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Team-by-team list by Associated Press
AFC TEAM-BY-TEAM RECAP (TEAM NEEDS IN PARENTHESES)
BUFFALO BILLS (CB, DL, LB, OL, RB)
2 (54) A.J. Epenesa, de, Iowa.
3 (86) Zack Moss, rb, Utah.
4 (128) Gabriel Davis, wr, UCF.
5 (167) Jake Fromm, qb, Georgia.
6 (188) Tyler Bass, k, Georgia Southern.
6 (207) Isaiah Hodgins, wr, Oregon State.
7 (239) Dane Jackson, cb, Pittsburgh.
Grade: C+. Stefon Diggs, who was traded
for their No. 1 pick, will give Josh Allen
an immediate weapon. Epenesa carried a
first-round grade and will be dependable,
if not spectacular. Moss will be another
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reliable contributor, but might not be a
game-breaker.
BALTIMORE RAVENS (DL, LB, OL, RB, WR)
1 (28) Patrick Queen, lb, LSU.
2 (55) J.K. Dobbins, rb, Ohio State.
3 (71) Justin Madubuike, dt, Texas A&M.
3 (92) Devin Duvernay, wr, Texas.
3 (98) Malik Harrison, lb, Ohio State.
3 (106) Tyre Phillips, g, Mississippi State.
4 (143) Ben Bredeson, g, Michigan.
5 (170) Broderick Washington, dt, Tex. Tech.
6 (201) James Proche, wr, So. Methodist.
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7 (219) Geno Stone, s, Iowa.
Grade: A. Queen, Dobbins, Madubuike,
Duvernay, Harrison scary good picks.
HOUSTON TEXANS (CB, DL, LB, OL, WR)
2 (40) Ross Blacklock, dt, TCU.
3 (90) Jonathan Greenard, lb, Florida.
4 (126) Charlie Heck, ot, North Carolina.
4 (141) John Reid, cb, Penn State.
5 (171) Isaiah Coulter, wr, Rhode Island.
Grade: D. You barely get a passing grade
when you give up multiple first-rounders
for often-penalized OT Laremy Tunsil,
then give him an extension. But the worst
was trading All-Pro WR Andre Hopkins for
a No. 2, then giving up a No. 2 for Brandin
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Cooks. Blacklock (6-4, 290, 4.9), though,
could become a mainstay.
DENVER BRONCOS (CB, LB, OL, S, WR)
1 (15) Jerry Jeudy, wr, Alabama.
2 (46) K.J. Hamler, wr, Penn St.
3 (77) Michael Ojemudia, cb, Iowa.
3 (83) Lloyd Cushenberry, c, LSU.
3 (95) McTelvin Agim, dt, Arkansas.
4 (118) Albert Okwuegbunam, te, Missouri.
5 (178) Justin Strnad, lb, Wake Forest.
6 (181) Netane Muti, g, Fresno State.
7 (252) Tyrie Cleveland, wr, Florida.
7 (254) Derrek Tuszka, de, No. Dakota St.
Grade: B+. Really upgraded receiving
corps with Jeudy, Hamler and Okwuegbu-
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nam (6-5, 258, 4.49). All third-round picks
could make contributions, as well as Muti.
NFC TEAM-BY-TEAM RECAP
DALLAS COWBOYS (CB, LB, OL, TE, WR)
1 (17) CeeDee Lamb, wr, Oklahoma.
2 (51) Trevon Diggs, cb, Alabama.
3 (82) Neville Gallimore, dt, Oklahoma.
4 (123) Reggie Robinson II, cb, Tulsa.
4 (146) Tyler Biadasz, c, Wisconsin.
5 (179) Bradlee Anae, de, Utah.
7 (231) Ben DiNucci, qb, James Madison.
Grade: A-. Lamb fell to them and the
Cowboys gladly grabbed him. Diggs was
a solid CB that fills a need. Gallimore
(6-2, 304, 4.79) can be a disrupter on the
inside. Robinson (6-1, 205, 4.44), Biadasz
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(6-4, 314) and Anae have potential to find
major roles and in some casess, start.
CHICAGO BEARS (CB, OL, QB, S, WR)
2 (43) Cole Kmet, te, Notre Dame.
2 (50) Jaylon Johnson, cb, Utah.
5 (155) Trevis Gipson, de, Tulsa.
5 (163) Kindle Vildor, cb, Ga. Southern.
5 (173) Darnell Mooney, wr, Tulane.
7 (226) Arlington Hambright, g, Colorado.
7 (227) Lachavious Simmons, g, Tenn. St.
Grade: C. Still paying for Kahlil Mack
(first and third), as well as for 2019 pick,
RB David Montgomery (fourth round to
Patriots), and Nick Foles (Bears’ compen-
satory fourth to Jaguars). But the Bears, if
nothing else, managed to land the draft’s
top TE in Kmet (6-6, 262, 4.7) and one of
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the draft’s top DBs in Johnson (6-0, 193,
4.5). Others were late-round prospects.
ATLANTA FALCONS (CB, DL, LB, OL, RB)
1 (16) A.J. Terrell, cb, Clemson.
2 (47) Marlon Davidson, de, Auburn.
3 (78) Matt Hennessy, c, Temple.
4 (119) Mykal Walker, lb, Fresno State.
4 (134) Jaylinn Hawkins, s, California.
7 (228) Sterling Hofrichter, p, Syracuse.
Grade: B. Terrell (6-1, 195, 4.42) should
step in and start. Davidson (6-3, 303, 5.04)
will help fortify the defensive side of the
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interior, as will Hennessy (6-4, 307, 5.18)
on the offensive side.
ARIZONA CARDINALS (CB, DL, LB, OL, RB)
1 (8) Isaiah Simmons, lb, Clemson.
3 (72) Josh Jones, ot, Houston.
4 (114) Leki Fotu, dt, Utah.
4 (131) Rashard Lawrence, dt, LSU.
6 (202) Evan Weaver, lb, California.
7 (222) Eno Benjamin, rb, Arizona State.
Grade: A. You automatically get an A if
you get All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins for a
No. 2 pick. You get extra credit when you
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follow that up with a top defender in Sim-
mons, a top OT in Jones, a top NT in Fotu.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (LB, OL, QB, RB, S)
1 (5) Tua Tagovailoa, qb, Alabama.
1 (18) Austin Jackson, ot, Southern Cal.
1 (30) Noah Igbinoghene, cb, Auburn.
2 (39) Robert Hunt, ot, La.-Lafayette.
2 (56) Raekwon Davis, dt, Alabama.
3 (70) Brandon Jones, s, Texas.
4 (111) Solomon Kindley, g, Georgia.
5 (154) Jason Strowbridge, de, N. Carolina.
5 (164) Curtis Weaver, te, Boise State.
6 (185) Blake Ferguson, ls, LSU.
7 (246) Malcolm Perry, wr, Navy.
Grade: A. They have a plan, protect Tua.
A sneaky good move was trading for 49ers
RB Matt Breida. A lot of needs were filled.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (LB, OL, QB, TE, WR)
1 (1) Joe Burrow, qb LSU.
2 (33) Tee Higgins, wr, Clemson.
3 (65) Logan Wilson, lb, Wyoming.
4 (107) Akeem Davis-Gaither, lb,
Appalachian State.
5 (147) Khalid Kareem, te, Notre Dame.
6 (180) Hakeem Adeniji, g, Kansas.
7 (215) Markus Bailey, lb, Purdue.
Grade: B. Burrow could be the one to turn
around this dysfunctional franchise.
Higgins will be a good target. Wilson is
one of the better coverage linebackers.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (CB, DL, OL, QB, WR)
2 (34) Michael Pittman Jr., wr, Southern Cal.
2 (41) Jonathan Taylor, rb, Wisconsin.
3 (85) Julian Blackmon, s, Utah.
4 (122) Jacob Eason, qb, Washington.
5 (149) Danny Pinter, g, Ball State.
6 (193) Rob Windsor, dt, Penn State.
6 (211) Isaiah Rodgers, db, UMass.
6 (212) Dezmon Patmon, wr, Wash. State.
6 (213) Jordan Glasgow, lb, Michigan.
Grade: A-. Got proven top DT DeForest
Buckner for a first-rounder, then added
high quality players in Pittman and Taylor.
Eason might have had the draft’s best arm.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (CB, DL, LB, OL, RB)
1 (32) Clyde Edwards-Helaire, rb, LSU.
2 (63) Willie Gay Jr., lb, Mississippi State.
3 (96) Lucas Niang, ot, TCU.
4 (138) L’Jarius Sneed, s, Louisiana Tech.
5 (177) Michael Danna, te, Michigan.
7 (237) Bopete Keyes, cb, Tulane.
Grade: C+. Getting a Darren Sproles clone,
Edwards-Helaire, makes this offense
unstoppable. Edwards-Helaire is hard to
catch, cover and see (5-7, 207). Gay Jr. (6-
1, 243, 4.46, 39.5” vertical) will help on de-
fense. Niang (6-6, 315) should add depth.
Could have used an assist on defense, but
I guess they’ll just outscore everyone.
NEW YORK GIANTS (LB, OL, S, TE, WR)
1 (4) Andrew Thomas, ot, Georgia.
2 (36) Xavier McKinney, s, Alabama.
3 (99) Matt Peart, ot, Connecticut.
4 (110) Darnay Holmes, cb, UCLA.
5 (150) Shane Lemieux, g, Oregon.
6 (183) Cameron Brown, lb, Penn State.
7 (218) Carter Coughlin, de, Minnesota.
7 (238) T.J. Brunson, lb, South Carolina.
7 (247) Chris Williamson, cb, Minnesota.
7 (255) Tae Crowder, lb, Georgia.
Grade: B. In a typical Giants’ move, they
went O-line heavy with Thomas, a solid LT
prospect, Peart, who’s high on potential
and size (6-7, 318), and Lemieux.
DETROIT LIONS (CB, DL, OL, RB, WR)
1 (3) Jeff Okudah, cb, Ohio State.
2 (35) D’Andre Swift, rb, Georgia.
3 (67) Julian Okwara, de, Notre Dame.
3 (75) Jonah Jackson, g, Ohio State.
4 (121) Logan Stenberg, g, Kentucky.
5 (166) Quintez Cephus, wr, Wisconsin.
5 (172) Jason Huntley, rb, New Mex. State.
6 (197) John Penisini, dt, Utah.
7 (235) Jashon Cornell, dt, Ohio State.
Grade: B+. Although Lions wanted to
trade down, they couldn’t find a taker and
picked the top CB in Okudah (6-1, 205,
4.48), who has shutdown qualities. Swift
(5-8, 212, 4.48) was the top-rated back
who landed in Round 2. Okwara can apply
heat. Jackson and Stenberg will help.
CAROLINA PANTHERS (CB, DL, LB, OL, TE)
1 (7) Derrick Brown, dt, Auburn.
2 (38) Yetur Gross-Matos, de, Penn St.
2 (64) Jeremy Chinn, s, Southern Illinois.
4 (113) Troy Pride, cb, Notre Dame.
5 (152) Joe Reed, wr, Virginia.
6 (184) Bravvion Roy, dt, Baylor.
7 (221) Stantley Thomas-Oliver, cb, Fla. Int.
Grade: B+. Rebuilt their defense, using
their first four picks on Brown (6-4, 326,
5.16), Gross-Matos (6-5, 266), Chinn (6-3,
221, 4.45) and Pride (5-11, 193, 4.4).
LOS ANGELES RAMS (LB, OL, RB, S, WR)
2 (52) Cam Akers, rb, Florida State.
2 (57) Van Jefferson, wr, Florida.
3 (84) Terrell Lewis, de, Alabama.
3 (104) Terrell Burgess, s, Utah.
4 (136) Brycen Hopkins, te, Purdue.
6 (199) Jordan Fuller, s, Ohio State.
7 (234) Clay Johnston, lb, Baylor.
7 (248) Sam Sloman, k, Miami (Ohio).
7 (250) Tremayne Anchrum, g, Clemson.
Grade: B-. Even without a first-rounder,
they replenished some of the talent lost.
Grades by Curtis Murayama, Star-Advertiser
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (LB, OL, QB, TE, WR)
2 (37) Kyle Dugger, s, Lenoir-Rhyne.
2 (60) Josh Uche, lb, Michigan.
3 (87) Anfernee Jennings, lb, Alabama.
3 (91) Devin Asiasi, te, UCLA.
3 (101) Dalton Keene, te, Virginia Tech.
5 (159) Justin Rohrwasser, k, Marshall.
6 (182) Michael Onwenu, g, Michigan.
6 (195) Justin Herron, g, Wake Forest.
6 (204) Cassh Maluia, lb, Wyoming.
7 (230) Dustin Woodard, c, Memphis.
Grade: B-. Did a lot of dealing as usual and
got a lot of talent in Dugger (6-1, 217, 4.49),
edge rushers Uche and Jennings and two
good TEs in Asiasi and Keene.
CLEVELAND BROWNS (DL, LB, OL, S, WR)
1 (10) Jedrick Wills Jr., ot, Alabama.
2 (44) Grant Delpit, s, LSU.
3 (88) Jordan Elliott, dt, Missouri.
3 (97) Jacob Phillips, lb, LSU.
4 (115) Harrison Bryant, te, Fla. Atlantic.
5 (160) Nick Harris, c, Washington.
6 (187) Donovan Peoples-Jones, wr, Mich.
Grade: B. If Wills can transition to LT,
this talent-laden team will be explosive,
though it might be internally. Delpit will
need to play like it was 2018. Elliott (6-4,
302, 5.02) will strengthen a strong defense.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (CB, DL, LB, OL, RB)
1 (9) C.J. Henderson, cb, Florida.
1 (20) K’Lavon Chaisson, lb, LSU.
2 (42) Laviska Shenault Jr., wr, Colorado.
3 (73) DaVon Hamilton, dt, Ohio State.
4 (116) Ben Bartch, ot, St. John’s (Minn.).
4 (137) Josiah Scott, cb, Michigan State.
4 (140) Shaquille Quarterman, lb, Miami.
5 (157) Daniel Thomas, s, Auburn.
5 (165) Collin Johnson, wr, Texas.
6 (189) Jake Luton, qb, Oregon State.
5 (206) Tyler Davis, te, Georgia Tech.
7 (223) Chris Claybrooks, cb, Memphis.
Grade: B+. A strong defensive draft.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (CB, DL, LB, OL, WR)
1 (12) Henry Ruggs III, wr, Alabama.
1 (19) Damon Arnette, cb, Ohio State.
3 (80) Lynn Bowden Jr., wr, Kentucky.
3 (81) Bryan Edwards, wr, South Carolina.
3 (100) Tanner Muse, s, Clemson.
4 (139) Amik Robertson, cb, La. Tech.
Grade: B. Aside from the surprise pick
of Arnette — rated as a third-rounder by
analysts — the rest of the draft was solid.
Ruggs (4.27) was the fastest WR. Bowden,
who played QB last year, can be like 49er
WR Deebo Samuel. Edwards (6-3, 212)
will add versatility to the receiving corps.
Robertson (5-8, 187) is a top slot corner.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (CB, LB, OL, S, WR)
1 (21) Jalen Reagor, wr, TCU.
2 (53) Jalen Hurts, qb, Oklahoma.
3 (103) Davion Taylor, lb, Colorado.
4 (127) K’Von Wallace, s, Clemson.
4 (145) Jack Driscoll, ot, Auburn.
5 (168) John Hightower, wr, Boise State.
6 (196) Shaun Bradley, lb, Temple.
6 (200) Quez Watkins, wr, Southern Miss.
6 (210) Prince Tega Wanogho, ot, Auburn.
7 (233) Casey Toohill, de, Stanford.
Grade: B. Fly Eagles fly. A team devoid
of speed added Reagor (4.47), Hightower
(4.43), Watkins (4.35) and Marquise Good-
win (trade, 4.29). Hurts’ pick was curious.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (CB, LB, OL, TE, WR)
1 (26) Jordan Love, qb, Utah State.
2 (62) A.J. Dillon, rb, Boston College.
3 (94) Josiah Deguara, te, Cincinnati.
5 (175) Kamal Martin, lb, Minnesota.
6 (192) Jon Runyan, g, Michigan.
6 (208) Jake Hanson, c, Oregon.
6 (209) Simon Stepaniak, g, Indiana.
7 (236) Vernon Scott, db, Texas Christian.
7 (242) Jonathan Garvin, de, Miami.
Grade: C-. How’s Aaron Rodgers feeling
about this draft? On the doorstep of the
Super Bowl, the Pack traded up to get
Rodgers’ eventual replacement instead of
trying to help him. Dillon (6-0, 247, 4.53)
is bullish. Deguara was the third TE taken
but was rated as the eighth-best one.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (CB, LB, OL, QB, WR)
1 (24) Cesar Ruiz, c, Michigan.
3 (74) Zack Baun, lb, Wisconsin.
3 (105) Adam Trautman, te, Dayton.
7 (240) Tommy Stevens, qb, Miss. State.
Grade: B. Got three solid players in Ruiz
(6-3, 307, 5.08), Baun (6-2, 238, 4.65) and
Trautman (6-5, 255, 4.8). Ruiz can play all
inside spots. Baun, a first-round talent,
dropped because of a diluated sample at
the combine. The No. 2 pick was used to
help acquire center Erik McCoy last year.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (CB, DL, OL, S, WR)
1 (14) Javon Kinlaw, dt, South Carolina.
1 (25) Brandon Aiyuk, wr, Arizona State.
5 (153) Colton McKivitz, ot, West Virginia.
6 (190) Charlie Woerner, te, Georgia.
7 (217) Jauan Jennings, wr, Tennessee.
Grade: A. Kinlaw could be better than
DeForest Buckner; Aiyuk will replace Em-
manuel Sanders; Woerner, McKivitz will
add depth. Throw in the deal of OT Trent
Williams to replace a retiring Joe Staley
and you have a draft that was aced.
NEW YORK JETS (CB, LB, OL, RB, WR)
1 (11) Mekhi Becton, ot, Louisville.
2 (59) Denzel Mims, wr, Baylor.
3 (68) Ashtyn Davis, s, California.
3 (79) Jabari Zuniga, de, Florida.
4 (120) La’Mical Perine, rb, Florida.
4 (125) James Morgan, qb, Fla. International.
4 (129) Cameron Clarke, g, Charlotte.
5 (158) Bryce Hall, cb, Virginia.
6 (191) Braden Mann, p, Texas A&M.
Grade: B. Anybody will help this team.
Becton is a mammoth blocker. Mims has
size (6-3, 207) and speed (4.38). Davis is
a heady safety. Zuniga and Perine should
contribute, as will Mann, a punter.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (CB, DL, LB, OL, WR)
2 (49) Chase Claypool, wr, Notre Dame.
3 (102) Alex Highsmith, lb, Charlotte.
4 (124) Anthony McFarland, rb, Maryland.
4 (135) Kevin Dotson, g, La.-Lafayette.
6 (198) Antoine Brooks Jr., s, Maryland.
7 (232) Carlos Davis, dt, Nebraska.
Grade: B. The Steelers appear more than
happy giving up a No. 1 pick last year for
standout DB Minkah Fitzpatrick. Claypool
(6-4, 238, 4.42) might become a tight end.
Highsmith (6-3, 248, 4.7) fits the system.
McFarland is a home-run hitter.
TENNESSEE TITANS (CB, DL, LB, OL, RB)
1 (29) Isaiah Wilson, ot, Georgia.
2 (61) Kristian Fulton, cb, LSU.
3 (93) Darrynton Evans, rb,
Appalachian State.
5 (174) Larrell Murchison, dt, N.C. State.
7 (224) Cole McDonald, qb, Hawaii.
7 (243) Chris Jackson, db, Marshall.
Grade: C-. Reached in the first round
for Wilson, whom NFL Draft analyst
Daniel Jeremiah didn’t even list in his
top 50 picks. Fulton has a questionable
characther. He was banned two years for
providing a false urine sample.
L.OS ANGELES CHARGERS (DL, LB, OL, QB, TE)
1 (6) Justin Herbert, qb, Oregon.
1 (23) Kenneth Murray, lb, Oklahoma.
3 (71) John Simpson, g, Clemson.
4 (112) Joshua Kelley, rb, UCLA.
5 (151) Joe Reed, wr, Virginia.
6 (186) Alohi Gilman, s, Notre Dame.
7 (220) K.J. Hill, wr, Ohio State.
Grade: B. We’ll see if Herbert is indeed
the face of the franchise. Murray (6-2, 241,
4.52) can become the face of the defense
but cost the Chargers a second- and third-
rounder. Simpson (6-4, 321), Kelley
(5-11, 212, 4.49) and Reed (6-0, 224, 4.47)
all can make an impact.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (CB, LB, OL, TE, WR)
1 (2) Chase Young, de, Ohio State.
3 (66) Antonio Gibson, wr, Memphis.
4 (108) Saahdiq Charles, ot, LSU.
4 (142) Antonio Gandy-Golden, wr, Liberty.
5 (156) Keith Ismael, c, San Diego State.
5 (162) Khaleke Hudson, lb, Michigan.
7 (216) Kamren Curl, s, Arkansas.
7 (229) James Smith-Williams, de, N.C. St.
Grade: B-. Their defense will be scary
with Young chasing QBs and RBs. He’ll
team up with 2019 first-rounder Mon-
tez Sweat, who cost the Skins a sec-
ond-rounder this year. Gibson can play
both RB and WR.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (CB, LB, OL, S, WR)
1 (22) Justin Jefferson, wr, LSU.
1 (31) Jeff Gladney, cb, TCU.
2 (58) Ezra Cleveland, ot, Boise State.
3 (89) Cameron Dantzler, cb, Miss. State.
4 (117) D.J. Wonnum, de, South Carolina.
4 (130) James Lynch, de, Baylor.
4 (132) Troy Dye, lb, Oregon.
5 (169) Harrison Hand, cb, Temple.
5 (176) K.J. Osborn, wr, Miami.
6 (203) Blake Brandel, g, Oregon State.
6 (205) Josh Metellus, s, Michigan.
7 (225) Kenny Willekes, de, Michigan St.
7 (244) Nate Stanley, qb, Iowa.
7 (249) Brian Cole II, s, Mississippi State.
7 (253) Kyle Hinton, g, Washburn.
Grade: B+. Plenty picks and plenty talent.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (DL, OL, QB, RB, S)
1 (13) Tristan Wirfs, ot, Iowa.
2 (45) Antoine Winfield Jr., s, Minnesota.
3 (76) Ke’Shawn Vaughn, rb, Vanderbilt.
5 (161) Tyler Johnson, wr, Minnesota.
6 (194) Khalil Davis, dt, Nebraska.
7 (241) Chapelle Russell, lb, Temple.
7 (245) Raymond Calais, rb, La.-Lafayette.
Grade: A-. Saw Wirfs and Winfield drop
into their lap. Got a quality RB in Vaughn,
a functional WR in Johnson. Also got Rob
Gronkowski for a fourth-rounder.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (DL, LB, OL, RB, WR)
1 (27) Jordyn Brooks, lb, Texas Tech.
2 (48) Darrell Taylor, de, Tennessee.
3 (69) Damien Lewis, g, LSU.
4 (133) Colby Parkinson, te, Stanford.
4 (144) DeeJay Dallas, rb, Miami.
5 (148) Alton Robinson, de, Syracuse.
6 (214) Freddie Swain, wr, Florida.
7 (251) Stephen Sullivan, te, LSU.
Grade: B. Brooks is a tackling machine,
Taylor was a late riser in the draft. Lewis
(6-2, 327, 5.24) is a powerful people-mover.