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I still don't really view Bosa as an edge. Convinced that he's more of a 5 technique end- and a darn good one.

I'm not sold on the Jags shooting for Malik Jackson. He's pretty similar to Jared Odrick and Sen'Derrick Marks, who are both in JAX for the foreseeable future. Maybe a smokescreen.

I really like this mock. I have my fingers crossed that Ramsey falls. I have my fingers crossed that Myles Jack ends up in JAX.

I don't really see a good reason to cut him. Even though the team certainly is not hurting at the tight end position, it is always good to have a talented depth player that doesn't have a significant cap number. As bad as last offseason seemed, the team appeared to be more disciplined and dedicated this year and there is no more "Harbaugh can't control the team" talk. The team should keep him (hopefully he gets over this, but even if he doesn't keeping him is low risk and high reward) and let him develop.

At this point, my ideal 1-2 picks would be Ramsey and Leonard Floyd (if he lasts that long).

I have no idea where the idea of Jaylon Smith being an 3-4 OLB came from. He's never been an edge, I like him as a 3-4 ILB or any LB in a 4-3 and think he is the best off-line linebacker in the draft, but he has never really shown edge rush potential, he has had some sacks, but they've been from the interior.

There are at least 7 running backs in this class that are better than Derrick Henry. I wouldn't take him higher than Round 6.

I think that as far as needs/talent goes the top teams big boards may look something like this: 1. Tennessee: Laremy Tunsil, Joey Bosa, Ronnie Stanley, Jalen Ramsey. 2. Cleveland: Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, Bosa, Ramsey. 3. San Diego: Tunsil, Ronnie Stanley, Ramsey, Laquon Treadwell, Bosa. 4. Dallas: Joey Bosa, Wentz, Ramsey, Treadwell. 5. Jacksonville: Tunsil/Stanley, Bosa, Jalen Ramsey, Vernon Hargreaves III/Mackensie Alexander. 6. Baltimore: Tunsil/Stanley, Ramsey, Bosa, Mackensie Alexander, Treadwell, Shaq Lawson. I could see something like this shaking out (picks in bold).

1. Detroit Lions: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame Stanley is an athletic tackle that excels most in pass protection. This fits what Detroit wants to do- Stafford throwing deep to Golden Tate and Calvin Johnson. It will be interesting to see what happens with Detroit once their new GM gets picked, but don't expect a huge splash from a rookie GM. 2. San Diego Chargers: Jalen Ramsey, S, Florida State I am operating under the assumption (as most others are) that Eric Weddle is not returning to San Diego after this season. It would be pretty shocking to see a defensive back go this high in the draft, Patrick Peterson was the highest drafted DB in recent memory, and I do not think anybody is putting Ramsey on his level athletically, but Weddle has been a part of San Diego's identity for the past 8 or so years and they will likely seek a presence similar to his. 3. Cleveland Browns: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State If Bosa is available when the Browns are on the clock, I don't think he will be heading too far away from Columbus. It is no secret that Cleveland has not been happy with their pass rushers this offseason as there was talk of trading both Paul Kruger and Barkevious Mingo. Though Bosa's fit in a 3-4 defense has been debated, Bosa could be moved around enough as a 5-technique defensive end and nickel pass rusher. Either way the Browns improve their pass rush with a player that Ohioans are incredibly familiar with. 4. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi The Titans will likely go best player available, and on my board, that is Laremy Tunsil. Tunsil is better in the run game than Ronnie Stanley, but lacks the footwork in pass protection that Stanley has. Ruston Webster has shown that he is willing to take the best player available even if that player has to work their way into the rotation (i.e. Taylor Lewan). Jeremy Poutasi is not an NFL tackle, and playing him as a starting right tackle is hurting Marcus Mariota's development. 5. Baltimore Ravens: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida The Ravens need help at corner, and Hargreaves is arguably the best player available at this pick. Though Hargreaves is not a large aggressive corner like the Ravens seem to prefer (Jimmy Smith, Cary Williams, Rashaan Melvin, Tray Walker, etc.), he plays above his 5-11 size, and has the play-making ability to help a defense on track to set an NFL record for the least amount of turnovers in a season. 6. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame Paul Posluszny is getting old and becoming a liability both in coverage and the running game. Jaylon Smith is an athletic linebacker, who will probably test extremely well at the combine. Though the Jaguars would definitely prefer Bosa or Hargreaves in the first round, they certainly would not hesitate to pick up a player who has been compared to Patrick Willis coming out. Smith could not only play in the middle taking Posluszny's spot, but with his pass-rushing proficiency could also occupy the "Otto" role currently held by Dan Skuta. 7. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Mississippi I do not think Dallas is going to bite at a QB in the first round, despite numerous pundits thinking they will. I picture them entering a "win now" mode similar to Elway and the Broncos. I think Dallas is going to be picking later because I think their season picks up once Romo returns, but if they do find their way to this pick, Robert Nkemdiche's slide stops early. Dallas gains a defensive piece that can play a couple different positions along the defensive line that is strong on the edge and weak on the interior. 8. San Francisco 49ers: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis San Francisco will have a new QB in 2016. Blaine Gabbert and Colin Kaepernick are not answers, and though Kaepernick will be playing elsewhere or on a new contract, Gabbert remains at best an average back up. Jared Goff is the hot name at QB, but like Teddy Bridgewater, he will likely fall due to his slight frame and lack of elite arm strength (Remember when Bortles got drafted over Bridgewater despite playing lesser competition, but having better measurables). 9. Houston Texans: Christian Hackenburg, QB, Penn State You can complain at me for being uncreative by connecting the O’Brien/Penn State dots, but most scouts seem to be in agreeance that Hackenburg is an NFL quarterback, and if anybody is willing to take a chance on the kid it will be the coach that brought him to a sanctioned program only to abandon him a year later. 10. Miami Dolphins: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA I do not think the injury to Myles Jack is going to affect his draft stock very much. Miami needs to keep building their defense with draft picks around Ndamukong Suh, and Jack is a versatile linebacker who can rush on blitzes as well as cover slot receivers. He is a complete package, and though he is slightly undersized (I think he will weigh in between 230 and 235), I think his athleticism and instincts are too much to pass on. 11. Chicago Bears: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson Mackensie Alexander is a prospect I think will rise the closer we get to the draft. Chicago has has struggles replacing Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings, but Kyle Fuller is a good building block and putting Alexander opposite of him will be a big step in rebuilding their defense. Alexander is a physical corner with the speed to hang with NFL receivers. 12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi Vincent Jackson is getting old, and when you have a young quarterback like Jameis Winston, you can never have too many weapons to give them. Treadwell is big physical receiver, who can win at the catch-point. Though he lacks the speed of Mike Evans, he is still a strong downfield receiver that will give NFC south defenses fits. 13. Washington Redskins: Jared Goff, QB, California Goff is a sensible pick for a sensible GM. Washington still has some problems all over, but they won’t take a big step forward until they take a QB that they can build around. They need to cut loose Robert Griffin III and move forward. Goff’s stock has been falling as he has struggled against better defenses lately, but he is still a better prospect than Connor Cook. 14. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU Doctson is a good receiver who is a bigger receiver to complement the faster Jeremy Maclin. The Chiefs may or may not be able to rely on Jamal Charles, but their identity seems to be shifting to a passing offense with the likes of Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce. Doctson is a well-developed prospect that adds another dimension for an offense that only recently started throwing touchdowns to wide receivers. 15. New Orleans Saints: Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State Chris Jones is an unfamiliar name at this point, but he is an athletic 6-6, 310 pound tackle. The Saints are a team that needs a corner, but there are not any corners at this point that are worth spending the 15th pick on. Jones will rise in the draft process and provides a solid piece upfront for a weak defense. 16. Oakland Raiders: Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson Jayron Kearse is a large safety with playmaking ability. Though he struggles with some of the mental aspects of the game, Oakland cannot rely on Charles Woodson being around much longer. The Oakland secondary has struggled, and has been playing corners (D.J. Hayden, T.J. Carrie) at the safety spot. Kearse may not develop into an elite player, but with a strong defensive front, he could make this a top-10 NFL defense. 17. St. Louis Rams: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh Surprise, Wes Welker will not (and should not) be around after this season. The Rams have lacked a receiver for a while and the receivers they do have seem to be more gadget-styled players (Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey). Tyler Boyd can on the outside complementing Kenny Britt or in the slot. He gives the Rams another weapon for Nick Foles, who may or may not be their QB of the future. 18. Philadelphia Eagles: Vadal Alexander, OG, LSU The Eagles offensive line has been a mess, and until it improves, the Eagles are going nowhere. Vadal Alexander is currently the Right Tackle for LSU, but he was better playing Left Guard. Evan Mathis left and the Eagles are pushing their luck with an injury-prone Sam Bradford. Though Sam Bradford may be leaving after this year, whoever their QB is, they will need better protection. Alexander’s proficiency in the running game also can make Demarco Murray and Ryan Mathews a worthwhile investment. 19. Buffalo Bills: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State Though this is a reach at this point, the Bills have a strong defense, and talent at the offensive skill positions. The line is probably the biggest liability to a team that has recently turned things around. Cyrus Kouandjio and Seantrel Henderson have not given confidence to the front office, and plugging a physical piece like Decker onto the right side of the offensive line instantly makes this team better. 20. Seattle Seahawks: Spencer Drango, OG, Baylor Losing out on Alexander and Decker is a tough blow to a team that has sunk from two Super Bowl appearances mainly due to offensive line play. If Alexander and Decker are both gone at this point, I would expect the Seahawks to try to trade down. The next tier of lineman I see at this spot is Spencer Drango and Jack Conklin. I am putting Drango in this spot because the Seahawks are desperate for protection and I think that Drango is more versatile than Conklin. 21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Su’a Cravens, SS/LB, USC Cravens is not Troy Polamalu, but he might be able to fill that void. Shamarko Thomas was not what the Steelers hoped that he could be. Cravens, in my opinion, projects best as a 4-3 WLB, but if the Steelers did a good job of putting him in the right position, I do not doubt that he could have success. This is a somewhat high pick for a box safety, but Pittsburgh is searching for the physical identity that they lost on defense and their recent top picks have failed to bring that back. 22. New York Jets: Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia Jenkins plays as an outside linebacker in UGA’s 3-4 defense, and plays well against both the run and the pass. He has the agility and motor to consistently get into the backfield. The Jets haven’t had a great pass-rusher in a while and currently rolling with Calvin Pace and Quinton Coples hasn’t worked out extremely well for them. They have great down linemen, but an explosive edge rusher would create even more opportunities for Muhammad Wilkerson, Leonard Williams and Sheldon Richardson. 23. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State Roddy White is not happy in Atlanta, and even if he was, he is getting older and slower and is doing a worse job of complementing Julio Jones. Michael Thomas is a good route runner with decent speed, like Roddy White, and has more athleticism and upside at this point. The Falcons do not have tremendous needs, but a corner is also a possibility this year if one emerges. 24. Minnesota Vikings: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama Minnesota has a solid piece in Eric Kendricks, but Chad Greenway is getting older. Reggie Ragland could take over the MLB spot allowing Eric Kendricks to move to the outside, where his athleticism would suit him well. 25. Indianapolis Colts: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State I’m not convinced that spending top 15 picks on running backs has become normal again. The Colts can’t rely on Frank Gore much longer as his performance has been inconsistent this year. Though they have needs elsewhere, this is a franchise that has shown its willingness to invest in a (potentially) great running back. Elliott is the consensus best back currently. 26. New York Giants: DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon I am not exactly sure where Buckner would fit in the Giants defense, but my best guess would be that he could play strongside end on running downs and rush from the interior on passing downs. I am not as high on Buckner as a lot of other people are, but I still think he will end up going in the first round. 27. Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor Though Andrew Billings plays at nose tackle for Baylor, I think he is athletic enough to play at the 3-technique spot that was vacated by Darnell Dockett last offseason. He is extremely athletic for his size and as a former powerlifting champion has the strength to make a difference against the run. 28. Green Bay Packers: Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky Spence was dismissed from Ohio State for drug use, but if he can prove to teams that he has those issues behind him, he could go in the first round. This would be a huge steal for the Packers because I think that Spence could end up being the best pure pass rusher in this class. 29. Denver Broncos: Austin Johnson, DT, Penn State Sylvester Williams seems to be getting pushed around a lot playing nose tackle in Wade Phillip’s system. Austin Johnson has the size (6-4, 325) to play nose tackle more effectively than Williams, and allows Williams to play as a 3-4 end where he may have more success. There could be a tackle going here if Ryan Clady gets released in a cap move (which is possible because of his injury history). 30. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA Kenny Clark is the best player available and comes at the perfect time for the Bengals, who have struggled with Domata Peko for a few years. Kenny Clark is great against the run and provides the perfect complement for Geno Atkins, who excels most as a pass rusher. 31. Carolina Panthers: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State Ogbah’s stock has been falling recently, but I think the Panthers are going to take a pass rusher at this point rather than reaching for the next available offensive tackle. They might be saddled with Michael Oher for another year, but Ogbah gives them a presence on the edge to play opposite Charles Johnson (who is getting old) and eventually Kony Ealy. Jared Allen is not a long-term player. 32. New England Patriots: Pick Forfeited.

jboy19 Mock Draft 3.0 Round 1 Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss Cleveland Browns: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State San Diego Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame Dallas Cowboys: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, S, Florida State Baltimore Ravens: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida San Francisco 49ers: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss Miami Dolphins: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson TB Buccaneers: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson New York Giants: DeForest Buckner, DE/DT, Oregon Chicago Bears: Jaylon Smith, MLB, Notre Dame New Orleans Saints: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson Philadelphia Eagles: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor Oakland Raiders: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA Los Angeles Rams: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor Detroit Lions: Tayor Decker, OT, Ohio State Atlanta Falcons: Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State Indianapolis Colts: Cody Whitehair, OG, Kansas State Buffalo Bills: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State NY Jets: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia Washington Redskins: Reggie Ragland, MLB, Alabama Houston Texans: Ezekiel Elliott, HB, Ohio State Minnesota Vikings: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU Pittsburgh Steelers: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State Seattle Seahawks: A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama Green Bay Packers: Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky Kansas City Chiefs: Sheldon Rankins, DT/DE, Louisville Arizona Cardinals: Jarran Reed, DT/DE, Alabama Denver Broncos: Jonathan Bullard, DE, Florida Carolina Panthers: Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

As much as everybody gets upset when people compare Joey Bosa to J.J. Watt, I think they can do the same thing as far as alignment goes (not talent or athleticism necessarily). In a 4-3, its easy to put Bosa as a strong-side DE, he would excel there and be a consistently good performer. In a 3-4 he would need to be moved around more. I wouldn't put him as a stand up edge rusher (and I do not think that most people would either), but since most 3-4 defenses routinely do use 4 man fronts he could line up essentially as a 4-3 end in a 4 man front. I think that in a 3-4 base set Bosa best fits as a 5-technique or even 3-technique end. He is good at a lot of things and would certainly make an impact. As much as a lot of people are saying he is not a great fit for a 3-4, I would argue that he is not a traditional fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker or 3-4 defensive end, he could still make an impact and would not need taken off the field.

Here's a good piece about the drawbacks of Myles Jack if you're interested: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2607708-2016-nfl-draft-myles-jack-is-more-projection-than-sure-thing

1. I think that Myles Jack is overrated. Everybody's always talking about how he covers slot receivers when he only was successful in that role against New Mexico State. He gives up big plays in coverage more often than anyone is willing to talk about, I haven't seen many LBs that bite on play action as hard as he does. I also don't think that he has much pass rushing upside. Everyone was throwing Mora under the bus for saying that Jack should've stayed at UCLA for another year, but I think he was probably right. I also think he is smaller than listed, I think he might weigh in closer to 6'0" 225 than at 6'1" 245. He is probably going to test well if his knee gets rehabbed fast enough, but I wouldn't draft him in the first round if I were an NFL GM. 2. I think the WR class is underrated. I think Treadwell could be a top 5 pick. He is a physical wide receiver in the mold of Alshon Jeffery or Dez Bryant. I think Corey Coleman and Michael Thomas go in Round 1, and there's a run on WR's at the top of Round 2 with guys like Doctson, Fuller and Boyd going fast on Day 2. 3. I do not think Bosa is a great fit as a 3-4 OLB/Pure Pass Rusher, so I could see him falling to the Cowboys, Jaguars, Dolphins, Buccaneers, or Giants, or one of these teams trading up for him. 4. I don't think any QB's go in the top 5. There's a lot of reasons for guys like Goff, Lynch and Wentz to fall. If I were ranking these QB's with the past 2 years classes (going on what I thought before each draft), it would go Winston, Mariota, Bridgewater, Carr, Bortles, Goff, Manziel, Wentz, Garroppolo, Lynch.

I'd bring him in as a camp body... That's about it

Allen's a weird prospect for me, I'm not sure where I'd put him on the field.

This is a really good mock. We disagree on a couple prospects (I'm not that big on Myles Jack, and I would place Michael Thomas above Doctson to the Vikings, I also think Billings is going to rise, he's really strong and has surprising athleticism). I don't think that Noah Spence is going to fall to the 3rd round (I'd be thrilled if he did and we got him- I think he'll be great). I would be thrilled with Buckner and Apple, I haven't watched much Apple, but just having a young body at CB would make me happy. I'd be hesitant to put Goff to Cleveland at 2, I think they trade down if they want a QB.

I just don't think there is a QB that teams would trade into the top 10 for. The more people look at Lynch, the less they like him. Goff is basically Teddy Bridgewater who fell for arbitrary reasons combined with a lack of arm strength. Wentz faces FCS stigma and injury questions. Hackenburg and Cook both have serious accuracy issues, the kind that don't just get better in the NFL.

Oakman is terrible. I don't think he could fit in a 3-4 defense. He has shockingly little power considering his frame and lacks adequate athleticism to play on the edge. Every Baylor game I've watched he just gets pushed around 90% of the time. He's one of those classic "Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane" prospects.

I think K.O. gets left tackle money when he tests free agency, it wasn't too long ago that the Buccaneers gave Anthony Collins left tackle money after only a handful of starts there, he sucked and is out of the league, but its definitely a mistake that desperate teams seem willing to repeat.

Ravens definitely could have used him this year that's for sure, but he was never a high upside prospect. I think he has probably hit his ceiling already.

1. Toussaint got the benefit of a defense that was stretched out to stop the pass. There's a reason he was on practice squads all year. 2. NOBODY would want Reid back in Baltimore, he was awful. He could be a better fit in KC's system, but one week is not enough to justify wasting a roster spot on him. He wasn't going to beat out Yanda, KO, or Urschel on the depth chart at guard, and Wagner was arguably a top 5 RT at the time Reid left. 3. John Simon plays on a defense along with JJ Watt, Vince Wilfork, and Whitney Mercilus who drew pretty much all of the protection.

I definitely think that Bosa and Buckner could both end up going top 5.

I'd compare Ramsey to Tyrann Mathieu in terms of what he does, he's larger but I think he needs to be put in a safety/nickel corner role to max out his potential.

I'd be pretty surprised if Bosa made it past Dallas (where he would be a replacement for Hardy) and Jacksonville (where he would step into a Michael Bennett role). Definitely with you on Buckner though, I have no idea why everybody has been saying his stock has fallen, he's a little raw as a puss-rusher, but his ceiling is so high. With Canty likely gone as a cap casualty, Buckner would be a starter at the 5-technique on this team. If the Ravens took Buckner at 6, I'd be happier than if they took Hargreaves at 6.

Jboy19's Mock Draft 2.0 1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi Tennessee's top priority should be keeping Mariota protected, many may put a defensive guy here, but I don't think they would take Joey Bosa this high due to a lack of scheme fit and the fact that DE/LB is not a top priority with Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo both signed for the long term. 2. Cleveland Browns: Joey Bosa, DE/OLB, Ohio State Cleveland may trade down here because I think Farmer stays for a while. I'm not sure if a team would pass Baltimore to get a shot at Bosa because I'm not sure if Baltimore takes the shot at Bosa even if they get it. Bosa plays strong side backer in a base set and probably kicks in to 5-technique on passing downs for the Browns. There is always a ton of overhaul in the offseason for the Browns, if they end up with a 4-3 DC next (I just assume that the Seahawks DC gets hired away every offseason by default), this pick is easy. 3. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Ramsey, FS, Florida State I think that this may be high for Ramsey personally, but Ramsey seems to be what the Ravens have been looking for and failed to find in recent drafts (a rangy safety that can play FS or SS or in the slot) with the likes of Matt Elam and Terrence Brooks. I do not think that Ramsey is a perimeter CB, but I think that Ramsey can play a role that needs filled. 4. San Diego Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame I personally think the 4 spot is a rough place to be in this draft because I think that once Tunsil, Bosa, and Ramsey are off the board, the pickings get more difficult. Hargreaves has size issues (may measure in at 5'9"), Nkemdiche has off-field stuff (whatever is going on with that, etc. I think Stanley ends up here, causing shift along the OL, I see San Diego's line looking like LT Stanley, LG Franklin, C Watt, RG Fluker, RT Dunlap if this is the pick. San Diego is going to have problems for a while, but with a solid OL, you build a good base for Rivers and his successor. 5. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Mississippi Fills a big need and is a great value pick. Jerry can ignore off-field issues and I think there are going to be enough people in the war room to keep Jerry from overdrafting a QB. I'm perfectly fine with this franchise becoming a joke, but if I were drafting I wouldn't think about this pick- Nkemdiche could play inside at DT or even as a strongside end depending on the down. Dallas should really work on putting a good defense into place if they want to give Romo a chance at a ring in the next couple seasons. 6. San Francisco 49ers: Jared Goff, QB, California I could see Goff staying at Cal for his senior season, but if he leaves, I do not think he will get very far. The 49ers seem done with Kaepernick (at least as their starter). The team is still in shambles from their hellish offseason last year, and Goff seems like a QB that the franchise could build around. 7. Detroit Lions: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida I feel like the Lions have always needed a CB. This time they get one. Even if Hargreaves measures in smaller than advertised, he plays above his size and gives the Lions a piece in their pass defense that they desperately need in facing Aaron Rodgers twice a year. 8. Miami Dolphins: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame This is a good value pick and gives Miami's defense an solid piece. Smith could play in the middle or on the strongside in Miami's defense and would excel behind Miami's great defensive line. 9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA I think this is a good pick. Jack is athletic enough and a good enough pass rusher to play the Otto position currently occupied by Dan Skuta, or he could replace Paul Posluzsny in the middle if the Jags decide to move on. Jack is a great complement to the also-athletic Telvin Smith and could help take the Jacksonville defense to the next level. 10. Chicago Bears: DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon A lot of people are not big on Buckner, but I am. I see a player who needs development as a pass rusher but can already stand up against the run. I think playing at the 5-technique in the Chicago defense gives Buckner a chance to develop while making an initial impact where he already wins. 11. New Orleans Saints: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson Lawson gives the Saints defense another pass rusher to line up opposite of Cameron Jordan. Since Lawson is more of a pure pass rusher than Jordan, he gives the Saints DC (probably a new guy next season) the ability to move Jordan around more freely to exploit match ups. 12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson A long, rangy corner that every team in the NFL could use right now. Mackensie plays very aggressively and even though he does not have great stats, he is still an impact player. Look for Alexander to rise closer to the draft. 13. New York Giants: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State Pass rushers are hard to find, so this pick is a reach, but the Giants haven't hesitated to reach in the past (Ereck Flowers). JPP likely will never be the same with his mashed up hand and isn't guaranteed to be in New York next season. 14. Oakland Raiders: Jayron Kearse, FS, Clemson A developmental guy for sure, but Charles Woodson is not lasting forever. I could not think of a better mentor (if Woodson stays after this year). 15. Philadelphia Eagles: Taylor Decker, OL, Ohio State An athletic tackle who could replace Jason Peters eventually. He is big, mean, and athletic enough for Chip Kelly's offense. It has been shown that the Eagles won't go anywhere with Allen Barbre and Matt Tobin at guard. The Eagles likely need to replace both, and there's no reason to think that either Decker, Peters, or Lane Johnson couldn't pull off a switch to guard. 16. Buffalo Bills: Shon Coleman, OL, Auburn No idea if Coleman will declare for the draft this year, but if he does, he is definitely a Round 1 guy. He is athletic and developmental, but has beat cancer before becoming the starting left tackle at Auburn. A high character guy who has huge upside. Seantrel Henderson and Cyrus Kouandjio have failed to seize the right tackle job at this point and likely never will. 17. Indianapolis Colts: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State Gasp- a RB taken before a WR- you're as surprised as I am, I think that its weird, but Elliott has shown a lot of potential and will probably have a good combine (which doesn't mean anything). Frank Gore is old and there is nobody behind his that inspires confidence. They need a young RB to help Luck out, not a cycle of Second Team All-Pros from 2005 (Gore, Bradshaw, Rinse, Repeat). This team should have a lot of options here because there are more over-aged employees that need replaced than on this team than in Congress. 18. St. Louis Rams: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi Seems like I'm always mocking Treadwell to the Rams, and what's surprising to me is that I am not sure that there are any teams ahead of this pick that are desperate enough for a WR to bite. Treadwell is a good receiver who lacks speed to gain separation but makes up for it with strength at the catch point and route-running, like an Alshon Jeffery or Dez Bryant type. 19. Atlanta Falcons: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor Small but plays big. Need a complement to Julio Jones because Roddy White is old and nobody else has stepped up. Nobody even tries to argue that Matt Ryan is better than Joe Flacco anymore, Ryan might be broken, this pick helps us find that out. 20. New York Jets: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia Athletic and developmental. Could play any of the linebacker positions in a 3-4. 21. Minnesota Vikings: Su'a Cravens, WLB, USC 22. Seattle Seahawks: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State 23. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU 24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jerald Hawkins, OT, LSU 25. Washington Redskins: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State 26. Houston Texans: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis 27. Green Bay Packers: Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky 28. Denver Broncos: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana 29. Cincinnati Bengals: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh 30. Arizona Cardinals: Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia 31. Carolina Panthers: Jeremy Cash, SS, Duke