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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 01:  Bryce Petty #14 of the Baylor Bears reacts after a Baylor touchdown against the  Michigan State Spartans during the second half of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on January 1, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 01: Bryce Petty #14 of the Baylor Bears reacts after a Baylor touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on January 1, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)Sarah Glenn/Getty Images

NFL Draft Results 2015: Full List of Grades, Top Prospects Available After Day 2

Timothy RappMay 1, 2015

Two days down, one day to go at the NFL draft. As always, the second day featured surprising picks, top talents dropping down the board and plenty of trades to keep things interesting. 

And yes, some talented players even dropped into the third day. Along with taking a look at all of the picks selected thus far and grading each team's draft to this point, we'll break down the top players still on the board. 

Note: La'el Collins was disregarded as a top prospect because he will now reportedly enter the 2016 draft since he wasn't selected in the first three rounds, per Ian Rapoport (via Marc Sessler of NFL.com).

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Grades

Tampa Bay BuccaneersAJameis Winston has his question marks, namely off the field, but he has huge upside on it. This was the expected pick and the selection Tampa Bay had to make. They wasted no time solidifying the line in front of him, drafting two offensive lineman in the second round.
Tennessee TitansB+Love Marcus Mariota, question the fit. They must build a scheme to fit his unique skill set. If they do, Mariota could be special. Dorial Green-Beckham has major upside, but off-field issues make him huge risk. Lots of potential reward, however. Jeremiah Poutasi should help solidify the line.
Jacksonville JaguarsBThe Jags needed a pure pass-rusher. They got one in Dante Fowler Jr. They needed an upgrade at running back. They got one in T.J. Yeldon. They bolstered the offensive line with A.J. Cann. Hard to knock this draft for the Jags.
Oakland RaidersA-Raiders get Derek Carr his go-to receiver for the next decade in Amari Cooper, who has been compared by some to Reggie Wayne. He's one of the safest prospects in this draft and a special player who will be a huge hit in Oakland. Continued to improve by adding defensive lineman Mario Edwards and move tight end Clive Walford. Solid first two days for Oakland.
WashingtonC+Brandon Scherff is a good, tough player, but this high in draft? Feels like a slight reach, especially with talented defensive players on board. Will give Washington's O-line a bit more toughness and nastiness, however. Preston Smith was a good get in Round 2. Matt Jones is Roy Helu replacement, though he was a reach in third round.
New York JetsAThe Jets didn't need another interior lineman, but they won't be complaining after arguably the top talent in this draft fell to them in Leonard Williams. Devin Smith gives them a deep threat in the second round. Lorenzo Mauldin is yet another weapon to add to an already stacked defense.
Chicago BearsA-Kevin White steps in as Brandon Marshall's replacement. He has huge upside and gives the team a dangerous option opposite Alshon Jeffery. Eddie Goldman in second round was a nice addition, should improve team's defensive line play. Hroniss Grasu will have a chance to compete for starting spot at center.
Atlanta FalconsB-Atlanta has gone with high-upside players in this draft. Vic Beasley is an explosive pass-rusher, but he'll need to bulk up and get better against the run. Jalen Collins has high upside at corner but isn't without question marks. Tevin Coleman was a nice pick in the third round at running back and should be the favorite to start immediately.
New York GiantsA-Ereck Flowers was linked to the Giants leading up to the draft, so his drafting was not a huge shocker. Should help improve the offensive line if he pans out at left tackle. Maybe a slight reach, but nothing drastic. Landon Collins was a great, great pick atop the second round, even if Giants had to trade up to land him. He could be a difference-maker in that secondary. Continued nailing defensive picks in third round, stealing Owa Odighizuwa, who could be the next dynamic Giants pass-rusher.
St. Louis RamsBTodd Gurley was the hardest pick on board to grade. Such a huge talent, arguably a top-five talent. But injury history combined with a deep running back class make this a questionable pick so high. Could be special, though. Rob Havenstein and Jamon Brown were much-needed additions to a porous offensive line. Sean Mannion could be quarterback of the future if Nick Foles doesn't pan out.
Minnesota VikingsB+DeVante Parker would have also made sense for Vikings over Trae Waynes (maybe more sense, as Teddy Bridgewater needs more weapons), but Waynes is a very good player at a need position. Has some question marks, but Mike Zimmer will coach him up. Eric Kendricks was a great addition at linebacker in second round. Danielle Hunter was a steal in third round.
Cleveland BrownsA-Danny Shelton and Cam Erving solidified lines on either side of the ball in first round. Nate Orchard is a nice addition rushing the passer in second round. Duke Johnson gives the team a dynamic weapon in the backfield in the third round. Given the Browns desperately need playmakers on offense, Johnson was a steal for the team.
New Orleans SaintsA-Saints continued to upgrade their offensive line with Andrus Peat selection. Stephone Anthony might have been a slight reach at end of first round, but not enough that Saints should be dinged for selecting him. He's a major upgrade at linebacker. Hau'oli Kikaha is nice value in second round, while Garrett Grayson becomes heir apparent for Drew Brees in third round. P.J. Williams could be huge steal and major contributor at corner if he can stay out of trouble.
Miami DolphinsBA huge need was filled with great value in first round. DeVante Parker is a top talent who slipped further on the board than he should have. Ryan Tannehill has his No. 1 wide receiver now and Dolphins have solid weapons in passing game with Jordan Cameron and Jarvis Landry already in town. Jordan Phillips is a huge boom-or-bust selection, as he has crazy athletic ability but disappears for stretches in games.
San Diego ChargersBChargers moved up in trade with Niners to get to No. 15, so that has to be factored into overall grade. Still, Melvin Gordon is an electrifying talent who fits perfectly in this offense. Denzel Perryman is a tackling machine and likely a day one starter at linebacker. Craig Mager will bolster depth in secondary.
Houston TexansBKevin Johnson is a solid player, but was he a reach? Feels like it a bit. Gives Texans a solid trio at corner, however, a must in a division with Andrew Luck. Benardrick McKinney is a big, physical linebacker who will improve run defense. Jaelen Strong will prove to be one of the steals of the draft in third round.
San Francisco 49ersBArik Armstead is a physical freak, but he's an inconsistent player. Niners will hope he can become the next Justin Smith on their defense. Team also picked up a 2015 fourth-rounder and 2016 fifth-rounder, all while getting the player they wanted in the first place. Not too shabby. Jaquiski Tartt was another player they targeted at safety, while Eli Harold was a steal in third round. Niners retooled defense in this draft.
Kansas City ChiefsB-Marcus Peters is a risk after being booted off of Washington's team last year for disciplinary issues, but he's a top-10 talent on the field, making him worth the risk here. Andy Reid will be hoping Peters plays nice in Kansas City and becomes a Pro Bowl corner. Mitch Morse is a versatile offensive lineman. Chris Conley is a great kid but was a reach. Steven Nelson is a physical corner and perhaps a bit of Peters insurance.
Philadelphia EaglesBEagles fans will be disappointed their team couldn't get Mariota, but Nelson Agholor is a perfect fit. A similar player to Jeremy Maclin, Agholor is a heady, consistent player with excellent hands and versatility. Eagles went with high character, versatile players across the board. Traded up to get Eric Rowe, who can play corner or safety and likely slots in as a free safety in Philly. Jordan Hicks is a leader at linebacker, though he's injury prone and the Eagles aren't exactly lacking for options at linebacker now. Can likely shift outside as well, however.
Cincinnati BengalsBCedric Ogbuehi would have been a top-10 talent were it not for a late-season knee injury, so solid selection from the Bengals, who can be patient with him as he recovers. But then added Jake Fisher in second round, another tackle. Cincy clearly kept an eye on the future with those selections. Tyler Kroft was a luxury pick at tight end, while Paul Dawson brings some character concerns but is a very good, instinctive linebacker. Bengals drafted for depth, not immediate need.
Pittsburgh SteelersB-Steelers needed to add some bite to defense, so Bud Dupree was a steal for them here, especially with Jarvis Jones starting to look like a bust. Senquez Golson is a playmaker, though lack of size and strength is important to note. Sammie Coates in third round is boom-or-bust selection, as he has dynamic athleticism but tended to be a one-trick pony as a deep threat in college.
Denver BroncosC+Shane Ray has some concerns, given his toe injury and a recent marijuana citation, but man, can Ray rush the passer. He, Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware give the Broncos a scary pass-rushing unit. Broncos did give up a 2015 fifth-rounder, a 2016 fifth-rounder and guard Manny Ramirez to get him, however. Ty Sambrailo on the line and Jeff Heuerman aren't the sexiest picks but fill needs.
Arizona CardinalsCHigh ceiling, somewhat risky pick in Round 1 as D.J. Humphries is athletic but needs more polish. Markus Golden a nice defensive end but better options on board. David Johnson gives Arizona a back to pair with Andre Ellington.
Carolina PanthersCLike Shaq Thompson, question the need for him in Carolina, where linebacker is far from a need position. Could he play some safety? Likely will be special teams player in rookie season, but Panthers could find a unique role for him in defense. Devin Funchess gives Panthers another big receiving option, but would a deep threat have made more sense?
Baltimore RavensB-Breshad Perriman is a logical replacement for Torrey Smith, who departed in free agency, though would Devin Smith have been better deep-threat option at wideout here? Either way, Ravens addressed pretty big need. Maxx Williams gives the team a much-needed upgrade at tight end. Carl Davis adds depth on defensive line.
Dallas CowboysBByron Jones was a good value at a need position. Randy Gregory has plenty of character concerns and needs to bulk up and get better against run, but he's a great athlete and a force rushing the passer. Great value in second round despite risks. Added depth on line with Chaz Green, but no running backs selected was a surprise.
Detroit LionsB-Lions got picks to move back in trade with Niners, so that bolsters grade. Also got a high-character guard in Laken Tomlinson to bolster the line. Ameer Abdullah was a great selection, will be nice replacement for Reggie Bush. Alex Carter was a slight reach.
Indianapolis ColtsCHuh? With several glaring holes on defense, the Colts selected a wide receiver. Phillip Dorsett is a dynamic athlete and a good wide receiver, but did Luck need another weapon at the expense of the defense? Probably not. At least they addressed defense with corner D'Joun Smith and defensive lineman Henry Anderson.
Green Bay PackersC+Damarious Randall is a playmaker and the best cover safety in this draft, but the Packers had bigger needs than safety. Of course, they'll probably convert him to corner, but that still makes this a risky decision in the first round. This was a questionable pick. Corner Quinten Rollins and wideout Ty Montgomery were solid additions, however.
New England PatriotsC-The Patriots stay put to add a player who fits their system nicely and some folks thought they might trade up to select, Malcom Brown. Jordan Richards and Geneo Grissom were pretty big reaches, however.
Buffalo BillsC-Ronald Darby is a great athlete, but his lack of physicality is a concern. John Miller adds depth on the line.
Seattle SeahawksB+The trade that netted Jimmy Graham has to be considered, as that move changes the Seahawks offense in exciting ways. Frank Clark has had a ton of off-field issues in his past, making him a huge question mark. Tyler Lockett is a great fit for this offense and could be what Percy Harvin was supposed to be for Seattle.

Top Prospects Available

T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh

T.J. Clemmings has a lot of athletic upside, but he's also very raw. That has really hurt him in a draft bereft of elite talent at offensive tackle but loaded with solid second- and third-round players at the position.

Part of that can be attributed to the fact that he started as a defensive tackle at Pittsburgh, but it clearly hurt him in the eyes of NFL teams. Don't expect him to last far into the fourth round, however. 

Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor and Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 02:  Brett Hundley #17 of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first quarter during the Valero Alamo Bowl at Alamodome on January 2, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/

Many folks thought Bryce Petty would either be the third or fourth quarterback off the board, so the fact that Garrett Grayson and Sean Mannion both went ahead of him—and he dropped to the third day—is a bit surprising.

Petty has a big arm, but he's a bit of a project, so his drafting would make sense for a team with a veteran quarterback in place where he can be groomed as the successor. Think the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals or Kansas City Chiefs. 

Brett Hundley is an even bigger project, as he isn't nearly the pocket passer that Petty is, but he also possesses elite athleticism at the position. His former coach at UCLA, Jim Mora, conceded during the NFL Network's broadcast of UCLA's pro day that Hundley will need time to develop in the NFL, per Chase Goodbread of NFL.com:

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I think he's ready for the NFL. I don't know that he's ready to go in and start in the NFL. I think if he can find the right situation where he can go in and learn and have a couple years to work on his craft—because he will work on it, his work ethic is off the charts, character is off the charts—if he can get himself in the right situation where he's not thrown right into the starting lineup, then I think he can be a very productive NFL player.

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A team such as the Philadelphia Eagles would make sense for Hundley, though they already have a logjam at quarterback. Still, a team willing to utilize his athleticism would be a logical landing place. 

Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06:  Defensive lineman Michael Bennett wears #53 to honor late teammate Kosta Karageorge of the Ohio State Buckeyes while playing in the Big Ten Championship against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 6, 201

Michael Bennett was a real difference-maker for Ohio State, namely late in their championship season, but he was inconsistent throughout his career, which likely knocked him out of the first two days of the draft. 

The fact that he's not terribly scheme versatile—he'll likely only fit in the interior of a 4-3 defense—and isn't particularly powerful at the point of contact will be held against him. He's much more a player who needs to shot a gap to be effective rather than pushing his blocker back into the line. 

Still, he was a key cog for Ohio State and a model citizen, so he could be a steal for a team in the fourth round.

Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31:  Running back Jay Ajayi #27 of the Boise State Broncos warms up before the Vizio Fiesta Bowl against the Arizona Wildcats at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Broncos defeated the Wild

It's tough to see Jay Ajayi drop down the board, for he's such a talented runner, but injury concerns made his fall less than surprising, per Dane Brugler of CBS Sports:

An Ajayi without health concerns likely would have been a high second-round pick. He rushed for 1,823 yards and 28 touchdowns this past season. He isn't quite as skilled a pure runner as Todd Gurley or Melvin Gordon, but he isn't far off their respective levels. If he somehow makes it to the Cowboys in Round 4, it would be surprising if they didn't snag him to replace DeMarco Murray.

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