[1] Marcus Peters, CB, Chiefs
Heading into the draft, I wrote "On tape alone, he has an argument as the top cornerback in the class." Peters looks like it so far. He has an interception in each of his first two games, including a pick-six against Peyton Manning in Week 2. So far, so good.
[2] Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans
The Week 2 loss in Cleveland was a step down from his Week 1 explosion against Tampa Bay, but Mariota has a 6/0 TD/INT ratio so far and has already dispelled any notion the Titans are only starting him because they need to justify the high pick. He belongs.
[3] Mitch Morse, C, Chiefs
I knew the Chiefs were interested in Morse going into the draft, but I can tell you they had him rated a lot higher than I did. This is a case of them seeing a perfect fit, and Morse has looked the part of a veteran through two games.
[4] Jameis Winston, QB, Bucs
Sure, he gets a little bump on positional value, but after a really bad start, Winston has been pretty good in six of eight NFL quarters so far. His play on Sunday in the Superdome was really impressive. He'll have his ups and downs, especially as the Bucs get their O-line worked out, but the talent is there, and more consistent results will follow.
[5] Henry Anderson, DE, Colts
I'll be the first to say I underrated Anderson if he keeps this up. Upside was a big part of the question -- he's already 24 -- but he doesn't need to improve at all to be one of the top rookies at this rate. He'll have the splash plays but should be steady (particularly against the run) in the mean time.
[6] Kwon Alexander, ILB, Bucs
No, he's not Lavonte David, but Alexander fits the profile in some ways as the athletic linebacker who plays lighter than most but makes up for it with instincts and the ability to find the ball. Good start for the fourth-rounder.
[7] Ronald Darby, CB, Bills
The talent far surpasses the draft slot, and Darby could prove to be a steal if he takes care of business off the field. An immediate starter, Darby is clearly a player Rex Ryan feels can be a stud. He's being challenged early.
[8] Vic Beasley Jr., LEO, Falcons
In the final Big Board before the draft I wrote, "If you just set him loose as a pass-rusher, I think the production will be there." So far, so good. Beasley needs to be graded on more than splash plays, but he's going to bring a ton of pressure if you don't get the ball out early.
[9] Leonard Williams, DE, Jets
Williams is still more of a run defender than he is a consistent force against the pass. But it's a credit to the guy who was No. 1 on my board that the Jets are playing without Sheldon Richardson and still look capable of dominating up front. He was a steal at No. 6 overall.
[10] Danny Shelton, DT, Browns
Shelton had a great camp and has started strong. You just don't see rookies who can consistently hold their own against double teams, but Shelton is playing like the Browns could have hoped so far.
[11] Hau'oli Kikaha, LB, Saints
Yep, Todd liked him better than I did, and while Kikaha is benefiting from a need to plug him in right away, he's holding his own.
[12] Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders
I know the production is there -- 12 catches through two games after a big game against Baltimore in Week 2 -- but he needs to limit the drops. As I suspected, he's going to be really dangerous after the catch, and the Raiders are going to simply swing the ball over to him when corners are playing off and giving him space.
[13] Ali Marpet, OL, Bucs
The Bucs are relying on him early, and Marpet is holding his own so far. Amazing he was blocking at the Division III level at this time a year ago.
[14] Stephone Anthony, ILB, Saints
Another player who was drafted under the assumption he could step in right away, Anthony has hits and misses but is off to a good start.
[15] Matt Jones, RB, Washington
He gets bonus points for not only having a huge game on Sunday, but for doing so against a great Rams front. Star potential is obvious.
[16] Tyler Lockett, WR/KR/PR, Seahawks
If you included the preseason, Lockett is probably at or near No. 1. He's one of the steals of the draft, and I expect the Seahawks to make him a bigger focus in the passing game. Get him the ball, and big plays will follow.
[17] Brandon Scherff, OG, Washington
He had some great moments on Sunday against the Rams and is likely to stay at guard, which is what we suspected when he was taken at No. 5 overall. The Washington O-line is making strides.
[18] David Andrews, C, Patriots
Undrafted out of Georgia, Andrews looks like a great find for the Patriots so far, already holding down the starting spot.
[19] Ameer Abdullah, RB/KR, Lions
He just needs the touches. Abdullah is capable of big plays if he finds a little space, and Detroit has already seen some of the explosiveness.
[20] Jeremiah Poutasi, OG, Titans
Two weeks, one good performance and one not-so-good performance. Poutasi could be a steal as a third-rounder.
OUTSIDE
David Johnson, RB/KR, Arizona Cardinals
Byron Jones, DB, Dallas Cowboys
Melvin Gordon III, RB, San Diego Chargers
David Parry, NT, Indianapolis Colts
Bud Dupree, OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Carl Davis, DT, Baltimore Ravens
Jordan Hicks, ILB, Philadelphia Eagles
Shaq Thompson, OLB, Carolina Panthers
