2015 NFL Draft: Every Team's Best And Worst Pick

2015 NFL Draft: Every Team's Best And Worst Pick

By Shawn Spencer

May 6, 2015

Every Team's Best And Worst Pick

2015 NFL Draft — With 256 selections in the draft, there are guaranteed to be good and bad picks. The most successful teams are the ones keeping the poor decisions to a minimum. Based on value and need, here are each team's best and worst picks of the 2015 NFL Draft.

With 256 selections in the draft, there are guaranteed to be good and bad picks. The most successful teams are the ones keeping the poor decisions to a minimum. Based on value and need, here are each team's best and worst picks of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Arizona Cardinals

Shaquille Riddick West Virginia

Arizona Cardinals

Shaquille Riddick West Virginia — Best: Shaq Riddick (OLB) - One of the best FCS pass-rushers in the nation in 2013, Riddick somehow became an afterthought at West Virginia. He's extremely underrated and should contribute immediately on third down.

Worst: Rodney Gunter (DE) - Round 4 was way too early for Gunter to come off the board. Arizona has needs on the defensive line, but they could have waited before making this choice.

Best: Shaq Riddick (OLB) - One of the best FCS pass-rushers in the nation in 2013, Riddick somehow became an afterthought at West Virginia. He's extremely underrated and should contribute immediately on third down.

Worst: Rodney Gunter (DE) - Round 4 was way too early for Gunter to come off the board. Arizona has needs on the defensive line, but they could have waited before making this choice.

Atlanta Falcons

Tevin Coleman Indiana

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Atlanta Falcons

Tevin Coleman Indiana — Best: Tevin Coleman (RB) - It appears as though the Falcons aren't as confident in Devonta Freeman as the team initially claimed. Tevin Coleman excelled against crowded boxes at Indiana. With Julio Jones and Roddy White outside, he should have plenty of room to run.

Worst: Akeem King (FS) - After drafting Dezmen Southward last year, it's hard to find a spot on the roster for King other than on special teams.

Best: Tevin Coleman (RB) - It appears as though the Falcons aren't as confident in Devonta Freeman as the team initially claimed. Tevin Coleman excelled against crowded boxes at Indiana. With Julio Jones and Roddy White outside, he should have plenty of room to run.

Worst: Akeem King (FS) - After drafting Dezmen Southward last year, it's hard to find a spot on the roster for King other than on special teams.

Baltimore Ravens

Breshad Perriman

Baltimore Ravens

Breshad Perriman — Best: Carl Davis (DT) - After trading away Haloti Ngata, the Ravens were left with Brandon Williams and Timmy Jernigan in the middle of the defensive line. Davis will join that group and could see significant playing time.

Worst: Breshad Perriman (WR) - Perriman will take over Torrey Smith's role as the deep threat, but it won't take long for his frequent drops to irritate Joe Flacco and John Harbaugh.

Best: Carl Davis (DT) - After trading away Haloti Ngata, the Ravens were left with Brandon Williams and Timmy Jernigan in the middle of the defensive line. Davis will join that group and could see significant playing time.

Worst: Breshad Perriman (WR) - Perriman will take over Torrey Smith's role as the deep threat, but it won't take long for his frequent drops to irritate Joe Flacco and John Harbaugh.

Buffalo Bills

Dezmin Lewis Central Arkansas

Buffalo Bills

Dezmin Lewis Central Arkansas — Best: Dezmin Lewis (WR) - Lewis was the leading receiver at the Senior Bowl and was a steal in Round 7. He could be a surprise contributor as a rookie.

Worst: Ronald Darby (CB) - Darby was Buffalo's first pick in the draft, but his tendency lose his man in coverage won't go over well with Rex Ryan.

Best: Dezmin Lewis (WR) - Lewis was the leading receiver at the Senior Bowl and was a steal in Round 7. He could be a surprise contributor as a rookie.

Worst: Ronald Darby (CB) - Darby was Buffalo's first pick in the draft, but his tendency lose his man in coverage won't go over well with Rex Ryan.

Carolina Panthers

Cameron Artis-Payne Auburn

Carolina Panthers

Cameron Artis-Payne Auburn — Best: Cameron Artis-Payne (RB) - After parting ways with DeAngelo Williams, Artis-Payne will have an opportunity to back up Jonathan Stewart in the backfield. His snaps should increase as the season progresses.

Worst: David Mayo (ILB) - Carolina has plenty of time to develop inside linebackers with Luke Kuechly on the roster, but Round 5 was too early to make this pick.

Best: Cameron Artis-Payne (RB) - After parting ways with DeAngelo Williams, Artis-Payne will have an opportunity to back up Jonathan Stewart in the backfield. His snaps should increase as the season progresses.

Worst: David Mayo (ILB) - Carolina has plenty of time to develop inside linebackers with Luke Kuechly on the roster, but Round 5 was too early to make this pick.

Chicago Bears

Eddie Goldman Florida State

Chicago Bears

Eddie Goldman Florida State — Best: Eddie Goldman (DT) - Kevin White was a great pick in Round 1, but Goldman was a steal in Round 2. John Fox may envision him as the next Terrance Knighton, who he coached in Denver.

Worst: Jeremy Langford (RB) - Jeremy Langford is capable of being a solid third-down RB in the NFL. The problem is Matt Forte can play all three downs, Jacquizz Rodgers (who was just signed) is a third-down RB and Ka'Deem Carey was drafted just last year.

Best: Eddie Goldman (DT) - Kevin White was a great pick in Round 1, but Goldman was a steal in Round 2. John Fox may envision him as the next Terrance Knighton, who he coached in Denver.

Worst: Jeremy Langford (RB) - Jeremy Langford is capable of being a solid third-down RB in the NFL. The problem is Matt Forte can play all three downs, Jacquizz Rodgers (who was just signed) is a third-down RB and Ka'Deem Carey was drafted just last year.

Cincinnati Bengals

Liberty Bowl Ogbuehi Riddick

Cincinnati Bengals

Liberty Bowl Ogbuehi Riddick — Best: Derron Smith (FS) - Smith was the No. 2 FS on my board, so to get him in Round 6, in addition to being a position of need, was a great move by the Bengals.

Worst: Cedric Ogbuehi (OT) - Ogbuehi was a projected top-10 pick last year, but he had an awful senior season at left tackle. With Jake Fisher also added to play right tackle, the Bengals appear to be making the mistake of using Ogbuehi on the left side.

Best: Derron Smith (FS) - Smith was the No. 2 FS on my board, so to get him in Round 6, in addition to being a position of need, was a great move by the Bengals.

Worst: Cedric Ogbuehi (OT) - Ogbuehi was a projected top-10 pick last year, but he had an awful senior season at left tackle. With Jake Fisher also added to play right tackle, the Bengals appear to be making the mistake of using Ogbuehi on the left side.

Cleveland Browns

Cameron Erving Browns

Cleveland Browns

Cameron Erving Browns — Best: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (CB) - Why not? His knee was shredded prior to the CFB playoff, but Ekpre-Olomu was a second-round talent entering the season. To select him in Round 7 was a worthwhile risk.

Worst: Cameron Erving (G) - Erving played both tackle and center at Florida State, but he was announced as a guard at the draft. Even if that's the case, it's hard to see Erving playing much as a rookie.

Best: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (CB) - Why not? His knee was shredded prior to the CFB playoff, but Ekpre-Olomu was a second-round talent entering the season. To select him in Round 7 was a worthwhile risk.

Worst: Cameron Erving (G) - Erving played both tackle and center at Florida State, but he was announced as a guard at the draft. Even if that's the case, it's hard to see Erving playing much as a rookie.

Dallas Cowboys

Randy Gregory Nebraska

Dallas Cowboys

Randy Gregory Nebraska — Best: Randy Gregory (OLB) - Gregory has plenty of off-field concerns, but he's well worth the risk as a second-round pick.

Worst: Geoff Swaim (TE) - The Cowboys need to add depth at the position, but there were plenty of undrafted free agents who could have been added. Instead Dallas traded a sixth-round pick next year for the seventh-round pick this year used to acquire Swaim.

Best: Randy Gregory (OLB) - Gregory has plenty of off-field concerns, but he's well worth the risk as a second-round pick.

Worst: Geoff Swaim (TE) - The Cowboys need to add depth at the position, but there were plenty of undrafted free agents who could have been added. Instead Dallas traded a sixth-round pick next year for the seventh-round pick this year used to acquire Swaim.

Denver Broncos

Jeff Heuerman Ohio State

Denver Broncos

Jeff Heuerman Ohio State — Best: Jeff Heuerman (TE) - After losing Julius Thomas to the Jaguars, it's no surprise the Broncos added a TE in the draft. Heuerman will contribute as a receiver and is a much better blocker than Thomas.

Worst: Darius Kilgo (DT) - Kilgo is an undersized nose tackle who will likely move to DE for the Broncos. Denver needed a DT to replace Terrance Knighton, but instead they went with a DE.

Best: Jeff Heuerman (TE) - After losing Julius Thomas to the Jaguars, it's no surprise the Broncos added a TE in the draft. Heuerman will contribute as a receiver and is a much better blocker than Thomas.

Worst: Darius Kilgo (DT) - Kilgo is an undersized nose tackle who will likely move to DE for the Broncos. Denver needed a DT to replace Terrance Knighton, but instead they went with a DE.

Detroit Lions

Alex Carter Stanford

Detroit Lions

Alex Carter Stanford — Best: Alex Carter (CB) - Carter was one of the top zone defenders in the draft and the Lions got an absolute steal in Round 3. He'll eventually replace Rashean Mathis in the starting lineup.

Worst: Michael Burton (FB) - The Lions didn't really make any poor decisions in the draft. The only negative aspect of the Burton pick is he would have been available a round or two later.

Best: Alex Carter (CB) - Carter was one of the top zone defenders in the draft and the Lions got an absolute steal in Round 3. He'll eventually replace Rashean Mathis in the starting lineup.

Worst: Michael Burton (FB) - The Lions didn't really make any poor decisions in the draft. The only negative aspect of the Burton pick is he would have been available a round or two later.

Green Bay Packers

Brett Hundley UCLA

Green Bay Packers

Brett Hundley UCLA — Best: Brett Hundley (QB) - Barring injury, Hundley won't see the field anytime soon. Still, this was a great value pick and he can be used as trade bait if he plays well in the preseason.

Worst: Christian Ringo (DE) - Ringo had a solid career in the Sun Belt Conference, but he doesn't have the desired size for the NFL. His best chance to make the roster may be as a long snapper.

Best: Brett Hundley (QB) - Barring injury, Hundley won't see the field anytime soon. Still, this was a great value pick and he can be used as trade bait if he plays well in the preseason.

Worst: Christian Ringo (DE) - Ringo had a solid career in the Sun Belt Conference, but he doesn't have the desired size for the NFL. His best chance to make the roster may be as a long snapper.

Houston Texans

Jaelen Strong Arizona State

Houston Texans

Jaelen Strong Arizona State — Best: Jaelen Strong (WR) - Strong was the 11th WR off the board, despite being considered a top-five prospect at the position by many evaluators. He has great hands and should push Cecil Shorts for the No. 2 WR job.

Worst: Keith Mumphery (WR) - Mumphery was the team's first selection after Strong, but he'll have a tough time making the roster unless Houston keeps six or seven wideouts.

Best: Jaelen Strong (WR) - Strong was the 11th WR off the board, despite being considered a top-five prospect at the position by many evaluators. He has great hands and should push Cecil Shorts for the No. 2 WR job.

Worst: Keith Mumphery (WR) - Mumphery was the team's first selection after Strong, but he'll have a tough time making the roster unless Houston keeps six or seven wideouts.

Indianapolis Colts

Phillip Dorsett Miami

Indianapolis Colts

Phillip Dorsett Miami — Best: Henry Anderson (DE) - The Colts needed to add talent to the defensive line, and Anderson has a chance to play right away.

Worst: Phillip Dorsett (WR) - After being destroyed by the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, you would think the Colts would look to upgrade the defense early in the draft. Instead, the team selected Dorsett, who is very similar to T.Y. Hilton. After adding multiple WRs this offseason, this was a wasted pick.

Best: Henry Anderson (DE) - The Colts needed to add talent to the defensive line, and Anderson has a chance to play right away.

Worst: Phillip Dorsett (WR) - After being destroyed by the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, you would think the Colts would look to upgrade the defense early in the draft. Instead, the team selected Dorsett, who is very similar to T.Y. Hilton. After adding multiple WRs this offseason, this was a wasted pick.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Michael Bennett Ohio State

Jacksonville Jaguars

Michael Bennett Ohio State — Best: Michael Bennett (DT) - Gus Bradley knows how to coach young defensive players, and Michael Bennett is one of the top DTs in this draft. He fell to Round 6 due to his size but should succeed in Jacksonville.

Worst: Neal Sterling (WR) - With receivers such as Austin Hill, Deontay Greenberry and Jordan Taylor still on the board, the selection of Sterling didn't make much sense in Round 7.

Best: Michael Bennett (DT) - Gus Bradley knows how to coach young defensive players, and Michael Bennett is one of the top DTs in this draft. He fell to Round 6 due to his size but should succeed in Jacksonville.

Worst: Neal Sterling (WR) - With receivers such as Austin Hill, Deontay Greenberry and Jordan Taylor still on the board, the selection of Sterling didn't make much sense in Round 7.

Kansas City Chiefs

Rakeem Nunez-Roches Southern Miss

Kansas City Chiefs

Rakeem Nunez-Roches Southern Miss — Best: Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT) - With Mike DeVito entering the last year of his deal, Nunez-Roches may become a starter in 2016. He should thrive in Andy Reid's defense due to his non-stop motor and aggressiveness.

Worst: D.J. Alexander (OLB) - Alexander likely would have been undrafted if the Chiefs didn't select him in the fifth round. Waiting until the end of the draft would have been the better move.

Best: Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT) - With Mike DeVito entering the last year of his deal, Nunez-Roches may become a starter in 2016. He should thrive in Andy Reid's defense due to his non-stop motor and aggressiveness.

Worst: D.J. Alexander (OLB) - Alexander likely would have been undrafted if the Chiefs didn't select him in the fifth round. Waiting until the end of the draft would have been the better move.

Miami Dolphins

Jay Ajayi Boise State

Miami Dolphins

Jay Ajayi Boise State — Best: Jay Ajayi (RB) - DeVante Parker was an excellent choice in Round 1, but getting Ajayi in Round 5 was a great move, even if his career is shortened by his knee injury. Both players will immediately contribute.

Worst: Cedric Thompson (FS) - Thompson is expected to be the free safety of the future in Miami, but Derron Smith and Cody Prewitt were much higher on the board.

Best: Jay Ajayi (RB) - DeVante Parker was an excellent choice in Round 1, but getting Ajayi in Round 5 was a great move, even if his career is shortened by his knee injury. Both players will immediately contribute.

Worst: Cedric Thompson (FS) - Thompson is expected to be the free safety of the future in Miami, but Derron Smith and Cody Prewitt were much higher on the board.

Minnesota Vikings

T.J. Clemmings

Minnesota Vikings

T.J. Clemmings — Best: T.J. Clemmings (OT) - Clemmings is extremely raw, but like the Dolphins with Jay Ajayi, the Vikings got a steal in Round 4 due to injury concerns. If Matt Kalil continues to struggle, it will only be a matter of time before Clemmings gets a shot at left tackle.

Worst: Austin Shepherd (OT) - This selection didn't make any sense since he was the third OT the team picked. He projects to RT but will have a difficult time making the team.

Best: T.J. Clemmings (OT) - Clemmings is extremely raw, but like the Dolphins with Jay Ajayi, the Vikings got a steal in Round 4 due to injury concerns. If Matt Kalil continues to struggle, it will only be a matter of time before Clemmings gets a shot at left tackle.

Worst: Austin Shepherd (OT) - This selection didn't make any sense since he was the third OT the team picked. He projects to RT but will have a difficult time making the team.

New England Patriots

Malcom Brown Texas

New England Patriots

Malcom Brown Texas — Best: Malcom Brown (DT) - There were plenty of rumors that had the Patriots trading out of Round 1, but Malcom Brown was too talented to pass up. He'll play all over the line as the replacement for Vince Wilfork.

Worst: Shaq Mason (G) - After drafting Tre Jackson to be a starter, the team chose Mason. He ran a triple-option in college, so it will take time for him to learn the skills necessary to protect Tom Brady in the passing game.

Best: Malcom Brown (DT) - There were plenty of rumors that had the Patriots trading out of Round 1, but Malcom Brown was too talented to pass up. He'll play all over the line as the replacement for Vince Wilfork.

Worst: Shaq Mason (G) - After drafting Tre Jackson to be a starter, the team chose Mason. He ran a triple-option in college, so it will take time for him to learn the skills necessary to protect Tom Brady in the passing game.

New Orleans Saints

Stephone Anthony Clemson

New Orleans Saints

Stephone Anthony Clemson — Best: Davis Tull (OLB) - With Junior Galette wearing out his welcome in New Orleans, Tull could become a starter very early in his career on the left side of the defense. He not only fills a need, but was a great value pick in Round 5.

Worst: Stephone Anthony (ILB) - ILBs were falling as expected, so the Saints picking one in Round 1 was a poor decision. Eric Kendricks and Denzel Perryman were both available at the Saints' pick in Round 2.

Best: Davis Tull (OLB) - With Junior Galette wearing out his welcome in New Orleans, Tull could become a starter very early in his career on the left side of the defense. He not only fills a need, but was a great value pick in Round 5.

Worst: Stephone Anthony (ILB) - ILBs were falling as expected, so the Saints picking one in Round 1 was a poor decision. Eric Kendricks and Denzel Perryman were both available at the Saints' pick in Round 2.

New York Giants

Owamagbe Odighizuwa UCLA

New York Giants

Owamagbe Odighizuwa UCLA — Best: Owamagbe Odighizuwa (DE) - Two hip surgeries may have scared teams away, but Odighizuwa was a steal in Round 3. He's one of the best run-stopping defensive ends in this class.

Worst: Mykkele Thompson (SS) - The Giants needed help at safety, but Thompson wasn't expected to be drafted. Cody Prewitt and Kurtis Drummond both went undrafted and were much higher-rated than Thompson.

Best: Owamagbe Odighizuwa (DE) - Two hip surgeries may have scared teams away, but Odighizuwa was a steal in Round 3. He's one of the best run-stopping defensive ends in this class.

Worst: Mykkele Thompson (SS) - The Giants needed help at safety, but Thompson wasn't expected to be drafted. Cody Prewitt and Kurtis Drummond both went undrafted and were much higher-rated than Thompson.

New York Jets

Leonard Williams

New York Jets

Leonard Williams — Best: Leonard Williams (DE) - Williams was the No. 1 player on my board and fell all the way to No. 6. He doesn't fill a need, but the Jets wisely added him to the defense.

Worst: Devin Smith (WR) - Smith is a reliable deep threat, but he won't help out in many other ways. For an established QB, this pick may work out. But with Geno Smith at QB, the Jets needed to add a well-rounded receiver.

Best: Leonard Williams (DE) - Williams was the No. 1 player on my board and fell all the way to No. 6. He doesn't fill a need, but the Jets wisely added him to the defense.

Worst: Devin Smith (WR) - Smith is a reliable deep threat, but he won't help out in many other ways. For an established QB, this pick may work out. But with Geno Smith at QB, the Jets needed to add a well-rounded receiver.

Oakland Raiders

Max Valles Virginia

Oakland Raiders

Max Valles Virginia — Best: Max Valles (OLB) - Just a redshirt sophomore, Valles entered the draft two years early. While he fell further than expected, he can learn from Khalil Mack and Sio Moore.

Worst: Anthony Morris (OT) - Morris wasn't even the best offensive lineman at Tennessee State. It's tough to envision him as anything other than a long-term developmental project on the practice squad.

Best: Max Valles (OLB) - Just a redshirt sophomore, Valles entered the draft two years early. While he fell further than expected, he can learn from Khalil Mack and Sio Moore.

Worst: Anthony Morris (OT) - Morris wasn't even the best offensive lineman at Tennessee State. It's tough to envision him as anything other than a long-term developmental project on the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles

JaCorey Shepherd Kansas

Philadelphia Eagles

JaCorey Shepherd Kansas — Best: JaCorey Shepherd (CB) - The Eagles drafted three corners this year, but JaCorey Shepherd was the best value pick. Shepherd and Eric Rowe have tremendous upside, but Shepherd was chosen four rounds later.

Worst: Jordan Hicks (ILB) - With Mychal Kendricks on the trading block, it's surprising the Eagles may start Kiko Alonso and Hicks at ILB when both have durability concerns.

Best: JaCorey Shepherd (CB) - The Eagles drafted three corners this year, but JaCorey Shepherd was the best value pick. Shepherd and Eric Rowe have tremendous upside, but Shepherd was chosen four rounds later.

Worst: Jordan Hicks (ILB) - With Mychal Kendricks on the trading block, it's surprising the Eagles may start Kiko Alonso and Hicks at ILB when both have durability concerns.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Alvin Dupree

Pittsburgh Steelers

Alvin Dupree — Best: Alvin Dupree (OLB) - The Steelers seem to steal a player every year, and this year it was Dupree. Pittsburgh almost always takes the best player available in Round 1, and this year it also filled a need.

Worst: Senquez Golson (CB) - Golson was underrated entering the draft, but Round 2 was way too early for a 5-foot-8 CB who will likely be limited to a slot role.

Best: Alvin Dupree (OLB) - The Steelers seem to steal a player every year, and this year it was Dupree. Pittsburgh almost always takes the best player available in Round 1, and this year it also filled a need.

Worst: Senquez Golson (CB) - Golson was underrated entering the draft, but Round 2 was way too early for a 5-foot-8 CB who will likely be limited to a slot role.

San Diego Chargers

Craig Mager Texas State

San Diego Chargers

Craig Mager Texas State — Best: Kyle Emanuel (OLB) - The Chargers need someone on the edge to rush the passer, and Emanuel (the FCS leader in sacks in 2014) can do just that. He provides excellent value in Round 5.

Worst: Craig Mager (CB) - Mager showed off great athleticism at the Combine, but he's still learning coverage techniques. Round 3 was too early for him to be selected.

Best: Kyle Emanuel (OLB) - The Chargers need someone on the edge to rush the passer, and Emanuel (the FCS leader in sacks in 2014) can do just that. He provides excellent value in Round 5.

Worst: Craig Mager (CB) - Mager showed off great athleticism at the Combine, but he's still learning coverage techniques. Round 3 was too early for him to be selected.

San Francisco 49ers

Eli Harold Virginia

San Francisco 49ers

Eli Harold Virginia — Best: Eli Harold (OLB) - To get Harold in Round 3 after he was a projected late-first or early-second-round pick was a great move by the 49ers. He also fills the team's No. 1 need.

Worst: Bradley Pinion (P) - Pinion was the only punter selected in the draft. Using a fifth-round pick on a punter is too early for any team, let alone a team which already has a punter (Andy Lee) under contract for four more years.

Best: Eli Harold (OLB) - To get Harold in Round 3 after he was a projected late-first or early-second-round pick was a great move by the 49ers. He also fills the team's No. 1 need.

Worst: Bradley Pinion (P) - Pinion was the only punter selected in the draft. Using a fifth-round pick on a punter is too early for any team, let alone a team which already has a punter (Andy Lee) under contract for four more years.

Seattle Seahawks

Frank Clark Michigan

Seattle Seahawks

Frank Clark Michigan — Best: Obum Gwacham (OLB) - Gwacham is the type of athlete Seattle loves. He played WR, DE and OLB at Oregon State. He's raw, but will learn from some of the best defenders in the game.

Worst: Frank Clark (DE) - The Seahawks used their first pick in the draft on Clark. He's talented, but has too many off-field issues to be considered a Day 2 pick in the draft.

Best: Obum Gwacham (OLB) - Gwacham is the type of athlete Seattle loves. He played WR, DE and OLB at Oregon State. He's raw, but will learn from some of the best defenders in the game.

Worst: Frank Clark (DE) - The Seahawks used their first pick in the draft on Clark. He's talented, but has too many off-field issues to be considered a Day 2 pick in the draft.

St. Louis Rams

Bryce Hager Baylor

St. Louis Rams

Bryce Hager Baylor — Best: Bryce Hager (ILB) - Todd Gurley could be the best player in the entire draft, but Hager was the perfect choice in Round 7. I gave him a fourth-round grade, and he'll be a solid backup to James Laurinaitis.

Worst: Jamon Brown (OT) - Brown was a LT at Louisville, but he won't play on the blindside in the NFL. With right tackles Andrew Donnal and Rob Havenstein added, it's unclear where Brown fits.

Best: Bryce Hager (ILB) - Todd Gurley could be the best player in the entire draft, but Hager was the perfect choice in Round 7. I gave him a fourth-round grade, and he'll be a solid backup to James Laurinaitis.

Worst: Jamon Brown (OT) - Brown was a LT at Louisville, but he won't play on the blindside in the NFL. With right tackles Andrew Donnal and Rob Havenstein added, it's unclear where Brown fits.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston Florida State

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston Florida State — Best: Jameis Winston (QB) - Picking Winston was the easiest decision in the draft, and he'll also receive better protection after the team drafted two offensive linemen in Round 2.

Worst: Kaelin Clay (WR) - Clay is strictly a slot receiver and will have to beat out 2014 pick Robert Herron to make the team. Clay has a tendency to drop too many passes, so pairing him with a rookie QB doesn't make sense.

Best: Jameis Winston (QB) - Picking Winston was the easiest decision in the draft, and he'll also receive better protection after the team drafted two offensive linemen in Round 2.

Worst: Kaelin Clay (WR) - Clay is strictly a slot receiver and will have to beat out 2014 pick Robert Herron to make the team. Clay has a tendency to drop too many passes, so pairing him with a rookie QB doesn't make sense.

Tennessee Titans

David Cobb Minnesota

Tennessee Titans

David Cobb Minnesota — Best: David Cobb (RB) - Cobb may be the most underrated player in the entire draft. He doesn't have blazing speed, but is extremely efficient. He may take over the starting role from Bishop Sankey by season's end.

Worst: Angelo Blackson (DT) - Blackson was the first pick on Day 3 of the draft. This was a huge reach, as he was only the third-best DT on the Auburn roster.

Best: David Cobb (RB) - Cobb may be the most underrated player in the entire draft. He doesn't have blazing speed, but is extremely efficient. He may take over the starting role from Bishop Sankey by season's end.

Worst: Angelo Blackson (DT) - Blackson was the first pick on Day 3 of the draft. This was a huge reach, as he was only the third-best DT on the Auburn roster.

Washington Redskins

Brandon Scherff

Washington Redskins

Brandon Scherff — Best: Brandon Scherff (OT) - The Redskins have invested in Robert Griffin III for at least two more seasons, so adding Scherff to keep the QB upright was the best and easiest decision the team could make at No. 5.

Worst: Tevin Mitchel (CB) - The Redskins needed to find starters in the secondary in this draft. Instead, Washington waited until Round 6 and drafted Mitchel, who is a nickel CB at best.

Best: Brandon Scherff (OT) - The Redskins have invested in Robert Griffin III for at least two more seasons, so adding Scherff to keep the QB upright was the best and easiest decision the team could make at No. 5.

Worst: Tevin Mitchel (CB) - The Redskins needed to find starters in the secondary in this draft. Instead, Washington waited until Round 6 and drafted Mitchel, who is a nickel CB at best.

Shawn Spencer is an NFL Draft writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Spencer_NFL, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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