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2023 NFL Draft grades for AFC: Steelers did the best, while three playoff teams fall in C-range

The 2023 NFL Draft is over and it’s time to put our way-too-early spin on what happened over the weekend. Here’s the breakdown of the AFC draft classes, including favorite picks, least favorite picks and an overall grade for each team. Most of these teams had quality draft classes, but a few missed the mark.

AFC South


Houston Texans

Favorite pick: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (2nd overall)

The Texans did it! They made the sensible selection and took the Ohio State quarterback to be their new franchise quarterback with head coach DeMeco Ryans.