As we stressed constantly, the Cincinnati Bengals weren't going to trade star defensive end Trey Hendrickson during the NFL draft. Before the process, one insider speculated the Bengals could trade Hendrickson if they took Shemar Stewart in the first round.

The San Francisco 49ers draft was not well-received by at least one member of the national media. NFL writer Gilberto Manzano gave the 49ers a final grade of "D" for their efforts in the recent three-day college draft.