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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 30:  Trae Waynes of the Michigan State Spartans holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #11 overall by the Minnesota Vikings during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 30: Trae Waynes of the Michigan State Spartans holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #11 overall by the Minnesota Vikings during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

NFL Draft 2015 Results: Day-by-Day Final Grades for Each Franchise

Tyler ConwayMay 3, 2015

After countless hours of research, nearly a full 24 hours of coverage and 256 player names read by people ranging from Jim Kelly to Roger Goodell, the 2015 NFL draft came to an end on Saturday.

And with that comes the big question: Who wore their draft suit the best? Which of these 32 teams wound up making the most of the three-day extravaganza?

The answer, of course, is that no one has any idea. Draft grades are inherently flawed because we're yet to see these dudes play on the field. The real answer to these questions will begin in September and probably won't be answered until 2017.

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That said, we can assess how teams did in terms of value and addressing their needs. With that in mind, here's a look at how things shook out.

NFC East
Dallas CowboysCB Byron Jones, DE/OLB Randy Gregory, OT Chaz Green, LB Damien Wilson, DE Ryan Russell, LB Mark Nzeocha, OT Laurence Gibson, TE Geoff SwaimB
Philadelphia EaglesWR Nelson Agholor, CB Eric Rowe, LB Jordan Hicks, CB JaCorey Shepherd, CB Randall Evans, DE Brian MihalikB-
WashingtonOT Brandon Scherff, DE Preston Smith, RB Matt Jones, WR Jamison Crowder, G Arie Kouandjio, LB Martrell Spaight, S Kyshoen Jarrett, CB Kyshoen Jarrett, WR Evan Spencer, C Austin ReiterB
New York GiantsOT Ereck Flowers, S Landon Collins, DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa, S Mykkele Thompson, WR Geremy Davis, G Bobby HartB
NFC North
Chicago BearsWR Kevin White, DT Eddie Goldman, C Hroniss Grasu, RB Jeremy Langford, S Adrian Amos, G Tayo FabulujeB+
Green Bay PackersS Damarious Randall, CB Quinten Rollins, WR Ty Montgomery, LB Jake Ryan, QB Brett Hundley, FB Aaron Ripkowski, DE Christian Ringo, TE Kennard BackmanB+
Detroit LionsG Laken Thompson, RB Ameer Abdullah, CB Alex Carter, DT Gabe Wright, FB Michael Burton, CB Quandre Diggs, OT Corey RobinsonB
Minnesota VikingsCB Trae Waynes, LB Eric Kendricks, DE Danielle Hunter, OT T.J. Clemmings, TE MyCole Pruitt, WR Stefon Diggs, OT Tyrus Thompson, B.J. Dubose, OT Austin Shepherd, LB Edmond RobinsonA
NFC South
Carolina PanthersLB Shaq Thompson, TE Devin Funchess, G Daryl Williams, LB David Mayo, RB Cameron Artis-PayneB-
Tampa Bay BuccaneersQB Jameis Winston, OT Donovan Smith, C Ali Marpet, LB Kwon Alexander, WR Kenny Bell, WR Kaelin Clay, FB Joey IosefaB+
New Orleans SaintsOT Andrus Peat, LB Stephone Anthony, LB Kikaha Hau'oli, QB Garrett Grayson, CB P.J. Williams, LB Davis Tull, DT Tyeler Davison, CB Damian Swann, RB Marcus MurphyB+
Atlanta FalconsOLB/DE Vic Beasley, CB Jalen Collins, RB Tevin Coleman, WR Justin Hardy, DT Grady Jarrett, OT Jake Rodgers, DB Akeem KingA
NFC West
San Francisco 49ersDE Arik Armstead, S Jaquiski Tartt, LB Eli Harold, TE Blake Bell, RB Mike Davis, WR DeAndre Smelter, P Bradley Pinion, G Ian Silberman, G Trenton Brown, TE Rory AndersonB -
St. Louis RamsRB Todd Gurley, OT Rob Havenstein, OT Jamon Brown, QB Sean Mannion, OT Andrew Donnal, WR Bud Sasser, G Cody Wichmann, LB Bryce Hager, DE Martin IfediC+
Seattle SeahawksDE Frank Clark, WR Tyler Lockett, G Terry Poole, G Mark Glowinski, CB Tye Smith, DE Obum Gwacham, DT Kristjan Sokoli, DB Ryan MurphyB-
Arizona CardinalsOT D.J. Humphries, DE Markus Golden, RB David Johnson, DT Rodney Gunter, DE Shaquille Riddick, WR J.J. Nelson, TE Gerald ChristianC+
AFC East
New York JetsDE Leonard Williams, WR Devin Smith, LB Lorenzo Mauldin, QB Bryce Petty, G Jarvis Harrison, DT Deon SimonA-
Miami DolphinsWR DeVante Parker, DT Jordan Phillips, G Jamil Douglas, CB Bobby McCain, RB Jay Ajayi, S Cedric Thompson, WR/CB Tony LippettB
New England PatriotsDT Malcom Brown, S Jordan Richards, DE Geneo Grissom, DE Trey Flowers, G Tre Jackson, C Shaq Mason, LS Joe Cardona, LB Matthew Wells, TE A.J. Derby, CB Darryl Roberts, LB Xzavier DicksonB
Buffalo BillsCB Ronald Darby, G John Miller, RB Karlos Williams, LB Tony Steward, TE Nick O'Leary, WR Dezmin LewisB-
AFC North
Cincinnati BengalsOT Cedric Ogbuehi, OT Jake Fisher, TE Tyler Kroft, LB Paul Dawson, CB Josh Shaw, DE Marcus Hardison, TE C.J. Uzomah, S Derron Smith, WR Mario AlfordB+
Cleveland BrownsDT Danny Shelton, C Cameron Erving, DE Nate Orchard, RB Duke Johnson, DT Xavier Cooper, S Ibraheim Campbell, WR Vince Mayle, CB Charles Gaines, TE Malcolm Johnson, TE Randall Telfer, LB Hayes Pullard, CB Ifo Ekpre-OlomuB
Pittsburgh SteelersDE Alvin "Bud" Dupree, CB Senquez Golson, WR Sammie Coates, CB Doran Grant, TE Jesse James, DT Leterrius Walton, DE Anthony Chickillo, S Gerod HollimanB+
Baltimore RavensWR Breshad Perriman, TE Maxx Williams, DT Carl Davis, DE Za'Darius Smith, RB Javorius Allen, CB Tray Walker, TE Nick Boyle, G Robert Myers, WR Darren WallerA
AFC South
Indianapolis ColtsWR Phillip Dorsett, CB D'Joun Smith, DE Henry Anderson, S Clayton Geathers, DT David Parry, RB Josh Robinson, LB Amarlo Herrera, OL Denzelle GoodC+
Jacksonville JaguarsDE/OLB Dante Fowler Jr., RB T.J. Yeldon, G A.J. Cann, S James Sample, WR Rashad Greene, DT Michael Bennett, WR Neal Sterling, TE Ben KoyackA
Tennessee TitansQB Marcus Mariota, WR Dorial Green-Beckham, G Jeremiah Poutasi, DT Angelo Blackson, FB Jalston Fowler, RB David Cobb, LB Deiontrez Mount, C Andy Gallik, WR Tre McBrideB+
Houston TexansCB Kevin Johnson, LB Benardrick McKinney, WR Jaelen Strong, WR Keith Mumphery, LB Reshard Cliett, DT Christian Covington, RB Kenny HilliardA-
AFC West
San Diego ChargersRB Melvin Gordon, LB Denzel Perryman, CB Craig Mager, LB Kyle Emanuel, DT Darius PhilonC
Denver BroncosDE Shane Ray, OT Ty Sambrailo, TE Jeff Heuerman, C Max Garcia, CB Lorenzo Doss, DT Darius Kilgo, QB Trevor Siemian, DB Taurean Nixon, DB Josh FurmanB
Oakland RaidersWR Amari Cooper, DE Mario Edwards Jr., TE Clive Walford, G Jon Feliciano, LB Ben Heeney, LB Neiron Ball, Max Valles, OL Anthony Morris, WR Andre Debose, CB Dexter McDonaldB+
Kansas City ChiefsCB Marcus Peters, G Mitch Morse, WR Chris Conley, CB Steven Nelson, LB Ramik Wilson, LB D.J. Alexander, TE James O'Shaughnessy, DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches, WR Da'Ron BrownB-

Best of the Best

Atlanta Falcons

There's no other way to put this: The Falcons killed it. They opened on Thursday by selecting a much-needed edge-rusher in Vic Beasley, nailed two solid values at need positions in cornerback Jalen Collins and running back Tevin Coleman on Friday and continued the trend Saturday by landing perhaps the best overall value in Grady Jarrett.

The Clemson product was ranked No. 51 overall by ESPN's Todd McShay and was still on the board at No. 137. Atlanta successfully traded up to pair Jarrett with collegiate teammate Beasley, a move that should help both make a successful transition to Sundays.

On the whole, Falcons brass did an excellent job of mixing need spots and talent. Collins was a potential first-rounder in his own right, selecting Coleman in the third round was far superior to wasting a high pick on a running back and Jarrett could step in and contribute immediately. East Carolina receiver Justin Hardy might even develop into a solid replacement for the recently departed Harry Douglas.

Judging seventh-round picks is weird and nonsensical, but you have to like the Jake Rodgers selection. He's nowhere near ready for the NFL level from a skills standpoint, yet you could do a whole lot less in terms of physical gifts.

Baltimore Ravens

Ozzie Newsome knows how to draft, man. The Baltimore general manager is better than just about anyone at compiling picks in the later rounds—mostly via compensatory selections—and taking advantage when given the opportunity.

Defensive end Za'Darius Smith and running back Javorius Allen can each contribute right away, and Georgia Tech wideout Darren Waller is an interesting long-term project.

Baltimore also did well for itself in the first two days. Breshad Perriman and Maxx Williams will help refill the pass-catching coffers left a little dry by offseason departures, and Iowa's Carl Davis is a natural Haloti Ngata replacement.

Perriman in particular stands out as a good choice. Joe Flacco, if he excels at anything, excels at getting the ball downfield to his receivers. Perriman is a bit of a raw player, but he has elite top-end speed and should fill Torrey Smith's shoes quite well. Perriman also seemed determined to prove to scouts he won't have drop problems at the next level.

“That’s definitely something that I have a chip on my shoulder about,” Perriman told reporters. “But at the end of the day, I know what I can do. I know that I can catch.”

Williams may slide into the starting lineup immediately. He's either the best or second-best tight end in this class, depending on your opinion of Devin Funchess.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars know their weaknesses and have done an excellent job of filling them in recent seasons. Nearly every draft pick they've made—lone exception being Blake Bortles—over the last two seasons has made perfect sense.

Jacksonville started Thursday by adding edge-rusher Dante Fowler, continued Friday by starting a running-game rebuild with T.J. Yeldon and A.J. Cann and then on Saturday found a ton of value all over the place. Getting Michael Bennett in the sixth round is mind-boggling. The Ohio State product entered the draft process with designs on the first round and is one of the best pass-rushing defensive tackles in this class.

Grabbing the wildly underrated Rashad Greene a round earlier was also a solid touch. Greene's been among the most consistent receivers in college football over the last two years. He won't be a star at the next level, but he'll fit in nicely with the solid young core of talent the Jaguars are building.

Former Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack was solid seventh-round value. Again, there's not much star power here, but Koyack will probably make the roster and is an all-around excellent pass-catcher who could make life easier for Bortles if he develops.

Minnesota Vikings

Things continue to look up for Minnesota. A year after seemingly finding a franchise quarterback in Teddy Bridgewater, Mike Zimmer and co. have begun filling the roster around the margins.

Though there are justifiable concerns about Trae Waynes as a future shutdown corner, he'll be a long-term starter and fit a need at No. 11. At the very least, he was the consensus top corner in this draft.

Grabbing linebacker Eric Kendricks in Round 2 and defensive end Danielle Hunter a round later is a solid mixing of risk and reward. Kendricks should start right away, while Hunter's a long-term project who has star-level potential.

The Vikings were also among the league's best Day 3 performers. Adding T.J. Clemmings in the fourth round was a stroke of good fortune after he fell due to injury concerns. Clemmings might wind up being their left tackle in a couple years. Stefon Diggs is yet another versatile talent at the receiver position, and he will make an interesting addition if he's utilized properly.

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