NFL Draft grades: These 4 teams earned low marks, but one could turn into an A

Key Points:

• The four lowest-graded 2026 NFL draft classes were Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, and Minnesota Vikings, primarily due to poor board evaluation and lack of impactful picks addressing team needs.
• Denver struggled with limited picks from a trade and failed to find value at key positions, while Jacksonville diverged significantly from consensus, selecting players like a blocking tight end with limited receiving skills.
• The Rams’ pick of Ty Simpson at No. 14 was considered overly risky and did not yield significant team improvements, and the Vikings chose an injury-prone defensive tackle without adequately addressing their secondary.
• Despite the low grade, the Vikings have potential to exceed expectations due to the influence of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who identified high potential in players like Caleb Banks and second-round pick Jake Golday.
• If the Vikings successfully develop their draft class through conditioning and skill improvement, this group could produce multiple starters and be re-evaluated as an A+ class in the future.