6. Quenton Nelson, G, Colts: B+

An offensive guard in the top six? USA Today loved it, calling Nelson “the best offensive line prospect in recent memory.” Sports Illustrated was not impressed, saying the Colts should have gone with a defensive player: “The Colts can block better now, but it won’t matter if their opponents score 40 each week.” G.P.A.: 3.48

7. Josh Allen, QB, Bills: B-

Allen, the Wyoming quarterback, at one point was considered a candidate to go No. 1 over all. The Bills got him at No. 7 after a trade with the Buccaneers, and the grades were all over the place, ranging from an A+ to an F. CBS could not have liked it more: “They get the best QB in the draft and they had to go make the move to get him. Love the trade, love the pick.” USA Today said: “Allen is inaccurate, struggles to read defenses and is uncomfortable from the pocket. Other than that, he’s a pretty good quarterback.” It also reminded readers that last season the Bills at one point opted for Nathan Peterman over Tyrod Taylor. G.P.A.: 2.6

8. Roquan Smith, LB, Bears: A-

A pick that almost everyone liked. “Feels like the Bears got the next great young linebacker,” Yahoo said. “Smith is a very intelligent linebacker who always seems to be in the right place at the right time,” Walter Football said. “He is a smart player, a strong leader, and is the type of guy coaches will trust to make decisions on the field,” Hoffman said in The Times. G.P.A.: 3.73

9. Mike McGlinchey, T, 49ers: C+

Another Notre Dame lineman is chosen, but this one is not as much loved by the experts as Nelson is.

“This is a bit of a reach, but the Niners needed to find an eventual replacement for Joe Staley, who turns 34 in August,” USA Today said. But Sports Illustrated noted, “Drafting McGlinchey is a bit of a head-scratcher given that the 49ers just gave left tackle Joe Staley a raise for the next two years.” Nobody really hated the pick, but few loved it, either, as grades ranged from B to C. G.P.A.: 2.45

10. Josh Rosen, QB, Cardinals: A-

The Cards moved up to get Rosen, who most felt would go higher. “The best quarterback in the draft,” Bleacher Report said. “The most N.F.L.-ready passer,” CBS said. Rosen would undoubtedly have given this pick a high grade himself: “Nine mistakes were made ahead of me,” he said after being picked. G.P.A.: 3.77.

Others They Loved

The highest grade of the draft, even higher than Chubb, went to Derwin James, the safety selected by the Chargers at No. 17. The strong consensus had been that he would go much higher, giving the Chargers a steal this low. With three A+’s, two A’s and just one B, his G.P.A. was a 3.98. “James is an explosive athlete who can be an enforcer in the box, cover slot receivers or play deep safety,” wrote USA Today.