Like mock drafts, instant-reaction grades to NFL draft classes have become more important in recent years.
If mocks give an overarching look at the prospect stock market and team needs, grades provide a look at perceived value of draft hauls and outline not only all 250-plus picks but identify which needs remain unfulfilled and how teams might operate from there on out.
Without instant reaction, it's hard to learn and look back in three or four years to see improvement, both for onlookers and teams.
Instant grades are a gut reaction to needs filled by teams and the value in doing so compared to predraft rankings and players still on the board.