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Final pre-free agency 2016 NFL mock draft

By Brian Miller

September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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  1. New Orleans Saints

A’Shawn Robinson – DT – Alabama

Yes, the New Orleans Saints can’t cover any receiver in the NFL but they also can’t get enough push from the defensive line which gives opposing quarterbacks far too much time in the pocket. Robinson is a powerful defensive lineman who uses his legs and arms well to get upfield push. It’s something the Saints currently don’t have. 

The Saints could be active in free agency and cleared some cap space with the release of Marques Colston but they won’t target receiver early in the draft and have some young players at the position they are high on. They need defensive help in a bad way and it’s likely their first two and maybe three picks in 2016 will be on that side of the ball.

Offensively the Saints are mess as well but no tight-end has earned a top-15 pick this year and the Saints offensive line issues can be taken care of later. The Saints must make defensive additions early in this years draft.

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