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Some teams see an immediate impact from an NFL draft class.
Others have to wait on a return.
The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr. back to back with the second and third overall picks.
The Carolina Panthers ended up with the worst record despite taking Bryce Young No. 1 overall so they have to be patient.
The Chicago Bears are the leading contender to have a Texans-like turnaround after getting QB Caleb Williams with the first pick and wide receiver Rome Odunze at No. 9.
The Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders also had excellent drafts.
It usually takes three years to fairly grade a draft, but here are AP’s early grades on each team’s overall draft:
ARIZONA CARDINALS: A
Got the best receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (4) in the draft and upgraded the rush with edge …