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LAS VEGAS 69ERS
drafted	Andrew Luck (qb); Brian Quick (wr); Josh Gordon (wr); Ryan Lindley (qb); Vick Ballard (rb)
summary	During the offseason the 69ers obviously knew their weakness at the qb position and they've addressed it since - first trading for Andy Dalton and now making a great trade to acquire Eli Manning (after selection Andrew Luck #1 overall!). They then acquired another QB (Ryan Lindley) at the end of the 3rd Rd. The two-for-one trade for #13 (Brian Quick) may have been a bit much for a franchise with an extremely low roster size, but Josh Gordon could be a steal at #18.
2012 draft grade	A

FLIPPIN UNITED
drafted	Robert Griffin III (qb); Stephen Hill (wr); Alshon Jeffrey (wr); AJ Jenkins (wr); Rob Housler (te)
summary	Robert Griffin III should turn into a great pick for this franchise at #2. United then turned to improving thier weak WR depth taking excellent value picks of Stephen Hill (#12), Alshon Jeffrey (#19), and AJ Jenkins (#21). Rob Housler is an intriguing project TE and a great pick in the 4th Rd.
2012 draft grade	A

LOS ANGELES LAKE SHOW
drafted	Doug Martin (rb); Coby Fleener (te); Kendall Wright (wr); Bernard Pierce (rb); Kendall Wright (wr)
summary	Lake Show needed to address their TE and RB positions and they did so in a big way through the draft (via both picks and trades). The acquisition of Jason Witten is huge for this team and they now have some strong depth at TE with Coby Fleener (and offseason acquisition Kellen Winslow). Doug Martin could become an instant starter for this team and Isaac Redman was a smart handcuff selection.
2012 draft grade	A -

OUTER BANKS LIGHTNING
drafted	David Wilson (rb); Michael Egnew (te); Rashad Jennings (rb)
summary	With no 1st Rd pick, Lightning didn't have a vital draft but they were very smart with their selections - notably handcuffing their current RB's with the picks of David Wilson and Rashad Jennings. With Tony Gonzalez playing in his final season, they looked to build some youth at the TE position taking Michael Egnew. Needing WR's the team made a good investment move in acquiring Jerome Simpson for a 4th Rd pick.
2012 draft grade	A -

MYRTLE BEACH 328'S
drafted	Brandon Weeden (qb); Rueben Randle (wr); Matt Prater (k)
summary	After taking Brandon Weeden and Rueben Randle at #7 and #8, 328's traded their next two picks (#10 and #13) for good value (Darrius Heyward-Bey plus a 2nd and 3rd Rd pick in 2013). 328's have had great success drafting QB's so the pick of Weeden is worth watching.
2012 draft grade	A -

TUCSON A II P
drafted	Ronnie Hillman (rb); Marvin Jones (wr); Donald Brown (rb); Nate Kaeding (k)
summary	The trade of Darrius Heyward-Bey may have been mostly out of salary, but also postional needs, as they selected Ronnie Hillman at #10. That might be another RB over-draft for this team, but they may have found a steal with 3rd Rd pick Marvin Jones, as well as Donald Brown (who they acquired in a swap of 3rd Rd picks).
2012 draft grade	B

D.C. H
drafted	Michael Floyd (wr); Ryan Tannehill (qb); Lamar Miller (rb); Russell Wilson (qb); Evan Royster (rb)
summary	H made the surprise of the draft trading away Jason Witten for a 2nd Rd pick (Ryan Tannehill) and a 4th in 2013. I think much of that had to do with salary but it seems as though Witten's value should be higher then that? I'm sure DC fans will be closely watching Tannehill's progress after losing a franchise favorite like Witten. H got some good value picks in the 3rd Rd (Lamar Miller, and Russell Wilson). Evan Royster was a smart pick in the 4th Rd.
2012 draft grade	B

DENVER TOMCATS
drafted	Isaiah Pead (rb); Mohamed Sanu (wr); LaMichael James (rb)
summary	Though it has yet to show in the standings, the Tomcats have been a really successful drafting team the past few years. One of the problems is injuries have hurt the rise of many of thier young talent. This year they looked toward safe value picks with hopes they can stay heathly and perhaps contribute in future years. The Tomcats will need a big year from Desean Jackson who they traded away for the #1 pick in this draft (Andrew Luck).
2012 draft grade	B

MACUNGIE O'S
drafted	Trent Richardson (rb); Jacob Tamme (te)
summary	Trent Richardson was a must-take at #3 and he should prove to be worth that selection. With the teams only other selection, Jacob Tamme seems a bit of a surprise at #1 but I guess the O's assumed they are solid in depth and youth at other positions and wanted to take a safer pick for more instant production in 2012.
2012 draft grade	B -

TOLEDO TORMENTA
drafted	Justin Blackmon (wr); Greg Childs (wr)
summary	I'm not sure how the team improves by trading away Eli Manning for #5 pick Justin Blackmon, mostly because now they only have Kevin Kolb as a backup to Aaron Rodgers. Greg Childs may not be a bad pick, but that might have been a spot Tormenta should have looked to secure the QB depth. They did trade away #29 for a 3rd Rd pick next year which could be higher in value.
2012 draft grade	C +