NFL Draft 2015: Rounds 1-7 Results, Grades and Hidden Gems

The 2015 NFL draft came to a close on Saturday with the final four rounds. The last day of coverage was overshadowed by a remarkably busy sports day. But the depth of this year's class should mean there were some players selected who are going to make an impact sooner rather than later.

That was ultimately the expectation all along. The group of incoming players featured only a select few top-end prospects. By contrast, there was a large selection available when it came to draftees capable of filling a certain void on the roster.

With that in mind, let's check out how the draft classes turned out around the league and grade each team's performance. That's followed by a round-by-round results recap and a deeper dive into a trio of hidden gems picked up on Day 3.

Final Grades

Team	Picks	Grade
Arizona Cardinals	OT D.J. Humphries, DE Markus Golden, RB David Johnson, DT Rodney Gunter, DE Shaquille Riddick, WR J.J. Nelson, TE Gerald Christian	C+
Atlanta Falcons	DE Vic Beasley, CB Jalen Collins, RB Tevin Coleman, WR Justin Hardy, DT Grady Jarrett, OT Jake Rodgers, DB Akeem King	B
Baltimore Ravens	WR 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 Waller	B+
Buffalo Bills	CB Ronald Darby, G John Miller, RB Karlos Williams, LB Tony Steward, TE Nick O'Leary, WR Dezmin Lewis	D+
Carolina Panthers	LB Shaq Thompson, TE Devin Funchess, G Daryl Williams, LB David Mayo, RB Cameron Artis-Payne	C-
Chicago Bears	WR Kevin White, DT Eddie Goldman, C Hroniss Grasu, RB Jeremy Langford, S Adrian Amos, G Tayo Fabuluje	C
Cincinnati Bengals	OT 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 Alford	C+
Cleveland Browns	DT 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-Olomu	A
Dallas Cowboys	CB Byron Jones, OLB Randy Gregory, OT Chaz Green, LB Damien Wilson, DE Ryan Russell, LB Mark Nzeocha, OT Laurence Gibson, TE Geoff Swaim	B
Denver Broncos	DE 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 Furman	B-
Detroit Lions	G Laken Thompson, RB Ameer Abdullah, CB Alex Carter, DT Gabe Wright, FB Michael Burton, CB Quandre Diggs, OT Corey Robinson	C
Green Bay Packers	S Damarious Randall, CB Quinten Rollins, WR Ty Montgomery, LB Jake Ryan, QB Brett Hundley, FB Aaron Ripkowski, DE Christian Ringo, TE Kennard Backman	B
Houston Texans	CB Kevin Johnson, LB Benardrick McKinney, WR Jaelen Strong, WR Keith Mumphery, LB Reshard Cliett, DT Christian Covington, RB Kenny Hilliard	B+
Indianapolis Colts	WR Phillip Dorsett, CB D'Joun Smith, DE Henry Anderson, S Clayton Geathers, DT David Parry, RB Josh Robinson, LB Amarlo Herrera, OL Denzelle Good	C
Jacksonville Jaguars	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 Koyack	B
Kansas City Chiefs	CB 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 Brown	C-
Miami Dolphins	WR DeVante Parker, DT Jordan Phillips, G Jamil Douglas, CB Bobby McCain, RB Jay Ajayi, S Cedric Thompson, CB Tony Lippett	C+
Minnesota Vikings	CB Trae Waynes, LB Eric Kendricks, DE Danielle Hunter, OT T.J. Clemmings, TE MyCole Pruitt, WR Stefon Diggs, OT Tyrus Thompson, DE B.J. Dubose, OT Austin Shepherd, LB Edmond Robinson	A-
New England Patriots	DT 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 Dickson	B-
New Orleans Saints	OT 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 Murphy	C
New York Giants	OT Ereck Flowers, S Landon Collins, DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa, S Mykkele Thompson, WR Geremy Davis, G Bobby Hart	B
New York Jets	DE Leonard Williams, WR Devin Smith, LB Lorenzo Mauldin, QB Bryce Petty, G Jarvis Harrison, DT Deon Simon	B-
Oakland Raiders	WR Amari Cooper, DE Mario Edwards Jr., TE Clive Walford, G Jon Feliciano, LB Ben Heeney, LB Neiron Ball, DE Max Valles, OL Anthony Morris, WR Andre Debose, CB Dexter McDonald	B+
Philadelphia Eagles	WR Nelson Agholor, CB Eric Rowe, LB Jordan Hicks, CB JaCorey Shepherd, CB Randall Evans, DE Brian Mihalik	C
Pittsburgh Steelers	DE Alvin Dupree, CB Senquez Golson, WR Sammie Coates, CB Doran Grant, TE Jesse James, DT Leterrius Walton, DE Anthony Chickillo, S Gerod Holliman	C+
San Diego Chargers	RB Melvin Gordon, LB Denzel Perryman, CB Craig Mager, LB Kyle Emanuel, DT Darius Philon	B
San Francisco 49ers	DE 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 Anderson	B-
Seattle Seahawks	DE Frank Clark, WR Tyler Lockett, G Terry Poole, G Mark Glowinski, CB Tye Smith, DE Obum Gwacham, DT Kristjan Sokoli, DB Ryan Murphy	B
St. Louis Rams	RB 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 Ifedi	B+
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	QB Jameis Winston, OT Donovan Smith, C Ali Marpet, LB Kwon Alexander, WR Kenny Bell, WR Kaelin Clay, FB Joey Iosefa	B
Tennessee Titans	QB 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 McBride	A
Washington Redskins	OT 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 Reiter	C

2015 NFL Draft Results

Top Day 3 Selections

T.J. Clemmings (OT, Minnesota Vikings, Round 4)

Clemmings was a fringe first-round prospect before word of a foot injury came out. It was expected to impact his stock, but seeing him still on the board for the third day was a surprise. He's a raw talent, but has the long-term potential to fill the crucial left tackle spot thanks to terrific physical tools.

The Pittsburgh product has the power to deal with bull rushers and the athleticism to handle speed off the edge. His technique definitely needs some work, but that's common for incoming players. Paul Charchian of League Safe loves the value of the pick:

Matt Kalil has only been marginally effective at left tackle for the Vikings. The team probably isn't ready to move on from the 2012 fourth overall pick quite yet. Taking Clemmings does give them an option should the current starter fail to turn a corner, though.

In the meantime, the coaching staff can work with him to iron out those technique flaws. Sliding to the fourth round is a disappointment right now. Over time, however, it may work out for the better, because the pressure to make an impact is far less, giving him time to develop.

Michael Bennett (DT, Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 6)

Bennett is an interesting case. He made notable strides as a junior at Ohio State, finishing with 42 tackles and seven sacks. If he could have continued that progress and showcased further improvement in his final season with the Buckeyes, we're probably talking about a first-round pick.

Instead, his numbers remained stagnant (41 tackles and seven sacks in 2014). He further illustrated himself as a reliable lineman with an explosive first step and good small-area quickness. He's perfect for filling a rotational role immediately before working his way into the starting lineup down the line.

Concerns about the lack of a high-end skill set is fair reason for him to drop a little bit. But staying on the board until the sixth round seemed excessive. Bleacher Report's Ian Kenyon thinks the slide will help him become a massive steal:

Bennett will join a solid Jacksonville front seven that added Dante Fowler Jr. early in Round 1. How much playing time he'll get right out of the gate is a mystery. That said, the long-term outlook remains positive as a dependable contributor up front.

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (CB, Cleveland Browns, Round 7)

Another player who may have come off the board on Day 1 based on talent, Ekpre-Olomu suffered a knee injury during practice in December that forced him to miss the College Football Playoff. As it turns out, it also caused his stock to tumble.

Before the injury, he showed an outstanding ability to read plays and good ball skills. Somebody capable of playing on both outside and slot receivers. Mary Kay Cabot of the Northeast Ohio Media Group provided remarks from the Browns' Ray Farmer about the uncertain timetable but positive outlook:

Cleveland does have some depth at corner with Joe Haden, Tramon Williams and Justin Gilbert. So the team can afford to bring Ekpre-Olomu along slowly to make sure he gets back to full strength. Exactly how long that could take isn't clear.

It's also possible he could move to safety depending on the physical toll the injury took, particularly on his speed. Even if that happens, Ekpre-Olomu should have little trouble making a big enough impact to greatly exceed typical seventh-round value.