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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32

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Last update: Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

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

NFL Draft Recent Links:
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 12/11): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2 /Round 3
Other 2025 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (12/13)
2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/29): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)


    *** 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. Atlanta Falcons: Jonathan Bullard, DE, Florida
    The Falcons finished at the bottom of the NFL in sacks. Something obviously has to be done about this, so I could see them pulling the trigger on a pass-rusher in the first couple of rounds. Following his great Combine, Jonathan Bullard may qualify as the top prospect available, so Atlanta could target him at this spot.

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  2. Indianapolis Colts: Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
    Jerrell Freeman had a terrific 2015 campaign, but he happens to be an impending free agent. Meanwhile, the rest of the Colts’ inside linebackers weren’t very good. Reggie Ragland is one of the top players available, so he makes a ton of sense for Indianapolis at No. 18 overall.

  3. Buffalo Bills: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
    Mario Williams signed with the Dolphins this offseason, but the Bills can’t really be too upset about that. Williams, after all, struggled in Rex Ryan’s scheme and then proceeded to quit on his team. However, a new defensive end is needed across from Jerry Hughes. Luckily for the Bills, they’ll be able to pick from several with their first-round selection.

    Pick change; previously Laquon Treadwell, WR



  4. New York Jets: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
    I’m making this mock draft at the beginning of the second week of free agency. A lot can still happen, so forgive me if this is quickly out of date. However, as of this writing, Ryan Fitzpatrick is still on the open market, and the team hasn’t signed Robert Griffin yet. Charlie Campbell reported that the Jets have been scouting quarterbacks hard this offseason, perhaps well aware that some team would outbid them for Fitzpatrick (or knowing he’d ask for too much money). With that in mind, Paxton Lynch is a real possibility at No. 20, especially when considering that he is a great fit for Chan Gailey’s offense.

  5. Washington Redskins: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
    The Redskins have needed help at cornerback for quite some time now. Perhaps they’ll finally fix the position in the 2016 NFL Draft, beginning with this pick. Kendall Fuller is a very talented cornerback, but is being pushed down by an injury. A healthy Fuller would be a top-10 choice, so the Redskins are getting great value here.

  6. Houston Texans: William Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
    William Fuller was chosen over Laquan Treadwell in a previous mock draft. That’s not the case here, but it’s still possible. Based on what I’m hearing, Fuller is getting some serious buzz from some of the teams in the latter stages of the first round, and he makes more sense for the Texans than Treadwell because the team needs a deep threat to complement DeAndre Hopkins.



  7. Minnesota Vikings: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
    The Vikings, on the other hand, would love a possession receiver, so Laquon Treadwell fits more what they are looking for. Treadwell isn’t available here, but Josh Doctson is. Doctson had a terrific Combine and should now be chosen in the first round. Doctson fits exactly what the Vikings are looking for, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s the pick at this juncture.

  8. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
    The Bengals need to bolster the interior of their defensive line, as Domata Peko is no longer the same player he once was. There should be a couple of defensive tackles to choose from toward the end of the first round.

  9. Pittsburgh Steelers: William Jackson, CB, Houston
    The Steelers haven’t selected a first-round cornerback in a very long time, but that’s exactly what everyone said about them and an edge rusher, and the Chiefs and a corner, and the Cowboys and a lineman. These things change, and Pittsburgh’s current status in terms of its secondary could prompt the front office to go against recent trends.

    William Jackson is seen by many as a fringe first-round prospect, but he could certainly be chosen this high after his performance at the Combine. Jackson, who already had terrific tape, posted eye-popping numbers in Indianapolis and also looked great in the field drills. Like another Houston cornerback, D.J. Hayden, Jackson could make a big leap in a weak class, and it shouldn’t surprise anyone if he’s chosen in the early teens.



  10. Seattle Seahawks: Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State
    It sounds like the Seahawks will be losing Bruce Irvin this offseason. They’ll obviously need someone new to fill in if he departs, and Darron Lee seems like a natural replacement. Lee, who had a tremendous Combine, has the elite athleticism Seattle is always looking for.

  11. Green Bay Packers: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
    The Packers can opt to go with one of the top players available at this juncture while also addressing an area that lost Casey Hayward to free agency this offseason. A cornerback isn’t really needed, as the front office spent early choices on Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins last year, but if the Packers like Eli Apple enough, they’ll take him, especially since he appears to be a great scheme fit.

    Pick change; previously Shaq Lawson, DE

  12. Kansas City Chiefs: Vernon Butler, DE/DT, Louisiana Tech
    Andy Reid loves bolstering the trenches. I’ve had him taking an offensive lineman all this time, but he could also find someone for his defensive front. Jaye Howard and Mike DeVito have both been outstanding this past season, but they also happen to be impending free agents. It’ll be difficult to keep both around.



  13. Arizona Cardinals: Keanu Neal, S, Florida
    One team we spoke to that covets Keanu Neal in the second round is afraid that he’ll be chosen Thursday night. The Cardinals are a likely candidate for that; they need safety help after their two starters embarrassed themselves in the NFC Championship.

  14. Carolina Panthers: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
    The Panthers re-signed Charles Johnson and have Kony Ealy as a starter across from him, but Johnson was brought back on a 1-year deal. He could be gone after this season, so I wouldn’t blame Carolina for drafting Shaq Lawson as an insurance policy, especially considering that Lawson is a steal at this juncture.

    Pick change; previously Eli Apple, CB

  15. Denver Broncos: Jarran Reed, DE/DT, Alabama
    The Broncos have a nice pair of starting defensive ends in Derek Wolfe and Malik Jackson, but the latter will be a free agent come March. It’ll be difficult to retain him after re-signing Wolfe. As Charlie Campbell reported, the Broncos love Jarran Reed, so they’ll be thrilled if they can obtain him without having to move up.



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