2015 NFL Draft Grades: Chart for All Team-by-Team Picks and Scores

With an intriguing and unpredictable 2015 NFL draft officially in the books, it is only natural that pundits are poring over the results and offering analysis regarding how every team fared.

It is difficult to get an accurate read on how franchises performed since it often takes years to evaluate a draft class, but instant reaction is a sign of the times. While it is ultimately up to the players to prove or disprove the grades over time, teams can certainly be judged on the value they garnered and whether they addressed their needs.

With that in mind, here is a full listing of grades for all 32 teams along with draft results and a closer look at the organizations that stood out most in a positive way.

NFL Draft Results

NFL Draft Grades

Team	Key Picks	Grade
Arizona Cardinals	D.J. Humphries, Markus Golden	C+
Atlanta Falcons	Vic Beasley, Jalen Collins, Tevin Coleman, Grady Jarrett	A-
Baltimore Ravens	Breshad Perriman, Maxx Williams, Carl Davis	B+
Buffalo Bills	Ronald Darby, Nick O'Leary	C
Carolina Panthers	Shaq Thompson, Devin Funchess	C+
Chicago Bears	Kevin White, Eddie Goldman	A-
Cincinnati Bengals	Cedric Ogbuehi, Jake Fisher	B-
Cleveland Browns	Danny Shelton, Cameron Erving, Nate Orchard	B+
Dallas Cowboys	Byron Jones, Randy Gregory	B
Denver Broncos	Shane Ray, Ty Sambrailo	B
Detroit Lions	Laken Tomlinson, Ameer Abdullah, Alex Carter	B-
Green Bay Packers	Damarious Randall, Quinten Rollins, Brett Hundley	B-
Houston Texans	Kevin Johnson, Benardrick McKinney, Jaelen Strong	A
Indianapolis Colts	Phillip Dorsett, D'Joun Smith	C
Jacksonville Jaguars	Dante Fowler Jr., T.J. Yeldon, A.J. Cann, Rashad Greene, Michael Bennett	A
Kansas City Chiefs	Marcus Peters, Chris Conley	C
Miami Dolphins	DeVante Parker, Jordan Phillips, Jay Ajayi	B
Minnesota Vikings	Trae Waynes, Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter, T.J. Clemmings	A
New England Patriots	Malcom Brown, Trey Flowers, Tre Jackson	B-
New Orleans Saints	Andrus Peat, Stephone Anthony, Hau'oli Kikaha, Garrett Grayson, P.J. Williams	A-
New York Giants	Ereck Flowers, Landon Collins, Owa Odighizuwa	B
New York Jets	Leonard Williams, Devin Smith, Bryce Petty	A-
Oakland Raiders	Amari Cooper, Mario Edwards Jr., Clive Walford	B+
Philadelphia Eagles	Nelson Agholor, Eric Rowe	C+
Pittsburgh Steelers	Bud Dupree, Sammie Coates	B+
San Diego Chargers	Melvin Gordon, Denzel Perryman	B
San Francisco 49ers	Arik Armstead, Eli Harold	B
Seattle Seahawks	Frank Clark, Tyler Lockett	C+
St. Louis Rams	Todd Gurley, Rob Havenstein, Sean Mannion	B-
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Jameis Winston, Donovan Smith, Ali Marpet	B+
Tennessee Titans	Marcus Mariota, Dorial Green-Beckham	B+
Washington Redskins	Brandon Scherff, Preston Smith	B-

Breaking Down Top Performers

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are a franchise that has traditionally drafted very well over the years, and that continued this past week, particularly in the first three rounds, as Houston very well may have nabbed three immediate starters.

It all kicked off with the selection of Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson with the No. 16 overall selection in the first round. The talented defensive back had been ascending draft boards during the lead-up to the draft, and he will vie for playing time with Jonathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson from day one.

As solid as that pick was, it got even better on Day 2. Houston identified Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney as a player it wanted in the second round, and rather than waiting around for him to fall, it traded up from No. 51 to No. 43.

The Texans were able to come away with the tackling machine, which NFL Network's Ian Rapoport believes was a major coup for defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel:

McKinney could slot in next to Brian Cushing at inside linebacker at the start of the regular season. The Texans have a history of drafting some productive linebackers in the second round, including DeMeco Ryans, and McKinney figures to join that list.

After getting good value with their first two picks, the Texans landed one of the draft's biggest steals when they selected Arizona State wide receiver Jaelen Strong in the third round. Just as they did in the second to get McKinney, the Texans once again traded up from No. 82 to No. 70.

Houston got a player whom many considered to be worthy of a first-round pick, and Jamey Eisenberg of CBS Sports believes he is destined to be a starter for the Texans:

Strong seems to feel the same way as he is looking forward to performing like a first-round-caliber talent, per Deepi Sidhu of HoustonTexans.com:

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You know, I'm not really worried about that. I told the Houston Texans when I was down there, no matter which round I went in, I'm here to work, I'm here to be a competitor, and I can't wait to get there. ... I don't think my film lies at all. I'm just really excited. I can't wait to get there and see what the Houston Texans have in store for me.

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The rest of Houston's draft after the third round was somewhat light since the Texans gave up picks in order to move up, but they should be applauded for their aggressiveness.

Houston knew what it wanted Thursday and Friday, and it did very well to obtain it.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Not to be outdone by their AFC South rivals, the Jacksonville Jaguars turned in one of the best drafts as well. Like the Texans, they landed potentially excellent players in the first three rounds before securing some late-round steals as well.

In desperate need of a dominant pass-rusher, the Jags selected arguably the best one in the class when they called the name of former Florida Gator Dante Fowler Jr. with the third-overall pick. He has the ability to be a stud in head coach Gus Bradley's defense and NFL Network's Jeff Darlington believes it will be a match made in heaven:

One area in which Jacksonville struggled mightily last season was running the football. The signing of Toby Gerhart didn't work out, and while Denard Robinson showed some flashes, he certainly isn't an every-down back in the NFL.

The Jaguars may have found their bell-cow in the second round, though, as they pounced on Alabama's T.J. Yeldon. While they opted for Yeldon over other highly touted backs like Tevin Coleman and Ameer Abdullah, it is clear that Jacksonville felt as though he fit their system best.

NFL.com's Michael Fabiano is of the mind that the former Crimson Tide star can step in and carry the load in the backfield immediately:

Yeldon will need solid blocking in order to have success, and the Jaguars acquired some in the third round by taking South Carolina guard A.J. Cann. Many considered Cann to be worthy of a second-round pick, as he was one of the best pure guards in the draft.

He has a chance to start early in his career as well, and he should be a major asset to the running game, as evidenced by this stat, courtesy of Pro Football Focus:

The first three rounds were the meat and potatoes of Jacksonville's draft, but they added some more solid players late as well. Florida State wide receiver Rashad Greene was the Jaguars' pick in the fifth round, and he certainly has a chance to contribute due to his great route running and sure hands.

That was followed up by Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Bennett in the sixth. Bennett was an extremely productive player with the national champion Buckeyes, and he could potentially provide second-round value down the line.

The Jaguars needed to add a ton of talent to their team in order to continue their progression, and there is no question that they accomplished that goal.

Minnesota Vikings

Value is the name of the game in the NFL draft, and the Minnesota Vikings secured it in droves throughout the seven-round extravaganza.

It started in the first round when the Vikes filled a big need at No. 11 by taking Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes. He was the top defensive back in the draft due to his blend of size, speed and ball skills, and he figures to get plenty of playing time as a rookie.

Minnesota very well may have nabbed a second defensive starter in the second round as well when they picked UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks. As one of the fastest and most athletic linebackers in the draft, Kendricks will fit well in the middle of the Vikings defense with former UCLA teammate Anthony Barr rushing from the outside.

The hits just kept on coming for Minnesota in the third, fourth and fifth rounds as well. In the third, the Vikes took LSU pass-rusher Danielle Hunter, who should provide depth and explosiveness off the edge. According to Pro Football Focus, he was especially adept at stopping the run with the Tigers:

Minnesota then went with Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings in the fourth round. He very well could have been a first-round pick based on his ability alone, but Rapoport pointed out that teams were scared away due to durability concerns:

It may take Clemmings some time to get healthy and acclimated to the NFL, but it is worth taking a player of his caliber in the fourth round as a developmental prospect.

After loading up on steak, the Vikings went for some sizzle in the fifth round when they selected dynamic Maryland wide receiver Stefon Diggs. He needs some work in terms of route running and polish, but NFL Network's Albert Breer compares him to a certain former Vikings and current Buffalo Bills wideout:

If Diggs becomes anything close to Percy Harvin without the injuries, then Minnesota undoubtedly scored an impact player in the fifth round.

The Vikings are in an extremely tough NFC North Division, and while it may be difficult for them to contend in 2015, it is clear that they managed to close the talent gap with a fantastic draft.

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