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On The FInSide’s 2016 NFL mock draft

By Brian Miller

Dec 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass while rushed by Air Force Falcons linebacker Jack Flor (50) in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass while rushed by Air Force Falcons linebacker Jack Flor (50) in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Kevin Dodd (98) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker(14) in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Kevin Dodd (98) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker(14) in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

  1. Oakland Raiders

Kevin Dodd – DE – Clemson

While the Raiders have needs across the board passing on a defensive end isn’t likely and Dodd would be a very good pick for a team that is turning the corner in a very tough AFC West.

  1. Tennessee Titans

Jack Conklin – OT – Michigan State

The Titans could very well take some of the picks they received from the trade with the Rams and move up for Tunsil or Stanley. If they stay put, Conklin is the obvious choice given their need at offensive tackle.

  1. Detroit Lions

Jarran Reed – DT – Alabama

The Lions need to get better along the defensive line. They lost Suh last year in free agency to Miami and are looking to fill that hole. Reed is a tough run stopping defensive tackle that will make the Lions defensive line and linebackers better.

  1. Atlanta Falcons

Laquon Treadwell – WR – Mississippi

The intersting thing here is that while Atlanta needs to find a receiver to go along with Julio Jones they could also go defensive line and take Leonard Floyd. In this mock, we have Floyd falling to the 2nd round only because we couldn’t really decide on who would take him and where. It wasn’t really a forgotten player as much as we see teams addressing specific players to fit their needs but at 17, Floyd is a very big possibility. In this mock, Treadwell was the selection and he will make the Atlanta offense dangerous.

  1. Indianapolis Colts

Taylor Decker – OT – Ohio State

The Colts need to keep Andrew Luck from being hit and fixing the offensive line starts at tackle. Decker is a strong prospect who will help in that regard.

  1. Buffalo Bills

A’Shawn Robinson – DT – Alabama

Rob Ryan is now on board with his brother and the Rex Ryan defense of 2015 left a lot to be desired. It would be a shock of the Bills went with anyone that didn’t play on the defensive line.

  1. New York Jets

Reggie Ragland – LB – Alabama

The Jets too could go with Floyd at this spot if he is still on the board but Ragland makes a lot of sense considering the problems the Jets are trying to correct at the linebacker position.

  1. Washington Redskins

Derrick Henry – RB – Alabama

Could three players from Alabama come off the board in a row? It’s possible. Henry being taken in round one is a small stretch but the Redskins need running back help and Henry could be the workhorse back they have been looking for.

  1. Houston Texans

Will Fuller – WR – Notre Dame

The Texans have a good defense but what they lacked was consistency from their receivers. With Brock Osweiler now their starting quarterback, finding him outside help is imperative.

  1. Minnesota Vikings

Josh Doctson – WR – TCU

The Vikings would love if Fuller fell one more spot but they need to address the position regardless. They traded Mike Wallace in the off-season and now need to replace him.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals

Corey Coleman – WR – Baylor

Three receivers in a row isn’t out of the question in this years draft. The Bengals, like the Falcons, need to find an option to go along with their number one receiver, A.J. Green.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers

Eli Apple – CB – Ohio State

This seems to be the landing spot for Apple in many mock drafts. The Steelers need CB help and their decision not to pursue Josh Norman has left many to believe that the target in round one will be corner.

  1. Seattle Seahawks

Darron Lee – LB – Ohio State

The Seahawks are in a good position with their roster but they need to get another body at linebacker. Lee is a solid fit with for the defense and should make an impact from the start.

  1. Green Bay Packers

Andrew Billings – DT – Baylor

With the retirement of B.J. Raji the Packers will need to find a replacement on the defensive line.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs

Kendall Fuller – CB – Virginia Tech

Fuller could go higher. His medical re-check came back with good news and Fuller is expected to be a full go participant in training camp. The Chiefs lost Sean Smith in free agency so they will need to fill that hole.

29: Arizona Cardinals

Ryan Kelly – C – Alabama

The Cardinals are close to being a championship team but they need a center that can handle the offensive line calls and protect Carson Palmer.

  1. Carolina Panthers

Artie Burns – CB – Miami

A week ago we believed that the Panthers would target corner even with Josh Norman still on the team. With him gone, it’s almost a foregone conclusion.

31: Denver Broncos

Paxton Lynch – QB – Memphis

Are the Broncos really sold on Mark Sanchez leading the team in 2016? Not likely. They could opt to wait until round two but teams needing quarterback help like the Jets and Browns will likely target the position in the 2nd round leaving the Broncos reaching. They very well may reach at the end of round one and honestly, Lynch isn’t much of a reach at 31.

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