NFL draft grades: Mel Kiper Jr. picks steals, sleepers and favorite 2021 classes from all 32 teams
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One of the most intriguing NFL draft classes I ve covered in my 43 years of doing this wrapped up Saturday, and it s time for one of my favorite and most exhausting exercises every year.
Before we get into my NFL draft grades, here are a few nuggets I found interesting from this 2021 class:
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The Los Angeles Chargers selected Georgia tight end Tre McKitty with the 97th overall pick in the third round of Friday s 2021 NFL Draft.
McKitty (6-foot-4, 247 pounds) started his collegiate career at Florida State. From 2017-19, he caught 50 balls for 520 yards and two touchdowns. Last season at Georgia, he caught six passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.
McKitty joins a tight ends room that includes veteran Jared Cook and second-year player Donald Parham, who caught 10 passes and three touchdowns from quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020.
The Chargers next scheduled pick is at No. 118 overall in the fourth round, which takes place on Saturday.
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