Grades For the First Round of the 2014 NFL Draft
Dec 11, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) scrambles under pressure from St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
A+. <p>The St. Louis Rams used their No. 13 overall pick on super athletic defensive tackle Aaron Donald. And Donald was everything they had hoped for, making their great defensive line even better. As a matter of fact, many say the Rams now have the best defensive line in the entire NFL.</p> <p>The pressure Donald puts on quarterbacks inside put opposing teams on notice about him. So they can no longer adjust their game plans around defensive ends Chris Long and Robert Quinn. Opposing teams now have to play the Rams straight up, opening things up for Long and Quinn.</p> <p>For his part, Donald pressured quarterbacks to the tune of nine sacks, second among NFL defensive tackles. And for all his efforts, Donald took him the AP Defensive Player of the Year award. The Rams made a great pick here and I gave them the highest of marks for it.</p>. DT. St. Louis Rams. AARON DONALD
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