What kind of analyst would I be if I didn't grade first-round rookies after their first preseason game? A disappointing one. And I'm not here to disappoint but to give you, the reader, what you want. Now, of course, don't read into these scores too much. We are only one exhibition outing into these players' profe sional careers -- or in the case of the and , two contests in.But now that there's legitimate NFL film to watch, grades are to be handed out, meaningle s game or not.These are preseason grades for first-round rookies. Before I begin, if a rookie isn't listed, it's either because he did not play in his respective team's opening game or, due to a variety of reasons, wasn't able to make much of an impact at all, bad or good.1 Logan Forsythe Jersey ., EDGE/DL, JaguarsGrade: A- JAC LB #44 Most of Walker's rushes have been stymied immediately, but he's been a sturdy edge-setter against the run, forced a fumble against the when he crashed down from the backside, and drew a holding call on Cleveland's starting left tackle . His sack in the Hall of Fame game was more due to attempting to scramble right past him than an individual win from Walker. He had another hit on Stidham on an outside speed rush that was more impre sive. Altogether, for a raw but freaky athletic specimen, the Jaguars should be decently happy with the early returns on Walker to date this preseason. 2. , EDGE, Grade: B DET DE #97 Hutchinson had two tackles on 10 snaps in his preseason debut for the Lions, one being a tackle for lo s. No pre sures though. Hopefully we get to see a little more of the No. 2 overall pick before the regular season kicks off.5. , EDGE, Grade: B NYG LB #5 Thibodeaux wasn't credited with an official pre sure in the preseason opener against the but was damn close on a few occasions. His first snap was a push-pull on New England's right tackle that brought the blocker to the turf. Thibodeaux didn't erupt out of the gates but hardly looked out of place against profe sional talent.6. , OT, Grade: A- CAR OT #79 Primarily squaring off against and -- two super-long, athletic rushers -- Ekwonu was stout at the point of attack, winning all but one of his reps in pa s protection. He got up and under those defenders in the run game on most occasions, too. Solid start for the first offensive tackle off the board. 7. , OT, GiantsGrade: C+ NYG OT #73 Neal's debut could've gone better. Depth rusher got the best of him with a variety of moves in a few one-on Los Angeles Dodgers Jersey -one matchups. The former Alabama star was caught off balance on those reps. For the run and screen game, Neal was spry and under control, executing what appeared to be his a signment.9. , OT, Grade: A- SEA OT #67 The silky-smooth pa s sets that made Cro s a top-10 selection were on full display against the over the weekend. Sure, he didn't see screaming around the corner, but he was sudden and powerful in his snaps mostly against Derrek Tuszka, not allowing a pre sure, although a few were close.10. , WR, Grade: B+ NYJ WR #17 TAR0REC2REC YDs25REC TD0FL0 Wilson was urgent in beating pre s and generating separation relatively early in his routes in the preseason opener against the . He caught two pa ses for 25 yards. Nothing concerning about his debut. 13. , DT, EaglesGrade: C PHI DT #90 Davis played how I expected him to -- flashed a bit against the run, pushing back the Jets center on one play and swimming past him on another, but was a non-factor as a pa s rusher. I will say, though, his size alone does draw plenty of attention on the inside of the opposition's offensive line.14. , S, Grade: C+ BAL SAF #14 I'll start with the bad -- Hamilton mi sed three diving tackle attempts against the . O
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