2015 NFL Draft Review: Power Ranking Every Team's Haul 1 Year Later

Ah, hindsight.

You can bet that if NFL general managers knew how to crack time travel, they'd be heading back to last year's draft to change a few things.

It takes more than one year to properly grade a draft class, but it doesn't take long for many prospect to prove their worth—or lack thereof—in their rookie campaign. From Pro Bowlers to league washouts, the 2015 NFL draft went to both extremes, giving the league a new haul of superstars and cautionary tales alike.

Who's sitting prettiest one year removed from last year's draft?

The Picks

• 1(12): Danny Shelton, DT, Washington
• 1(19): Cameron Erving, OL, Florida State
• 2(51): Nate Orchard, OLB, Utah
• 3(77): Duke Johnson, RB, Miami (Fla.)
• 3(96): Xavier Cooper, DT, Washington State
• 4(115): Ibraheim Campbell, S, Northwestern
• 4(123): Vince Mayle, WR, Washington State
• 6(189): Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville
• 6(195): Malcolm Johnson, TE, Mississippi State
• 6(198): Randall Telfer, TE, USC
• 7(219): Hayes Pullard, LB, USC
• 7(241): Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon

The Breakdown

This class is proof that quantity doesn't always equal quantity when it comes to the NFL draft. Despite having a pair of first-rounders in the top 20 and seven picks in the first four rounds, the Browns came away with little in terms of immediate-impact players.

Shelton made 15 starts and tallied 36 tackles but wasn't a consistently disruptive force in the middle. Erving looked uncomfortable all season long, getting bullied by more experienced defenders while appearing in all 16 games but managing just four starts.

Orchard flashed some ability as a versatile playmaker, bagging three sacks, four defensed passes and one interception. He started in 11 of his 15 appearances and could take the next step as an impact edge-rusher for the Browns in 2016.

Johnson looked like lightning in a bottle as a rookie, but the Browns too often kept him inside that bottle. In his far-too-limited action, he racked up 913 total yards and a pair of touchdown receptions.

Cleveland had a slew of picks—both early and late—to put together a class with plenty of top-flight talent and promising depth. What those players did was give Cleveland fans yet another thing to be disappointed about for the most part, leaving them with only the hope this group will bounce back and live up to its potential in 2016 and beyond.

The Picks

• 1(15): Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
• 2(48): Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami (Fla.)
• 3(83): Craig Mager, CB, Texas State
• 5(153): Kyle Emmanuel, LB, North Dakota State
• 6(192): Darius Philon, DT, Arkansas

The Breakdown

Gordon was picked just five slots after the Rams took Todd Gurley, but he struggled to have anywhere near the same impact as a rookie. The productive former Badger didn't find much running room in 2015, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry and failing to find the end zone at all.

Perryman was the team's most satisfying rookie, spreading 73 tackles and a pair of sacks over 14 appearances with nine starts. The physical thumper should be a mainstay in the middle of the Bolts defense for years to come.

Mager seemed like quite an off-the-board pick, and his lack of impact last season certainly backed that up. The third-rounder managed just nine tackles over 10 games.

It's still early to label this class definitively, but Gordon will need to bounce back in a big way to save the overall grade of this group.

The Picks

• 1(27): Byron Jones, DB, Connecticut
• 2(60): Randy Gregory, DE, Nebraska
• 3(91): Chaz Green, OT, Florida
• 4(127): Damien Wilson, LB, Minnesota
• 5(163): Ryan Russell, DE, Purdue
• 7(236): Mark Nzeocha, LB, Wyoming
• 7(243): Laurence Gibson, OT, Virginia Tech
• 7(246): Geoff Swaim, TE, Texas

The Breakdown

This group of rookie Cowboys was top-heavy in terms of value and production, with Jones seeing the most action and showing the most promise for the future. The versatile defender spent most of his time at safety, posting 66 tackles and nine defensed passes over 11 starts in 2015. He looks like a key building block for the Dallas secondary moving forward.

Gregory's off-field concerns caused him to drop to the end of the second round, and so far, it looks like teams were wise to avoid him. Appearing in 12 games as a situational pass-rusher, Gregory failed to tally a single sack in 2015. His sophomore campaign is already off to a rocky start, as Gregory has been suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season due to violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse.

Green was inactive for every game last year, but even so, he didn't have much less of an impact as the rest of the players in this class.

Jones looks promising, but the rest of this group left way too much to be desired in 2015.

The Picks

• 1(25): Shaq Thompson, LB, Washington
• 2(41): Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan
• 4(102): Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma
• 5(169): David Mayo, LB, Texas State
• 5(174): Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn

The Breakdown

Many were surprised at the selection of Thompson, given the Panthers had much more pressing needs than linebacker. The raw but athletic former Husky made 10 starts, notching 50 tackles and a sack.

Funchess stepped in for the injured Kelvin Benjamin as Cam Newton's go-to, big-bodied receiver, averaging 15.3 yards per catch and hauling in five touchdown receptions. The only other member of the class to make much of an impact was Artis-Payne, who appeared in seven games, averaging 4.1 yards per carry and 11.6 yards per reception.

Funchess stepped up in a big way and should benefit from Benjamin's return, when opposing defenses are more focused on stopping him. The overall value of this class will depend on Thompson's ability to develop and grow into his athletic potential.

The Picks

• 1(22): Bud Dupree, OLB, Kentucky
• 2(56): Senquez Golson, CB, Mississippi
• 3(87): Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn
• 4(121): Doran Grant, DB, Ohio State
• 5(160): Jesse James, TE, Penn State
• 6(199): L.T. Walton, DT, Central Michigan
• 6(212): Anthony Chickillo, DE, Miami (Fla.)
• 7(239): Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville

The Breakdown

Many of the players in this group didn't see the field much in 2015, whether by injury or other means. They still hold promise for the future, but they'll have to step up sooner than later if the Steelers want to remain competitive at the level they're used to.

Dupree flashed his athleticism and pass-rushing ability at times, notching four sacks and 26 tackles while appearing in all 16 games with five starts. Golson missed the entire season with an injury, while Coates and Grant didn't get more than a sniff. With Martavis Bryant facing another suspension this year, Coates in particular will have to step up.

With their struggles in the secondary, the Steelers need Golson and Grant to deliver in 2016, though they're likely to address that unit in this year's draft as well. Can James help replace retired veteran Heath Miller?

The Picks

• 1(26): Breshad Perriman, WR, Central Florida
• 2(55): Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
• 3(90): Carl Davis, DT, Iowa
• 4(122): Za'Darius Smith, DE, Kentucky
• 4(125): Javorius Allen, RB, USC
• 4(136): Tray Walker, CB, Texas Southern
• 5(171): Nick Boyle, TE, Delaware
• 5(176): Robert Myers, G, Tennessee State
• 6(204): Darren Waller, WR, Georgia Tech

The Breakdown

It's hard to rank high on this list when your first-round pick never sees the field. Perriman suffered a knee injury on the first day of training camp that cost him his entire rookie season. He's a raw but promising pass-catcher who will be relied on to make up for lost time in 2016.

Thanks to yet another injury to veteran Dennis Pitta, Williams saw a decent amount of work, catching 32 passes for 268 yards and a score. If Pitta is unable to stay healthy, Williams could see an increased role in 2016 and beyond. Davis played sparingly and managed just 11 total tackles over 13 appearances with three starts.

The value in this class came from the fourth round. Allen appeared in all 16 games with six starts, tallying 870 total yards and three touchdowns. Smith was used as a rotational player and recorded 5.5 sacks despite not making a single start.

Tragedy struck this group in the offseason, as the promising Walker was killed in a dirt-bike accident last month.

The mid-round gems are helpful, but the Ravens need Perriman to live up to his potential and Williams and Davis to step up in their sophomore campaigns.

The Picks

• 1(9): Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami (Fla.)
• 2(33): Landon Collins, S, Alabama
• 3(74): Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA
• 5(144): Mykkele Thompson, DB, Texas
• 6(186): Geremy Davis, WR, Connecticut
• 7(226): Bobby Hart, G, Florida State

The Breakdown

Flowers was thrown into the fire immediately, starting 15 games at left tackle and showing his youth more often than not. It was a rough rookie year for him, but that experience should be invaluable as he goes into his sophomore campaign.

Collins took his rookie lumps as well, starting all 16 games; however, he was productive with 112 total tackles and nine defensed passes.

Durability was the biggest question mark for Odighizuwa heading into last year's draft, and it continued to be a thorn in his side throughout his first NFL season. Injuries limited him to appearing in just three games last year.

Giants fans likely had plenty of frustration while watching last year's rookies, but it could pay off in the long run by giving them valuable starting experience or much-needed rest to return to 100 percent health. 2016 should be a completely different story for this group.

The Picks

• 1(32): Malcom Brown, DT, Texas
• 2(64): Jordan Richards, S, Stanford
• 3(97): Geneo Grissom, LB, Oklahoma
• 4(101): Trey Flowers, DE, Arkansas
• 4(111): Tre' Jackson, G, Florida State
• 4(131): Shaq Mason, OL, Georgia Tech
• 5(166): Joe Cardona, LS, Navy
• 6(178): Matt Wells, LB, Mississippi State
• 6(202): A.J. Derby, TE, Arkansas
• 7(247): Darryl Roberts, CB, Marshall
• 7(253): Xzavier Dickson, LB, Alabama

The Breakdown

The Pats usually draft for depth, and last year's class was no exception. Brown did earn 12 starts, posting three sacks and 48 tackles, while Jackson and Mason combined for 19 starts and look to be young building blocks for the future up front.

Flowers was only active for one game, while Grissom and Richards played sparingly on defense and special teams.

New England is rebuilding along the trenches on both sides of the ball, and it got solid value—both early and late—that should serve them well over the next few years.

The Picks

• 1(14): DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
• 2(52): Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma
• 4(114): Jamil Douglas, OL, Arizona State
• 5(145): Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis
• 5(149): Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State
• 5(150): Cedric Thompson, DB, Minnesota
• 5(156): Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan State

The Breakdown

It took a little while for Parker to settle in and get going, but he finished his rookie season strong, ending the year with 494 yards and three touchdowns on just 26 receptions. He should be primed for a breakout season in 2016 if he can stay healthy.

Phillips appeared in 14 games, notching two sacks and knocking down four passes, while Douglas had an up-and-down season as he was thrown into the fire early as a starter at guard. Ajayi showed enough promise to make the Dolphins feel comfortable in letting Lamar Miller leave in free agency.

2015 was about getting the feet wet for this group. These players have plenty of potential but barely scratched the surface last season.

The Picks

• 1(23): Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
• 2(59): Ty Sambrailo, OT, Colorado State
• 3(92): Jeff Heuerman, TE, Ohio State
• 4(133): Max Garcia, C, Florida
• 5(164): Lorenzo Doss, CB, Tulane
• 6(203): Darius Kilgo, DT, Maryland
• 7(250): Trevor Siemian, QB, Northwestern
• 7(251): Taurean Nixon, DB, Tulane
• 7(252): Josh Furman, DB, Oklahoma State

The Breakdown

Denver saw some positive flashes from this group last year, but injuries robbed some early picks of valuable experience.

Ray was considered one of the draft's top pass-rushers but fell a bit due to off-field concerns. He stayed out of trouble off the field and bagged four sacks as a situational player, showing the explosiveness that helped him dominate in the SEC.

Sambrailo looked promising after starting the first three games of the season, but a shoulder injury sidelined him for the rest of his rookie season. Heuerman suffered a torn ACL at the team's rookie minicamp, costing him the entire 2015 campaign before it had even begun.

The rest of the group didn't see much action outside of Garcia, who appeared in all 16 games and made six starts. He and Sambrailo could give the Broncos two young blockers to build around up front.

Denver's depth will be challenged in 2016 after losing some key components this offseason. It's hard to give this class anything but an "incomplete" grade at this point.

The Picks

• 1(29): Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami (Fla.)
• 3(65): D'Joun Smith, CB, FAU
• 3(93): Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford
• 4(109): Clayton Geathers, S, Central Florida
• 5(151): David Perry, DT, Stanford
• 6(205): Josh Robinson, RB, Mississippi State
• 6(207): Amarlo Herrera, LB, Georgia
• 7(255): Denzelle Good, OT, Mars Hill

The Breakdown

One of the most surprising picks of the first round, Dorsett was chosen despite much more glaring needs elsewhere on the roster. Injuries kept him from having much of an impact as a rookie, which only added more frustration for the fans who expected the team to upgrade the offensive line early in the draft.

Smith didn't see the field much, while Geathers earned some significant playing time, including a pair of starts.

But the biggest impact came from Anderson, who quickly established himself as a potentially dominant 5-technique defensive end. A knee injury cost him half the season, but he managed to tally 31 tackles and a sack over nine games up to that point.

Injuries are inevitable, but they really held this class back from reaching the potential that's clearly there.

The Picks

• 1(21): Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M
• 2(53): Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon
• 3(85): Tyler Kroft, TE, Rutgers
• 3(99): P.J. Dawson, LB, TCU
• 4(120): Josh Shaw, CB, TCU
• 4(135): Marcus Hardison, DT, Arizona State
• 5(157): C.J. Uzomah, TE, Auburn
• 6(197): Derron Smith, S, Fresno State
• 7(238): Mario Alford, WR, West Virginia

The Breakdown

The early returns on this group might not look like much, but it could build quality depth and starting talent in the near future for a perennial playoff contender.

The selection of Ogbuehi surprised many, given his knee injury that was expected to keep him from being a factor as a rookie. This Bengals seemed to eschew need and convention with their second pick, taking another tackle in Fisher, an athletic player who even lined up at tight end and H-back at times. The former Duck even set a franchise record with a 31-yard reception, the longest by an offensive lineman in franchise history.

Kroft, Dawson and Shaw played sparingly but should give the Bengals solid, young depth at their positions. Hardison was hampered by a knee injury early in the year and was inactive for every regular-season game. Uzomah and Alford barely got their feet wet as rookies, while Smith earned an appearance in all 16 games.

This may have been somewhat of a head-scratching class to many, but head coach Marvin Lewis and his crew seemed to stick to their board and not go chasing any particular area of need. It hasn't been flashy so far, but this is a group with plenty of potential to keep Cincy deep and talented for a few more years.

The Picks

• 1(16): Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest
• 2(43): Benardrick McKinney, LB, Mississippi State
• 3(70): Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State
• 5(175): Keith Mumphery, WR, Michigan State
• 6(211): Reshard Cliett, LB, USF
• 6(216): Christian Covington, DT, Rice
• 7(235): Kenny Hilliard, RB, LSU

The Breakdown

Johnson may have surprised some as a top-20 pick, but his on-field play certainly backed up his draft spot. The former Demon Deacon earned 10 starts and appeared in all 16 games, logging nine defensed passes and an interception.

McKinney started 11 games, tallying 63 total tackles and a sack. Strong and Mumphery were both somewhat disappointing in their rookie campaigns.

Covington was the late-round gem of this group, proving his ability to plug up the middle and eventually take over for veteran Vince Wilfork.

Houston didn't get much from its two mid-round pass-catchers, but it looks like the Texans found as many as three young starters to help anchor their defense for years to come.

The Picks

• 1(17): Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon
• 2(46): Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford
• 3(79): Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia
• 4(117): Blake Bell, TE, Oklahoma
• 4(126): Mike Davis, RB, South Carolina
• 4(132): DeAndre Smelter, WR, Georgia Tech
• 5(165): Bradley Pinion, P, Clemson
• 6(190): Ian Silberman, OT, Boston College
• 7(244): Trent Brown, OT, Florida
• 7(254): Rory Anderson, TE, South Carolina

The Breakdown

Armstead broke into the lineup slowly, notching 19 tackles and two sacks while being used on a rotational basis through all 16 games. Tartt was the most productive of the group, making eight starts and logging 65 tackles, two sacks and an interception.

Harold, Davis and Bell didn't see much production come from their limited action, while Smelter was inactive for every regular season game.

Armstead and Tartt look like long-term starters, but there are still a ton of question marks with this group. It will be interesting to see how many of them stick around for the long haul under new head coach Chip Kelly.

The Picks

• 1(6): Leonard Williams, DL, USC
• 2(37): Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State
• 3(82): Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville
• 4(103): Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor
• 5(152): Jarvis Harrison, G, Texas A&M
• 7(223): Leon Simon, DT, Northwestern State (La.)

The Breakdown

Williams was considered by many to be the best non-quarterback in last year's draft, which made it quite a surprise when he fell out of the top five picks. Despite their strength along the defensive line, the Jets took Williams and made him a 15-game starter as a rookie. The former Trojan tallied 63 tackles and three sacks and now gives them the depth necessary to trade Muhammad Wilkerson, if need be.

Injuries held back Smith, who only made three starts, catching nine passes for 115 yards and a score. Mauldin was rotated in as a situational pass-rusher, appearing in 15 games and bagging four sacks.

Petty never looked like he'd be ready to start anytime soon, which is why the Jets could still be big players for a quarterback early in this year's draft, should they fail to work out a deal with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Williams was one of the best value picks in the draft, while Smith just needs to stay healthy. Mauldin has a promising future rushing the passer next to that stacked defensive line, but Petty looks like nothing more than a career backup at this point.

The Picks

• 1(28): Laken Tomlinson, G, Duke
• 2(54): Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska
• 3(80): Alex Carter, CB, Stanford
• 4(113): Gabe Wright, DT, Auburn
• 5(168): Michael Burton, FB, Rutgers
• 6(200): Quandre Diggs, CB, Texas
• 7(240): Corey Robinson, OT, South Carolina

The Breakdown

Getting immediate contributions at every level of your draft class is always the prime objective, and the Lions did just that with their 2015 haul.

Though he took his rookie-year lumps, Tomlinson started 14 games and looks like the future anchor of the interior up front. Abdullah was given a Reggie Bush-type role, and the former Cornhusker responded with 780 total yards and three touchdowns. He brings a similar level of versatility and explosiveness to the Detroit offense.

Carter's season was lost to injury, but Diggs stepped up in his stead, proving to be one of the best value picks in the entire draft. He should see an increased role in 2016.

Fullbacks aren't the sexiest picks, but Burton proved to be one of the better values as well.

The Lions still have plenty of work to do in other areas of the roster, but last year's rookies have helped lay a foundation at their positions that should be built on this year.

The Picks

• 1(24): D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
• 2(58): Markus Golden, DE, Missouri
• 3(86): David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa
• 4(116): Rodney Gunter, DT, Delaware State
• 5(158): Shaquille Riddick, DE, West Virginia
• 5(159): J.J. Nelson, WR, UAB
• 7(256): Gerald Christian, TE, Louisville

The Breakdown

There's just something about Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and third-round picks.

Three years ago, it was dynamic defensive back Tyrann Mathieu. After that, it was explosive small-school receiver John Brown. Last year's class had its own third-round star in Johnson, who became a key part of an offense that powered the Bird Gang into the playoffs, racking up 1,038 total yards and 12 touchdowns on just 161 touches.

Golden flashed his pass-rushing skills multiple times throughout the season, bagging four sacks and forcing a pair of fumbles. He made six starts as a rookie and should benefit from the presence of the newly acquired Chandler Jones in 2016.

There was plenty of head-scratching at the Gunter pick, but he appeared in all 16 games last year, making 11 starts and carving out a fairly significant role as a rookie.

The biggest thing holding this class back is the top pick, as Humphries didn't appear in a single game as a rookie. He was a raw prospect in the first place and has plenty of promise, but any first-rounder who doesn't see the field at all in his first season has to be considered a disappointment so far.

The Picks

• 1(8): Vic Beasley, DE, Clemson
• 2(42): Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
• 3(79): Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana
• 4(107): Justin Hardy, WR, East Carolina
• 5(137): Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
• 7(225): Jake Rodgers, OT, Eastern Washington
• 7(249): Akeem King, DB, San Jose State

The Breakdown

Beasley started all 16 games as a rookie, showing flashes of his explosive edge-rushing potential with four sacks. He came in a bit light and raw, and his best football is still ahead of him. Collins made just two starts in 2015 and didn't make a huge impact. He'll also miss the first four games of his sophomore campaign due to a suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

Coleman was expected to compete with Devonta Freeman for the starting running back job, but Freeman took full control and had a dominant season. Still, Coleman averaged 4.5 yards per carry in his limited action and gives the Falcons a quality back to spell Freeman when needed. Hardy averaged less than 10 yards per catch in 2015 but is still a promising replacement for Harry Douglas in the slot.

One of the better value picks in the entire draft, Jarrett appeared in 15 games, bagging one sack and 24 tackles. He should see an increased role in 2016 and beyond.

This group didn't get off to the fastest start, but it still has plenty of promise and could help give the Falcons the necessary depth to stay competitive in the NFC South in the near future.

The Picks

• 1(3): Dante Fowler Jr., DE, Florida
• 2(36): T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
• 3(67): A.J. Cann, G, South Carolina
• 4(104): James Sample, S, Louisville
• 5(139): Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State
• 6(180): Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State
• 7(220): Neal Sterling, WR, Monmouth
• 7(229): Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame

The Breakdown

Fowler was lost for the season before it even began, but the Jags' picks in the following rounds helped ease the blow.

Yeldon needed just 12 starts to amass more than 1,000 total yards, while Cann helped solidify a previously struggling offensive line, making 13 starts. Greene's 4.9 yards per catch was disappointing, but he did catch a pair of touchdowns and make an instant impact as a return specialist.

Sample and Bennett didn't get a ton of action but could see increased roles in 2016.

Fowler's return should be huge for a defense that is desperate for a dynamic edge-rusher, while Yeldon and Cann should continue to be key cogs in one of the NFL's most productive offenses.

The Picks

• 1(30): Damarious Randall, DB, Arizona State
• 2(62): Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)
• 3(94): Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford
• 4(129): Jake Ryan, LB, Michigan
• 5(147): Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA
• 6(206): Aaron Ripkowski, FB, Oklahoma
• 6(210): Christian Ringo, DE, ULL
• 6(213): Kennard Backman, TE, UAB

The Breakdown

General manager Ted Thompson took some risks with his early picks in this class, but they've already shown plenty of promise.

Randall seemed like a late-riser up draft boards, but there was plenty of head-scratching when it appeared evident the team wanted to move him from safety to corner. He had his rough patches but ended up logging three interceptions and 14 defensed passes over nine starts.

Rollins was an even rawer prospect at corner but with intriguing size (5'11", 195 lbs) and physical skills. He flashed his own playmaking ways, grabbing a pair of interceptions and six defensed passes over 14 appearances. Injuries held back Montgomery's progression, but he had some moments of brilliance.

Hundley is an intriguing long-term developmental prospect with great physical and mental tools, while Ryan earned five starts and notched 35 tackles.

Thompson took some surprising swings with this class, but the early returns have been solid, and the value should only grow in the coming years.

The Picks

• 1(13): Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
• 1(31): Stephone Anthony, LB, Clemson
• 2(44): Hau'oli Kikaha, OLB, Washington
• 3(75): Garrett Grayson, QB, Colorado State
• 3(78): P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State
• 5(148): Davis Tull, OLB, Chattanooga
• 5(154): Tyeler Davison, DT, Fresno State
• 5(167): Damian Swann, CB, Georgia
• 7(230): Marcus Murphy, RB, Missouri 

The Breakdown

The Saints moved Peat inside to guard, where he earned eight starts. He struggled at times but looks like he could grow into a quality player at his new position.

Anthony was one of the most productive rookies on either side of the ball in 2015, racking up 112 tackles while starting all 16 games. Kikaha showed promise as a situational pass-rusher, tallying four sacks over seven starts, while Williams spent the entire season on injured reserve.

The jury is still out on Grayson, who could end up being Drew Brees' eventual replacement.

The Saints got a tackling machine and talented sack artist at linebacker, as well as a potential long-term starter at one of the guard spots. If Williams can bounce back at full strength and Grayson can develop into the team's next starting quarterback, this class could end up being something special.

The Picks

• 1(20): Nelson Agholor, WR, USC
• 2(47): Eric Rowe, DB, Utah
• 3(84): Jordan Hicks, LB, Texas
• 6(191): JaCorey Shepherd, CB, Kansas
• 6(196): Randall Evans, CB, Kansas State
• 7(237): Brian Mihalik, DE, Boston College

The Breakdown

Chip Kelly's final draft class gave new head coach Doug Pederson some quality players to develop as he takes over the roster.

Agholor got his NFL career off to a fairly slow start, catching just 23 passes for 283 yards and a score. Rowe struggled at times, showing how raw he was as a prospect, but he came on strong down the stretch and should show marked improvement in his second season.

Hicks was the most pleasant surprise of this group, making the most of his five starts with 50 tackles, a sack and two interceptions, one of which he returned 67 yards for a touchdown.

It remains to be seen how these players will fit in the new regime, but they have the talent to develop into quality starters. Not having a single pick in the fourth or fifth rounds didn't help this class, though.

The Picks

• 1(10): Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
• 2(57): Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin
• 3(72): Jamon Brown, OT, Louisville
• 3(89): Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State
• 4(119): Andrew Donnal, OT, Iowa
• 6(201): Bud Sasser, WR, Missouri
• 6(215): Cody Wichmann, G, Fresno State
• 7(224): Bryce Hager, LB, Baylor
• 7(227): Martin Ifedi, DE, Memphis

The Breakdown

Spending a top-10 pick on a running back is a dangerous business, especially one coming off season-ending knee surgery. But it looks like the Rams knocked it out of the part with Gurley, who won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year despite running behind a lackluster offensive line.

The Rams tried to bolster that unit by taking three offensive tackles in the first four founds, but only Havenstein proved to be of much worth in 2015.

Mannion was a huge reach, with no more evidence necessary than the fact the Rams traded a king's ransom to move up to this year's top overall pick in search of a new franchise quarterback.

Most of this group looks disappointing, but Gurley superstar potential and Havenstein's quiet but solid rookie performance helps the class get a solid overall grade.

The Picks

• 2(63): Frank Clark, DE, Michigan
• 3(69): Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State
• 4(130): Terry Poole, OT, San Diego State
• 4(134): Mark Glowinski, G, West Virginia
• 5(170): Tye Smith, CB, Towson
• 6(209): Obum Gwacham, DE, Oregon State
• 6(214): Kristjan Sokoli, DT, Buffalo
• 7(248): Ryan Murphy, DB, Oregon State

The Breakdown

Another pass-rusher who flashed playmaking ability in a rotational role, Clark tallied three sacks as a rookie and should see even more opportunities in 2016 and beyond.

The obvious gem of this group was Lockett, who was stolen in the third round and became an instant star. The former Wildcat made the Pro Bowl after hauling in 51 passes for 664 yards and five touchdowns while adding a kick return and a punt return for touchdowns.

There are some potential depth pieces along the offense line in this group, and Gwacham's 2.5 sacks show some promise. But otherwise, there's a huge gap between Lockett and the value of the rest of this class.

The Picks

• 2(50): Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State
• 3(81): John Miller, G, Louisville
• 5(155): Karlos Williams, RB, Florida State
• 6(188): Tony Steward, LB, Clemson
• 6(194): Nick O'Leary, TE, Florida State
• 7(234): Dezmin Lewis, WR, Central Arkansas

The Breakdown

Thanks to the Sammy Watkins trade from the previous draft, the Bills had only two picks in the first four rounds, but they did a solid job of getting quality in the absence of quantity.

Darby quickly established himself as one of the best young cover men in the entire league, picking off two passes and breaking up another 21 over 15 starts. Williams totaled 613 yards and nine touchdowns on just 104 touches, proving to be a valuable backup to LeSean McCoy. Miller made 12 starts for an offensive line that led the way for the NFL's top-ranked rushing attack in 2015.

This class might lack the depth of others on this list, but the Bills hit big with their top three selections, something they simply had to do without the luxury of a first-rounder.

The Picks

• 1(4): Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
• 2(35): Mario Edwards, DE, Florida State
• 3(68): Clive Walford, TE, Miami (Fla.)
• 4(128): Jon Feliciano, G, Miami (Fla.)
• 5(140): Ben Heeney, LB, Kansas
• 5(161): Neiron Ball, LB, Florida
• 6(179): Max Valles, DE, Virginia
• 7(218): Anthony Morris, G, Tennessee State
• 7(221): Andre Debose, WR, Florida
• 7(242): Dexter McDonald, CB, Kansas

The Breakdown

Taking a receiver in the top five has its share of cautionary tales, but it looks like the Raiders hit a grand slam with Cooper. The former Crimson Tide star made the Pro Bowl as a rookie after catching 72 passes for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns.

Edwards gave the Raiders two sacks and three forced fumbles over 10 starts, while Walford tallied 329 yards and three touchdowns on 28 receptions.

There's some promising young depth and special teams help throughout the rest of this group, with plenty of quality at the top. The Raiders have drafted well over the past few years, and the on-field results are starting to show it.

The Picks

• 1(18): Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
• 2(49): Mitch Morse, G, Missouri
• 3(76): Chris Conley, WR, Georgia
• 3(98): Stephen Nelson, CB, Oregon State
• 4(118): Ramik Wilson, LB, Georgia
• 5(172): D.J. Alexander, LB, Oregon State
• 5(173): James O'Shaughnessy, TE, Illinois State
• 6(217): Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DT, Southern Mississippi
• 7(233): Da'Ron Brown, WR, Northern Illinois

The Breakdown

Peters was easily the crowning achievement of this group, nabbing eight interceptions and winning Defensive Rookie of the Year. Many considered Morse a reach in the second round, but he made 15 starts and looks like a foundational piece of the offensive line.

The rest of these names didn't give significant contributions in their rookie seasons, but hitting on the early picks makes it less important for that to happen across the board. Peters looks like a perennial All-Pro, making him one of the best value plays of the entire draft.

The Picks

• 1(2): Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
• 2(40): Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
• 3(66): Jeremiah Poutasi, OL, Utah
• 4(100): Angelo Blackson, DT, Auburn
• 4(108): Jalston Fowler, FB, Alabama
• 5(138): David Cobb, RB, Minnesota
• 6(177): Deiontrez Mount, LB, Louisville
• 6(208): Andy Gallik, C, Boston College
• 7(245): Tre McBride, WR, William & Mary

The Breakdown

Despite dealing with injuries, Mariota proved worthy of the No. 2 overall pick, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards, 19 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions while adding 252 yards and two more scores on the ground. He looks the part of a dynamic franchise quarterback so long as the Titans can build around him and keep him healthy.

Green-Beckham will be a big part of that, as he'll look to build on his rookie campaign in which he averaged over 17 yards per catch. Poutasi made seven starts but needs to stay at guard if he's going to reach his full potential.

This was a top-heavy class for the Titans, but it makes all the difference in the world when you hit on the most important position in the league.

The Picks

• 1(7): Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
• 2(39): Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
• 3(71): Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon
• 4(106): Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State
• 5(142): Adrian Amos, S, Penn State
• 6(183): Tayo Fabuluje, OT, TCU

The Breakdown

It's not often you see a successful rookie class when the top-10 pick of the bunch spends the entire season on injured reserve, but that's exactly what the Bears pulled off last year.

White missed all of 2016, but the rest of the group picked up the slack. Goldman quickly established himself as a key building block of the team's 3-4 defense, while Grasu made eight starts and has taken the torch in the middle of the offensive line.

The Bears were so impressed with Langford's rookie campaign—816 total yards, seven touchdowns—they let go of veteran fan-favorite running back Matt Forte this offseason. While the team is likely to add another back to the equation, Langford will be the favorite to carry the majority of the load in 2016 and beyond.

All that said, Amos was the true gem of the bunch. The versatile former Nittany Lion started all 16 games at safety, compiling 67 tackles, two defensed passes and a sack.

White's return should be a huge boost to the Bears offense in 2016, and the rest of this class will have the chance to build on what were promising rookie seasons. The arrow is definitely pointing up in the Windy City.

The Picks

• 1(11): Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
• 2(45): Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA
• 3(88): Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU
• 4(110): T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
• 5(143): MyCole Pruitt, TE, Southern Illinois
• 5(146): Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland
• 6(185): Tyrus Thompson, OT, Oklahoma
• 6(193): B.J. Dubose, DE, Louisville
• 7(228): Austin Shepard, OT, Alabama
• 7(232): Edmond Robinson, LB, Newberry

The Breakdown

Only getting one start from Waynes wasn't the most pleasant development from this class, but a few big hits with the following picks helped pick up the entire group in a big way.

Kendricks racked up 92 tackles and four sacks over 11 starts, while Hunter flourished as a situational pass-rusher, bagging six sacks of his own. Clemmings started all 16 games at tackle, while Diggs proved to be the best value, hauling in 52 passes for 720 yards and four touchdowns.

It looks like the Vikings could end up with five quality starters out of this class, which is one of the best hit rates of any team in the league.

The Picks

• 1(5): Brandon Scherff, OL, Iowa
• 2(38): Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State
• 3(95): Matt Jones, RB, Florida
• 4(105): Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke
• 4(112): Arie Kouandjio, G, Alabama
• 5(141): Martrell Spaight, LB, Arkansas
• 6(181): Kyshoen Jarrett, S, Virginia Tech
• 6(182): Tevin Mitchel, CB, Arkansas
• 6(187): Evan Spencer, WR, Ohio State
• 7(222): Austin Reiter, C, USF

The Breakdown

It's not often a team hits on its first four picks, but Washington pulled it off last year with a strong class that helped send the club to the playoffs.

Scherff was a 16-game starter at guard and looks like he'll be a mainstay for the next decade or more, while Smith was the most productive rookie pass-rusher in the league with eight sacks and three forced fumbles. Jones totaled 794 yards (rushing and receiving) and four total touchdowns as a change-of-pace back, while Crowder spread 59 catches, 604 yards and a pair of scores over all 16 games.

Much of this team's future hinges on the quarterback position, but this draft class should give Washington plenty of talent to succeed in the near future, no matter who is under center.

The Picks

• 1(1): Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
• 2(34): Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State
• 2(61): Ali Marpet, G, Hobart
• 4(124): Kwon Alexander, LB, LSU
• 5(162): Kenny Bell, WR, Nebraska
• 6(184): Kaelin Clay, WR, Utah
• 7(231): Joey Iosefa, RB, Hawaii

The Breakdown

Just landing a future star at quarterback can be enough to set a team's draft class apart from the rest, but it's the depth of Tampa Bay's haul in 2015 that gives it just as much strength on this list.

Winston became just the third rookie in NFL history to throw for over 4,000 yards, already looking like the franchise passer the Bucs have been seeking for years. Smith was considered a reach by some, but despite some early struggles, he settled in nicely at left tackle and looks like he'll be able to stick there moving forward.

The Bucs traded up for both Marpet and Alexander, and the early returns show a fantastic return on those investments. Marpet was one of the best run-blocking guards in the entire NFL last year, while Alexander proved to be a rangy and athletic playmaker who is barely scratching the surface of his potential.

Bell had a fantastic training camp, but he spent the entire regular season on injured reserve.

Tampa Bay completely nailed its first four picks in this draft, including a difference-maker at quarterback. That gives the Bucs the top spot on the list and sets them up to be contenders in the near future.