
NFL Draft Grades 2015: Full List of Results and Scores for All 32 Teams
Now that we've had some time to let the 2015 NFL draft results sink in, we can reflect on each pick and grade every team's haul without running the risk of overreacting or rashly criticizing unexpected selections.
Sure, you really can't grade the quality of a draft class until a few years down the road when players have been given an opportunity to prove their worth on the field. However, it's always fun to speculate, and it's even more fun to look back at these grades three years down the road and see which were spot on and which were way off.
So, how are teams graded? Well, every pick is taken into consideration, and factors such as schematic fits, team needs and available prospects come into play to determine the quality of the pick. Once every pick is analyzed, an overall report card representing the median grade of all picks is given to the franchise.
That said, here's a look at the full list of results from the draft, followed by a letter grade for each team and some analysis for a few of the more intriguing draft hauls.
2015 NFL Draft Team-by-Team Grades
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | B+ |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | A |
| Baltimore Ravens | 9 | B+ |
| Buffalo Bills | 6 | C+ |
| Carolina Panthers | 5 | C |
| Chicago Bears | 6 | B+ |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 9 | B+ |
| Cleveland Browns | 12 | B- |
| Dallas Cowboys | 8 | B+ |
| Denver Broncos | 9 | B |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | B |
| Green Bay Packers | 8 | B |
| Houston Texans | 7 | A- |
| Indianapolis Colts | 8 | C- |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 8 | A |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | B- |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | A- |
| Minnesota Vikings | 10 | B+ |
| New England Patriots | 11 | C- |
| New Orleans Saints | 9 | B- |
| New York Giants | 6 | B |
| New York Jets | 6 | B+ |
| Oakland Raiders | 10 | B+ |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 6 | B |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 | B |
| San Diego Chargers | 5 | B |
| San Francisco 49ers | 10 | B- |
| Seattle Seahawks | 8 | C+ |
| St. Louis Rams | 9 | B |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | B+ |
| Tennessee Titans | 9 | B+ |
| Washington Redskins | 10 | B- |
Notable Draft Hauls
Dallas Cowboys (grade: B+)
The success of the Cowboys' draft will likely ride on what the team gets out of Randy Gregory. The Nebraska standout certainly has the skill set to become a dominant pass-rusher in the NFL; however, his fluctuating weight and positive test for marijuana are big concerns.
If Gregory can't shake his troubles, Dallas' B+ grade will suddenly be way too high. Although, if Gregory does prevail, selecting him at No. 60 overall could give the Cowboys the steal of the draft. This is definitely a grade that must be revisited in the future.
Dallas really needed some help in the defensive secondary, and the team made a smart decision to select Byron Jones in Round 1. He's a phenomenal athlete and should help alleviate the need for depth at cornerback due to an injury that will likely force Morris Claiborne to start the season on the physically unable to perform list.
The one questionable pick in Dallas' draft haul was the third-round selection of Chaz Green. Grabbing an offensive tackle at this juncture was a good move, as the offensive line has been a strength of the Cowboys and adding depth is never a bad thing. However, while Green has upside, he could have been drafted a round or two later.
Miami Dolphins (grade: A-)
The Dolphins did a great job filling needs and getting value in this year's draft. Selecting DeVante Parker at No. 14 overall gives Ryan Tannehill a reliable target and will allow the quarterback to continue his progression into one of the league's better starters.
Miami went on to get great value by adding Jordan Phillips in Round 2. The defensive tackle has the skill set and talent level of a first-round pick, but due to concerns over his football character, he slid in the draft. If the Dolphins can get consistent production from him, they'll suddenly have a ferocious interior to their defensive line.
The team was without a third-round pick due to the acquisition of Kenny Stills from the New Orleans Saints, but it did well to bolster weak areas of its roster in the ensuing picks.
Taking fliers on running back Jay Ajayi and wide receiver/cornerback Tony Lippett was interesting. Ajayi fell due to a scary medical history involving his knee, but he was extremely productive in college and could still produce a few good years for the Dolphins. Lippett was a two-way player at Michigan State, and depending on how Miami plans to develop him, the fifth-round pick could pay off in the long run.
Carolina Panthers (grade: C)
Carolina's draft was a bit perplexing in several ways. The Panthers came into the draft in desperate need of an offensive tackle but elected to wait until the fourth round to grab one, despite an abundance of available prospects along the way. Waiting until the fourth round also forced the Panthers to trade up to acquire Daryl Williams, giving up three picks to make the move.
The team's first-round selection of Shaq Thompson may have been the most befuddling pick early in the draft. While Thompson is a good athlete, his position in the NFL is still unclear, making the pick a bit of a reach. If the Panthers intend to use Thompson as an outside linebacker, he may not even see the field immediately due to quality starters already being in place.
Carolina also traded up into the second round to select Devin Funchess, giving up three picks in the process. While adding size opposite Kelvin Benjamin is certainly intriguing, Funchess may be too slow to act as a wide receiver in the NFL, limiting his role on the team.
The Panthers did finish their draft haul with a good selection, taking running back Cameron Artis-Payne in the fifth round. Carolina's running backs have been plagued by injuries, making the position very thin. Don't be surprised if you see him get plenty of action during his rookie year.
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