Best, worst draft picks in the NFC West

Now that the NFL Draft is completed, it’s time for us to weigh in on bests and worsts. (By the way, the 2024 draft is April 25–27 in Detroit.)

BEST | Cardinals, LT Paris Johnson Jr. (first round): GM Monti Ossenfort hasn’t been in Arizona long, but he understands they’re not one draft pick away from contention. That’s why trading the third-overall pick for the best left tackle in the draft and more picks was one of the best moves of the weekend.

Johnson at No. 3 wouldn’t qualify for this list, but Johnson at No. 6 plus EDGE B.J. Ojulari, CB Garrett Williams, a pair of third-round picks and Houston’s 2024 first-round pick certainly does. Johnson had good stats with Ohio State, but when it comes to rebuilding a roster, finding extra assets is incredibly important. To be able to do so while still adding a player like Johnson Jr. is a strong move.

BEST | Seahawks, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (first round): The former Rose Bowl MVP barely played in 2022 due to a hamstring injury, but set Ohio State records with 95 receptions and 1,606 receiving yards in 2021. 

Smith-Njigba would’ve been a top-five pick last year. Philadelphia reportedly considered him at No. 10, so getting the draft’s top receiver at No. 20 is a steal. With Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf on the roster, Geno Smith should have no problem finding open receivers next season.