NFL Draft 2016: Full Results and Letter Grades for Each Team

The 2016 NFL draft has come to a close, and soon 253 new players will report to rookie minicamps, OTAs and eventually training camps with their teams, hoping to carve out places on the final 53-man rosters.

All we have to go on right now is how those players performed in college, so it goes without saying that grading draft classes in early May is something of an exercise in unpredictability.

No one knows which early first-round selections will prove to be busts or which mid-to-late round picks will win starting jobs in camp.

That being said, we can analyze things like draft capital gained and draft capital lost in trades, scouting reports and analyst grades relative to draft position and past performance to get a general idea for how each NFL team fared over draft weekend.

Full Results

Team Grades

Team	Grade	Notes
Arizona Cardinals	B	The Cardinals took a calculated risk by selecting Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche in the first round, but there's no question they needed pass-rushing help. They also addressed big men on the O-line with OT Cole Toner and C Evan Boehm.
Atlanta Falcons	C-	Atlanta seemed to go after players it wanted without regard for value, ending up with a few picks that look like reaches (like safety Keanu Neal at No 17). Deion Jones improves the defense, but the defensive line still looks like a weakness. TE Austin Hooper was a nice choice in Round 3.
Baltimore Ravens	B+	The Ravens were able to address many of their needs by taking players at good spots on the board, which is the foundation of a successful draft. OT Ronnie Stanley is the replacement for Eugene Monroe, and pass-rushers Kamalei Correa and Bronson Kaufusi should have an instant impact.
Buffalo Bills	A-	Buffalo needed to upgrade its defense and find a developmental quarterback, and it was able to do both while not giving up too much draft capital. The Bills did lose two fourth-rounders to move up for Reggie Ragland, but then again, they landed him in Round 2. DE Shaq Lawson will be a crucial piece this year. QB Cardale Jones is an intriguing project.
Carolina Panthers	C-	DT Vernon Butler in the first round is a solid pick, but then things took a turn when the Panthers selected cornerbacks with three straight picks. Yes, they're attempting to replace Josh Norman, but they could have landed an offensive lineman early to upgrade the offense instantly.
Chicago Bears	B+	The Bears had a balanced draft that addressed multiple needs, especially for coordinator Vic Fangio's defense. They got their expected pass-rusher in Round 1 in Leonard Floyd and then went back for DE Jonathan Bullard at No. 72.
Cincinnati Bengals	A	The Bengals landed multiple players at excellent value, including DT Andrew Billings all the way at No. 122 and G Christian Westerman at No. 161. WRs Tyler Boyd and Cody Core give QB Andy Dalton some support, and CB William Jackson III is a necessity in a division with Pittsburgh.
Cleveland Browns	B-	The Browns went into the draft with about a million selections, so it's hard to do poorly given that many opportunities. Taking WR Corey Coleman at No. 15 was a no-brainer, but Cleveland also took three other wideouts. The question is, is RGIII or QB Cody Kessler going to get the job done regardless of the weapons?
Dallas Cowboys	C	This was a year in which it seems like Cowboys GM Jerry Jones got everything he wanted, which may not be a good thing. You could stick a number of backs behind that offensive line and see them succeed, so Ezekiel Elliott at No. 4 was a luxury. The defensive line didn't get any help until Round 4 with Charles Tapper.
Denver Broncos	B	Denver did what it needed to do by moving up to take QB Paxton Lynch at No. 26, and it's a lot cheaper than the alternatives (e.g. Colin Kaepernick). RB Devontae Booker could eventually lead that backfield. DL Adam Gotsis replaces Malik Jackson.
Detroit Lions	B-	The Lions went after big men on both sides of the ball, with OT Taylor Decker in Round 1 and DT A'Shawn Robinson in Round 2. Robinson was a first-round talent, so that was a smart selection.
Green Bay Packers	B+	Like their division rivals, the Packers also got some help in the trenches, moving up to grab OT Jason Spriggs and going with DT Kenny Clark in Round 1. Once again, GM Ted Thompson waited until Round 4 to draft an ILB (Stanford's Blake Martinez), but the front seven overall looks much improved.
Houston Texans	A-	Houston is doing everything it needs to on the offensive side of the ball to be competitive and mostly trusting that its current defense can continue to get the job done. Speedy WR Will Fuller provides support for new QB Brock Osweiler, and WR Braxton Miller could surprise everyone.
Indianapolis Colts	B+	The Colts did exactly what they needed to, namely protecting Andrew Luck (C Ryan Kelly, OT Le'Raven Clark, OT Joe Haeg) and improving the defensive line with DT Hassan Ridgeway.
Jacksonville Jaguars	A+	Hands down, the Jaguars won this draft. They got two top-five talents in DB Jalen Ramsey and LB Myles Jack in the first and second rounds. DT Sheldon Day joins a returning DE Dante Fowler Jr. for a revamped front seven. Now let's see how bad Jack's knee really is.
Kansas City Chiefs	D+	Kansas City traded out of the first and still landed Chris Jones in Round 2, but that was the highlight of its draft. Many prospects have big question marks: CB KeiVarae Russell missed time with an academic issue; WR Demarcus Robinson had several suspensions; WR Tyreek Hill entered a guilty plea deal for assaulting his then-pregnant girlfriend.
Los Angeles Rams	B	The Rams gave up a lot of capital to get QB Jared Goff, but they did what they had to do. TE Tyler Higbee could be a safety net for the young quarterback if he can stay out of trouble off the field—and if he doesn't have to serve time for his alleged assault.
Miami Dolphins	B	The Dolphins weren't afraid to select OT Laremy Tunsil despite other teams' concerns, and they could have gotten the best tackle in the draft as a result. They also filled holes at CB and RB.
Minnesota Vikings	A-	WR Laquon Treadwell could become Teddy Bridgewater's favorite target. CB Mackensie Alexander was lauded as a first-round talent by some and a good pickup in Round 2. WR Moritz Boehringer is an excellent storyline to watch during training camp.
New England Patriots	C	The Patriots had limited selections in this draft and used their third-rounder to take QB Jacoby Brissett despite having Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster. OL Joe Thuney will help protect Tom Brady, but depth is a question on the line.
New Orleans Saints	B-	The Saints only had five selections in this draft, which is difficult to make an impact with. That said, they did improve the defensive line with DT Sheldon Rankins in Round 1, and S Vonn Bell can replace Jairus Byrd.
New York Giants	B	The Giants nailed it with Eli Apple in Round 1, and WR Sterling Shepard will open the field for Eli Manning when paired with Odell Beckham Jr.
New York Jets	C+	QB Christian Hackenberg in Round 2? Risky. But LB Darron Lee was a great target in Round 1, and OLB Jordan Jenkins improves the defense.
Oakland Raiders	B	Oakland's selection of QB Connor Cook was surprising unless it plans to try to trade him for picks down the line. S Karl Joseph helps the secondary. DE Shilique Calhoun makes an already stout front seven even better.
Philadelphia Eagles	B-	The Eagles gave up a lot to roll the dice on QB Carson Wentz, but the rookie, coming from a pro-style scheme at North Dakota State, should be ready to roll in Week 1. DB Jalen Mills was a steal late in the draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers	B-	The Steelers were all about addressing their needs, adding defensive backs in their first two selections with CB Artie Burns and DB Sean Davis. ILB Tyler Matakevich could surprise.
San Diego Chargers	B	San Diego was all about the defense this year, surprising everyone by taking DE Joey Bosa—whom they will play as a 3-4 OLB—in Round 1. TE Hunter Henry was a nice gift for QB Philip Rivers, but otherwise, it was mostly defense for the Chargers.
San Francisco 49ers	B-	The 49ers did not take a quarterback until Round 6 in Jeff Driskel, so suffice it to say, Colin Kaepernick might be sticking around. Whoever is under center got three offensive linemen for depth, and the 49ers also addressed their secondary and front seven.
Seattle Seahawks	B+	The Seahawks were lucky enough to land DT Jarran Reed in Round 2 but perhaps reached for OT Germain Ifedi in Round 1. Swap those picks, and they look a lot better in terms of value.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	C	Everything was going so well for the Bucs, who landed CB Vernon Hargreaves and DE Noah Spence at No. 11 and No. 39. But then they traded up to No. 59 to draft K Roberto Aguayo. A kicker.
Tennessee Titans	B+	The Titans got their starting right tackle with Jack Conklin and landed another first-round talent with DE Kevin Dodd in Round 2.
Washington	B+	Washington landed perhaps this year's best wideout in Josh Doctson in Round 1 to help out QB Kirk Cousins, and LB Su'a Cravens is a chesspiece for the defense.

The Good: Jacksonville Jaguars

As previously mentioned, the Jaguars appear to have won this draft based on the information we have in front of us right now.

Defensive back Jalen Ramsey may be the most talented player in this draft class, and he fell into Jacksonville's lap at No. 5.

Then, the Jaguars landed another top-five talent, linebacker Myles Jack, early in the second at No. 36, arresting his fall from Day 1. No one knows how long Jack will be able to play in the NFL given concerns about the shape of his knee, but the Jaguars are willing to find out.

Then, the team did it again with defensive tackle Sheldon Day, a great value at No. 103 overall. Pair him with defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., who missed his rookie season with a knee injury, and suddenly Jacksonville's defense looks downright scary.

The Bad: Carolina Panthers

To be fair to general manager Dave Gettleman, the pressure is higher for a team like Carolina that made it to the Super Bowl at the end of last season than for a rebuilding team.

For instance, while it's great the Panthers attempted to replace Josh Norman, using three draft selections to take cornerbacks seems excessive.

If it's going to take three players to replace Norman, perhaps the Panthers should have kept the franchise tag on him. (Yes, they're going for depth here, but still—that's a lot of picks for one position.)

The fact is Carolina's offensive line play and overall ability to protect Cam Newton appeared to be its downfall in Super Bowl 50, and when your team makes it to the Big Game with one glaring need, perhaps you should address that need a few months later.

The Ugly: Kansas City Chiefs

NFL teams spend a lot of time, energy and resources scouting players extensively, and so when they draft one, the fans and the media are supposed to understand they did not make the decision lightly.

However, a third of the Chiefs' draft class is now composed of players who had incidents in their pasts, ranging from displaying questionable judgment to the downright horrific, and Kansas City has to grapple with that both from a football operations standpoint (will these players have future issues?) and an ethical standpoint (are these players right for this team?)

On one end of the spectrum, there's KeiVarae Russell, who was suspended in 2014 because of an academic fraud investigation. Most can agree that while the alleged incident displays poor judgment, he's worthy of redemption and a chance to play in the league.

Then there's Demarcus Robinson, who was suspended multiple times at Florida for multiple reasons, including violating team rules and a university sanction, per SEC Country's Chris Kirschner.

But none of those transgressions is as serious as the one made by fifth-round selection Tyreek Hill, who pleaded guilty to punching and choking his then-pregnant girlfriend in December 2014. He was dismissed from Oklahoma State.

"You talk to the kid, and he's probably more than sorry it happened. But he's a good person. He means well," Chiefs scout Ryne Nutt said, per ESPN.com's Adam Teicher.

You can think that people deserve second chances and still believe there's no place in the NFL for a man who attacks his pregnant girlfriend.