Most things you will read today on this weekend’s NFL Draft will assign letter grades to every team. I think that’s premature, naïve and pointless. I didn’t like grading assignments when I was a teacher and the answers and grading scale there were self-obvious and standardized. It’s impossible to know what all 32 teams were trying to accomplish other than the vague “making our team better.”

Thankfully my editors here don’t force me to do it. Instead, I’m focusing on which 2016 NFL Draft selection from each team I like the most. These might not be the most skilled players or even represent the best value based on my player rankings, but rather which picks make me smile the widest from each franchise standpoint.

Arizona Cardinals: Evan Boehm

The fourth-round center from Missouri fills a definite need after the Cardinals were unable to land the coveted Ryan Kelly in the first. Boehm isn’t high-end but he projects to a quality starter at a position of dire need for a team with precious few of those. I do like the roll of the dice on Robert Nkemdiche in the first, too.

Atlanta Falcons: DeVondre Campbell

Based on his college career, the fourth round and 115th overall seems lofty for Campbell. However, the Minnesota linebacker has always had the physical tools to show high potential. He’ll never say it but he wasn’t a great fit with the Golden Gophers coaching, and when he got a chance to work with NFL staff in Shrine Game week he thrived. Campbell can play the off-ball Will spot but also rush the passer, and he can be an impact asset on special teams right away. Pre-draft I ranked Campbell higher than both their first and second round picks.

Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Dixon

For the Ravens to score a running back I rated higher than several guys, notably Derrick Henry, taken ahead of him in the late fourth round, that’s a tremendous value. Don’t be surprised if Dixon not only leads the team in rushing by 2017 but also finishes in the top four in receptions, too. This was a tough draft class to choose a favorite.

Buffalo Bills: Reggie Ragland

As long as his enlarged aorta does not impact him on the field, Rex Ryan just landed the ideal inside linebacker for his scheme. Ragland is powerful but also can range anywhere this defense will ask him to be. He’s smart and a leader in the middle. Now opponents must fear the A-gap blitz, too. He’s got to keep his weight under control, but this sure seems like one of the second round’s biggest steals.

Carolina Panthers: Vernon Butler

With both Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei coming up on contract years, it makes sense to hedge against losing one. Butler fits nicely in their scheme and could wind up being better than either current above-average starter on the defensive interior. I would have been happy with Butler as the 16th overall pick in Detroit. They didn’t panic to reach for iffier talent at more immediate positions of need here.

Chicago Bears: Daniel Braverman

The Bears selected a number of guys who seem like strong immediate contributors, and their final pick of draft weekend is one of them. Braverman could very well win the starting slot receiver gig right away, and he’ll also compete for the return specialist job(s). I love the concept of him clearing out underneath Alshon Jeffery, and also running after the catch against hopelessly less agile strong safeties in the NFC North. Best seventh-round pick of the weekend.

Cincinnati Bengals: William Jackson

Cincinnati keeps going to the first-round cornerback well, but Jackson definitely made sense as the best player on their board after the run on wideouts just ahead of the 24th pick ruined that possibility. The long Houston corner was my top-rated CB, and his strong ability to play the ball in the air fits expertly in a division with some QBs who will try their fair share of YOLO throws.

Cleveland Browns: Corey Coleman

A team that hasn’t had a legit game-breaking No. 1 wideout in years, other than the brief supernova that was Josh Gordon, lands the wideout with the best chance of becoming one. Underrated here is that he comes from the same Baylor offense that made Robert Griffin a star, so they should see things the same way and Griffin can help teach him exactly what he needs to learn.

Dallas Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott

I loudly proclaimed all draft season Elliott was the best offensive skill position talent and the margin was about the same as the end of many of his long touchdown runs. He’s a better all-around RB than Todd Gurley from a year ago, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who didn’t love St. Louis taking him 10th even with a bum knee. Behind this offensive line, it wouldn’t surprise me if Elliott leads the league in yards from scrimmage…as a rookie.

Denver Broncos: Paxton Lynch

My No. 1 quarterback, the tall Memphis man has some mighty big shoes to fill and the pressure to fill them quickly. I’m not crazy about his chances right off the bat, but Lynch should wind up being a very good starter in time. His athleticism presents a new dimension to the offense should Gary Kubiak opt to utilize it.

Detroit Lions: A’Shawn Robinson

He would have been a palatable choice at 16 in the first round, so tabbing the young Alabama defensive tackle in the second round is a huge score for new GM Bob Quinn. Robinson might not make a lot of highlight reel plays, but he’ll create a lot more of those for the talent around him like Ziggy Ansah and DeAndre Levy. The upside here is great, too.

Green Bay Packers: Dean Lowry

He doesn’t look the part with his short arms and oddly rounded shoulders, but Lowry can flat-out get after it on the field. He’s a relentless bull ideally suited to play the 5T in Green Bay’s defense. I’ve said it before, Dean Lowry is the sole reason Stanford didn’t make it to the CFB Playoff last year because he annihilated the Cardinal (including new teammate Kyle Murphy) when they lost at Northwestern. Starter potential in the fifth round, nicely done by Ted Thompson.

Houston Texans: Tyler Ervin

I actually prefer some of the other picks, notably Braxton Miller and Nick Martin. However, my son Layne made the NFL Network national feed cheering for his Texans in Selection Square when this pick was announced. Mr. Ervin, you have a new biggest fan…

Indianapolis Colts: Ryan Kelly

While I actually rated Nick Martin higher at center, I applaud Ryan Grigson making a prudent choice here. The Alabama pivot is an instant and significant upgrade at a critical position, exactly what Andrew Luck needed in the first round.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey

The Jaguars landed arguably the best defensive player in the draft at No. 5 overall. Ramsey can play safety or corner at Pro Bowl levels right away. Moreover, he should make plays for a defense that cries for impact talent. No-brainer pick, both for the Jaguars and for this criteria.

Kansas City Chiefs: Parker Ehinger

The Chiefs moved back often, which made for an odd draft. Ehinger gets the nod here over KeiVarae Russell because I think the Cincinnati offensive lineman will eventually earn a starting job. At worst, he should be a quality sixth lineman. That’s solid value in the fourth round. Ehinger is better than the national media thinks he is.

Los Angeles Rams: Mike Thomas

The Southern Miss wideout somehow became a draft media darling. I never quite bought the hype but he definitely has the ability to play well above his seventh-round draft status. Watch him against Washington and tell me what he shows in that bowl game doesn’t translate to the next level. I dare you.

Miami Dolphins: Laremy Tunsil

Worth the (increasingly) considerable character risk at 13 overall, as this guy was widely considered a No. 1 overall lock before the Titans traded out. There are definite worries about if he can handle being a professional, but I have zero question about his ability between the white lines. The Dolphins are in such a position where they had to roll the dice.

Minnesota Vikings: Laquon Treadwell

While I was lower on the Ole Miss receiver than most, I love the fit here in Minnesota’s offense. Other wideouts would have required Teddy Bridgewater to change his ways, but Treadwell can help maximize how Teddy is comfortable playing QB. That’s smart drafting by Rick Spielman.

New England Patriots: Ted Karras

When I watched the Illinois guard during Shrine Game week I thought he looked like a guy the Patriots would love. Bingo. While he lacks great athleticism, he handled several future NFL foes quite well for the woebegone Illini. At 221 overall he’s in a position to overachieve and prove doubters wrong.

New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Rankins

One of the worst defenses in NFL history gets a shiny, gritty upgrade at the 3T spot in Rankins. I love that he thrived both while playing with a talent-laden supporting cast in 2014 and still did so with little help in ’15. He’s more than just his dynamic first step. I love the gamble on David Onyemata, too.

New York Giants: Sterling Shepard

The best route-runner in class, Shepard also boasted a high catch rate and the ability to make himself a bigger target at Oklahoma. With Victor Cruz almost certainly done, bolstering the receiving corps with a strong No. 2 makes Odell Beckham and Eli Manning even more dangerous.

New York Jets: Charone Peake

In you go strictly off value from my board, Peake definitely wins the honor. I saw a late-2nd/3rd round talent in his one year to shine at Clemson. The size, speed and hands are all there for Peake to become a very dangerous NFL wideout. Shockingly strong value in the seventh round.

Oakland Raiders: Shilique Calhoun

I’ve never understood why Calhoun didn’t get more love from draft media. At Michigan State he consistently did all of the little things NFL teams want from defensive ends, from blazing around the edge to quickly reading and blowing up screens. He might not make a ton of plays in the backfield but the Raiders have that guy in Khalil Mack. Calhoun opposite him can be a very effective starter, and Oakland snagged that in the third round.

Philadelphia Eagles: Carson Wentz

It’s a massive risk, one I wouldn’t have taken at No. 2 overall. So why do I like it? A new regime has nothing to lose after Chip Kelly took a blowtorch to everything that was good about the Eagles. If the North Dakota State QB becomes even an average NFL starter it’s an upgrade. High risk/reward for a flailing franchise.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Javon Hargrave

The South Carolina State defensive tackle ranked higher than the two defensive backs the Steelers chose in the rounds ahead of him, and I liked Sean Davis quite a bit too. Hargrave is very hit/miss on plays, but if he can level that out the Steelers got themselves an impact talent where they sorely needed one.

San Diego Chargers: Jatavis Brown

Strip away the height issue (he’s 5’11”) and just watch how effectively the Akron inside backer dominated the entire field for the Zips. He did everything Myles Jack did defensively at UCLA and is an equally impressive athlete. The size concern is legit, as is the jump in competition from what was the weakest MAC in years. I think Brown becomes a strong nickel backer and special teams dynamo right away, at minimum. That’s fifth-round gold for the Chargers.

San Francisco 49ers: Aaron Burbridge

The sixth-rounder from Michigan State is an optimal Chip Kelly wideout: quick to get open, fearless across the middle and sure-handed in traffic. He’ll never be a dynamic option but he can catch 40 passes for 500 yards year in and out in this offense if he can hold up to the increased physicality with his slight frame.

Seattle Seahawks: C.J. Prosise

For a guy who converted from wide receiver just last summer, Prosise sure showed a lot of juice as a running back for Notre Dame. He’s instinctively elusive and brings his skills in the passing game and special teams as a bonus. I really like Nick Vannett here, too.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Vernon Hargreaves

Aside from the positional need for a playmaking cornerback, I love that the Bucs were able to land him even after trading back and acquiring more. The Florida CB made too much sense in the first round, even if I had other players rated higher.

Tennessee Titans: Kalan Reed

The Titans made the Southern Miss cornerback Mr. Irrelevant. He was a top 100 overall talent on my board, a real hidden gem. I wrote about him for Draft Breakdown. He’ll be starting by the end of 2017.

Washington: Josh Doctson

While wideout wasn’t a huge immediate need, I like that Scot McCloughan went after Doctson in the first round. He’s great at catching off-target throws, and that helps the investment in Kirk Cousins. It’s also a wise investment in the future, showing long-term vision for a franchise that has flown on the edge for far too long.