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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.
Jordan Katz- NFL Mock Draft 5.0 (Three Rounds)
Less than two weeks until the big day and the Titans and Rams have shook up the landscape of the NFL Draft. The trade will almost ensure that a quarterback is taken with the first overall pick, which has a domino affect on the rest of the board. It impacts what the Browns will decide to do with the second overall pick, how far Laremy Tunsil now falls, which teams now look to trade up, and so on and so forth.
Unlike the media mock draft, this is my personal mock draft. This means that I went back to my personal evaluations, and what I would do if I were the teams in each spot (with the exception of the 49ers, as you will see). There’s a little less analysis to this one, as my personal opinions of players have been well documented by now.
ROUND ONE
1) Los Angeles Rams via Tennessee Titans- Carson Wentz, QB North Dakota State- The Rams are reportedly torn between Wentz and Jared Goff, and will continue to do their due diligence right up until draft day. I think Goff is more NFL ready, but Wentz will be the pick because of his upside.
2) San Francisco 49ers via Cleveland Browns- Jared Goff, QB California- It’s so weird to me that these two QBs appear to be destined for the top two picks, but that’s where were at. I think the challenge the Browns have will be to build enough buzz around them taking Goff to get the Niners or Eagles to move up.
3) San Diego Chargers- Deforest Buckner, DE Oregon- The move here by mock draft pundits will be to give the Chargers Laremy Tunsil. However, San Diego just extended King Dunlap and Joe Barksdale. Neither of them are cap cut options for a few years.
If I were running the Chargers, I would take Buckner to add to an improving front seven.
4) Dallas Cowboys- Joey Bosa, DE Ohio State- As much as I would love to give the Cowboys Jalen Ramsey and have him play safety, Bosa is a must have. The Cowboys are in desperate need of a pass rusher opposite Demarcus Lawrence.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars- Laremy Tunsil, OT Ole Miss- The Jaguars have been looking to replace Luke Joeckel, and they’ve been gift wrapped the best offensive player in the draft. Easy pick here.
6) Baltimore Ravens- Myles Jack, OLB/ILB UCLA- CJ Mosley, Terrell Suggs, and Myles Jack in a linebacking core? This is too good of a scenario for Ozzie Newsome to pass on.
7) Cleveland Browns via San Francisco 49ers- Jalen Ramsey, CB/S Florida State- Hi, were the Browns, and we need talent.
8) Philadelphia Eagles via Miami Dolphins- Vernon Hargreaves, CB Florida- The Eagles must grab a cornerback early in this draft. Hargreaves may be undersized, but he’s worth this selection.
9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Shaq Lawson, DE Clemson- Lawson slightly edged out Dodd after further evaluation. Therefore, he becomes the pick for Tampa Bay.
10) New York Giants- Kevin Dodd, DE Clemson- I don’t trust JPP to bounce back this season, which means unless I become magically correct on Owamagbe Odighizuwa (safe to say I missed that evaluation), the Giants will need a starting defensive end for this year and beyond.
11) Chicago Bears- Ezekiel Elliott, RB Ohio State- I wouldn’t go into this season starting Jeremy Langford if I ran the Bears. I would take Elliott here because all the top tier pass rushers are off the board.
12) New Orleans Saints- Sheldon Rankins, DE/DT Louisville- I struggled to find a trade partner for the Saints, so they stay put at the 12.
I think Rankins would give the Saints true multiple defense personnel, similar to what Todd Bowles has in New York right now.
13) Washington Redskins from Miami Dolphins via Philadelphia Eagles- A’Shawn Robinson, NT Alabama- Interestingly enough, I stole a trade from my media mock draft. However, with Elliott off the board, the Redskins address nose tackle and jump up for A’Shawn Robinson.
14) Oakland Raiders- Reggie Ragland, ILB Alabama- Eat. Sleep. Ragland. Repeat.
15) Tennessee Titans via Los Angeles Rams- Ronnie Stanley, OT Notre Dame- I tweeted on Thursday that the big loser of the Rams trade is going to be Ronnie Stanley. I think he’s a top 10 talent, but he’s going to fall because Laremy Tunsil falls outside the top three.
16) Detroit Lions- Jason Spriggs, OT Indiana- I think Spriggs is a perfect fit at right tackle from day one, and the Lions need a right tackle in the worst way.
17) Atlanta Falcons- Robert Nkemdiche, DT Ole Miss- Dan Quinn has the staff and the personality to get the best out of a player with character issues. Nkemdiche’s talent is well documented, as are his character issues.
18) Indianapolis Colts- Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson- I still have Alexander slightly ahead of William Jackson III, so the Colts get a multi-dimensional cornerback rather than one that is more suited top play on the outside.
19) Buffalo Bills- Emmanuel Ogbah, EDGE Oklahoma State- I’m sticking with the Bills taking a pass rusher to play opposite Jerry Hughes. I think it’s what’s best for business.
20) Tennessee Titans via New York Jets- Josh Doctson, WR TCU- General Manager Jon Robinson said that he doesn’t feel that his team is done making moves in this draft. With the top wide out falling to 20, he moves up to get Marcus Mariota a second target out wide.
21) Miami Dolphins via Washington Redskins- William Jackson III, CB Houston- Jackson flew up my personal board since a few weeks ago, making this pick the exact same as the media mock draft.
22) Houston Texans- Austin Johnson, DT/NT Penn State- I still can’t believe a guy that looks as athletic as Austin Johnson does on tape isn’t getting more buzz in a weak draft class. He would help free up rushers for the Texans defense.
23) Minnesota Vikings- Laquon Treadwell, WR Ole Miss- In my opinion, the Vikings cut Mike Wallace in preparation to take a wide out in this draft. Treadwell’s big frame will make him an easy target for Teddy Bridgewater.
24) Cincinnati Bengals- Corey Coleman, WR Baylor- The Bengals offense is going to open up the minute they get a true possession receiver. Coleman will help alleviate pressure from Tyler Eifert in the middle of the field.
25) Pittsburgh Steelers- Kenny Clark, NT UCLA- I believe Clark is a better space eater than Andrew Billings, and possesses a more complete game. That’s why he’s here instead of Billings.
26) Seattle Seahawks- Taylor Decker, OT Ohio State- For the first time in the 2016 version of my mock drafts, the Seahawks don’t draft Robert Nkemdiche… because he’s not available.
Decker would be a necessity for the Seahawks because their offensive line went from good to horrendous in a little over a year.
27) Green Bay Packers- Jonathan Bullard, DE Florida- Bullard is a guy that I have wanted to put in my first round for a long time. His versatility and ability to penetrate are as good as any of the “second tier,” defensive lineman in the draft.
28) Kansas City Chiefs- Sterling Shepard, WR Oklahoma- Shepard would be a dream come true for any west coast offense. His sharp cuts in and out of routes would make him one of Alex Smith’s favorite targets in a hurry.
29) Arizona Cardinals- Christian Hackenburg, QB Penn State- I still believe the best long-term investment for the Arizona Cardinals is to select Hackenburg and sit him a year or two.
30) Carolina Panthers- Jusitn Simmons, FS/SS Boston College- Simmons is a perfect match for the Panthers secondary. He’s a terrific athlete and a very solid tackler in the back end. He’s got some playmaking ability as well.
31) Denver Broncos- Connor Cook, QB Michigan State- In my last mock draft I said that Cook’s ideal fit is to be the Broncos game managing quarterback next season. It’s a reach, but I think the fit is too good to pass on.
TRADES
1) San Francisco 49ers trade the #7, #37 a 2017 1st and a 2017 4th to the Cleveland Browns for the #2, #99 and the #223
2) Washington Redskins trade the #21 and the #52 to the Miami Dolphins for the #13 and the #186.
3) Tennessee Titans trade the #33 and the #64 to the New York Jets for the #20.
ROUND TWO
32) Indianapolis Colts via Cleveland Browns- Noah Spence, EDGE Western Kentucky
33) New York Jets via Tennessee Titans- Jaylon Smith, ILB/OLB Notre Dame
34) Dallas Cowboys- Alex Collins, RB Arkansas
35) Atlanta Falcons via San Diego Chargers- Kamalei Correa, EDGE Boise State
36) Baltimore Ravens- Cody Whitehair, OG/OT Kansas State
37) Cleveland Browns via San Francisco 49ers- Will Fuller, WR Notre Dame
38) Jacksonville Jaguars- Darron Lee, OLB Ohio State
39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Su’a Cravens, OLB/SS USC
40) New York Giants- Joshua Garnett, OG Stanford
41) Chicago Bears- Vernon Butler, DL Louisiana Tech
42) Miami Dolphins- Derrick Henry, RB Alabama
43) Tennessee Titans from Los Angeles Rams via Philadelphia Eagles- Kendall Fuller, CB Virginia Tech
44) Seattle Seahawks via Oakland Raiders- Jarran Reed, DE/DT Alabama
45) Tennessee Titans via Los Angeles Rams- Andrew Billings, NT Baylor
46) Detroit Lions- Shilique Calhoun, EDGE Michigan State
47) New Orleans Saints- Will Redmond, CB Mississippi State
48) Cleveland Browns via Indianapolis Colts- Jihad Ward, DE Illinois
49) Buffalo Bills- Germain Ifedi, OT Texas A&M
50) San Diego Chargers via Atlanta Falcons- Keanu Neal, SS Florida
51) New York Jets- Paxton Lynch, QB Memphis
52) Houston Texans- Ryan Kelly, C Alabama
53) Miami Dolphins via Washington Redskins- Chris Jones, DE/DT Mississippi State
54) Minnesota Vikings- Jerald Hawkins, OT LSU
55) Cincinnati Bengals- Darian Thompson, FS Boise State
56) Seattle Seahawks- Nick Martin, C/OG Notre Dame
57) Green Bay Packers- Landon Turner, OG North Carolina
58) Pittsburgh Steelers- Artie Burns, CB Miami Florida
59) Kansas City Chiefs- Hassan Ridgeway, DE/DT Texas
60) New England Patriots- Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB West Virginia
61) New England Patriots via Arizona Cardinals- Braxton Miller, WR Ohio State
62) Chicago Bears via Carolina Panthers- Joe Haeg, OT North Dakota State
63) Denver Broncos- Devontae Booker, RB Utah
TRADES IN ROUND TWO
1) Indianapolis Colts trade the #48, #82 and a 2017 5th to the Cleveland Browns for the #32 and a 2017 6th.
2) Atlanta Falcons trade the #50, #81 and a 2017 6th to the San Diego Chargers for the #35 and a 2017 4th
3) Seattle Seahawks trade the #90 and a 2017 2nd to the Oakland Raiders for the #44 and the #194.
4) Chicago Bears trade the #72 and the #150 to the Carolina Panthers for the #62
ROUND THREE
64) New York Jets via Tennessee Titans- Jack Conklin, OT Michigan State
65) Cleveland Browns- Shon Coleman, OT Auburn
66) San Diego Chargers- Leonard Floyd, EDGE Georgia
67) Dallas Cowboys- Cardale Jones, QB Ohio State
68) San Francisco 49ers- Christian Westerman, OG Arizona State
69) Jacksonville Jaguars- Adolphus Washington, DT Ohio State
70) Baltimore Ravens- Tyler Boyd, WR Pittsburgh
71) New York Giants- Michael Thomas, WR Ohio State
72) Carolina Panthers via Chicago Bears- KeiVarae Russell, CB Notre Dame
73) Pittsburgh Steelers via Miami Dolphins- Hunter Henry, TE Arkansas
74) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Leonte Carroo, WR Rutgers
75) Oakland Raiders- Harlan Miller, CB Southeastern Louisiana State
76) Tennessee Titans- Joshua Perry, OLB Ohio State
77) Philadelphia Eagles- CJ Prosise, RB Notre Dame
78) New Orleans Saints- Sebastian Tretola, OG Arkansas
79) Philadelphia Eagles- Dak Prescott, QB Mississippi State
80) Buffalo Bills- Maliek Collins, DE Nebraska
81) San Diego Chargers via Atlanta Falcons- Le’Raven Clark, OT Texas Tech
82) Cleveland Browns via Indianapolis Colts- Kentrell Brothers, ILB Missouri
83) New York Jets- Austin Hooper, TE Stanford
84) Washington Redskins- Jeremy Cash, SS Duke
85) Houston Texans- Kenny Lawler, WR California
86) Minnesota Vikings- Jordan Jenkins, EDGE Georgia
87) Cincinnati Bengals- Bronson Kaufusi, DT BYU
88) Green Bay Packers- Jordan Howard, RB Indiana
89) Pittsburgh Steelers- Connor McGovern, OG Missouri
90) Oakland Raiders via Seattle Seahawks- Nick Vannett, TE Ohio State
91) New England Patriots- Cyrus Jones, CB Alabama
92) Arizona Cardinals- Kyle Murphy, OT Stanford
93) Carolina Panthers- Carl Nassib, DE Penn State
94) Denver Broncos- Deion Jones, ILB LSU
95) Detroit Lions- Von Bell, SS Ohio State
96) New England Patriots- Kyler Fackrell, OLB Utah State
97) Seattle Seahawks- Paul Perkins, RB UCLA
98) Denver Broncos- Max Tuerk, C USC
TRADES IN ROUND THREE
1) Pittsburgh Steelers trade a 2017 3rd, a 2017 5th and the #123 to the Miami Dolphins for the #73.
Jordan Katz: NFL Mock Draft 2.0-Post Super Bowl Mock Draft
The NFL offseason has officially begun, which means the Tennessee Titans are on the clock, more or less. Now it is true that the NFL Combine, and most major free agency moves, will occur before the Titans are actually on the clock.
However, that doesn’t mean that things haven’t changed since our last mock draft. Not only is the draft order finalized, but also Senior Bowl week had a major impact on many players’ draft stock.
Plenty of things will change in the coming months, but for now, this is the way I think the first round of the draft should go down.
ROUND ONE
1) Tennessee Titans- Ronnie Stanley, OT Notre Dame- I think the Titans will listen to trade offers leading up to the draft, but if they stay put, Stanley or Laremy Tunsil seem like the only viable options.
2) Cleveland Browns- Jared Goff, QB California- Even though I wouldn’t take any of the quarterbacks this high, the Browns are going to. Personally, I would trade down if I was in charge. I don’t believe their franchise quarterback is in this draft class. Even if he is, the Browns have so many needs that their quarterback might turn into David Carr due to a lack of pieces around him.
3) San Diego Chargers- Laremy Tunsil, OT Ole Miss- Eventually the Chargers will figure out that in order for Philip Rivers to be successful, he needs to be protected in the pocket. Hopefully it’s this draft, considering there are two talented tackles at the top of the board.
4) Atlanta Falcons via Dallas Cowboys- Joey Bosa, DE Ohio State- I think the Dallas Cowboys are in an ideal position to trade down. They can acquire future draft picks for a top five selection that they don’t need to use. This is how the good franchises stay good.
The Falcons will have to give multiple early selections to move up this high, but it might be worth it. Atlanta’s defense really struggled to get to the quarterback last season, mostly because they didn’t have anyone opposite Vic Beasley. Bosa is an unbelievable talent and he would make a major impact on Atlanta’s defense from day one.
5) Jacksonville Jaguars- Jalen Ramsey, CB/S Florida State- Unless a team trades up past the Jaguars to select Ramsey, then this is probably the easiest selection in 2016. The Jaguars need secondary in the worst way, and Ramsey is a star in the making.
6) Baltimore Ravens- Vernon Hargreaves, CB Florida- I think the Ravens are a sneaky “trade down,” candidate, but the versatility that Hargreaves brings to the cornerback position is too much for them to pass up on.
7) Detroit Lions via San Francisco 49ers- Laquon Treadwell, WR Ole Miss- The Niners have more than one big need, and the positions they need would be a reach here.
Fortunately for them, the Lions just lost Calvin Johnson, and must replace him with a number one receiver if they want to get back to where they were in 2014.
Treadwell would become Stafford’s favorite target in a hurry because of his ability to be physical and his ability to high point the football.
8) Miami Dolphins- Myles Jack, OLB UCLA- This is another pick that seems like a match made in heaven. Jack’s athletic ability would allow him to shine behind an underrated front four.
9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kevin Dodd, DE Clemson- In my opnion, Dodd is the most complete defensive end in this draft class not named Joey Bosa. He seems like the pick for the Bucs, who are in desperate need of a true pass rushing threat.
10) New York Giants- Shaq Lawson, DE Clemson- The Clemson boys go back-to-back in this mock draft. Lawson might have a more complete move set than his counterpart, which makes him a hot commodity in the 2016 draft.
11) Chicago Bears- DeForest Buckner, DE Oregon- Bucker has moved up my personal big board since my last mock draft because of his athleticism and ability to gap the run.
However, he remains at 11 because the teams that need defensive ends at the top of the draft are 4-3 teams.
12) New Orleans Saints- Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson- Despite solid play from Delvin Breaux last season, the Saints don’t have a true number two corner. Alexander has the versatility to play on the outside as well as in the slot, a skill that the Saints could desperately use.
13) Seattle Seahawks via Philadelphia Eagles- Robert Nkemdiche, DT Ole Miss- I still think this deal is a perfect match. The Eagles add extra draft picks; the Seahawks get a pass-rushing monster to replace Brandon Mebane.
14) Oakland Raiders-Reggie Ragland, ILB Alabama- It’s hard to know whether a Nick Saban defensive product is one that looks good, or one that is good. Ragland appears to be the latter based on his range and ability to read and react in coverage.
15) Los Angeles Rams- Josh Doctson, WR TCU- In the last mock draft I had the Rams jump up to ensure that they landed Doctson, who’s home run threat ability makes him a bona-fide number one receiver. In this mock draft, they don’t have to move up to get him.
16) San Francisco 49ers via Detroit Lions- Carson Wentz, QB North Dakota State- I know Wentz isn’t going to make it this far on draft day, and he might soon surpass Jared Goff on my personal board.
However, based on my evaluations, no quarterback in this class deserves to go in the top 15 (I excluded the Browns from this because they’re going to go quarterback at the second overall pick regardless of logic).
17) Dallas Cowboys via Atlanta Falcons- Ezekiel Elliott, RB Ohio State- One of the reasons that I think the Cowboys are a great candidate to trade down is because their top need is number one running back, which is not something you draft at four. Trading down allows them to pick up assets and select a game changing running back.
18) Indianapolis Colts- Kevin Peterson, CB Oklahoma State- Peterson is a technician at the cornerback position, which allows him to stay with receivers that are bigger than him. He may not be a first rounder in the eyes of most right now, but I think it’s only a matter of time until the National media puts him there.
19) Buffalo Bills-Noah Spence, EDGE Western Kentucky- Noah Spence is the “flavor of the day,” after a phenomenal showing at the Senior Bowl. He flies off the edge and has a very good move set for a 3-4 edge rusher.
20) New York Jets- Jaylon Smith, OLB/ILB Notre Dame- If ‘Zeke is off the board, I think the Jets become the most difficult team to decipher in this draft. They could look to grab an edge rusher like Emmanuel Ogbah, Heisman trophy winner Derrick Henry, or maybe a quarterback to sit behind Ryan Fitzpatrick.
However, I think the most likely option, assuming he’s on the board, is Jaylon Smith. Demario Davis didn’t have a great season, and David Harris isn’t getting any younger. So why not get the third best player in the draft at the 20th overall pick?
21) Washington Redskins- Kenny Clark, NT UCLA- I know Terrance Knighton has said he wants to resign with the Redskins, but I would let him walk. The depth at defensive tackle in this draft is too great to ignore, and they can easily find a space eater to replace him (like Kenny Clark).
22) Houston Texans- Derrick Henry, RB Alabama- If Arian Foster doesn’t return, then the Texans are in desperate need of a number one running back. Assuming Henry’s 40 time in Indianapolis is solid, his power and vision make him worthy of a first round selection.
23) Minnesota Vikings- Landon Turner, OG North Carolina- Turner isn’t a great athlete on tape, but he’s a smart player and shows great strength at the point of attack. For a team that runs the ball a lot, he seems like a good fit.
24) Cincinnati Bengals- A’Shawn Robinson, NT Alabama- Robinson could go anywhere from 12-24, in my opinion. In this draft, the rise of Alexander and Peterson force him to fall a bit. I’ll bet Bengals fans won’t be complaining.
25) Pittsburgh Steelers- Austin Johnson, DT/NT Penn State- The Steelers are never going to take a first round cornerback. Therefore, even though I think they should trade up for one, we’ll move past that.
One of the Steelers more pressing needs is someone in the middle of their 3-4 defense. Steve McLendon was below average last season, and is an impending free agent.
Austin Johnson’s a great athlete for a nose tackle with very good pass-rushing ability. I think his versatility will help strengthen the Steelers front seven.
26) Philadelphia Eagles via Seattle Seahawks- Corey Coleman, WR Baylor- New Head Coach Doug Pederson is almost surely going to bring the west coast offense to Philadelphia, which means route running technicians are a necessity. Coleman’s biggest weapons are his quickness out of cuts and his ability with the ball in his hands. Both are key in a west coast system.
27) Green Bay Packers- Andrew Billings, NT Baylor- I have Billings slightly higher than Austin Johnson on my own personal board (for now), but Billings seems more limited in terms of his potential. I get the sense he’s strictly a space eater where as Johnson has star potential.
Having said that, the Packers need a run stuffer in the middle of their defense. That is Andrew Billings in a nutshell.
28) Kansas City Chiefs- Taylor Decker, OT Ohio State- I’m not a huge fan of Taylor Decker, but he’s a solid option as a right tackle. The Chiefs are desperate for some stability at that position.
29) New England Patriots- (Forefeit)
30) Arizona Cardinals- Emmanuel Ogbah, EDGE Oklahoma State- The Cardinals still lack a dominant edge rusher that can get to the quarterback at will. Ogbah has to become more consistent against the run, but he can have an immediate impact in Arizona on third down plays.
31) Dallas Cowboys via Carolina Panthers- Christian Hackenburg, QB Penn State- Having picked up extra assets, the Cowboys have the luxury of moving back into the first round for a quarterback of the future.
Many are going to argue that they should just take a quarterback at four, but if you’re going to roll the dice, why not try to roll a natural seven?
Once upon a time Christian Hackenburg was a lock to be the number one overall pick of this class. He still has the size and arm strength of an NFL quarterback; Penn State’s system just didn’t fit him well. If he gets the opportunity to sit and learn behind Tony Romo, maybe he becomes the star we all thought he would be two years ago.
32) Denver Broncos- Darian Thompson, FS Boise State- This is definitely a luxury pick, but when you’re the defending Super Bowl champions, you can afford to make such a pick.
Thompson is a ball hawk in every sense of the word. The only weakness on the Broncos defense was Darian Stewart, who didn’t even play that poorly. Imagine what someone with 19 career collegiate interceptions could do on a defense where he can afford to constantly take risks.
TRADES
1) Atlanta Falcons trade the #17, #50 and a 2017 2nd round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for the #4 pick.
2) Detroit Lions trade the #16, #46 and the #139 to the San Francisco 49ers for the #7 pick.
3) Seattle Seahawks trade the #23, #55 and a 2017 4th rounder to the Philadelphia Eagles for the #13.
4) Dallas Cowboys trade the #34 and a 2017 4th rounder to the Carolina Panthers for the #31.
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