2016 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

Last update: Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Changes for bowl results.
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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  1. Cleveland Browns: Chris Jones, DE/DT, Mississippi State
    Randy Starks has been a disappointment for the Browns, who will probably spend a mid-round choice on a potential replacement.

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    Pick change; previously Cody Whitehair, G

  2. Tennessee Titans: D.J. White, CB, Georgia Tech
    Here’s more much-needed help for Tennessee’s secondary. If the Titans had a slightly worse pick in the first round, they’d target Vernon Hargreaves.

  3. San Diego Chargers: Hassan Ridgeway, NT, Texas
    The Chargers have to find a nose tackle to help them improve against the run. They’ve been a bottom-five team against the rush all year.

    Pick change; previously Jacoby Brissett, QB

  4. Dallas Cowboys: Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
    Both Dallas safeties, J.J. Wilcox and Barry Church, will be impending free agents after the 2016 season, so this position could be addressed early in next April’s draft. Depth will be needed.

    Pick change; previously Jalen Mills, S



  5. San Francisco 49ers: Max Tuerk, C, USC
    The 49ers have absolutely nothing at center, as Marcus Martin is completely worthless. They have to target the center position during the offseason.

  6. Jacksonville Jaguars:Joshua Perry, DE/OLB, Ohio State
    A second pass-rusher for the Jaguars, as this is an area that they definitely need to address.

  7. Miami Dolphins: Landon Turner, G, North Carolina
    As I wrote earlier in my mock draft, the Dolphins are desperate at guard. Two upgrades are needed at the position.

  8. Baltimore Ravens: Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn
    The Ravens have to improve their pass rush, which has been absent in the wake of Terrell Suggs’ injury. Suggs won’t be around much longer.



  9. Philadelphia Eagles: Christian Westerman, G, Arizona State
    The Eagles continue to fix Chip Kelly’s blunders and find a guard. It was ridiculous that Kelly released Evan Mathis last offseason.

    Pick change; previously Brandon Doughty, QB

  10. Detroit Lions: Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado State
    There’s talk that Calvin Johnson could be leaving Detroit this offseason. Regardless, the Lions need some young blood at wide receiver.

    Pick change; previously Braxton Miller, WR

  11. Chicago Bears: Devontae Booker, RB, Utah
    The Bears are grooming Jeremy Langford to be their starting running back of the future. Matt Forte will likely leave in free agency this offseason, so a backup will be needed behind Langford.

    Pick change; previously Chris Jones, DE/DT

  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: KeiVarae Russell, CB, Notre Dame
    A second cornerback needs to be added, as the Buccaneers have a major weakness at the position.



  13. New York Giants: Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah
    The Giants’ pass defense has been atrocious this season. Their safety play has been horrific. This position could be addressed even earlier.

  14. New Orleans Saints: Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio State
    Ben Watson has been a great surprise for the Saints this year. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have much left in the tank, so New Orleans needs to look for a successor.

    Pick change; previously Jordan Leggett, TE

  15. Philadelphia Eagles: Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon
    Jason Peters won’t be around much longer. The Eagles have to find a successor at right tackle once Lane Johnson moves over to the blind side.

    Pick change; previously Kyle Murphy, OT

  16. Indianapolis Colts: DeAndre Houston-Carson, S, William & Mary
    Mike Adams will turn 35 this offseason, so the Colts will need to think about bringing in a successor for him.

    Pick change; previously Karl Joseph, S



  17. Buffalo Bills: Pharoh Cooper, WR, South Carolina
    The Bills need to find another downfield weapon for Tyrod Taylor to overthrow, I mean connect with.

    Pick change; previously Adam Gotsis, DT

  18. Oakland Raiders: Deion Jones, LB, LSU
    I’ve mocked Jaylon Smith to the Raiders on several occasions, but he just wasn’t available for them in this update. Help is needed at linebacker.

  19. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Doughty, QB, Western Kentucky
    The Falcons should think about grooming a backup quarterback, as they don’t really have anything behind Matt Ryan.

    Pick change; previously Nick Vannett, TE

  20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tre Madden, RB, USC
    DeAngelo Williams has been a terrific backup for Le’Veon Bell. He’s nearing the end of his NFL career, however, so Pittsburgh will need a long-term No. 2 runner.



  21. Houston Texans: Bryce Williams, TE, East Carolina
    Houston continues to bolster its anemic offense, as the tight end position will definitely need to be addressed.

  22. Washington Redskins: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
    Here’s more secondary help for the Redskins, who need to make fixing their pass defense a priority.

  23. Seattle Seahawks: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
    Marshawn Lynch won’t be around for much longer, if this season is any indication. Thomas Rawls has proven himself, but the Seahawks could add someone to play behind Rawls.

  24. New York Jets: Briean Boddy-Calhoun, CB, Minnesota
    Darrelle Revis is in decline, while Antonio Cromartie and Buster Skrine have been bust free-agent signings. Cornerback help is definitely needed.



  25. Kansas City Chiefs: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford
    The Chiefs extended Jah Reid for some reason, but they’ll still target a blocker in the middle rounds to shore up their offensive line depth.

    Pick change; previously Parker Ehinger, OT

  26. Minnesota Vikings: Ricky Seals-Jones, WR, Texas A&M
    This is another weapon for Teddy Bridgewater, as Mike Wallace has predictably been underwhelming this season.

  27. Green Bay Packers: Kenyan Drake, RB, Alabama
    Another team that will be looking for running back help, the Packers have Eddie Lacy, who has been out of shape this year, and James Starks, who will be an impending free agent.

  28. Cincinnati Bengals: William Likely, CB, Maryland
    Pacman Jones has been terrific this season, but with he and Leon Hall both older than 30, the Bengals will probably have to find some young blood at cornerback.

  29. Baltimore Ravens: Tony Conner, S, Ole Miss
    As the Ravens continue to improve their defense, they’ll need to look into upgrading the safety spot next to Will Hill.

  30. Arizona Cardinals: Joe Haeg, OT, North Dakota State
    Someone to push D.J. Humphries, perhaps? It’s still early, but Humphries hasn’t looked like he can play in the NFL at all.

    Pick change; previously Le’Raven Clark, OT/G

  31. New England Patriots: Aaron Green, RB, TCU
    I realize that the Patriots have incurred plenty of injuries, but the fact that they had to turn to the likes of Joey Iosefa and Steven Jackson means that they need help at running back.

  32. Carolina Panthers: Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
    The Panthers could stand to add receiving depth, just in case they sustain injuries to the position again next year.

    Pick change; previously DeAndre Houston-Carson, S



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