Jordan Katz- NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Final Mock Draft
The time has come for my final mock draft of 2016. Unlike my predictions mock draft, this one is my personal evaluations. I play general manager for all 32 teams and select players based on how the board looks, as well as my personal grades based on the scouting I have done.
There’s a little less evaluations on this one, because if you’ve kept up with my mock draft, you know where I stand on certain players. This is less about me getting the selection right, and more about me determining which players project into the best pros.
ROUND ONE
1) Los Angeles Rams via Tennessee Titans- Jared Goff, QB California- Much like my predictions mock draft, I feel that Goff being more NFL ready than Wentz makes him the selection.
2) Philadelphia Eagles via Cleveland Browns- Carson Wentz, QB North Dakota State- I think the Eagles overpaid for this pick, but I love the idea of Wentz sitting his entire first season.
3) San Diego Chargers- Jalen Ramsey, CB/S Florida State- Ramsey is my top player in the draft. I think the Chargers should take him and address the need for offensive and defensive lineman on day two.
4) Dallas Cowboys- Joey Bosa, DE Ohio State- Bosa is 1A in my draft grades to Jalen Ramsey. With Demarcus Lawrence being suspended the first four games of the season, the Cowboys are desperate for an edge rusher.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars- Laremy Tunsil, OT Ole Miss- I think the Jaguars are actually in a “best player available,” spot here, because of their offseason acquisitions. It just so happens that the best player available is also at a need position.
6) Baltimore Ravens- Ronnie Stanley, OT Notre Dame- Stanley and Tunsil have the exact same grade for me, so it’s a matter of scheme fit as to the way they were placed.
7) Chicago Bears via San Francisco 49ers- DeForest Buckner, DE Oregon- With Buckner falling, the Bears jump up to get a necessary piece on their defensive line.
8) Atlanta Falcons via Cleveland Browns from Philadelphia Eagles via Miami Dolphins- Shaq Lawson, DE Clemson– If I were running the Atlanta Falcons, I would fly up the board for whichever top tier defensive end falls. Lawson opposite Vic Beasley would be a terrific tandem.
9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kevin Dodd, DE Clemson- Dodd is very high on my rankings, and the scary part is, he still has room to grow. He could be a top five player in the draft.
10) New York Giants- Vernon Hargreaves, CB Florida– For the upcoming year, Hargreaves can be a nickel corner and rotate to the X and Z positions when needed. Next year, he can replace Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
11) Washington Redskins from San Francisco 49ers via Chicago Bears- Ezekiel Elliott, RB Ohio State- I think the Niners should stockpile as many picks as they can, because they need depth out of this draft.
The Redskins would make a big gamble by trading up for a running back, but ‘Zeke Elliott is worth it.
12) New Orleans Saints- Robert Nkemdiche, DT Ole Miss- Despite the character concerns, Nkemdiche is slightly higher on my board than Sheldon Rankins.
13) Miami Dolphins via Philadelphia Eagles- Myles Jack, OLB UCLA- The Dolphins can thank their lucky stars that Jack’s knee is a concern amongst teams at the top. This gamble could pay off big time.
14) Oakland Raiders- Reggie Ragland, ILB Alabama- The Raiders need a quarterback in the middle of their defense. Ragland will serve as the signal caller and help them against the run.
15) Tennessee Titans via Los Angeles Rams- A’Shawn Robinson, NT Alabama- The Titans can move up with their later picks for a right tackle. Robinson has no business being here, and they need a nose tackle.
16) Detroit Lions- Sheldon Rankins, DT Louisville- The Lions need some interior pass rush and Rankins’ athleticism makes him a perfect fit.
17) Cleveland Browns via Atlanta Falcons- Josh Doctson, WR TCU- The Browns have needs up and down their roster, but the biggest is wide receiver. They haven’t had a true number one receiver since Braylon Edwards.
18) Indianapolis Colts- Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson– Indy’s round one selection is simple; take the best defensive player available.
19) Buffalo Bills- Emmanuel Ogbah, EDGE Oklahoma State- The Bills need an edge rusher opposite Jerry Hughes to execute Rex Ryan’s defense the way he wants it run.
20) New York Jets- Noah Spence, EDGE Western Kentucky- Todd Bowles is desperate for an edge rusher. Spence is one of the better ones in the draft, and he’s available at the 20.
21) San Francisco 49ers via Washington Redskins- William Jackson III, CB Houston– The Niners were bad against the pass last year, and I think Jackson’s length can make him a very good pro.
22) Houston Texans- Austin Johnson, DT/NT Penn State- I think Jaelen Strong can become the Texans number two wide receiver, so I would address the need for a nose tackle. Vince Wilfork’s best years are definitely past him.
23) Minnesota Vikings- Corey Coleman, WR Baylor- Laquon Treadwell is higher on my personal board, but Coleman is a better scheme fit because of his quickness.
24) Cincinnati Bengals- Laquon Treadwell, WR Ole Miss- I think Sterling Shepard would be a better scheme fit, but Treadwell’s talent is too great to pass on.
25) Pittsburgh Steelers- Kenny Clark, NT UCLA- For once, I would actually agree with the Steelers on passing up the opportunity for a first round cornerback. They need a stopgap in the middle of their defense desperately.
26) Seattle Seahawks- Jason Spriggs, OT Indiana- The Seahawks biggest need in the draft is offensive line and Spriggs is the best available.
27) Tennessee Titans via Green Bay Packers- Taylor Decker, OT Ohio State- The Titans have to jump the Browns to ensure they land their right tackle. The Packers trade back because this year is deep at their biggest draft need; defensive line.
28) Kansas City Chiefs- Artie Burns, CB Miami Florida– The Chiefs top need is at cornerback after the departure of Sean Smith.
29) Dallas Cowboys via Arizona Cardinals- Christian Hackenburg, QB Penn State- The threat of Arizona taking a developmental quarterback gets Dallas to jump back into the first round for theirs.
30) Carolina Panthers- Sean Davis, CB/FS/SS Maryland- Davis is unbelievably versatile, something Ron Rivera values in a defensive player. With secondary being the top need, this pick is easy.
31) Denver Broncos- Cody Whitehair, OG Kansas State- The Broncos interior line is a big question mark. Whitehair is not only the best guard in the draft, but he’s a scheme fit as well.
TRADES IN ROUND ONE
1) Chicago Bears trade the #11, #72 and #150 to the San Francisco 49ers for the #7 and the #207.
2) Atlanta Falcons trade the #17, #50 and the #115 to the Cleveland Browns for the #8 and the #176.
3) Washington Redskins trade the #21, #53 and a 2017 4th to the San Francisco 49ers for the #11.
4) Tennessee Titans trade the #43 and the #64 to the Green Bay Packers for the #27 and the #125.
5) Dallas Cowboys trade the #34 and the #101 to the Arizona Cardinals for the #29 and the #167.
ROUND TWO
32) Cleveland Browns- Jonathan Bullard, DE Florida
33) Tennessee Titans- Sterling Shepard, WR Oklahoma
34) Arizona Cardinals via Dallas Cowboys- Kamalei Correa, EDGE Boise State
35) Miami Dolphins via San Diego Chargers- Alex Collins, RB Arkansas
36) Baltimore Ravens- Jarran Reed, DE Alabama
37) San Francisco 49ers- Connor Cook, QB Michigan State
38) Jacksonville Jaguars- Darron Lee, OLB Ohio State
39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kendall Fuller, CB Virginia Tech
40) New York Giants- Joshua Garnett, OG Stanford
41) Chicago Bears- Derrick Henry, RB Alabama
42) San Diego Chargers via Miami Dolphins- Shon Coleman, OT Auburn
43) Green Bay Packers via Tennessee Titans from Los Angeles Rams via Philadelphia Eagles- Vernon Butler, DL Louisiana Tech
44) Oakland Raiders- Jihad Ward, DE/DT Illinois
45) Tennessee Titans via Los Angeles Rams- Justin Simmons, FS/SS Boston College
46) New England Patriots via Detroit Lions- Chris Jones, DT Mississippi State
47) New Orleans Saints- Will Redmond, CB Mississippi State
48) Indianapolis Colts- Ryan Kelly, C Alabama
49) Buffalo Bills- Su’a Cravens, OLB/SS USC
50) Cleveland Browns via Atlanta Falcons- Jack Conklin, OT Michigan State
51) New York Jets- Joe Haeg, OT/OG North Dakota State
52) Houston Texans- Hunter Henry, TE Arkansas
53) San Francisco 49ers via Washington Redskins- Shilique Calhoun, EDGE Michigan State
54) Minnesota Vikings- Javon Hargrave, DT South Carolina State
55) Cincinnati Bengals- Andrew Billings, NT Baylor
56) Seattle Seahawks- Landon Turner, OG North Carolina
57) Green Bay Packers- Jaylon Smith, ILB/OLB Notre Dame
58) Pittsburgh Steelers- KeiVarae Russell, CB Notre Dame
59) Kansas City Chiefs- Leonte Carroo, WR Rutgers
60) Detroit Lions via New England Patriots- Carl Nassib, DE Penn State
61) New England Patriots via Arizona Cardinals- Michael Thomas, WR Ohio State
62) Carolina Panthers- Bronson Kaufusi, EDGE BYU
63) Denver Broncos- BJ Goodson, ILB Clemson
TRADES IN ROUND TWO
1) Miami Dolphins trade the #42 and the #107 to the San Diego Chargers for the #35 and a 2017 6th.
2) New England Patriots trade the #60 and the #91 to the Detroit Lions for the #46.
ROUND THREE
64) Green Bay Packers via Tennessee Titans- Deion Jones, OLB/ILB LSU
65) Cleveland Browns- Leonard Floyd, EDGE Georgia
66) San Diego Chargers- Keanu Neal, SS Florida
67) Dallas Cowboys- CJ Prosise, RB Notre Dame
68) San Francisco 49ers- Jerald Hawkins, OT LSU
69) Jacksonville Jaguars- Kyler Fackrell, EDGE BYU
70) Baltimore Ravens- Devontae Booker, RB Utah
71) New York Giants- Yannick Ngakoue, EDGE Maryland
72) San Francisco 49ers via Chicago Bears- Tyler Boyd, WR Pittsburgh
73) Miami Dolphins- Darian Thompson, FS/SS Boise State
74) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Braxton Miller, WR Ohio State
75) Oakland Raiders- Kenneth Dixon, RB Louisiana Tech
76) Tennessee Titans via Los Angeles Rams- Christian Westerman, OG Arizona State
77) Cleveland Browns from Philadelphia Eagles via Detroit Lions- TJ Green, CB/FS/SS Clemson
78) New Orleans Saints- Paxton Lynch, QB Memphis
79) Philadelphia Eagles- Harlan Miller, CB Southeastern Louisiana State
80) Buffalo Bills- Cardale Jones, QB Ohio State
81) Atlanta Falcons- Austin Hooper, TE Stanford
82) Indianapolis Colts- Jordan Jenkins, EDGE Goergia
83) New York Jets- Nick Vannett, TE Ohio State
84) Washington Redskins- Maelik Collins, DL Nebraska
85) Houston Texans- Nick Martin, OG/C Notre Dame
86) Minnesota Vikings- Jeremy Cash, SS Duke
87) Cincinnati Bengals- Miles Killebrew, SS Southern Utah
88) Green Bay Packers- Connor McGovern, OG Missouri
89) Pittsburgh Steelers- Vonn Bell, SS Ohio State
90) Seattle Seahawks- Hassan Ridgeway, DT Texas
91) Detroit Lions via New England Patriots- Will Fuller, WR Notre Dame
92) Arizona Cardinals- Jeff Driskel, QB Louisiana Tech
93) Carolina Panthers- Willie Beavers, OT Western Michigan
94) San Francisco 49ers via Denver Broncos- Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB West Virginia
95) Detroit Lions- Caleb Beneroch, OT UCLA
96) New England Patriots- Xavien Howard, CB Baylor
97) Seattle Seahawks- Joshua Perry, OLB Ohio State
98) Denver Broncos- Jerell Adams, TE South Carolina
TRADES IN ROUND THREE
1) Denver Broncos trade the #94 to the San Francisco 49ers for Colin Kaepernick.
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