2016 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. Some minor adjustments prior to big update Wednesday.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft based on the current NFL Draft Order.

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    *** 2016 NFL MOCK DRAFT (4 rounds) updated Jan. 27. This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2016 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***
  1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
    Marcus Mariota took an absolute beating in his rookie campaign, suffering injuries on multiple occasions. The Titans have to do something about this; they cannot afford to have Mariota transform into David Carr.

    In the wake of San Diego’s senseless victory over the Dolphins, Tennessee has won the Laremy Tunsil sweepstakes. With Tunsil on the roster, the Titans will have outstanding bookend tackles, allowing Jeremiah Poutasi to slide inside to guard, where he would probably be more comfortable. Barring a lucrative trade – Tennessee is desperate to move down – there’s no way the Titans will pass on Tunsil if they have a chance to obtain him.

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  2. Cleveland Browns: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
    Toward the end of the season, I thought the Browns would draft Joey Bosa. Things change quickly, however, and as we all learned, Johnny Manziel is having major personal issues, pretending to be someone named Billy in Vegas while drinking his life away. The Browns can’t go forward with a self-destructive alcoholic. New regimes mean new quarterbacks, anyhow, so Cleveland’s front office will want to obtain its own guy.

    If you check out the Senior Bowl Coverage, you’ll see that Charlie Campbell’s Monday rumors page has a report in which the Browns really like Carson Wentz. This is a lot closer than people think between Wentz and Jared Goff, and if the former has a strong showing in Mobile, he could emerge as the favorite to be chosen No. 2 overall.

    Pick change; previously Jared Goff, QB

  3. San Diego Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE/OLB, Ohio State
    A tackle will be the popular mocked pick here, but with Laremy Tunsil off the board, the Chargers may feel that they can address the position in the second round. Besides, if they go best player available, I’m sure they’ll strongly consider Joey Bosa, who can help their lacking pass rush. Melvin Ingram, who hasn’t been able to stay healthy, is entering his contract year in 2016.

    Charlie Campbell reported that Bosa is regarded by some as a 5-7 overall player; not a top prospect as many believe he is. You can read all about it in the NFL Draft Rumor Mill. However, the one caveat is that Bosa will probably rise in a weaker class, and I have to think the Chargers would love to grab him in an attempt to improve their underwhelming defense.



  4. Dallas Cowboys: Myles Jack, LB/RB, UCLA
    The Cowboys were awful defensively this past season when they lost either Sean Lee or Rolando McClain to injury during a game. Well, McClain happens to be an impending free agent, while Lee’s durability history is quite dubious. Dallas will be searching for linebacker help and could possibly pull the trigger in the top 10, maybe even in the top five.

    And yes, Myles Jack is still a first-rounder and a likely top-10 prospect. Jack injured his knee, yet he’s still in play to go this high. Todd Gurley was chosen No. 10 overall despite his knee injury, and Jack got hurt so early that he’ll be ready for the 2016 NFL season opener. In fact, it sounds like Jack will be ready for the Combine. He’s expected to dominate in Indianapolis. If he does, he’ll cement his top-five status.

  5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, S/CB, Florida State
    In a 2-week stretch near the end of the season, Philip Rivers and Marcus Mariota combined to go 49-of-72, 568 yards, eight total touchdowns and one interception. That’s not good, right? The Jaguars desperately need to fix their secondary, which has to see an upgrade at both cornerback and safety. Jalen Ramsey can play both positions.

  6. Baltimore Ravens: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
    I’m not sure if Ozzie Newsome would go back-to-back wide receivers, but it certainly makes sense. Breshad Perriman didn’t even play last year, while Steve Smith is going to try to return from a torn Achilles. There are nothing but question marks in Baltimore’s receiving corps, so I could see the Ravens pulling the trigger on Laquon Treadwell, considering that he’s probably the top prospect available at this juncture.



  7. San Francisco 49ers: Jared Goff, QB, California
    Bold prediction: If the 49ers don’t draft a quarterback in the first two rounds, Chip Kelly will start Blaine Gabbert next year, citing how his short-range accuracy makes him a great fit for his offense. This may sound crazy, but Kelly is completely incompetent and doesn’t understand NFL concepts.

    However, I think there’s a good chance Kelly will select Jared Goff if available. New regimes mean new quarterbacks, and while the 49ers don’t have a different general manager, they are, in a sense, starting over with Kelly, whose affinity for Pac-12 prospects will once again be prevalent.

    Pick change; previously Ronnie Stanley, OT

  8. Miami Dolphins: DeForest Buckner, DE/DT, Oregon
    The Dolphins have a couple of impending free agents at defensive end in Olivier Vernon and Derrick Shelby. I imagine Vernon will be franchised, but that might mean that Cameron Wake, who is coming off a torn Achilles, could be cut for financial purposes. If so, DeForest Buckner would make a ton of sense as a replacement.

  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
    Gerald McCoy and Jacquies Smith were called the Buccaneers’ “top two pass-rushers” when they both missed a game during the middle of the season, which has to be discouraging to any Tampa backer. Smith is a marginal talent who definitely needs to be upgraded. Acquiring more pass-rushers makes sense in a division comprised of Cam Newton, Drew Brees and Matt Ryan.



  10. New York Giants: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida
    The Giants might be saying goodbye to Prince Amukamara this offseason. He’s a free agent, and New York may deem him too injury-prone to re-sign. If so, the Giants could consider Vernon Hargreaves as a potential replacement. Hargreaves’ stock has slipped a bit in the wake of a poor finish, but he’s one of the top prospects on the board.

  11. Chicago Bears: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
    The Bears will probably be targeting one of the defensive linemen with this selection – unless something like this occurs, and hey can snatch up Ronnie Stanley, who falls because there’s not much of a demand for him in the 8-10 range. The Giants could take him, but not with Vernon Hargreaves still on the board.

    Chicago has a huge hole at tackle. Charles Leno and Kyle Long both struggled there in 2015. Leno is just a career backup, while Long belongs inside.

    Pick change; previously A’Shawn Robinson, DT

  12. New Orleans Saints: A’Shawn Robinson, DE/DT, Alabama
    We all know how bad New Orleans’ secondary is, but part of the problem is that the team isn’t getting any sort of push up front. It’s especially dire at defensive tackle, where 80-year-old Kevin Williams is the team’s best player. Something absolutely needs to be done about that.

    Pick change; previously Andrew Billings, DT



  13. Philadelphia Eagles: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
    New regimes mean new quarterbacks. The Eagles are beginning anew after firing Chip Kelly, and much like his mentor, Andy Reid, Doug Pederson will want to begin his Eagles’ tenure by selecting a quarterback in the first round.

    This, of course, depends on whether or not Philadelphia re-signs Sam Bradford. That certainly could happen, and many here expect it to, but Bradford is going to command a huge price tag this offseason, and a team like the 49ers could throw a ton of money his way.

    Pick change; previously Carson Wentz, QB

  14. Oakland Raiders: Leonard Floyd, DE/OLB, Georgia
    The Raiders were getting decent play out of Aldon Smith, but he’s been suspended for an entire season. Trusting him for the long term is probably not a good idea, so they could have interest in Leonard Floyd, the top player on the board, as a replacement.

  15. Los Angeles Rams: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
    This may seem like a weird pick, given that the Rams have Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers starting at defensive tackle, but they’ve shown that they’re willing to take the best player available if he happens to be a very talented defensive lineman. That happens to be the case here, as Andrew Billings could easily be chosen in the top 10. Besides, Nick Fairley is an impending free agent, while Michael Brockers’ contract will expire after this season.

    Pick change; previously Paxton Lynch, QB

  16. Detroit Lions: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
    There’s no question that upgrading the offensive line has to be a priority for Detroit this upcoming offseason, and the front office can start by finding an upgrade across from Riley Reiff.


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