1. Tennessee Titans- Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
No change here at the number one spot. Other needs that Tennessee should try to address through free-agency or later in the draft, are at cornerback, runningback and wide receiver. No use in getting weapons on offense If Mariota won't be protected.
2. Cleveland Browns- Jared Goff, QB, California
The Browns have hired former Bengals OC Hue Jackson. This being one of the few good decisions the organization has made as of late. Many expect the Browns and Johnny Manziel to part ways. Here's to another fresh start.
No change. San Diego started 6 different players at the left tackle position. They invested heavy on the O-line, but to no avail. Here is some stability.
4. Dallas Cowboys- Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
The Cowboys have a serious cornerback issue with Claiborne most likely gone and Scandrick coming back from a serious knee injury. The best pass-rusher in the draft falls to the 'Boys here. Steal.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Deforest Buckner, DT, Oregon
Chris Clemons and Andre Branch are not expected to be back next year. Former 3rd overall pick Dante Fowler Jr. will be playing for the first time. Pairing these two together could lead to trouble for the AFC South.
6. Baltimore Ravens- Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State
The Raven's secondary was plain bad in 2015. This pick will help improve the defense that gave up 30 passing touchdowns and recorded just 6 interceptions. Both franchise worsts.
7. San Francisco 49ers- Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
Treadwell makes a leap into the top 10. Leaping is what he is known to do anyways. San Fran' has a lot of young talented players. This addition would really help the team and which ever QB gets the starting nod.
8. Miami Dolphins- Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
The Miami linebacking core could not stop the run in 2015, which resulted in a run defense that ranked 28th in the NFL. We know about Jack's health concern. Yet, its worth the risk.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida
16. Detroit Lions- A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama
The days of Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh wrecking havoc in the interior are far far gone. A'Shawn Robinson will try to bring that back in Detroit.
17. Atlanta Falcons- Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
A top 5 or even 3 talent here. We have seen how off-field issues can effect ones career. That is why Nkemdiche has slipped so far. If the Falcons can wrap this guy up in football, they'll have a real star.
18. Indianapolis Colts- Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
No brainer here. The Colts need to do whatever they can to keep Andrew Luck upright. Decker, a Big Ten product, will do what he can to ensure that happens.
19. Buffalo Bills- Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
If the Bills are smart, they will part ways with Mario Williams and resign Cordy Glenn. Dodd, coming off a dominant performance in the Nat'l Championship will be the second Clemson DE taken in the first round.
20. New York Jets- Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
The perfect player-team combination so far. The Jets are in dire need for linebackers. Demario Davis is expected to walk and Calvin Pace is expected to retire. Smith is another top 5 talent. Biggest steal thus far.
21. Washington Redskins- Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama
The Miami linebacking core could not stop the run in 2015, which resulted in a run defense that ranked 28th in the NFL. We know about Jack's health concern. Yet, its worth the risk.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida
No change. This would be a welcomed sight for the secondary. Check our Sunday Spotlight for a quick report on Hargreaves.
10. New York Giants- Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
There are many routes this Giant team could go down. From corner, to linebacker, or even safety. However, a pass-rusher should be priority here. Watch out for Ogbah here as well.
11. Chicago Bears- Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Chicago did not have a single player with a double-digit sack total. A linebacker along side Pernell Mcphee will help build a formidable front seven.
12. New Orleans Saints- Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oregon State
There are many routes this Giant team could go down. From corner, to linebacker, or even safety. However, a pass-rusher should be priority here. Watch out for Ogbah here as well.
11. Chicago Bears- Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Chicago did not have a single player with a double-digit sack total. A linebacker along side Pernell Mcphee will help build a formidable front seven.
12. New Orleans Saints- Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oregon State
Stephone Anthony was a solid pick, even If this defense played horrible in 2015. A pass-rusher to pair with DE Cameron Jordan will help this team. The defense cannot get any worse.
13. Philadelphia Eagles- Jack Conklin, OL, Michigan State.
This would not be a tough decision had Chip Kelly still been coaching this team. Quarterback would have been a go here. Now, with Doug Pederson as head coach, the Eagles should stay with Bradford and add some depth to the offensive line. Jason Peters is 34 years old.
14. Oakland Raiders- Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
Charles Woodson is gone after a terrific parting year in 2015. Alexander takes a stumble here because of his hamstring injury suffered in the Nat'l Championship game.
15. Los Angeles Rams- Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State.
This would not be a tough decision had Chip Kelly still been coaching this team. Quarterback would have been a go here. Now, with Doug Pederson as head coach, the Eagles should stay with Bradford and add some depth to the offensive line. Jason Peters is 34 years old.
14. Oakland Raiders- Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
Charles Woodson is gone after a terrific parting year in 2015. Alexander takes a stumble here because of his hamstring injury suffered in the Nat'l Championship game.
15. Los Angeles Rams- Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State.
No change, besides the L.A. part. There are talks Robert Griffin III or Johnny Manziel could get interest from L.A. Those guys are nothing but risks. The Rams are a quarterback away from being a real contender.
The days of Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh wrecking havoc in the interior are far far gone. A'Shawn Robinson will try to bring that back in Detroit.
17. Atlanta Falcons- Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
A top 5 or even 3 talent here. We have seen how off-field issues can effect ones career. That is why Nkemdiche has slipped so far. If the Falcons can wrap this guy up in football, they'll have a real star.
18. Indianapolis Colts- Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
No brainer here. The Colts need to do whatever they can to keep Andrew Luck upright. Decker, a Big Ten product, will do what he can to ensure that happens.
19. Buffalo Bills- Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
If the Bills are smart, they will part ways with Mario Williams and resign Cordy Glenn. Dodd, coming off a dominant performance in the Nat'l Championship will be the second Clemson DE taken in the first round.
20. New York Jets- Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
The perfect player-team combination so far. The Jets are in dire need for linebackers. Demario Davis is expected to walk and Calvin Pace is expected to retire. Smith is another top 5 talent. Biggest steal thus far.
21. Washington Redskins- Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama
The third Alabama defender selected thus far. The Redskins passed on Leonard Williams last year and decided to beef up their offensive line. They will not pass this year.
22. Houston Texans- Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
Whether its Goff, Lynch, or Wentz here at 22, the Texans HAVE to develop a young quarterback if they ever want to win a playoff game in the future. Hoyer clearly won't get it done.
23. Minnesota Vikings- Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
Nothing changing here. Doctson, a large target, along side young talent Stefon Diggs will give the Viking offense a much needed boost.
24. Cincinnati Bengals- Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Here is a guy who is flying up the draft boards. A highly productive player added to a defense who may be losing there linebacking core. Rey and Lamur are scheduled to hit free agency, and Burfict will be gone for the first 3 games.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kendall Fuller, CB, Virgina Tech
The Steelers are desperate for some length and athleticism in the secondary. They will get that with Fuller, who has the potential to be a shut-down corner.
26. Seattle Seahawks- Vadal Alexander, OL, LSU
We have seen how well Russell Wilson can play when he has some solid lineman play. Alexander will fill in where impending free agents Sweezy and Okung have left off.
27. Green Bay Packers- Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
This may be considered another steal with Reed at 27. B.J. Raji is scheduled to hit the market in 2016. He is also turning 30 and hasn't produced on the same level Green Bay has been used to. Reed is a good fit.
28. Kansas City Chiefs-Tre'Davius White, CB, LSU
The Chiefs go corner for back to back years. They have absolutely no depth outside of Smith and Peters. Sean Smith could also leave in free-agency. You cannot win the NFL with just one solid corner.
Whether its Goff, Lynch, or Wentz here at 22, the Texans HAVE to develop a young quarterback if they ever want to win a playoff game in the future. Hoyer clearly won't get it done.
23. Minnesota Vikings- Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
Nothing changing here. Doctson, a large target, along side young talent Stefon Diggs will give the Viking offense a much needed boost.
24. Cincinnati Bengals- Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Here is a guy who is flying up the draft boards. A highly productive player added to a defense who may be losing there linebacking core. Rey and Lamur are scheduled to hit free agency, and Burfict will be gone for the first 3 games.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kendall Fuller, CB, Virgina Tech
The Steelers are desperate for some length and athleticism in the secondary. They will get that with Fuller, who has the potential to be a shut-down corner.
26. Seattle Seahawks- Vadal Alexander, OL, LSU
We have seen how well Russell Wilson can play when he has some solid lineman play. Alexander will fill in where impending free agents Sweezy and Okung have left off.
27. Green Bay Packers- Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
This may be considered another steal with Reed at 27. B.J. Raji is scheduled to hit the market in 2016. He is also turning 30 and hasn't produced on the same level Green Bay has been used to. Reed is a good fit.
28. Kansas City Chiefs-Tre'Davius White, CB, LSU
The Chiefs go corner for back to back years. They have absolutely no depth outside of Smith and Peters. Sean Smith could also leave in free-agency. You cannot win the NFL with just one solid corner.
29. Denver Broncos- Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State
No change. An electrifying runningback is what Denver needs, no matter who is under center in 2016. The running game in Denver was inconsistent through 2015.
30. Arizona Cardinals- Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
No change. An electrifying runningback is what Denver needs, no matter who is under center in 2016. The running game in Denver was inconsistent through 2015.
30. Arizona Cardinals- Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
The Cardinals cannot move forward with Dwight Freeney in 2016 despite his productiveness at this age. They could use a young pass-rusher, which is the theme of this first round.
31. Carolina Panthers- Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
Carolina will not get away with playing mediocre receivers. Kelvin Benjamin will be back and presumably healthy, but adding Coleman can take this offense to a place it has not been in a while.
Carolina will not get away with playing mediocre receivers. Kelvin Benjamin will be back and presumably healthy, but adding Coleman can take this offense to a place it has not been in a while.
This article is very accurate. One can see most of these players getting drafted where they're at right now. The combine will determine if these picks could ultimately become true or not. Great Article!
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ReplyDeleteWow, you're right man, did not bother to even check. Poor research on my part. Thanks though.
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