2016 NFL Mock Draft: Chaz' Final 1st Round Mock Draft

NFL DRAFT: FIRST THREE ROUNDS
RD 1	TEAM
1	Rams (From TEN) - Jared Goff, QB, Cal- The Rams finally get a franchise quarterback. He isnt my top QB prospect in the draft, but he is definitely the most Pro ready.
2	Eagles (From CLE) - Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State- I love Wentz. LOVE HIM. He’s tough, Philly type tough. Go away, Bradford. No one even likes you.
3	Chargers - Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame - The Charges need help on OL/DL so them going Buckner wouldnt shock me, but they need to solidify their line, with a last minute Tunsil Lawsuit and some weird gut feeling, I have the, taking Stanley.
4	Cowboys - Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State - The Boys loved Byron Jones, and I see Ramsey as a more technically sound Byron Jones. He is truly a star in the making the Cowboys havent had in their secondary since the hard hitting years of Roy Williams.
5	Jaguars - DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon - The Jags will be getting Fowler back and being able to send him off the edge around an enormous, commanding force like Buckner will provide some serious pressure.
6	Ravens - Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss - The Ravens always get lucky with talent and this is no different. Tunsil is an all-pro projected prospect and I could say so much more about his talent. Absolute franchise guy.
7	49ers - Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson - The Niners DE’s/OLB’s were some of the worst performing in the league. For a team that used to have a ferocious defense, they fell off bad. Chip thinks his offense can work with anyone, so he needs to build his defense and Lawson is a great option to build off of.
8	Browns(From PHI) (From MIA) - Joey Bosa, DE/Rush, Ohio State - Too high for Paxton Lynch, and the Browns have about a million holes to fill, but in a division with Bengals and Steelers offenses, the Browns need some D, so they keep the kid in O-H-I-O.
9	Buccaneers - Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State - Winston, Martin, Evans. The Bucs have their offensive trio, time to build on D and Ogbah fits what the Bucs want to do.
10	Giants - Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State - Back to back tackle years for the Giants leaving their fans snoozing, but make no mistake, that offensive line could be impenetrable with these bookend tackles
11	Bears - Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia - I hate floyd, I wouldn't draft him with a fourth round pick. As a matter of fact, I believe in my soul Jordan jenkins goes before him, but this move just seemed like the correct thing to do. Boring team, boring pick, mediocrity out of Chicago like always.
12	Saints - Myles Jack, LB, UCLA - I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT’S GOING ON WITH JACK BUT A KNEE INJURY REALLY MATTERS SO HE FALLS AND THE SAINTS GET LUCKY.
13	Dolphins (from PHI) - Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State - Elliott is the best RB prospect since AP, I don't care what you say, I’m right. Ajayi showed plenty of promise but you can't assume a guy like him can carry the load with what little we have seen. They drafted their star WR last year and can now put a great piece in the backfield.
14	Raiders - Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss - It’s impossible to tell what Nkemdiche’s stock is at this point but after reading how genuinely strange seeming he is, Oakland seems like the right place, plus they have a huge need for a guy like him who can move all over the DL.
15	Titans (From LA) - Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State- This is a similar situation with the Giants. The Titans seem to have gotten their guy in Mariota, so their best bet is to keep him upright and pair Lewan with Decker.
16	Lions - Vernon Butler, DT, LA Tech- I just really like this pick here. The Lions D-line is weak and I think it’s the perfect spot for Butler
17	Falcons - Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama - The Falcons are in desperate need of a man right in the middle and Ragland be a dominant force there for a decade
18	Colts - T.J. Green, S, Clemson - Need a press man corner? Need a safety? K. This guy can do it. He’s a poor mans Jalen Ramsey, like a REALLY POOR man’s Jalen Ramsey, but hes damn good.
19	Bills - Su’a Cravens, OLB, USC - In two years the Bills went from being a defensive terror to a doormat. Cravens can fly around the field and be the versatile edge rusher Rex has always wanted.
20	Jets - Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis - I love Lynch and I am a Jets fan and I hate Fitz, Petty is an ongoing project that will inevitably be a career backup that gets a chance somewhere in 6 years like Drew Stanton, and I dont have faith Geno Smith has been able to progress into franchise qb potential with the garbage weapons hes had throughout his career. Plus, the Jets have taken 2 first round QB’s in the last 31 years. They’re long overdue. Park Ave Paxton- You heard it here first.
21	Redskins - Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky - The Washington Dumpsterfires need help all over defense. After a blockbuster signing after a Gettleman gaff, the Dumpsterfires can focus on an edge rusher that recently let all of the teams know he has very clean urine.
22	Texans - Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor - Is he the next Atonio Brown or Mike Wallace? I’m not sure but skill like colemans can’t be denied. He’s lightning in a bottle and I see him blossoming into what Tayvon Austin was supposed to be.
23	Vikings - Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State - WR is a need, sure, but not only do the Vikes need 1 guard, they need two, and Teddy isnt making his throws to anyone if he has no blocking. Whitehair can be the next Zach Martin.
24	Bengals - Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss - Treadwell tested poorly and doesnt seem to have that big play ability, but the Bengals dont need that. They need someone like Anquan Boldin, and Treadwell is that.
25	Steelers - William Jackson III, CB, Houston - The Steelers have been investing into their LB’s like crazy and now its time to really build that secondary.
26	Seahawks - Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson - The Seahawks need OL but I think they like taking later round guys, plus there are plenty of great tackles in later rounds.
27	Packers - Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida - Im not sure how he fell here and if hes available in the 20’s dont be surprised when a team trades up to get him. The packers could use a true shutdown corner.
28	Chiefs - Josh Doctson, WR, TCU - Maclin is good, but the Chiefs need more. Doctson is the best offensive playmaker in this draft. He’s an athletic freak and resembles AJ Green to a T.
29	Cardinals - Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville - Im not sure the Cardinals really need anythig. The rish get richer- you can never have too many great d-lineman.
30	Panthers - Kevin Byard, S, Mid Tennessee - After losing Norman the Panthers could really use a corner but I dont like any of the one’s left for them here. Every year we learn more and more how important safeties are in this league and the Panthers have been licking their chops over this guy.
31	Broncos - Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State - Between losing Marshall and Trevathan, the Broncos LB’s took a pretty bad hit and Lee can play middle or outside. They could go QB but I have a feeling they’re pretty locked into Bradford or Kapernick.

Pre-Draft Trades:

• The Philadelphia Eagles send 13th overall pick + Byron Maxwell + Kiko Alonso to the Miami Dolphins for their 8th overall pick.
• The Arizona Cardinals send 61st overall pick + Jonathan Cooper to the New England Patriots for Chandler Jones.
• The Los Angeles Rams send 15th, 43rd, 45th, and 76th overall picks in 2016 + 1st round pick and 3rd round pick in 2017 to the Tennessee Titans for their 1st, 113th, and 177th overall picks in 2016.
• The Philadelphia Eagles send their 8th, 77th, and 100th overall picks + 1st round in 2017 + 2nd round in 2018 to the Cleveland Browns for their 2nd overall pick + 4th round pick in 2017.

2016 NFL Mock Draft: Zach's Final 1st Round Mock Draft

*Disclaimer, this mock isn’t about where the player is picked but what team will take them.

NFL DRAFT: FIRST THREE ROUNDS
RD 1	TEAM
1	Rams (From TEN) - Jared Goff, QB, Cal - Word on the street is that this is a “done deal”. The California Kid is moving south to LA to lead the Rams to glory… hopefully without Jeff Fisher.
2	Eagles (From CLE) - Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State - Another “done deal” Wentz is already making Sam Bradford cry for his mommy that the Eagles are being meanies.
3	Chargers - Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame - I’m going to trust Chaz’ feeling on this pick. He had Stanley going before Tunsil months ago, but I still think Tunsil is better overall. This is a scheme pick.
4	Cowboys - Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State - Jerry wins in the battle of logic, sex appeal, and Jerry. Elliott is a really good back, but taking him at four means he needs to be AP level.
5	Jaguars - Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State - Ramsey will be a god send for the Jaguars secondary. Corner, safety, or whatever he will be a huge impact player.
6	Ravens - Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss - The Ravens sprint to the podium to take the best player in this class. He will anchor the left side of the line for years. There must be something to the number six pick.
7	49ers - DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon - The combination of Buckner and Armstead was great at Oregon. He will be dynamic on the 49ers line.
8	Browns(From PHI) (From MIA) - Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss - I love Treadwell, and I think he’s the perfect power receiver for the Browns. He’s reliable and will fight for the tough catches.
9	Buccaneers - Joey Bosa, DE/Rush, Ohio State - I miss the Bucs having a legit pass rush. Between Ayers and Bosa they should get it done, plus Bosa is a Florida native.
10	Giants - Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama - The Giants linebackers are horrible. Ragland comes in starts day one, is a great leader, and will knock your teeth out.
11	Bears - Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson - I don’t think Lawson is a finished product and I believe that he can be a better 34 standing rusher. He reminds me of Tamba Hali.
12	Saints - Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida - Hargreaves are going to be the best corner in this class, probably. He does everything you want really well besides being tall.
13	Dolphins (from PHI) - Myles Jack, LB, UCLA - I buy the knee concern for Jack, but the Dolphins can’t let a talent like him pass. They have been starved for an impact linebacker for years.
14	Raiders - Vernon Butler, DT, LA Tech - Butler’s stock has skyrocketed recently, and it’s justified. He is the perfect athletic pair to Dan Williams.
15	Titans (From LA) - Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State - Conklin and Lewan are the two guys I want on my side in a bar fight (haha Lewan is a jerk), and to protect my quarterback.
16	Lions - Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama - Reed is the far better Alabama tackle. He’s very athletic so he can push the pocket as well as stop the run.
17	Falcons - Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia - I love Floyd as either OLB in a 43 scheme. He played much better in 2015 when Georgia let him flow. He didn’t have sexy stats, but he made more of an impact.
18	Colts - Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State - I’m sorry Colts fans, but this is too perfect. Decker will play right tackle on your team forever.
19	Bills - Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State - Jones could be the next Muhammad Wilkerson, and Rex loved Wilkerson. He has the athleticism and strength to make a mess in a 34 scheme.
20	Jets - Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis - The Jets might need to move up to take Lynch, but he’s worth it. His athleticism and arm are tantalizing tools.
21	Washington - Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor - Washington needs to retool their defensive line. Billings would probably play nose for him, regardless he will be a force in opponents’ backfields.
22	Texans - Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame - Love the player, hate the drops. The good news is that Hopkins is a reliable enough receiver to make up for Fuller’s inconsistency.
23	Vikings - Josh Doctson, WR, TCU - Doctson is the perfect receiver if you missed out on DeVante Parker last year. He’s the receiver Vikings fans have been clamouring for since Randy Moss.
24	Bengals - Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor - The Bengals may need to hop up a little to snag Coleman, who appears to be their guy, but he’s well worth it.
25	Steelers - William Jackson III, CB, Houston - This is that one pick that just feels right. Jackson is a speedy zone corner made to fit the Steelers.
26	Seahawks - Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson - All of the Seahawks ends are really old, so Dodd will get into the rotation until they retire. Dodd fits what the Seahawks like in their ends.
27	Packers - Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State - Lee could be an excellent run and chase linebacker in the Packers scheme like Shazier is Pittsburgh.
28	Chiefs - Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss - Andy Reid and the vets on the Chiefs defense can maximize Nkemdiche’s talents. He could end up oddly being a steal.
29	Cardinals - Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State - Ogbah has been linked to the Cardinals a lot. Him and Chandler Jones will be a nightmare.
30	Panthers - Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State - Out with the too expensive and in with the new. Apple will have to work on his zone coverage, but his press man skills are on point.
31	Broncos - Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia - Stewart hasn’t done much in Denver, but Joseph could be an impact safety day one.

Pre-Draft Trades:

• The Philadelphia Eagles send 13th overall pick + Byron Maxwell + Kiko Alonso to the Miami Dolphins for their 8th overall pick.
• The Arizona Cardinals send 61st overall pick + Jonathan Cooper to the New England Patriots for Chandler Jones.
• The Los Angeles Rams send 15th, 43rd, 45th, and 76th overall picks in 2016 + 1st round pick and 3rd round pick in 2017 to the Tennessee Titans for their 1st, 113th, and 177th overall picks in 2016.
• The Philadelphia Eagles send their 8th, 77th, and 100th overall picks + 1st round in 2017 + 2nd round in 2018 to the Cleveland Browns for their 2nd overall pick + 4th round pick in 2017.