Travis Kelce was ineligible (drafted in 2013), but the ability for Kansas City's scouting staff and GMs John Dorsey (2013-2017) and Brett Veach (2017-present) to evaluate talent is a primary reason the Chiefs are who they are.

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1: ED Khalil Mack (2014)

Round 2: QB Derek Carr (2014)

Round 3: IOL Gabe Jackson (2014)

Round 4: ED Maxx Crosby (2019)

Round 5: WR Hunter Renfrow (2019)

Round 6: LB Cory James (2016)

Round 7: OT Thayer Munford (2022)

What a 2014 haul of picks it was for the then-Oakland Raiders. While each of the first three selections listed has since gone on to make waves elsewhere, they remain near and dear to Raiders faithful.

What else can be said about Maxx Crosby since he arrived out of Eastern Michigan? A dominant force both in countering the run and as a pass-rusher, his elite motor and nuanced pass-rush repertoire are expected to jell quickly with the sparkling new addition of Christian Wilkins.

And while the team is expected to add competition at right tackle in this year's draft, you couldn't ask for much more from Thayer Munford as a late Day 3 pick in his first two campaigns (14 starts).

Missed the cut: CB Nate Hobbs (2021)

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1: QB Justin Herbert (2020)

Round 2: LB Denzel Perryman (2015)

Round 3: IOL Dan Feeney (2017)

Round 4: LB Kyzir White (2018)

Round 5: CB Desmond King (2017)

Round 6: OL Jamaree Salyer (2022)

Round 7: RB Justin Jackson (2018)

If it wasn't for injury in 2022, I would have had an extremely tough time choosing between Rashawn Slater and Justin Herbert. Slater has been that good in just two full seasons.

It's unfortunate as Slater can't control injuries, but in this exercise, sample size (big or small) matters in the tough decisions.

Dan Feeney was a core contributor in his four seasons, and finding both Jamaree Salyer (a college OT turned guard) and Justin Jackson (1,548 total yards from scrimmage with the Chargers) late on Day 3 deserves recognition.

Missed the cut: OT Rashawn Slater (2021) // ED Uchenna Nwosu (2018) // DT Justin Jones (2018) // LB Drue Tranquill (2019) // OT Sam Tevi (2017)

Los Angeles Rams

Round 1: DT Aaron Donald (2014)

Round 2: OT Rob Havenstein (2015)

Round 3: WR Cooper Kupp (2017)

Round 4: TE Tyler Higbee (2016)

Round 5: WR Puka Nacua (2023)

Round 6: S Jordan Fuller (2020)

Round 7: S Nick Scott (2019)

Thought of as "small" and "undersized" out of Pittsburgh a decade ago, what a career it was for Aaron Donald, who will soon earn his gold jacket.

The ability of the Rams' front office to find the superstardom coiled up in the skill sets of Cooper Kupp (Eastern Washington) and Puka Nacua (BYU) deserves a huge tip of the cap, and pulling 116 career starts out of a Day 3 TE in Tyler Higbee has been nothing to scoff at, either.

Missed the cut: ED Samson Ebukam (2017) // DL Sebastian Joseph-Day (2018)

Miami Dolphins

Round 1: DL Christian Wilkins (2019)

Round 2: CB Xavien Howard (2016)

Round 3: LB Jerome Baker (2018)

Round 4: TE Durham Smythe (2018)

Round 5: S Bobby McCain (2015)

Round 6: WR Jakeem Grant (2016)

Round 7: K Jason Sanders (2018)

While Christian Wilkins is off to Las Vegas, he was excellent during his five seasons in South Beach, totaling 26 sacks and 131 pressures. Tua Tagovailoa will likely pass Wilkins as the best recent Round 1 pick soon.

Free agent Xavien Howard has been one of the league's premier ball hawks in the last four seasons (17 INTs), and Jerome Baker remained a key cog within Miami's linebacker room for six seasons.

Additionally, you couldn't ask for much more out of Jason Sanders, who has an All-Pro nod on his resume while remaining one of the NFL's premier legs.

Missed the cut: QB Tua Tagovailoa (2020), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (2019), DL Davon Godchaux (2017)

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1: WR Justin Jefferson (2020)

Round 2: RB Dalvin Cook (2017)

Round 3: ED Danielle Hunter (2015)

Round 4: ED D.J. Wonnum (2020)

Round 5: WR Stefon Diggs (2015)

Round 6: S Josh Metellus (2020)

Round 7: S Jayron Kearse (2016)

You could argue that the Vikings drafted three of the top players at their current position in Justin Jefferson, Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter. And both Hunter and Diggs were added in the same class for then-Vikings GM Rick Spielman.

Dalvin Cook rushed for nearly 6,000 yards (47 TDs) in his six-year career, and while not flashy names, D.J. Wonnum, Josh Metellus and Jayron Kearse each carved out excellent roles during their time in Minnesota.

It was hard to keep both Brian O'Neill and Eric Kendricks off the list, but Cook ultimately earned the nod due to his, at times, dominant stretches of success leading the way on the ground.

Missed the cut: OT Brian O'Neill (2018) // LB Eric Kendricks (2015) // DB Camryn Bynum (2021) // CB Kris Boyd (2019)

New England Patriots

Round 1: DL Malcom Brown (2015)

Round 2: S Kyle Dugger (2020)

Round 3: IOL Joe Thuney (2019)

Round 4: IOL Shaq Mason (2015)

Round 5: LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (2018)

Round 6: LB Elandon Roberts (2016)

Round 7: TE Ryan Izzo (2018)

The ability of Bill Belichick and his staff to find anchors in Joe Thuney and Shaq Mason played a major impact in the longevity of Tom Brady under center.

At the safety spot, what a story Kyle Dugger has been in his first four seasons out of Lenoir-Rhyne. He remains a core piece in the secondary playing behind LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, who has amassed 497 tackles in his six seasons out of Purdue.

Missed the cut: DL Christian Barmore (2021)

New Orleans Saints

Round 1: OT Ryan Ramczyk (2017)

Round 2: WR Michael Thomas (2016)

Round 3: RB Alvin Kamara (2017)

Round 4: DL David Onyemata (2016)

Round 5: DT Tyeler Davison (2015)

Round 6: OT Landon Young (2021)

Round 7: LB Kaden Elliss (2019)

The toughest decision came at the top between tackle Ryan Ramczyk and corner Marshon Lattimore. While both have been excellent on their side of the ball in the same time frame, Lattimore's inability to remain healthy in each of the past two seasons (17 games combined) pushed the needle toward the 2019 All-Pro in Ramczyk.

Speaking of injuries, although Michael Thomas was as good as any wideout in football when healthy, his career failed to get back on track following his historic 2019 season.

And for Alvin Kamara, there are conversations that pop up every year around this time asking who ultimately will be this draft class' version of Kamara, a middle-round RB that will burst onto the scene both as a ball-carrier and through the air. The five-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year will continue to remain the hefty straw that stirs the drink for New Orleans as long as he's healthy.

Missed the cut: CB Marshon Lattimore (2017)

New York Giants

Round 1: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (2014)

Round 2: DT Dalvin Tomlinson (2017)

Round 3: ED Lorenzo Carter (2018)

Round 4: S Julian Love (2019)

Round 5: WR Darius Slayton (2019)

Round 6: LB Cam Brown (2020)

Round 7: LB Tae Crowder (2020)

Top five in Giants history in receptions (390), receiving yards (5,476) and touchdowns (44), Odell Beckham Jr. was a nightmare to counter for NFC secondaries each and every week.

While Julian Love enters 2024 in his second season as a Seattle Seahawk, he annually ranked among one of the more underappreciated safeties in the game during his four-year Giants tenure. At wideout, Darius Slayton has provided an immense amount of value as a mid-Day 3 selection, with the entirety of his five-year career spent in New York (3,324 receiving yards).

Rounding out the class, Tae Crowder started in 31 games in three campaigns while serving as a core special teamer, as well. While it took until year two to earn the weekly starter nod, he amassed 130 tackles with two interceptions in 2021, a pick that absolutely qualifies as a bang-for-your-buck value late in the seventh round.

Missed the cut: DT Dexter Lawrence (2019) // DT B.J. Hill (2018) // LB Micah McFadden (2022)

New York Jets

Round 1: DT Quinnen Williams (2019)

Round 2: S Marcus Maye (2017)

Round 3: ED Jordan Jenkins (2016)

Round 4: RB Michael Carter (2021)

Round 5: OT Brandon Shell (2016)

Round 6: WR Quincy Enunwa (2014)

Round 7: P Lac Edwards (2016)

There was a lot of back and forth at the top, but the ability Quinnen Williams has shown in dominating offensive lines since seemingly his first snaps as a pro swayed the pendulum to his side. However, Jets brass deserves credit for adding immediate impact talent in Round 1 for the last handful of seasons.

While the names that followed Williams and Marcus Maye (60 starts in five seasons) won't impress the casual eye, Michael Carter's career jumps out as a massive "what could have been" if GM Joe Douglas hadn't drafted Breece Hall in 2022. While the two split carries that fall, Carter had shown he could holster the workload in his 2021 rookie season, totaling 639 yards and four touchdowns in 11 starts.

Later on Day 3, the Jets did an excellent job finding value in the form of Quincy Enunwa and punter Lac Edwards, who appeared in 64 games in his four seasons, leading the NFL in total punting yards in 2019.

Missed the cut: S Jamal Adams (2017) // CB Sauce Gardner (2022) // WR Garrett Wilson (2022) // RB Breece Hall (2022) // DT Folorunso Fatukasi (2018)

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1: WR DeVonta Smith (2021)

Round 2: QB Jalen Hurts (2020)

Round 3: LB Jordan Hicks (2015)

Round 4: ED Josh Sweat (2018)

Round 5: RB Kenneth Gainwell (2021)

Round 6: WR Quez Watkins (2020)

Round 7: OT Jordan Mailata (2018)

Really nice class for the Eagles with high-level impact players up and down the board.

While the selections up top of De'Vonta Smith and Jalen Hurts have, and will remain, cornerstones for the Eagles, the addition of tackle Jordan Mailata remains one of the more impressive draft finds in this entire exercise.

A massive man (6'8") that initially caught the attention of scouts during his time as a rugby player in Australia, Mailata's transition to the NFL has been seamless. He's started in 57 games in his four seasons, and was recently awarded with a sparkling new three-year extension to remain Philadelphia's left tackle of the future.

Missed the cut: OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (2016)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1: ED T.J. Watt (2017)

Round 2: WR George Pickens (2022)

Round 3: WR Diontae Johnson (2019)

Round 4: OL Dan Moore (2021)

Round 5: DL Isaiahh Loudermilk (2021)

Round 6: DT Isaiah Buggs (2019)

Round 7: P Pressley Harvin III (2021)

A four-time All-Pro and 2021 Defensive Player of the Year, T.J. Watt was a home run selection in the back end (30th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.

It's a shame we didn't see the true potential of Diontae Johnson in Pittsburgh due to the lack of talent under center, but the performance ceiling of his former running mate in George Pickens remains as lofty as any wideout in the game at 6'3", 200 pounds. Here's to taking the training wheels off Pickens in that either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields will be able to feed the young pass-catcher with targets in 2024.

Day 3 has had a few value hits, headlined by the selection of Pressley Harvin III out of Georgia Tech. The former Yellow Jacket ranks in the top three in net punt average in Steelers history.

Missed the cut: ED Alex Highsmith (2020) // LB Mark Robinson (2022)

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1: ED Nick Bosa (2019)

Round 2: WR Deebo Samuel (2019)

Round 3: LB Fred Warner (2018)

Round 4: OL Spencer Burford (2022)

Round 5: TE George Kittle (2017)

Round 6: DT D.J. Jones (2017)

Round 7: QB Brock Purdy (2022)

You want to talk about finding immediate contributors on each day of the draft? Just sit for a second and look at this list of talent.

From Nick Bosa all the way to the well-documented Mr. Irrelevant selection in Brock Purdy, San Francisco's ability to maximize each selection, no matter the round, has remained the standard of NFL evaluation for the last decade.

Adding potentially four future Hall of Fame talents in Bosa, Deebo Samuel, Fred Warner and George Kittle in the last 10 drafts is something we may not see replicated for a long time.

Missed the cut: LB Dre Greenlaw (2019)

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1: OT Charles Cross (2022)

Round 2: WR DK Metcalf (2019)

Round 3: WR Tyler Lockett (2015)

Round 4: TE Will Dissly (2018)

Round 5: CB Riq Woolen (2022)

Round 6: OT Stone Forsythe (2021)

Round 7: RB Chris Carson (2017)

While the former headlining core in Seattle of QB Russell Wilson, LB Bobby Wagner and CB Richard Sherman were all ineligible, the Seahawks have done a nice job in continuing to add playmakers as the years churn on in the post-Wilson era.

Charles Cross remains one of the more athletic young tackles in the game, and there isn't much more to be said about the duo of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett over the last five campaigns together.

Further down the draft, while the league got cute on the evaluation of Riq Woolen out of UTSA, he's evolved into one of the premier young corners in football with one of the more herculean athletic profiles we've ever seen at the corner spot.

Missed the cut: OT Germain Ifedi (2016), WR David Moore (2017)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1: WR Mike Evans (2014)

Round 2: S Antoine Winfield Jr. (2020)

Round 3: WR Chris Godwin (2017)

Round 4: LB Kwon Alexander (2015)

Round 5: LB K.J. Britt (2021)

Round 6: WR Trey Palmer (2023)

Round 7: LB Grant Stuard (2021)

A future Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Evans will have a statue outside of Raymond James Stadium in the years following his retirement.

On Day 2, both Antoine Winfield Jr. and Chris Godwin quickly evolved into cornerstones on either side of the ball, and Kwon Alexander (in four seasons) remained the straw that stirred the drink at linebacker as an early Day 3 selection.

Fans of the Bucs should remain excited about the prospect of Trey Palmer, a burner on the outside that made a nice impact in year one. A vertical threat that will live as the third read in the progression as long as Evans and Godwin are present, his explosiveness could be further utilized this fall due to the newly adopted kickoff return rules.

Missed the cut: S Jordan Whitehead (2018)

Tennessee Titans

Round 1: DT Jeffery Simmons (2019)

Round 2: RB Derrick Henry (2016)

Round 3: S Kevin Byard (2016)

Round 4: DT DaQuan Jones (2014)

Round 5: LB Avery Williamson (2014)

Round 6: LB David Long (2019)

Round 7: S Chris Jackson (2020)

Although Derrick Henry is now a Baltimore Raven, he remains in the history books as one of the best Titans/Oilers to ever suit up at running back. And on the bright side, Jeffery Simmons remains as one of the premier defensive linemen in the class, locked under contract in Tennessee through 2027.

The trio of DaQuan Jones, David Long and Avery Williamson also remained key cogs within the front seven for years. As Day 3 selections, they each provided an immense amount of value considering the limited expectations that follow late-round fliers, specifically for Williamson and Long.

Missed the cut: WR A.J. Brown (2019)

Washington Commanders

Round 1: DT Jonathan Allen (2017)

Round 2: DE Preston Smith (2015)

Round 3: WR Terry McLaurin (2019)

Round 4: WR Jamison Crowder (2015)

Round 5: LB Cole Holcomb (2019)

Round 6: IOL Chase Roullier (2017)

Round 7: S Kamren Curl (2020)

Among the seven selections that made the cut, three players remain on the roster in Jonathan Allen, Terry McLaurin and Jamison Crowder (who re-joined Washington in 2023 after spending the 2019-2022 seasons elsewhere).

Allen and McLaurin remain roster cornerstones, despite the complete overhaul of the organization, and they'll be looked upon again this fall to lead the way on either side of the line of scrimmage.

Chase Roullier was excellent in his short-lived career, but injuries ultimately forced his retirement last summer. And on Day 3, although Kamren Curl is no longer a Commander (opting to sign with the Rams in free agency), he remains one of Washington's premier finds late in the process, as he quickly blossomed into one of the best safeties in football but was rarely talked about due to the lack of success in Washington.

Missed the cut: G Brandon Scherff (2015) // DT Daron Payne (2018) // OT Morgan Moses (2014)