2016 NFL Mock Draft: Three Rounder with Trades

Let the Madness of the March continue! We've got a three round mock for you with trades this week, and some if the decisions we made are nearly unjustifiable. Hopefully we managed to fix your team up with some pretty great players, because at 3am EST we thought this was the greatest mock on the face of the Earth. Enjoy and remember to say mean things about us in the comments!

Bellow is the trade chart we used to make our trades:

Drafttek 2016 Trade Chart

Odd: Zach

Even: Chaz

NFL DRAFT: FIRST THREE ROUNDS
RD 1	TEAM	RD 2	TEAM	RD 3	TEAM
1	Titans - Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State - I can’t seem to get off of this Ramsey pick for the Titans. Ramsey Will step in day one and be an immediate upgrade to their corner or safety position.	32	Browns - Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State	64	Titans  - Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon
2	Browns - Jared Goff, QB, Cal - The Browns need a franchise QB and Goff is THE guy this draft. The smartest QB since  Andrew Luck isn’t going to be slighted by subpar hand size.	33	Titans - Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia - Joseph is a wrecking crew in the secondary. He’s a great pair with Ramsey.	65	Browns - Kenneth Dixon, RB, LA Tech - Playmakers to the Browns, please.
3	Chargers - Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss - The Chargers offensive line has been improved, but still isn’t even at the level of good. Tunsil it a top of the line tackle talent.	34	Cowboys - Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State	66	Chargers - Jalen Mills, S, LSU
4	Cowboys - Joey Bosa, DE/Rush, Ohio State - This pick just screams Jerry Jones. Bosa gets comparisons to Watt who calls Texas home. Jerry brings his own version to Dallas while filling a huge need and nabbing one of the most electrifying players in this draft.	35	Chargers (Trade to Rams) - Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State - Cook may not be seen as a 1st round guy anymore, but he’s worth the move here.	67	Cowboys - Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State - Jones is willing to go “all out” for his team. GET IT?
5	Jaguars - Myles Jack, LB, UCLA - After what Von Miller did in 2015 Jack will be a hot commodity. Jack has the better coverage skills, but Miller has the better rush skills.	36	Ravens - Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky	68	49ers - Spencer Drango, G, Baylor
6	Ravens - Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame- The ravens took a big hit with Osemele leaving and they need offensive line help big time. Stanley is one of the best tackle prospects in years.	37	49ers - Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana - The 49ers are shy a right tackle and Joe Staley isn’t getting any younger.	69	Jaguars - Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma - Jags add another playmaking Oklahoma corner.
7	49ers - Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss - Anquan Boldin worked out well in San Fran, and Chaz likens Treadwell to Boldin so it's a good fit. Chip has a love for the receiver pick too.	38	Jaguars - Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State	70	Ravens - Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor
8	Eagles (from MIA) -Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State- During his tenure in KC, Doug Pederson learned how much you can benefit from a great running back, and he had one in Brian Westbrook his first time around in Philly.	39	Buccaneers - La’Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech - The Bucs make this pick to completely remodel their offensive line to protect Winston.	71	Giants - Deion Jones, OLB, LSU - A complete linebacker overhaul for the Giants.
9	Buccaneers - Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida - The Bucs are a team that has tried to retool their secondary multiple times, but nothing has stuck. I firmly believe Hargreaves will be a top 10 corner in the league at some point.	40	Giants (Trade to Lions) - Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State	72	Bears - Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
10	Giants - Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama - The Giants filled a bunch of holes but still don’t have the core right in the middle of the D. Ragland gives you exactly that and a leader for years to come.	41	Bears - Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M - The bears picked up Bobby Massie, but that leaves them one tackle short.	73	Dolphins - Jatavius Brown, LB, Akron - Don’t know him? He destroyed his Pro Day and created plenty of #MACtion.
11	Bears (Trade to Jets) -Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State - The Jets have been hanging onto Mo this whole time to use him to move up. They send him to a team they have been friendly with in the offseason and move up to get their franchise guy.	42	Dolphins - Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss - Nkemdiche doesn't fill a need for Miami, but he’s too much value here. A rotation of Suh, Phillips, and Nkemdiche.	74	Buccaneers - Jeremy Cash, S, Duke
12	Saints - Josh Doctson, WR, TCU - the Saints can go a bunch of places but they don’t have Colston anymore and need more than just Cooks.	43	Rams [(from PHI) Trade to Chargers) -A’Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama - Kendall Reyes didn’t work out so maybe Robinson can bring some spark to the CHargers defense.	75	Raiders - Tyler Matakevich, LB, Temple - Matakevich won't be the flashiest guy, but he'll make plays for you.
13	Dolphins [(from PHI) Trade to Colts] - DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon - This is considered a fall for Buckner so the Colts sweep in to add an elite piece to their front seven.	44	Raiders - Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama	76	Rams - Max Tuerk, C, USC
14	Raiders - William Jackson III, CB, Houston - The Raiders are going to draft Houston corners until one of them hits. Jackson has been rising up the boards and is the most versatile CB in the draft.	45	Rams - Su’a Cravens, OLB, USC - The Rams add a local LA talent and a guy that can play as another interchangeable LB/S piece like Barron.	77	Eagles (from Lions) - Kevon Seymour, CB, USC - The Eagles secondary is woeful. Hopefully Seymore can help change that.
15	Rams (Trade to Falcons) - Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor - Billings is a penetrating 3 tech that will create havoc with Beasley. This is a good move to hop over the Lions here.	46	Lions (Trade to Giants) - Tyler Boyd, WR, Pitt	78	Saints - Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia
16	Lions - Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State- The Lions spend a couple of years on it but their OL is no basically fixed with young talent galore and Conklin adds some nice attitude up there.	47	Saints - Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State - Whitehair is the perfect athletic guard for the Saints offense.	79	Eagles - Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State - The flashiest possible pick for the Eagles, but would round out their receiver corps.
17	Falcons (Trade to Rams) - Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor - Was the last real receiver for the Rams Isaac Bruce or Torry Holt? Coleman will bring speed, but more importantly consistency.	48	Colts- Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State	80	Bills - Jayron Kearse, S, Clemson
18	Colts (Trade to Dolphins) Dolphins trade to Vikings) -  Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson - The Vikings are in desperate need at defensive end. Lawson is an animal that will matchup well with their young linebackers.	49	Bills - Kamalei Correa, OLB, Boise State - How long did Rex and the Jets go without a rush linebacker? Not again Rex.	81	Falcons (Trade to Rams) - Austin Hooper, TE, Stanford - Cook is gone, so the Rams take another Cali kid to be a pass catching tight end.
19	Bills - Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville - Rankins just feels like that lineman that Rex loves and will create matchup nightmares for opposing offensive linemen.	50	Falcons - Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina	82	Colts (Trade to Dolphins) (Dolphins trade to Vikings) - Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
20	Jets (Trade to Bears) -  Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia - The Bears are in serious rebuild mode on defense and with that LB group. They just added Danny Trevathan to hold it down in the middle, so they go out and grab Floyd who could play OLB or DE.	51	Jets - Kyler Fackrell, LB, Utah State - Fackrell isn’t going to get a lot of sacks, but what he will give you is consistency in coverage against RB’s and TE’s, and someone with a long body and good lateral ability to shut down the run.	83	Jets - Landon Turner, G, North Carolina-
21	Redskins - Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State - I was mean to Washington last week so I’ll give them a better corner this week. Apple is young and raw, but physical and tough.	52	Texans (Trade to Patriots) - Joshua Perry, OLB, Ohio State	84	Redskins - Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma
22	Texans (Trade to Seattle) - Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State - Seattle has not tackles at this point and Decker is a great value here. He’s probably more of a RT than a LT, but they can make that decision through camp.	53	Redskins - Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame - Another team that continues to retool their line to protect a quarterback they believe in.	85	Texans - Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor - If Oakman pans out he and Watt will be terrifying.
23	Vikings (Trade to Dolphins) - Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson - I’m on record for not being a huge fan of Miami taking an end early, but with trading down Dodd is the best option for them here. Mario Williams (31) and Cam Wake (34) are on their last hoorah. I compare Dodd to Justin Tuck, but more athletic.	54	Vikings (Trade to Dolphins) - Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech - The Dolphins need to add a corner to compliment Byron Maxwell. Fuller could become a number one guy in the future.	86	Vikings - Devontae Booker, RB, Utah
24	Bengals - Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame - Green lost all of his receiver pals to free agency so the Bengals take a burner to compliment him. Fuller has some drops, but his threat to beat you over the top is very real.	55	Bengals (Trade to Chiefs) - Jonathan Bullard, DE/DT, Florida - Mike Devito is still a starter for the Chiefs, somehow. Bullard can rotate with him until he leaves.	87	Bengals - Vernon Butler, DT, LA Tech - Pairing Butler with Atkins will be a great duo.
25	Steelers - Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson - I don’t love Alexander, but the Steelers need to start suring up their secondary.	56	Seahawks - Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn	88	Packers - Austin Johnson, DT, Penn State
26	Seahawks (Trade to Texans) - Darian Thompson, S, Boise State - The Texans take a really great safety here. Thompson underwhelmed in his 40 time at the Combine, but he does everything else really well.	57	Packers - Scooby Wright, LB, Arizona - Please move Clay Matthews back outside. Scooby is a perfect inside linebacker for a 34 defense.	89	Steelers - Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah - Killebrew is the most Steelers safety ever. He’ll blow guys up.
27	Packers - Adolphus Washington, DT, Ohio State - The Packers front three has never become what they would have hoped. Washington is an underrated prospect that can be a building block on on that line.	58	Steelers - Jerald Hawkins, OT, LSU	90	Seahawks - Denver Kirkland, OT, Arkansas
28	Chiefs (Trade to Broncos) - Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis - This is kind of a whacky concept of letting your division opponent trade up to get a potential franchise QB, but the Chiefs add picks and most people aren’t scared of Lynch right out of the gate.	59	Chiefs (Trade to Bengals) - Artie Burns, CB, Miami - The Bengals lost Hall, Jones is old/a jerk, and they’ve ruined Dennard.	91	Patriots (Trade to Texans) - Sean Davis, S, Maryland - Sean Davis will be what everyone expected Eric Rowe to be.
29	Cardinals - Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA - Clark is a plug and play nose for the Cardinals system. He’s capable of eating multiple blockers and creating push in the pass game.	60	Patriots (Trade to Texans) - Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers	92	Cardinals - Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State
30	Panthers - Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama - Cam Newton 6’6” 250, Kelvin Benjamin 6’5” 225, Funchess 6’4” 225, Derrick Henery 6’3” 250 with a 4.54 40. Enough said.	61	Cardinals (Trade to Patriots) - Harlan Miller, CB, Southeast Louisiana - The Patriots don’t have a corner that really scares you. Miller could develop into one of those guys.	93	Panthers - John Theus, OT, Georgia - Did you see that Super Bowl. Please get Cam some protection.
31	Broncos (Trade to Chiefs) - Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame - This is a total investment pick, but Jaylon Smith could be a steal come late 2016 or 2017. He’s the perfect option to replace Derrick Johnson because he’s Derrick Johnson 2.0.	62	Panthers - Joshua Garnett, G, Stanford	94	Broncos - Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska
		63	Broncos - Vadal Alexander, G, LSU - Alexander has versatility and could slide into their right guard spot ASAP.

• Jets trade their 20th pick overall + Mo Wilkerson for Bears 11th pick overall
• Colts trade their 18th overall pick + 82nd overall pick for Dolphins 13th overall pick
• Falcons send 17th overall pick + 81st overall pick for Rams 15th overall pick + 190th pick overall
• Vikings trade their 23rd overall pick + 54th overall pick from Dolphins 18th overall pick + 82nd overall pick
• Seahawks trade their 26th overall pick + 90th overall pick for Texans 22nd overall pick + 119th overall pick
• Broncos send 31st overall pick + 94th overall pick for Chiefs 28th overall + 126th overall + 2017 4th round pick
• Rams send 43rd overall pick + 110th pick overall for Chargers 35th overall pick
• Lions send 46th overall pick + 111th pick overall for Giants 40th overall pick + 184th overall pick
• Patriots send their 60th overall pick + 91st overall pick for Texans 52nd overall pick + 119th overall pick
• Chiefs send their 59th overall pick + 126th overall pick for Bengals 55th overall pick

NFL Draft 2016: March Madness

2016 March Draft Madness Bracket

Has your March Madness bracket gone up in flames like mine (Zach) did in the first two days? If so, the do we have some good news for you!

We are introducing the first annual Breaking the Shield March Madness.  Attached to this post will be an excel file that we are inviting all of our fans to fill out and return to us so we can see what you think about this year's draft class and how its prospects will fare in the NFL. Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks did a similar project to this on twitter, but in all honesty it sucked.

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• Bracket choices should be made based on which prospect will have the best career going into their second contract. Who will be the next Olivier Vernon to sign a big deal four or five seasons from now. 
• We get that this is tough to project because players haven't been selected to specific teams, but feel free to dream a bit!
• Please provide us with a small explanation on your Final Four, Final, and Champion.
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We hope you all have a good time with some brackets that have a lower chance to end up busted in the first two days! Damn you Michigan State...

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Episode 10: 2016 Mock Draft - Free Agency Frenzy

For starters, we will apologize for the length of this post because It will include both the links for the podcast and the two round mock draft.

Now with that said, there is a lot of NFL Draft content for you to enjoy, scrutinize, and just generally have feelings over so hopefully we won't ruin your day (we really wan't to ruin your week). Part 1 of the podcast has picks 1 through 16, and Part 2 has picks 17 through 32. Hopefully that makes you happy that you'll only need to listen to one half of our show besides having to deal with us for a full hour!

Enjoy, responsibly! 

Episode 10: 2016 Mock Draft - Free Agent Frenzy Part 1

Episode 10: 2016 Mock Draft - Free Agency Frenzy Part 2

Chaz: Even

Zach: Odd

1. Tennessee Titans: Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State - Is Ramsey the top talent in the class, no, but he is the first top five defensive back in a long time. Picking Tunsil here feels like a waste of a pick. If you’re not going to help Mariota create more plays you might as well put a playmaker in your weak secondary.

2. Cleveland Browns: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame - I think the Browns think they know what they are doing, and I think that means being conservative. If this was any other draft, their other pick (32) would be a first. So someone can fall there, or they can use it to trade up. They know how valuable a franchise LT can be and their relationship with Joe Thomas is on the rocks, they invest in one of the best tackle prospects in years.

3. San Diego Chargers: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss - The Chargers and Philip Rivers may cry if they can finally land a true franchise left tackle. Tunsil is extremely athletic for his size and he sacrifices no strength to have elite athleticism.

4. Dallas Cowboys: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida - Imagine Joe Haden, but with much better technical ability, and less reliant on his athletic ability. That's VH3. Hes going to be a premier guy for years to come and the cowboys can pair that with the talented Byron Jones.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA - Jack is a playmaker. The Jags supposedly wanted Bruce Irvin in free agency, but I believe that Jack can play the same role but better.

6. Baltimore Ravens: Deforest Buckner, Oregon - In my opinion, this is a BPA pick. The Ravens need to fix their OL but there's no one here worth it, same goes for secondary. Buckner is an absolute animal and will beef up that front 7.

7. San Francisco 49ers: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss - The 49ers have a quarterback controversy on their hands. Regardless of who plays quarterback you have old Anquan Boldin and hit or miss Torrey Smith. Treadwell is a younger version of Boldin so a year of understudy with playing time would be great for him.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (From Miami): Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State - The eagles have a lot of money invested in Sam Bradford, and Chase Daniel. The dynamic QB duo will make more this year (combined) than Aaron Rodgers, and idk, but I'll take half an Aaron Rodgers over 10 Bradford/Daniels. They need to support this decision by beefing up the O, so they add the most talented offensive skill position player (consensus opinion, not mine) in the draft.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Joey Bosa, DE/Rush, Ohio State - This pick isn’t as necessary since the Robert Ayers addition, but Bosa is too good to pass up at this point. Bosa, Ayers, and McCoy make this a nasty front four to alleviate a poor secondary. Also, enjoy Miko Grimes being a social media nuisance.

10. New York Giants: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama - So the Giants stole away the beloved Snacks. Now that the LBs will be getting less pressure, they can plug in an old school thumper to be the leader of the D for years.

11. Chicago Bears: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State - I don’t see this team going anywhere with Jay Cutler, sorry Bears fans. Since it’s unlikely that the Bears will even make the playoffs this season it would be a great time to invest in a quarterback. Wentz has all of the tools, but needs some development time.

12. New Orleans Saints: Jared Goff, QB, Cal - You don't deny gifts. Jared Goff falling to the Saints is a gift. Who better for Goff to learn under than brees? And that wide open Saints system with brandin cooks? A move like this will rejuvenate a franchise and team that seems to be tired, and sees the other young qb’s in the division taking off. They sit goff for a year, he steps right in.

13. Miami Dolphins (From Philadelphia): William Jackson III, CB, Houston - Is this high for Jackson? Yeah, probably. Miami solidified that they are moving to the Wide 9 Zone scheme when they traded for Byron Maxwell. Jackson is the best zone coverage corner, with speed, with ball skills, and with size. He screams Vance Joseph and playmaker.

14. Oakland Raiders: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson - The Raiders have made huge splashes in free agency, including added pass rusher Bruce Irvin. Shaq Lawson is an animal on the edge that can rush the passer or add run support. He will free up plenty of room for Mack and Irvin to work with.

15. Los Angeles Rams: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis - New city, new quarterback for Jeff Fisher to ruin. I kid, I kid, but really Paxton Lynch is probably as capable as Nick Foles and has more athleticism. I like Foles, but Lynch could be the start of something interesting in Los Angeles.

16. Detroit Lions: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State - Outside of the top two guys, Decker has the best potential as a left tackle. He can be paired up nicely with Tomlinson, last year's first round pick.

17. Atlanta Falcons: Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville - Rankins is a dynamic interior defender. Pairing him with Hageman would continue to build a tenacious defense Dan Quinn wants.

18. Indianapolis Colts: Jack Conklin, OT, MSU - The Colts need to keep their guy upright. It's not very complicated, and Conklin will not only do that, but he will add some swagger and grit to that line.

19. Buffalo Bills: Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky - Is Rex Ryan finally sick of having lame 34 pass rushers? Spence has some off the field issues, but Rex is a great coach for those kind of kids. Spence’s 40 time may have turned off some teams, but his pass rushing ability is undeniable.

20. New York Jets: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU - The Jets have holes at linebacker and offensive line, and quarterback. But I think the Jets should stick with going BPA, and josh doctson is the most gifted offensive playmaker in this draft. The AJ Green comparisons are legit.

21. Washington: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson - I don’t like Alexander at all and I don’t like Washington so there is my logic for this pick. Being more serious, Alexander is a solid man coverage number 2 corner or nickel, but that’s about it.

22. Houston Texans: Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame - The Texans have a QB, a RB, a decent line, a solid defense, and a star #1… The rich get richer?

23. Minnesota Vikings: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State - I love Ogbah, so it’s hard to understand why he wasn’t getting love prior to the Combine. The Vikings have dabbled with other ends, but Ogbah is a pass rushing talent they can’t pass.

24. Cincinnati Bengals: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor - The Bengals lost 2 wide receivers in one offseason. Either jones or sanu ever displayed the type of explosive play making ability coleman has.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State - Apple is a physical man to man corner, but with only two years of college experience he is understandably raw. The Steelers secondary has been in a drought for years.

26. Seattle Seahawks: La’Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech -  Clark has some of the best footwork of any tackle in this class. He has a long frame and vines for arms. He has a pro bowl caliber ceiling and really doesn’t show any huge signs for concern. The seahawks have needs on the line and they always find ways to uncover some of the more hidden gems available.

27. Green Bay Packers: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame - Supposedly Smith’s stock tanked when his physical came in with nerve damage in his knee. This may mean nothing, but as someone with a similar knee injury and nerve damage I’m fine. If Smith is fine like I believe he will be the Packers will get another draft steal.

28. Kansas City Chiefs: Cody Whitehair, OG, Kansas - The Chiefs are a well put together team, but they could use upgrades up front. Whitehair could play anywhere on the line and play well. He has future star interior lineman written all over him.

29. New England Patriots: Pick Forfeited for DeflateGate

30. Arizona Cardinals: Kamalei Correa, OLB, Boise State - I found Correa late in the season this past fall, and I like his skill set, but he’s raw when it comes to hand use and technique in general. The Cardinals took a raw offensive tackle last year and it looks like that will pay off, so I believe they will be willing to roll the dice again.

31. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama - O line is more of a need but Henry is an intriguing talent, and if I'm Ron Rivera, Cam, Henry, Benjamin, Funchess, and Olsen at the same time would create a world of mismatches due to each player's monstrous size.

32. Denver Broncos: Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State - Lee could go much higher than this, but I could see him playing the same role as Ryan Shazier does in Pittsburgh. Lee is an ultra athletic run and chase monster backer type of player that will clean up anything that happens to get past their defensive line.

• Miami sends 8th pick overall to Philadelphia for the 13th pick overall, Kiko Alonso, and Byron Maxwell.

33. Cleveland Browns: Dak Prescott, QB, Miss St:
34. Tennessee Titans: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana
35. Dallas Cowboys:Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
36. San Diego Chargers: Adolphus Washington, DT, Ohio State
37. Baltimore Ravens: Su’a Cravens, OLB, USC
38. San Francisco 49ers: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
39. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
40. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Darian Thompson, S, Boise State
41. New York Giants: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pitt
42. Chicago Bears: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
43. Miami Dolphins: Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
44. Los Angeles Rams (From Philadelphia): Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
45. Oakland Raiders: Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
46. Los Angeles Rams: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
47. Detroit Lions: Shilique Calhoun, DE, MSU
48. New Orleans Saints: Vadal Alexander, G, LSU
49. Indianapolis Colts: Vonn Bell, S, Ohio State
50. Buffalo Bills: Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M
51. Atlanta Falcons: Jayron Kearse, S, Clemson
52. New York Jets: Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah
53. Houston Texans: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
54. Washington: Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
55. Minnesota Vikings: Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
56. Cincinnati Bengals: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
57. Seattle Seahawks: Jerald Hawkins, OT, LSU
58. Green Bay Packers: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
59. Pittsburgh Steelers: Joshua Garnett, OG, Stanford
60. Kansas City Chiefs: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
61. New England Patriots: Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia
62. Arizona Cardinals: Spencer Drango, G, Baylor
63. Carolina Panthers: Landon Turner, OG, North Carolina
64. Denver Broncos: Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina

• Los Angeles Rams acquire the 43rd overall pick from Philadelphia in last year’s Sam Bradford trade.

Episode 9: Super Bowl 50 and the 2016 Hall of Fame Class

After a strong mock draft episode we follow that up with our take on Super Bowl 50 and the 2016 Hall of Fame class! 

Episode 9: Super Bowl 50

First mock draft of the season is hot off the press for your pleasure, or pain. With 28 of the the 32 picks set for this upcoming draft it was finally time to take a stab at it. Under the Podcasts tab of the blogs you can listen to us discuss the picks as well.

**Chaz Picks: Odd (Including Jets), Zach Picks: Even

1. Tennessee Titans (3-13): Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss - With a New head coach on the way and a young QB that needs protection, the Titans could establish a set of book-end tackles for years to come with Tunsil.

2. Cleveland Browns (3-13): Jared Goff, QB, Cal - Sorry Jared, but the good news is that the Browns hired a competent coach that even got Andy Dalton to play like a star. Bad news is your primary targets are Brian Hartline, another overrated Browns tight end, and Joe Thomas. Yes, give Thomas the ball.

3. San Diego Chargers (4-12): Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss - With a move to L.A. on the rise, the Chargers add some flash and need. Couple Treadwell with Allen and Melvin Gordon in the backfield and load Rivers with weapons.

4. Dallas Cowboys (4-12): Joey Bosa, OLB, Ohio State - The Cowboys could go a million directions here, but Bosa feels like a Cowboy. Bosa really improved his run game this year to pair with his pass rushing ability. This is a positive pick to because this assumes they dump the woman beating scum that is Greg Hardy.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss - Nkemdiche is the best player in the draft, no questions asked, but his off the field issues knock him down here. It's not their biggest need, but having him and Fowler on the side of the ball this year? Scary

6. Baltimore Ravens (5-11): Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame - This has been a hotspot for a secondary player, but the Ravens line isn't getting any better. Place Stanley at whichever tackle spot you want and it will be a vast improvement for an aging and hurt Flacco.

7. San Francisco 49ers (4-11): Deforest Buckner, DE, Oregon - You know why. Qb was the favorite here but Chip was brought in for a Kap career revival. They address a pressing need on the DL

8. Miami Dolphins (6-10):. Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State - As a Dolphins fan this is a dream pick. It’s a tough choice with Ramsey and Hargreaves on the board, but Miami can play Ramsey at corner or safety. Ramsey and Reshad Jones is too tantalizing to pass up.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10): Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida - Alterraun Verner was never going to be a number one guy, and Hargreaves III is too good to pass up.

10. New York Giants (6-10): Myles Jack, LB, UCLA - Jack is a freak. Against BYU he matched up against their slot receiver and played bump and run coverage no problem. He can be the playmaker the Giants have needed on defense for years.

11. Chicago Bears (6-10): Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia - The Bears have a lot of holes, so this pick could go anywhere. One need they have to address is pass rusher. This is a bit high for Floyd, but there is an imbalance of need/value that comes into play.

12. New Orleans Saints (7-9): Josh Doctson, WR, TCU - What about Cook and Willie Snead? Stop that nonsense. The Saints want to keep rolling with Brees and Payton, so it’s time to get more options for the passing game. Doctson had a fantastic year and gives the Saints a redzone threat.

13. Philadelphia Eagles (7-9): Jack Conklin, OT, MSU - I think they give Bradford another shot and try to handle their offensive line’s woes here. Especially now that Bosa will be on the loose.

14. Oakland Raiders (7-9): Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State - Ogbah, plus Mack, equals a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. Ogbah is a long speed rusher with the ability to push double digit sacks each year.

15. Los Angeles Rams (7-9): Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis - The Foles projects is over and if Fisher wants to keep his job he needs to figure it out. Now that they're heading to LA, the flash of Todd Gurley and Paxton Lynch will sell.

16. Detroit Lions (7-9): Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor - Not a sexy pick, but Billings brings a penetrating three tech to the defense that flourished with two great tackles. To be a top player at the next level Billings needs to raise his sack numbers. He pushes the pocket well though.

17. Atlanta Falcons (8-8): Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson - The Falcons are an interesting team without many holes, but they need someone that can set the edge so Beasley can do some damage. Team mates again.

18. Indianapolis Colts (8-8): Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State - This pick took zero thought. With Decker’s ability to be either a starting tackle right away the rotation of broken quarterbacks ends. Decker is a brawler in the trenches and the Colts will welcome his presence.

19. Buffalo Bills (8-8): Vadal Alexander, OT/OG, LSU - Potentially losing Incognito and Cordy Glenn, the Bills need some OL help. Alexander can play anywhere on the line.

20. New York Jets (10-6): Carson Wentz, QB, NDSU - Fitzpatrick played well, but he's not a long term option, and Petty never even saw the #2 spot or activated roster. This speaks to how his progress went this season. Wentz is the total package, the only complete QB in the draft, and if not for his competition he would be going much higher. Jets get their guy and can sit him for a year under Fitz, or he could step right in.

21. Washington (9-7): Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson - Washington has not had a secondary for as long as I could remember, or a reliable corner. They need to make a move and get someone that can line up against OBJ, Dez, and whoever the eagles throw at them.

22. Houston Texans (9-7): Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State - This may be the only pick in our mock that never changes. If the Texans don’t trade up Cook could be the only quarterback to fall to them after miserably making the playoffs.

23. Minnesota Vikings (11-5): Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame - Realistically, he should not fall this far, but injuries happen. The Vikings need a WR but there will be plenty of playmakers left in 2. They get the best player in the draft at a bargain.

24. Cincinnati Bengals (12-4): A’Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama - Robinson doesn’t wow you on film, but he’s a great run defender with good pass rushing ability. Peko isn’t the answer next to Geno Atkins, and the Bengals are better off investing in their pass rush than missing on another corner.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6): Eli Apple, CB, OSU - Pitt and their fascination with OLBs seems to be paying off this year with Dupree having a solid season and Shazier having some breakout games, they need to secure the back end still.

26. Seattle Seahawks (10-6): Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn - Coleman has played really solid football after taking over for Greg Robinson. He is good in both the running and passing game, but has room to improve. As a cancer survivor we know he has the ability to fight for his dreams.

27. Green Bay Packers (10-6): Su’a Cravens, OLB, USC - The Packers seem to like underwhelming USC OLB’s, and I think this is a perfect fit for what Capers likes to run up north.

28. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5): Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State - Whitehair is going to be the next All-Pro guard in the NFL. He played left tackle at Kansas State, but is better off inside. None of the Chiefs lineman are studs so they are all susceptible to replacement.

29. New England Patriots (12-4): PICK FORFEITED

30. Carolina Panthers (15-1):. Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State - Jonathan Stewart had a good year in 2015, but anyone can have a good year in the Panthers offensive scheme. Elliot could be so much more than good and not cost the Panthers seven million a year.

31. Denver Broncos (12-4): Reggie Ragland, MLB, Alabama - Another guy that should not fall this far, but when you’re doing a mock, it happens. This would be a dream pick for Denver who is losing Trevathan to free agency and likely will be too short on cap to bring him back. Their big need is OL, but they can address that later on.

32. Arizona Cardinals (13-3): Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA - Another unsexy pick, but Clark can come in and replace the void left by Dan Williams. Clark will demand double teams, which will allow players like Deone Bucannon to flow and make plays.