
NFL Draft Results: Full List of Picks, Final Team-by-Team Grades and More
The 2015 NFL draft produced a bevy of unexpected results. From players plummeting down draft boards to big reaches for average prospects to some risky high-priced trades, many fans were left rather perplexed with the outcome.
In fact, it wasn't just fans who were baffled by some teams' decisions. In the case of the Indianapolis Colts, several of the franchise's players were stunned by the first-round selection of wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Whether you agree with the pick or not, one thing is certain: It's never good when a selection can cause some dissension in the ranks.
Still, not every draft haul resulted in utter disappointment. There were a handful of teams that not only filled many team needs, but did so with brilliant selections that came with an abundance of value. The Atlanta Falcons are a great example of a squad that accomplished that feat—acquiring Vic Beasley, Jalen Collins and Tevin Coleman in the first three rounds is impressive.
Sure, we won't know the full impact of this draft class until several years down the road, but it's always fun to speculate. That said, let's take a look at the draft's complete results, hand out letter grades for all 32 teams and highlight a few notable hauls.
2015 NFL Draft Grades by Team
| 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
Chicago Bears (grade: B+)
Chicago nailed hosting the draft, and the Bears came away with a very solid class, completing a big win for the city. This team is starting the 2015 season under a new regime, and the draft appears to have the squad headed in the right direction.
Selecting Kevin White at No. 7 overall was a no-brainer for the Bears. After Brandon Marshall's departure during the offseason, Chicago needed a complementary receiver for Alshon Jeffery. It got a great one in White. A tall, rangy receiver with a freakish combination of size and speed, White will be creating plenty of mismatches for the Bears offense.
Perhaps the team's best pick was selecting defensive tackle Eddie Goldman in Round 2. Considered a first-round talent by many, the Florida State product fell to the second round, where the Bears were happy to snag him. After losing both Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley in free agency, adding a starting-caliber defensive tackle was a must.
The biggest questionable pick for Chicago was the selection of Jeremy Langford in Round 4. Langford won't be much more than a complementary back in the NFL, and considering the team grabbed Ka'Deem Carey to be that player in the fourth round in 2014, it's easy to wonder where Langford will fit in.
Cleveland Browns (grade: B-)
Everyone wondered what the Browns would do in this year's draft. They were rumored to have interest in Marcus Mariota, and many thought they'd use their two first-round picks to trade up. Well, the team opted to stand pat, and the decision was somewhat successful.
Grabbing Danny Shelton at No. 12 overall was a brilliant move. Not many analysts figured the big defensive tackle would slide outside of the top 10, so Cleveland got a steal there. Having that big body control the interior in the trenches will be huge for the Browns, as AFC North teams feature big offensive linemen and punishing running backs.
The team's second first-round pick was a bit perplexing. Sure, Cameron Erving is a talented player who can contribute from multiple positions along the offensive line, but he likely won't start during his rookie season. Meanwhile, the Browns passed on several wide receivers and pass-rushers who could contribute immediately.
Adding the underrated Nate Orchard in Round 2 and running back Duke Johnson in Round 3 were great moves by the Browns. Both will be able to see time on the field early, as Orchard will help the team's pass rush and Johnson will be a big factor as a receiver out of the backfield. The Browns ended the draft with injured cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, a fantastic value pick.
Minnesota Vikings (grade: B+)
Mike Zimmer's Vikings absolutely nailed the early rounds of the draft. The team selected players who fill needs and will contribute immediately. It also got some fantastic value out of some of these picks.
Trae Waynes was an unexpected selection at No. 11 overall, as many thought the Vikings would elect to grab a wide receiver. However, the team is in need of a cornerback, and Waynes was the best on the board. With good length, physical play at the line, solid ball skills and tremendous speed, Waynes shouldn't have trouble cracking the starting lineup early in his career.
Minnesota continued its great early run by selecting Eric Kendricks in Round 2, Danielle Hunter in Round 3 and T.J. Clemmings in Round 4. All of these players were graded much higher than the spots they were drafted, giving the Vikings plenty of value.
Later in the draft, the Vikings didn't quite fare as well. The team selected MyCole Pruitt rather early, considering his role will be that of a fullback in the NFL and he likely could have been selected much later. Another fifth-round pick, Stefon Diggs gave the team another option at wide receiver. However, picking him was a gamble considering his college career was rather underwhelming.
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