2012 NFL Draft Grades: Teams That Made an Underrated Impact on Draft Weekend

Believe me, other teams besides the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers had solid 2012 NFL drafts. 

The following organizations pieced together fantastic draft classes over the weekend that aren't getting a ton of notoriety. 

San Diego Chargers

The Chargers made their fair share of splashes in free agency, and they then followed that period up with a sound draft class loaded with special athletes at the positions they needed most. 

Everyone agreed that Melvin Ingram was a top-10 talent, so I was stunned that he fell to No. 18. He's shorter than you'd like for an outside linebacker, but his unique talent, surprising strength and arsenal of pass-rushing moves will make him a household name in the future.

Kendall Reyes isn't a huge name, but he's a disruptive defensive tackle and is another guy who's more athletic than the normal individual that plays his position. A real mover.

Ladarius Green is a bit lanky, but he too is wildly athletic for his tight end position. 

David Molk represented great value as a heady center in Round 7, and Edwin Baker had a standout 2011 with Michigan State last year. A fine complement to Ryan Mathews. 

Carolina Panthers

The Panthers needed more speed and technically sound players on defense and they got that with Luke Kuechly in Round 1 and Josh Norman in Round 5. 

Frank Alexander will be welcomed to the defensive line as a capable pass-rusher, and Amini Silatolu will anchor the offensive line for a decade. 

Joe Adams was a great find in the fourth round. He brings a real bubble screen, YAC threat to an offense that's certainly on the rise with Cam Newton under center. 

Miami Dolphins

The Tannehill pick will be scrutinized by many, but if you apparently "reach" on any player, it's a quarterback. Tannehill isn't as raw as everyone thinks, and he actually has a lot of tools you want in a franchise quarterback. If anyone can bring him along in the NFL, it's his college coach Mike Sherman, who's now the Dolphins offensive coordinator. 

I won't tout him as the next elite signal-caller in the league, but I understand what the Dolphins were trying to do. 

Jonathan Martin in Round 2 was fantastic, as he'll seamlessly transition to the right tackle spot at the next level because of his technically sound game and experience. Michael Egnew is flying under the radar a bit, but he has the makeup to become a sneaky seam target who can stretch the defense down the middle of the field.

Lamar Miller was a steal in the fourth round and formulates quite the running back trio with Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas.

Josh Kaddu had a well-rounded career at Oregon, totaling 14.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 last sacks last season for the Ducks.

Not a super flashy draft, but solid all around.  

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