NFL Draft 2014 Grades: Final Results and Grades Following Day 3

The final day if the 2014 NFL draft is in the books. It could potentially be the most impacting day of all, as some teams were able to find big time talents late in the draft.

Some teams might have found players who will start from Day 1 with their new franchises. Here's a look at every pick for every team, and grades for each franchise's performance on the draft's final day.

Arizona Cardinals, B+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	120	Logan Thomas	QB	Virginia Tech
5	160	Ed Stinson	DE	Alabama
6	196	Walt Powell	WR	Murray State

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Logan Thomas has great size at 6'6" 248 pounds, and a strong arm. He is a developmental talent, but with Carson Palmer there, the Cardinals could afford to draft a project at the position.

He could blossom into the team's quarterback of the future.

San Francisco 49ers, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	106	Bruce Ellington	WR	South Carolina
4	129	Dontae Johnson	CB	North Carolina State
5	150	Aaron Lynch	OLB	South Florida
5	170	Keith Reaser	CB	Florida Atlantic
6	180	Kenneth Acker	CB	SMU
7	243	Kaleb Ramsey	DL	Boston College
7	245	Trey Millard	FB	Oklahoma

The Niners seemingly stayed on the clock on Saturday. They added depth to their secondary by taking three corner backs. You'd have to think at least one of the guys will pan out.

Johnson is a great athlete who can matchup with tight ends split wide, and bigger receivers.

St. Louis Rams, B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	110	Mo Alexander	S	Utah State
6	188	E.J. Gaines	CB	Missouri
6	214 *	Garrett Gilbert	QB	SMU
7	226	Mitchell Van Dyk	OL	Portland State
7	241	C.B. Bryant	S	Ohio State
7	249 *	Michael Sam	OLB	Missouri
7	250 *	Demetrius Rhaney	C	Tennessee St.

The Rams had a plethora of picks on the final day of the draft, but they probably didn't find any hidden gems.

Gilbert is an interesting choice. He has a solid arm and a gunslinger's mentality. However, he may not be ready to contribute for a year or two.

Seattle Seahawks, B+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	108	Cassius Marsh	DE	UCLA
4	123	Kevin Norwood	WR	Alabama
4	132	Kevin Pierre-Louis	LB	Boston College
5	172	Jimmy Staten	DE	Middle Tennessee
6	199	Garrett Scott	OL	Marshall
6	208	Eric Pinkins	DB	San Diego State
7	227	Kiero Small	FB	Arkansas

The Norwood selection stands out from the lot. He seems to fit the mold of a Doug Baldwin, Golden Tate-type of receiver.

He'll get an opportunity to take Tate's place amongst Russell Wilson's tool chest of offensive weapons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, C-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
5	143	Kadeem Edwards	G	Tennessee State
5	149	Kevin Pamphile	T	Purdue
6	185	Robert Herron	WR	Wyoming

There weren't many opportunities for the Bucs to improve their squad on Day 3. With three picks, Tampa addressed the offense exclusively. Herron is an explosive player who could become a weapon in the slot or in the return game.

Atlanta Falcons, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	103	Devonta Freeman	RB	Florida State
4	139 *	Prince Shembo	OLB	Notre Dame
5	147	Ricardo Allen	CB	Purdue
5	168	Marquis Spruill	OLB	Syracuse
7	253 *	Yawin Smallwood	ILB	Connecticut
7	255 *	Tyler Starr	OLB	South Dakota

The Falcons addressed their defense and the pass rush in a major way on Day 3. Shembo, Spruill and Starr are all interesting prospects.

Shembo had some off-the-field issues, but if he can keep himself focused on football, he could be an explosive pass-rushing specialist.

Carolina Panthers, D

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	128	Tre Boston	S	North Carolina
5	148	Bene Benwikere	CB	San Jose State
6	204	Tyler Gaffney	RB	Stanford

The Panthers tabbed just one wide receiver in the draft, despite it being the team's weakest position by far. On Day 3, Carolina completely ignored the wideouts, and Cam Newton and Co. will suffer in 2014 because of it.

It's unclear just what the Panthers' brass were thinking.

New Orleans Saints, B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	126	Khairi Fortt	LB	California
5	167	Vinnie Sunseri	S	Alabama
5	169	Ronald Powell	OLB	Florida
6	202	Tavon Rooks	OL	Kansas State

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Sunseri is the type of heady player who can be a glue guy in the secondary. He's come back from a torn ACL injury as well as anyone this side of Adrian Peterson. 

Watch for him to become one of the more surprising players in the draft, as long as he stays healthy.

Chicago Bears, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	117	Ka'Deem Carey	RB	Arizona
4	131	Brock Vereen	S	Minnesota
6	183	David Fales	QB	San Jose State
6	191	Patrick O'Donnell	P	Miami (FL)
7	246	Charles Leno	OL	Boise State

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Carey was second in the nation in rushing with 1,887 yards in 2013. Though he won't blow people away with his speed, it's hard to argue with his production.

The Bears did well to tab the versatile safety Vereen in the fourth round. He could easily beat out Chris Conte and M.D. Jennings for the starting safety spot.

Detroit Lions, B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	133 *	Nevin Lawson	CB	Utah State
4	136 *	Larry Webster	DE	Bloomsburg
5	158	Caraun Reid	DT	Princeton
6	189	TJ Jones	WR	Notre Dame
7	229	Nate Freese	K	Boston College

The secondary was a unit in need of improvement, and the Lions finally addressed it by selecting Lawson.

He reminds me of a poor man's Antoine Winfield. If Detroit can get half the quality Winfield has provided in his career, it'll be happy.

Green Bay Packers, A

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	121	Carl Bradford	OLB	Arizona State
5	161	Corey Linsley	C	Ohio State
5	176 *	Jared Abbrederis	WR	Wisconsin
6	197	Demetri Goodson	CB	Baylor
7	236	Jeff Janis	WR	Saginaw Valley

Bradford is a great fit for the Packers' system as an outside rusher, but Abbrederis is the pick that stands out most for Green Bay on Day 3. Abbrederis could be a major steal if he stays healthy.

He has great hands and route-running ability. However, he has had some concussions in his career, and that's always a sticky situation. If his body holds up, he'll be a contributor in Green Bay.

Minnesota Vikings, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
5	145	David Yankey	G	Stanford
6	182	Antone Exum	CB	Virginia Tech
6	184	Kendall James	CB	Maine
7	220	Shamar Stephen	DT	Connecticut
7	223	Brandon Watts	LB	Georgia Tech
7	225	Jabari Price	CB	North Carolina

Getting Yankey in the fifth round really stands out.

At one point, he was considered a first-round talent. He's the type of inside blocking presence that helps to guide normal running backs to 1,000-yard seasons. For guys like Peterson, Yankey could help to push him to another 2,000-yard campaign.

Dallas Cowboys. B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	119	Anthony Hitchens	LB	Iowa
5	146	Devin Street	WR	Pittsburgh
7	231	Ben Gardner	DE	Stanford
7	238	Will Smith	LB	Texas Tech
7	248 *	Ahmad Dixon	S	Baylor
7	251 *	Ken Bishop	DT	Northern Illinois
7	254 *	Terrance Mitchell	CB	Oregon

With one of the worst defenses in NFL history last season, it was good to see Dallas address that side of the ball on Day 3.

All but one of the team's seven picks were defensive players. Hitchens is a smaller, outside linebacker, but he has a nose for the ball and could be a valuable special teams player.

Philadelphia Eagles, B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	101	Jaylen Watkins	CB	Florida
5	141	Taylor Hart	DE	Oregon
5	162	Ed Reynolds	S	Stanford
7	224	Beau Allen	DT	Wisconsin

Defense was the priority on Day 3 for the Eagles as well. Reynolds is an intriguing prospect at safety. The Stanford product isn't a great athlete, but he's a physical player with solid hands.

New York Giants, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	113	Andre Williams	RB	Boston College
5	152	Nat Berhe	DB	San Diego State
5	174 *	Devon Kennard	LB	USC
6	187	Bennett Jackson	CB	Notre Dame

When a team finds a player who could step right in, start and potentially garner some consideration for Offensive Rookie of the Year, it's a good sign.

Williams led the nation in rushing in 2013 for Boston College. He'd be a perfect complement or replacement for David Wilson in the G-Men's backfield.

Look for Williams to have a big rookie season.

Washington, B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	102	Bashaud Breeland	CB	Clemson
5	142	Ryan Grant	WR	Tulane
6	186	Lache Seastrunk	RB	Baylor
7	217	Ted Bolser	TE	Indiana
7	228	Zach Hocker	K	Arkansas

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Seastrunk and Alfred Morris would be perhaps the most diminutive backfield rotations in the NFL. Morris is a power back and Seastrunk is the shifty, speedy guy.

Adding him to Washington's offense brings about a Baylor reunion with former teammate Robert Griffin III and gives RG3 another weapon.

Denver Broncos, C-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
5	156	Lamin Barrow	ILB	LSU
6	207	Matthew Paradis	OL	Boise State
7	242	Corey Nelson	LB	Oklahoma

Barrow is a bit interesting, but this wasn't a strong day overall for Denver. The former LSU Tiger is quick and explosive, but he's only 6'1" 237 pounds. 

He might be destined for a role on special teams due to his smallish frame for the position.

San Diego Chargers, B-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
5	165	Ryan Carrethers	DT	Arkansas State
6	201	Marion Grice	RB	Arizona State
7	240	Tevin Reese	WR	Baylor

As seventh-round picks go, the Reese selection is pretty strong. He's only 5'10", 163 pounds, but he's a dynamic athlete.

It's going to be hard to see him lining up as a traditional wide receiver, but his speed and quick twitch seems perfect for the return game.

Kansas City Chiefs, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	SCHOOL
4	124	De'Anthony Thomas	RB	Oregon
5	163	Aaron Murray	QB	Georgia
6	193	Zach Fulton	G	Tennessee
6	200	Laurent Duvernay-Tardif	OT	McGill (Canada)

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With Thomas and Murray, the Chiefs grabbed two of the biggest names available on Day 3. Both filled needs and made sense considering the roster situation.

Dexter McCluster signed with the Tennessee Titans in March, and Alex Smith could be headed toward free agency. Thomas' dynamic playmaking will be a welcomed addition to the offense, and Murray's skills are perfect for head coach Andy Reid's system.

Oakland Raiders, C

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	107	Justin Ellis	DT	Louisiana Tech
4	116	Keith McGill	CB	Utah
7	219	Travis Carrie	CB	Ohio
7	235	Shelby Harris	DL	Illinois State
7	247	Jonathan Dowling	S	Western Kentucky

Ellis is a massive tackle who can plug the holds, take on double teams and allow the linebackers behind him to fire through lanes. 

At 6'1", 334 pounds, he'll be a load to handle in the trenches.

Indianapolis Colts, C+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
2	59	Jack Mewhort	T	Ohio State
3	90	Donte Moncrief	WR	Ole Miss
5	166	Jonathan Newsome	DE	Ball State
6	203	Andrew Jackson	LB	Western Kentucky
7	232	Ulrick John	T	Georgia State

Moncrief reminds me a bit of the New Orleans Saints' Robert Meachem. Both are physically strong receivers, with questionable hands.

If Moncrief can be more consistent, he could turn into a quality weapon for Andrew Luck.

Jacksonville Jaguars, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	114	Aaron Colvin	CB	Oklahoma
5	144	Telvin Smith	ILB	Florida State
5	159	Chris Smith	DE	Arkansas
6	205	Luke Bowanko	G	Virginia
7	222	Storm Johnson	RB	UCF

You have to love what the Jags did with the Colvin and Johnson selections. Colvin is arguably a first-round talent that Jacksonville was able to secure in the fourth. There was a myriad of secondary players being taken in the first four picks.

It's possible a player with Colvin's skill simply fell through the cracks.

Johnson was very productive in 2013, and he's joining college teammate Blake Bortles with the Jags. He should get an opportunity to shine as a second back in 2014.

Tennessee Titans, C-

Round	Pick	Player	POSITION	SCHOOL
4	112	DaQuan Jones	DT	Penn State
4	122	Marqueston Huff	S	Wyoming
5	151	Avery Williamson	LB	Kentucky
6	178	Zach Mettenberger	QB	LSU

The Titans needed to take a quarterback before the sixth round. Mettenberger's history of injuries and lack of mobility make this too risky of a pick.

A player like Tajh Boyd from Clemson—who was still on the board—would have been a better selection.

Houston Texans, A+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	135 *	Tom Savage	QB	Pittsburgh
6	177	Jeoffrey Pagan	DE	Alabama
6	181	Alfred Blue	RB	LSU
6	211 *	Jay Prosch	FB	Auburn
7	216	Andre Hal	CB	Vanderbilt
7	256 *	Lonnie Ballentine	DB	Memphis

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Overall, the Texans won the draft. Savage was a great pick, as long as the Texans can provide him more protection than he got at Pittsburgh. Blue is a potential workhorse back with good size (6'1", 223 pounds) and power.

If Arian Foster's injury issues persist, you could see Blue play a big role in 2014.

Cincinnati Bengals, B+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	111	Russell Bodine	C	North Carolina
5	164	A.J. McCarron	QB	Alabama
6	212 *	Marquis Flowers	LB	Arizona
7	239	James Wright	WR	LSU
7	252 *	Lavelle Westbrooks	CB	Georgia Southern

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It's crazy how McCarron slipped to the fifth round, but the Bengals were happy to take him. Though he may have been upset by the snubs, McCarron said all the right things after being drafted.

Per Lorenzo Reyes of USA Today, McCarron said:

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First, let me say that it's a blessing to be in the NFL. It doesn't matter if you're taken No. 1 overall or No. 199, like (New England quarterback Tom) Brady. It doesn't matter when you get picked, just about where you go and making the most of it when you get there. You've still got to perform no matter where you get picked, and I'm just excited and blessed about this opportunity.

"

We'll see if he gets a legitimate shot to push Andy Dalton for his job.

Cleveland Browns, A

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	127	Pierre Desir	CB	Lindenwood

Desir seems like one of those small school prospects that will turn into a real player in the NFL. At 6'1", 198 pounds, he has the frame to match up with today's big receivers. Though he wasn't playing against Division I talent, he did have 10 interceptions in 2013.

He's already married with two daughters, so he's acquired things in life to make him focus on football and responsibility.

This could be one of the best picks in the draft.

Baltimore Ravens, B+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	134 *	Brent Urban	DT	Virginia
4	138 *	Lorenzo Taliaferro	RB	Coastal Carolina
5	175 *	John Urschel	G	Penn State
6	194	Keith Wenning	QB	Ball State
7	218	Michael Campanaro	WR	Wake Forest

Baltimore made two smart picks to bolster the running game.

Establishing the ground attack is something the team needs to get back to. Taliaferro isn't going to take Ray Rice's job, but at 6'0", 229 pounds with 4.58 speed, the Coastal Carolina product could give the Ravens some productive touches as he spells Rice.

Pittsburgh Steelers, B

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	118	Martavis Bryant	WR	Clemson
5	157	Shaquille Richardson	CB	Arizona
5	173 *	Wesley Johnson	T	Vanderbilt
6	192	Jordan Zumwalt	LB	UCLA
6	215 *	Daniel McCullers	DT	Tennessee
7	230	Rob Blanchflower	TE	Massachusetts

Bryant continues the recent run of talented Clemson wide receivers. At 6'4", 221 pounds with 4.48, 40-yard-dash speed, Bryant has the physical tools to make an impact.

Zumwalt was born to be a Steelers' linebacker. He hits like a ton of bricks and is a good leader of his unit. He's not the fastest, but his instincts help to make up for a lack of speed.

Buffalo Bills, C+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	109	Ross Cockrell	CB	Duke
5	153	Cyril Richardson	G	Baylor
7	221	Randall Johnson	LB	Florida Atlantic
7	237	Seantrel Henderson	T	Miami (FL)

Richardson could be the best thing that ever happened to C.J. Spiller. Richardson's ability to clear the inside running lanes for the running game could be huge.

He still has some work to do from a conditioning standpoint, but Gil Brandt of NFL.com likes Richardson. Brandt wrote this brief scouting report for the big man out of Baylor.

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He has worked hard to lose that weight and that hard work paid off at Baylor's pro day, when he looked very good; he looked like the Richardson we remembered from a year ago when he was one of the most highly regarded offensive line prospects in the nation. He had gotten too heavy in 2013 and did not move well enough to be considered a top line prospect.

"

Miami Dolphins, C+

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	125	Walt Aikens	CB	Liberty
5	155	Arthur Lynch	TE	Georgia
5	171	Jordan Tripp	OLB	Montana
6	190	Matt Hazel	WR	Coastal Carolina
7	234	Terrence Fede	DL	Marist

Tripp is a versatile linebacker with good speed and instincts. He projects as a player who could surprise if given the chance but may only wind up contributing on special teams.

New York Jets, A-

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	104	Jalen Saunders	WR	Oklahoma
4	115	Shaquelle Evans	WR	UCLA
4	137 *	Dakota Dozier	T	Furman
5	154	Jeremiah George	LB	Iowa State
6	195	Brandon Dixon	CB	Northwest Missouri State
6	209 *	Quincy Enunwa	WR	Nebraska
6	210 *	IK Enemkpali	DL	Louisiana Tech
6	213 *	Tajh Boyd	QB	Clemson
7	233	Trevor Reilly	DE	Utah

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The Jets should have their answer at quarterback one way or another. With Michael Vick and Geno Smith already on board, the team took Boyd in the sixth round.

It was a low-risk selection, and it could pan out well for the team. It was smart to use three Day 3 picks on receivers. Receiver was one of the biggest positions of need for the Jets. Adding depth there made sense.

New England Patriots, A

Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	School
4	105	Bryan Stork	C	Florida State
4	130	James White	RB	Wisconsin
4	140 *	Cameron Fleming	OT	Stanford
6	179	Jon Halapio	G	Florida
6	198	Zach Moore	DE	Concordia-St. Paul
6	206	Jemea Thomas	CB	Georgia Tech
7	244	Jeremy Gallon	WR	Michigan

Aside from Tom Brady, the biggest strength of the Patriots team is its offensive line. That strength figured to get even stronger on Day 3 as the team took three players on the O-Line.

Stork is a potential starter in the next year or two.

He anchored one of the better lines in college football last season. He could earn some playing time sooner than most fourth-round picks.

* - Denotes picks acquired from trades 

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