2016 NFL Mock Draft
1. LA Rams: QB Jared Goff: CAL well this escalated quickly! Just when I thought the Dolphins Eagles trade weeks ago was going to be the big move, the Rams put their big boy pants on and in all likely hood will draft one of the two top QB's. I actually like Wentz a little better, but think the rams will keep the Cal Kid close to home.
2. Cleveland Browns: WR Laquan Treadwell: Ole Miss. This is really an interesting spot for the Browns here. are the satisfied with RG3 holding the reigns? They could very easily take Wentz from ND State. They may shoot for now, and go for a big thick WR like Treadwell for RG3 to throw to. Especially with Josh Gordon not very likely to see the field anytime soon, they need an offensive weapon.
3. San Diego Chargers: DE Joey Bosa: OSU. Every team needs a strong pass rusher off the edge and Bosa fits the bill. The only question is do you think that Bosa will be a better pro than Ramsey the kid from FSU who many think is as sure thing as a lock in this draft.
4. Cowboys: QB Carson Wentz: ND State. With Romo injury plagued lately, Dallas maybe looking for their next QB of the future. Bring Wentz in now and let him learn behind a good solid QB like Romo and they would be set for years at the QB position, and one of the better offensive lines in the NFL.
5. Jaguars: DB Jalen Ramsey: FSU. The Jaguars would be ecstatic with what could be the steal of the draft sitting at 5. This would bolster the defense that would compliment the improved offense and could soon start to compete with Indy and Houston for the AFC South crown.
6. Ravens: OL Laremy Tunsil: Ole Miss. The Ravens need to get a pick or two geared towards offensive line to help keep Joe Flacco upright this year. Tunsil or Stanley I could see heading to Baltimore.
7. 49ers: QB Conner Cook: MSU. I know right? The whispers by the water cooler in the rumor mill say that San Francisco is in love with Conner Cook. They may get desperate enough to pull the trigger this high. It would not be the biggest surprise in an NFL draft, but it would be a stretch.
8. Eagles: RB Ezekiel Elliot: OSU. Many are saying Elliot is the best RB since Adrian Peterson. The Eagles are in need of a RB and as much as I would love to see him fall to Miami, I think it will be to much for Philly to pass on.
9. Bucs: OL Ronnie Stanley: ND. Tampa Bay needs to add some depth to the offensive line to keep Winston up right. Stanley is pretty athletic and would be a good get for the Bucs.
10. Giants: DE DaForest Buckner: Oregon. The Giants just gave a huge contract to Olivier Vernon from the Dolphins, but Buckner on the other side would be an opportunity to strengthen the defense that blew a few fourth quarter leads last year.
11. Bears: OLB Miles Jack: UCLA. The Bears have a few different holes they need to fill, but the seem to be in the market for an Edge rusher. As much as I love Jalen Smith from Notre Dame. I doubt he will be going in the first or even second round due to his injury. Miles Jack seems to be a logical fit for an outside rusher, but some injury concerns there with his knee make this a questionable selection. If they want an edge rusher they may also turn to OSU's Darren Lee.
12. Saints: DT A'Shawn Robinson: Alabama. The Saints need to shore up a less than impressive defense from last year. With the NFC South one of the more competitive divisions, where each team beats up each other, they will need some interior help to stop the likes of Cam Newton led offense and what has potential to be a high flying Atlanta team. Robinson would give the Saints a big interior presence.
13. Dolphins: CB Vernon Hargreaves III: Florida. The Dolphins were brutalized in the secondary last year and with the loss of Grimes in the off season, the Dolphins are desperate for some help in the secondary. Hargreaves will be the top CB on some teams boards and if he is available at 13, I don't see Miami passing him up. Unless a wacky trade happens which has happened in the past, I would almost lock in Hargreaves if he is available.
14. Raiders: OL Jack Conklin: MSU. The Raiders are in position to select Conklin who may be the best OL on the board at this time. Of course the Raiders could do what the Raiders have done in the past and make a stretch for Alabama's Derrick Henry at Running back. I still feel like Henry is a round 1 talent, Elliott is the better RB in my opinion but he should be long gone by the time the Raiders come calling.
15. Titans: OLB Darron Lee: OSU. The Titans reeled in a gold mine of picks with the LA Rams trade. They will have plenty of picks to help the team so going best available would be a pretty solid get here at 15. Darron Lee is a solid edge rusher, who reeked havoc on offenses all of last year, most recently against Notre Dame in the bowl game. Titans will be sitting pretty after that trade. Titans fans should be excited. Very smart trade, in my opinion.
