NFL.com graded the 2021 NFC north Rookie draft class
Gennaro Filice of nfl.com graded the rookie draft class from last year.
First of all, here are the grades for the other teams in the division.
Detroit Lions A-
Green Bay Packers B
Minnesota Vikings C
Chicago Bears B-
He was pretty impressed with the rookie class. The biggest reason is clearly quarterback, Justin Fields. "The 22-year-old did flash rare traits with his arm and legs, despite the fact Nagy didn't always put him in the best position to show them off" said Filice.
He then added: "That 4.4 pro day speed translates quite nicely to the pro game. And his downfield accuracy's undeniable, whether he's standing tall in the pocket, rolling to the right or escaping a collapsing pocket to his left. The skill set's highly enticing -- now it's up to the new coaching staff to cultivate consistency."
I think he is spot on when it comes to his Fields' evaluation. There is still a lot of work to be done, but he seems on the right track to stardom.
Finally, he ended the article by talking about the rest of the draft class besides Justin Fields. Here is the quote: "Chicago's 2021 draft haul was a mixed bag in Year 1. While Jenkins' rookie season was marred by injuries and inadequacy, the Bears' second OT selection (Borom) proved to be a late-round find. Speaking of which, Khalil Herbert and Thomas Graham look like sixth-round steals, albeit in a much more limited sample size for the latter."
