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2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick

By Erik Lambert

Oct 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills

Top Pick:  Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

Players who weren’t able to play so far this year because of injury get an incomplete. The difference between not playing and being hurt are different. One is because of not making a good impression, the other is more about luck. Shaq Lawson has missed several weeks with a recovering shoulder problem. Buffalo is about ready to get him going though. That they did as he announced his arrival by sacking Tom Brady in his first game.

Grade:  INC

Hidden Gem:  Adolphus Washington, DL, Ohio State

Rex Ryan needed the proper bodies in order to turn his defense into the type of unit he wanted. Adolphus Washington had the mix of size, length and athleticism the Bills were looking for. So far he’s become a nice member of their defensive line rotations with 13 tackles and two sacks. It’s clear he’s still learning how to play his position, which is different from what he did in college. The improvements should come quickly at this pace though.

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