2016 CBS/NFLdraftscout Big Board

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Pick No. 1
TEN
Laremy Tunsil
OT
Mississippi
The Titans could really use an impact defensive player, but protecting Marcus Mariota is No. 1 on the to-do list.

Pick No.2
CLE
Carson Wentz
QB
North Dakota St.
The Browns have no choice but to address the QB position and Wentz is built to play in the AFC North.

Pick No.3
SD
Jalen Ramsey
CB
Florida St.
The Chargers could look at the DL with this choice, but Ramsey would be an outstanding replacement for Eric Weddle.

Pick No.4
DAL
Myles Jack
OLB
UCLA
The Cowboys are in a great spot to draft Tony Romo's successor, but they could opt to load up and make a championship run in 2016.

Pick No.5
JAC
Joey Bosa
DE
Ohio St.
The Jaguars need to address the defense and Bosa could team up with last year's top pick, Dante Fowler Jr., to produce a dynamic pass rush.

Pick No.6
BAL
DeForest Buckner
DE
Oregon
The Ravens usually stick to their draft board and take the best player available. Buckner has a high ceiling and a high floor.

Pick No.7
SF
Jared Goff
QB
California
There's a lot of buzz about the 49ers' growing faith in Blaine Gabbert, but it would take considerable courage to bypass a talented signal-caller in your own backyard.

Pick No.8
MIA
Jaylon Smith
OLB
Notre Dame
Even if Smith has to miss a portion of the the 2016 campaign, he's worthy of a top-10 selection.

Pick No.9
TB
Vernon Hargreaves
CB
Florida
The Bucs need to add a playmaker to the back end, and Hargreaves has very good ball skills.

Pick No.10
NYG
Noah Spence
DE
Eastern Kentucky
Spence comes with some baggage, but he's a very gifted edge rusher and he would provide a much-needed lift to the Giants' defensive front.

Pick No.11
CHI
Darron Lee
OLB
Ohio St.
The Bears need to add some speed and athleticism to the linebacker spot and Lee is supremely explosive.

Pick No.12
NO
Sheldon Rankins
DT
Louisville
Rankins was dominant at the Senior Bowl and he would provide the Saints with a very disruptive interior presence.

Pick No.13
PHI
Vernon Butler
DT
Louisiana Tech
The buzz on Butler is building following an outstanding week at the Senior Bowl.

Pick No.14
OAK
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
Ohio St.
Oakland has a solid young running back in Latavius Murray, but Elliot is an elite talent and too good to pass up.

Pick No.15
STL
Paxton Lynch
QB
Memphis
Lynch would fit nicely alongside a very young offensive nucleus in Los Angeles.

Pick No.16
DET
Ronnie Stanley
OT
Notre Dame
The Lions have some good young pieces on the offensive line and Stanley would be a nice upgrade at left tackle.

Pick No.17
ATL
Leonard Floyd
OLB
Georgia
I'd love to see Floyd and Vic Beasley rushing from opposite sides. That would be some serious speed coming off the edge.

Pick No.18
IND
Jack Conklin
OT
Michigan St.
Conklin isn't flashy, but he's very reliable, tough and instinctive.

Pick No.19
BUF
Laquon Treadwell
WR
Mississippi
Treadwell would be a perfect complement to Sammy Watkins.

Pick No.20
NYJ
Reggie Ragland
ILB
Alabama
Ragland would put up monster numbers playing behind the Jets' talented defensive line.

Pick No.21
WAS
Robert Nkemdiche
DT
Mississippi
The Redskins continue to build through the trenches and secure one of the most talented defenders in the draft.

Pick No.22
HOU
Taylor Decker
OT
Ohio St.
The Texans could look at a WR here, but Decker is a plug-and-play starter at tackle.

Pick No.23
MIN
Corey Coleman
WR
Baylor
Coleman would team up with Stefon Diggs to provide Teddy Bridgewater with two young and explosive playmakers.

Pick No.24
CIN
Vonn Bell
FS
Ohio St.
Bell lacks ideal size, but he's very instinctive and he gets his hands on a lot of footballs.

Pick No.25
PIT
Mackensie Alexander
CB
Clemson
The Steelers need to add some youth to the back end and Alexander is very polished and physical.

Pick No.26
SEA
A'Shawn Robinson
DT
Alabama
The Seahawks could take some hits in free agency at the position and Robinson has enormous upside.

Pick No.27
GB
Kevin Dodd
DE
Clemson
The Packers need to get younger and more athletic off the edge. Dodd is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Pick No.28
KC
Jarran Reed
DT
Alabama
Reed can dominate against the run and he has some upside as a pass rusher.

Pick No.29
ARI
Kamalei Correa
DE
Boise St.
Correa has a great get-off, plenty of production and an unrelenting motor.

Pick No.30
CAR
Eli Apple
CB
Ohio St.
Apple has great size and he would fit well into the scheme in Carolina.

Pick No.31
DEN
Andrew Billings
NT
Baylor
The Broncos could take a hit at the DT position in free agency and Billings is ready to play right away.

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2016 NFL Mock Drafts : Mock draft 2.0: Eagles set sights on future

1. Pick No.
1

Laremy Tunsil
OT
Mississippi
Why not protect the face of the franchise, Marcus Mariota, with a future All-Pro left tackle?
2. Pick No.
2

Jared Goff
QB
California

We all remember that Hue Jackson thought Carson Palmer would solve all of the Raiders' problems back in 2011. One has to wonder if he might believe the same thing with Goff, who might be Palmer-lite.
3. Pick No.
3

DeForest Buckner
DE
Oregon
Finding big men who can rush the passer isn't easy to do, but Buckner has size, length, athleticism and an ability to get after the quarterback. Rare traits get drafted early.
4. Pick No.
4

Jalen Ramsey
CB
Florida St.
Ramsey is viewed as a safety by many NFL teams, but whether he's a cornerback or a safety, he's a premium athlete with range and cover skills, which is something Dallas could use. His name will be red-hot after he smashes it at the combine.
5. Pick No.
5

Myles Jack
OLB
UCLA

I'm sure the Jaguars would love to see Jalen Ramsey slip to them, but Jack wouldn't be a bad consolation prize. Gus Bradley's defense covets hybrid athletes who can be moved around the field. Coach Bradley, meet Myles Jack.
6. Pick No.
6

Joey Bosa
DE
Ohio St.

The Ravens are getting old off the edge and pass rushing is always a valued commodity by Ozzie Newsome. Bosa has the size, athleticism and mindset to be a perfect fit for the Ravens' style.
7. Pick No.
7

Paxton Lynch
QB
Memphis

While I don't believe that most would put Lynch here, Chip Kelly's offense has never been fully realized since he's been in the league and Lynch, with his size and athleticism, would be an ideal trigger-man for the future if Kelly isn't sold on Colin Kaepernick's future value as a starter.
8. Pick No.
8

Ronnie Stanley
OT
Notre Dame
The Dolphins are in desperate need of offensive line help and Stanley could be a plug-and-play starter on the right side. Branden Albert will be a potential cap casualty after 2016, which would allow the team to save money while swinging Stanley to the left side.
9. Pick No.
9

Vernon Hargreaves
CB
Florida
This would be a tough spot for the Bucs because they need pass rush and cornerback help badly. Hargreaves doesn't have the size most teams want, but he's an immediate starter while some of the pass rushers available here might not be.
10. Pick No.
10

Kevin Dodd
DE
Clemson
This isn't a great year for edge rushers, but Dodd has high football character, size and projectable qualities that lead me to believe he can be a quality NFL pass rusher.
11. Pick No.
11

A'Shawn Robinson
DT
Alabama
Vic Fangio benefited from a physical, tone-setting defensive front in San Francisco. Robinson gets Chicago a step closer to that type of defensive line.
12. Pick No.
12

Noah Spence
DE
Eastern Kentucky

Spence is a great redemption story. He overcame drug addiction and a ban from the Big Ten to turn his life around. The Saints absolutely must address their pass rush and while I'm not this high on Spence, I know people around the league who believe he'll become a force.
13. Pick No.
13

Carson Wentz
QB
North Dakota St.

The Eagles are moving on from #TeamChip, but they still need to find a franchise player to lead them to greatness. Wentz wouldn't be ready right away, but his potential is worth the investment for the Eagles.
14. Pick No.
14

Jaylon Smith
OLB
Notre Dame
If Smith comes back from his injury at 100 percent and the Raiders are able throw Smith and Khalil Mack at offenses game in and game out ... then ... I don't even know what to say. Smith would be a "best-talent-available" selection here.
15. Pick No.
15

Laquon Treadwell
WR
Mississippi

I'm expecting a very pedestrian 40-yard dash time by Treadwell that will open up a round of discussions about his draft value. While I'm not in love with taking a wide receiver in this spot, he's ultra-competitive and steps in immediately to help the offense.
16. Pick No.
16

Jack Conklin
OT
Michigan St.
Conklin is a Michigan State grinder who can have an immediate impact with the running game and might be able to play on the left or right. While he's not as athletic as Detroit might like, he brings a toughness to the table that will appeal to the Lions.
17. Pick No.
17

Shaq Lawson
DE
Clemson
While he's not a pure-edge-speed guy, his hustle and power get him sack opportunities. He's a good power player to go along with Vic Beasley's finesse style.
18. Pick No.
18

Leonard Floyd
OLB
Georgia
I'm sure the Colts would love to plug an offensive lineman in here, but would reaching make sense? Floyd, it could be argued, might be a reach, but he has tremendous pass-rush traits and simply needs time to fill out that lanky frame.
19. Pick No.
19

Robert Nkemdiche
DT
Mississippi

While the talent and the traits should dictate an earlier slotting for Nkemdiche, fears about his character could cause him to drop. Rex Ryan won't care.
20. Pick No.
20

Vernon Butler
DT
Louisiana Tech
Surprise! With Mo Wilkerson's contract talks bogged down, franchising him makes sense, but finding a future replacement with pass-rushing ability along the defensive front makes sense as well.
21. Pick No.
21

Mackensie Alexander
CB
Clemson
The Redskins have to find an athletic cover corner to match up against the talented receivers inside the division. While Alexander's height is a little bit of a turnoff to some teams, his confidence and aggressiveness could make him the choice here.
22. Pick No.
22

Ezekiel Elliott
RB
Ohio St.

I plugged Elliott in here in my last mock draft and I will do so again now. The argument can and will be made that running backs rarely carry first-round value anymore, but Elliott is a clear exception since he never has to leave the field.
23. Pick No.
23

Cody Whitehair
OG
Kansas St.
The Vikings could go in a number of directions here, but I'll plug them in with quality at a need position. Whitehair is rock-steady and a Day 1, long-time starter for the Vikings. He's a solid core selection in the trenches.
24. Pick No.
24

Reggie Ragland
ILB
Alabama
The Bengals might also consider someone like Jarran Reed or Darron Lee here, but Ragland is a low-maintenance version of Vontaze Burfict who can play inside or outside. Ragland also showed some potential as an edge rusher in sub-packages during Senior Bowl week.
25. Pick No.
25

Hunter Henry
TE
Arkansas
Kevin Colbert believes in targeting the best players available. I don't see a quality cornerback available here and Henry has rare blocking talent to go along with his ability as a pass catcher. Henry could step in tomorrow and take over a starting spot.
26. Pick No.
26

Sheldon Rankins
DT
Louisville

While offensive tackle might be the need pick here, I'm betting on GM John Schneider taking the better talent at another position of need. Rankins isn't the biggest interior defender out there, but you won't find many who have fewer holes.
27. Pick No.
27

Le'Raven Clark
OT
Texas Tech
Clark still has some holes he's working on, but he's athletic and has freakishly long arms. Green Bay understands that they have to improve at the tackle spot and Clark has a very high upside, but a scary floor as well.
28. Pick No.
28

Taylor Decker
OT
Ohio St.
Decker has some holes in his pass-protection game, which should be a significant concern, but he is a dominant run blocker and fits a need the Chiefs are desperate to fill.
29. Pick No.
29

Emmanuel Ogbah
DE
Oklahoma St.
He's not the most dynamic athlete out there as an edge rusher, but he's powerful, productive and can often be too much against finesse tackles trying to protect the edge.
30. Pick No.
30

Will Fuller
WR
Notre Dame
Fuller is going to smoke the 40-yard dash at the combine and we'll all be talking about him after that. On tape, his hands are inconsistent, but he's always getting open, and he's getting open way down the field. Cam Newton has plenty of arm, so why not give him another deep target to score touchdowns with?
31. Pick No.
31

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Top 50 rankings: Jeremiah, Brooks, Davis and Zierlein


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Originally Posted by 30gut

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Pick No.21
WAS
Robert Nkemdiche
DT
Mississippi
The Redskins continue to build through the trenches and secure one of the most talented defenders in the draft.

no thanks, to big a risk..... an underachiever

Could the Redskins land DL Robert Nkemdiche in the second round (or later)? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

no thanks, to big a risk..... an underachiever

Could the Redskins land DL Robert Nkemdiche in the second round (or later)? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

more reason to just say NO ... to Robert Nkemdiche

WalterFootball.com: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Robert Nkemdiche

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