2020 NFL Draft Grades: Packers QB Jordan Love headlines NFC North first-round picks

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The Chicago Bears didn't have a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, but that doesn't mean the first 32 selections won't have an impact on the team's upcoming season.

The Packers, Lions and Vikings (twice) all made selections in the first round. Let's get down to grading each team's haul.

Lions

Pick: 1.03 - Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State

No surprise here. Detroit has long been connected to Okudah, the consensus top cornerback in this year's draft class. His addition to the NFC North will present a challenge for Bears receivers because of his elite blend of size, twitchy athleticism and clean technique. Barring injury, he should be a shutdown corner in the league.

Grade: A

Vikings

Pick: 1.22 - Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

Minnesota had to fill the void left behind by the Stefon Diggs trade, and an argument can be made that they actually upgraded (at least long-term) with Jefferson. The LSU star is the most pro-ready receiver in the class who combines some of the best traits of his 2020 classmates in one package. He's a savvy route-runner with third-level speed who's equal parts chain-mover and field-flipper. 

Grade: A

Pick: 1.31 - Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU

A high-upside cover corner who plays with good twitch and physicality, Gladney still has room to improve with his technique and overall consistency. If it all comes together, however, Gladney has a chance to be one of the better defensive players to come out of this year's draft. He slide to the end of the first round because he has work to do, and he'll have to learn on the job. He'll be thrust into a starting role in 2020.

Grade: B

Packers:

Pick: 1.26 - Jordan Love, QB, Utah State

This was music to Bears fans' ears. And it's not because Love is a bad quarterback. In fact, he could end up developing into a high-end and very dangerous starter. But that won't be for a few years. And that means a few seasons of drama while he sits behind Aaron Rodgers, who doesn't come across as the most willing mentor to his eventual replacement. It'll be really interesting to see how Rodgers handles his newfound role as the veteran who's running out of time as opposed to the young buck that replaces a legend, as he was when he joined a quarterback room that already had Brett Favre.

As for the merits of the pick? Great teams never stand pat at quarterback. They always have a plan. And this feels awfully like that kind of strategic play by the Packers. That said, they have a closing window with Rodgers under center. Green Bay would've been better served to give Rodgers the help he needs at wide receiver instead of making him feel like he has one foot out the door.

Grade: C+

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