NFL Mock Draft 2016: Edition 4

Carson Wentz to Cleveland

1. Tennessee Titans Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
Rumors of Tennessee possibly selecting Florida State's Jalen Ramsey are understandable. The defensive back is the best overall player in the draft, and the Titans secondary is far from strong. Despite this, Tennessee would be best suited to stick with Laremy Tunsil at the No. 1 spot. They certainly could entertain the option of trading down, but Tunsil fits a need and is one of the best offensive tackles we've seen come out college in a long time.
Previous Selection: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
Other Possibility: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
2. Cleveland Browns Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
Robert Griffin III has arrived in Cleveland, hoping to resurrect a career that appears to be on its last legs. Despite the addition of RG3, I don't believe it will have any impact on the Browns' move here. They need a long term quarterback who can stay healthy, and Wentz has locked down the No. 1 quarterback spot in this draft with a strong Pro Day and Combine.
Previous Selection: Carson Wenz, QB, North Dakota State
Other Possibility: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
3. San Diego Chargers Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Eric Weddle is now officially a Baltimore Raven, officially closing a long and terrific career in San Diego. The Chargers are right to move on; Weddle was declining severely and Jalen Ramsey would be an immediate upgrade, if he lasts on the board this long. The versatility of Ramsey and his electrifying playmaking will immediately add credibility to a weak San Diego secondary.
Previous Selection: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Other Possibility: DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon
4. Dallas Cowboys Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Last season, Dallas leaned heavily on the services of Greg Hardy and rookie Randy Gregory. One (Hardy) is a complete locker room distraction and a symbol for domestic abuse, while Gregory was arrested weeks before last year's draft for drug possession. Dallas would be wise to strengthen the position by selecting Bosa, who should be the top player available. Character concerns also loom over the Ohio State product, but are very mild when compared to Hardy, who shouldn't be back.
Previous Selection: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Other Possibility: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
5. Jacksonville Jaguars Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
The Jaguars possess crazy amounts of talent on their offense, but their defense continues to need work. Selecting Jack would immediately upgrade the defensive side of the ball, as Jack can help in run support and is the best coverage linebacker in this year's draft. Teams will be eager to see how Jack can return from his torn ACL earlier this season, but the ceiling for this guy is incredible.
Previous Selection: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Other Possibility: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
6. Baltimore Ravens DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon
There were many reasons why Baltimore limped to a 5-11 mark last season, including injuries and poor running back play. Just as critical, however, was their lack of a true, dominant pass rusher. Adding DeForest Buckner would immediately solve that issue. Buckner brings an absolute menacing presence off the edge who was absolutely dominant at times throughout his tenure at Oregon.
Previous Selection: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Other Possibility: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
7. San Francisco 49ers Jared Goff, QB, California
No matter what happens in the long Colin Kaepernick saga, San Francisco needs to move somewhere fresh at their most important position. Goff has the arm strength and pocket poise to be special, and he could really rack up yardage in Chip Kelly's up-tempo offensive scheme.
Previous Selection: Jared Goff, QB, California
Other Possibility: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
8. Philadelphia Eagles Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
Philadelphia has spent much of this offseason backtracking from the Chip Kelly era, dealing away busts like Demarco Murray, Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell, and looking towards the future. The departure of Murray leaves the Eagles without a true, dominant back and their trade-up allows them to take a stab at Elliott, who is by far and away the best back in this draft.
Previous Selection: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis (previously No. 13 pick)
Other Possibility: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Overall, Tampa Bay made major strides last season, improving from 2-14 to 6-10 and they appear to be a dark horse entering 2016. They still need reinforcements in their defensive backfield, and Hargreaves could be a perfect solution. Hargreaves was absolutely shutdown throughout his time with the Gators, and Tampa has really lacked a No. 1 corner for awhile.
Previous Selection: DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon
Other Possibility: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
10. New York Giants Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
The Giants have lagged in the trenches for too long, and they need to strike on either defensive line or offensive line in this year's draft. The good news is Stanley could drop to them at 10, a steal considering that the massive Stanley is widely viewed as the second best offensive tackle this year.
Previous Selection: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
Other Possibility: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
11. Chicago Bears A'Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama
One thing that Chicago has really lacked over the past few years has been a truly dominant defensive linemen. They've signed guys like Julius Peppers and Jared Allen over the past couple of years, with minimal results. A'Shawn Robinson has the chance to be an absolutely dominant D-Linemen, whether it be as a defensive tackle stuffing runners or as a dangerous pass rusher off the edge.
Previous Selection: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
Other Possibility: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
12. New Orleans Saints Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
New Orleans allowed a whooping 4.9 yards per carry this past season, and it is clear they need to continue to overhaul their defensive line. The signing of Nick Fairley was a start, but it was only a one year deal and is just a short term solution. Rankins has been steadily rising up draft boards and could be the disruptive force in the interior of the defensive line the Saints have lacked.
Previous Selection: A'Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama
Other Possibility: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
13. Miami Dolphins Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
The Dolphins couldn't wait to get rid of Brent Grimes, opting to release the once-Pro Bowler early in free agency. They traded for Byron Maxwell from Philadelphia, but that does little to erase their massive problems in the secondary. Eli Apple has cemented himself as a first-round prospect, with ideal speed and athleticism.
Previous Selection: Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Other Possibility: Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
14. Oakland Raiders Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama
The talent throughout the Raiders' roster is increasing in a big way, but that doesn't mean Oakland doesn't have major holes. The scary injury to Mario Edwards' neck this past season has only confirmed the Raiders need to fix their defensive line issues. Reed isn't the best prospect available here, but his motor and tenacity would add some more bite to the Oakland front seven.
Previous Selection: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
Other Possibility: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
15. Los Angeles Rams Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
For the time being, the Rams appear content with the Nick Foles/Case Keenum era at quarterback. They may search for a quarterback later in this draft, but don't be surprised to see them go elsewhere here. Receiver would be logical; the Rams have lacked a true No. 1 wideout for a very long time and while his rough showing at his Pro Day and at the Combine have hurt him, Treadwell is still the best wide receiver in this year's draft.
Previous Selection: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
Other Possibility: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
16. Detroit Lions Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
Detroit could be any number of ways with this selection, but the smartest one would be improving their offensive line. Riley Rieff is a mystery beyond this season, and the rest of the unit could use some reinforcements. Conklin is a steady, stable veteran who played college ball inside the state and fit in nicely with the Lions.
Previous Selection: Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama
Other Possibility: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
17. Atlanta Falcons Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Due to their weak rush defense and average pass rush, it has long been established Atlanta could be looking linebacker in this spot. I've had Reggie Ragland mocked here for awhile, but I could see the Falcons taking a chance at Lee. Lee has incredible athleticism and range and offers head coach Dan Quinn more versatility than Ragland.
Previous Selection: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Other Possibility: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
18. Indianapolis Colts Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
The Colts' offensive line woes became apparent last season when Andrew Luck was injured and Frank Gore could not find any running room. There is some talent there, but adding another young promising linemen like Decker could go a long way. Not only is Decker a proven run blocker, but he has the versatility to fill in at a number of positions throughout the unit.
Previous Selection: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
Other Possibility: Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
19. Buffalo Bills Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Guys like Darron Lee, Myles Jack and Leonard Floyd may be flashier and more exciting, but there isn't a more rock-steady linebacker prospect than Ragland in this draft. He is a smart, well-rounded linebacker who would be a major help to Rex Ryan and the Bills, as their linebacker corps desperately missed Kiko Alonso last year.
Previous Selection: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
Other Possibility: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
20. New York Jets Leonard Floyd, LB, Georgia
Expect the Jets to continue stocking up their front seven this season, particularly if an intriguing talent like Leonard Floyd is available here. Floyd is an attacking, physical specimen off the edge who would be a great fit in coach Todd Bowles' scheme.
Previous Selection: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
Other Possibility: Jordan Howard, RB, Indiana
21. Washington Redskins Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
For a long time Washington has been shopping for a disruptive defensive tackle presence. It has led them to overpay for Albert Haynesworth and Terrance Knighton (who they just let go) over the past few years. Expect them to finally make some progress on the goal by picking Billings, who could be a sneaky good prospect. Billings is chunky and doesn't move well but he plugs gaps as well as anybody.
Previous Selection: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
Other Possibility: Kenny Clark, DL, UCLA
22. Houston Texans Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
At the time of my lack mock draft (all the way back in late February), I felt certain the Texans were finally going to go out and draft a quarterback. Instead, they opted to plunge big money into Brock Osweiler in the free agent market. They should make the smart move and improve his weapons now and the prolific Coleman would be a natural fit. His speed and deep threat ability could be a great complement to DeAndre Hopkins.
Previous Selection: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
Other Possibility: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
23. Minnesota Vikings Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
Before a wrist injury ended his season prematurely, Doctson was one of the most dominant players in all of college football at TCU. The Vikings could certainly use his explosiveness and reliability, especially considering Mike Wallace is officially gone.
Previous Selection: Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
Other Possibility: Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
24. Cincinnati Bengals Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu are officially out of Cincinnati, and while A.J. Green and Tyler Eifert are superb, Andy Dalton could still use one more receiver. Michael Thomas is a lot like Green; great hands, great size and an excellent route runner. He should be a solid No. 2 weapon for years to come.
Previous Selection: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
Other Possibility: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
25. Pittsburgh Steelers Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
The Steelers have managed to get by with a secondary composed of veterans and journeymen for a long time, but at some point they need to draft a shutdown corner. There are a plethora of options here in the late first round, but Alexander is a Top 10 talent who had his dominant moments at Clemson.
Previous Selection: William Jackson III, CB, Houston
Other Possibility: William Jackson III, CB, Houston
26. Seattle Seahawks Jason Spriggs, OL, Indiana
It is pretty clear by now that Russell Wilson is on the short list of best quarterbacks in the NFL. The priority now for the Seahawks is continuing to surround him with talent and protect him. The losses of Russell Okung and J.R. Sweezy make an offensive linemen selection very important. Spriggs isn't flashy but he is well-rounded and well-built.
Previous Selection: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
Other Possibility; Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
27. Green Bay Packers Chris Jones, DL, Mississippi State
B.J. Raji made an unexpected retirement this offseason, and the Packers have long been average on the defensive line. GM Ted Thompson should invest in Chris Jones, a talented prospect rising up boards out of Mississippi State who doesn't have the character concerns of Robert Nkemdiche or others.
Previous Selection: Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Other Possibility: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
28. Kansas City Chiefs William Jackson III, CB, Houston
Last year's first round selection Marcus Peters was an absolute stud this season for Kansas City. Unfortunately, the corner opposite him, Sean Smith, left in free agency. Expect the Chiefs to snatch up Jackson, who continues to rise after a terrific showing at the Combine.
Previous Selection: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Other Possibility: Artie Burns, CB, Miami
29. Arizona Cardinals Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Spence continues to fluctuate up, down and all over my draft boards. He has all the talent to be absolutely dominant at the next level, but players with character concerns always seem to drop like stones on draft day (ahem, Randy Gregory). Spence would be a great fit in Arizona, and the Cards could use him after Dwight Freeney, who was a revelation this past season, retired.
Previous Selection: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
Other Possibility: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
30. Carolina Panthers Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
Shaq Lawson is yet another player that could go nearly anywhere in this first round. He had his moments at Clemson, but questions about his effort and scheme fit could drop him a little bit. Carolina would be getting a steal here as the local product proved he could get after the QB while at Clemson.
Previous Selection: Emmanuel Ogbah, DL, Oklahoma State
Other Possibility: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
31. Denver Broncos Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
The Broncos acquired Mark Sanchez this offseason and very well could still trade for Colin Kaepernick, after Peyton Manning retired and Brock Osweiler left. Even so, the Broncos should get their man of the future in Lynch, who very well could slip. Denver loved Osweiler's size and arm strength; Lynch is 6'7" and has a proven deep arm.
Previous Selection: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
Other Possibility: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss

NFL Mock Draft 2016: Edition 3 (Combine Edition)

Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss

1. Tennessee Titans Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
The NFL Combine has only furthered Tunsil's case as the No. 1 pick and the right man for Tennessee. Already 6'5" and over 300 pounds, Tunsil ran a fast 40 at the combine and proved he had superior athleticism when compared to the other offensive linemen in this year's cycle. He would be an ideal left tackle for the Titans as they continue their lengthy rebuild.
Previous Selection: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
2. Cleveland Browns Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
This pick could be very interesting for Cleveland. There is a possibility Cleveland goes defense here, due to the fact they couldn't stop anyone last year, and then move up late in the first round and snatch up a QB. But, if they want their choice of franchise signal-callers, they should go here. I'm a bigger believer in Jared Goff than Wentz, but Wentz seems like a good fit in Cleveland, and Hue Jackson would work well with the NDSU product.
Previous Selection: Jared Goff, QB, California
3. San Diego Chargers Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Eric Weddle has been the Chargers' rock in the secondary for years now, but the safety is almost certainly gone in free agency this spring. Expect San Diego to land his replacement in Ramsey, a dynamic playmaker out of Florida State. Ramsey cannot only make his impact felt as a roaming safety, he could also help San Diego's weak cornerback spot.
Previous Selection: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
4. Dallas Cowboys Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Jerry Jones has made it pretty clear that he will stick with Tony Romo at quarterback for the next few years, making it seem as though Dallas will restrain themselves from either Goff or Lynch here. That leaves them open to select Jack, who would immediately upgrade their crippled linebacker corps that contains injury prone Sean Lee and inconsistent Rolando McClain.
Previous Selection: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
5. Jacksonville Jaguars Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Character concerns are dropping Joey Bosa right now, as teams appear wary about a suspension earlier in the year at Ohio State. That may drop Bosa slightly, much to the delight of Jacksonville, who would eagerly snatch him up. Bosa could form a formidable 1-2 punch with Dante Fowler that gives defensive-minded Gus Bradley something to work with for years to come.
Previous Selection: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
6. Baltimore Ravens Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Last year, Baltimore gave up the most passing touchdowns in the franchise's history. While they will hope for the versatile Jalen Ramsey to drop, Vernon Hargreaves is a great consolation prize. Hargreaves doesn't have the versatility of Ramsey or the size, but he is a legit shutdown corner who led Florida's defense for years.
Previous Selection: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
7. San Francisco 49ers Jared Goff, QB, California
The arrival of Chip Kelly in the Bay Area was supposed to help resurrect the failing career of Colin Kaepernick, as Kelly's system was supposed to work flawlessly with the mobile QB. Instead, Kap has expressed discontent, and appears ready to move on. San Fran would be wise to do the same, and grab Goff. Goff has the arm to do damage under Kelly, and has a great feel for the game.
Previous Selection: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
8. Miami Dolphins Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Spence has been shooting up draft boards as of late, and it isn't hard to understand why. The former Ohio State Buckeye has an incredible motor, great speed off the edge and put in work at the Combine. But, he was kicked out of OSU for drug abuse, and teams will have to careful with the defensive end. Miami's secondary is terrible but without Hargreaves or Ramsey available, they should take Spence, considering Olivier Vernon could leave this offseason and Dion Jordan has been a complete bust.
Previous Selection: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon
Tampa Bay has to get more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and luckily for them, this Draft is stocked with solid defensive line prospects. Among them is Buckner, a massive linemen with excellent versatility. He would immediately join solid Gerald McCoy and strengthen the Bucs' front seven.
Previous Selection: DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon
10. New York Giants Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
Gone is Tom Coughlin, but the head coach was far from the problem in New York, where there is just isn't a ton of talent right now. Paramount among this team's concerns is defensive line, where they struggled to do anything productive. While Spence, Buckner and Bosa would be ideal, Lawson was a beast this past year at Clemson and was solid at the Combine.
Previous Selection: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
11. Chicago Bears Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
The Bears' primary need is on the defensive line, where they were terrible a year ago. But, the offensive line is far from perfect, and it would be ideal if Stanley dropped all the way down to them at No. 11. Stanley offers great size, and was a proven commodity during his tenure in South Bend.
Previous Selection: A'Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama
12. New Orleans Saints A'Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama
It isn't a huge mystery where New Orleans' problems lie. They lie on the defensive side of the ball, where the Saints have been abysmal for far too long. Luckily, A'Shawn Robinson could drop a little bit, opening up this pick. Robinson proved at the Combine that he was just an absolute freak; despite being 330 pounds he ran one of the fastest 40 times of all defensive linemen. He could be a disruptive force for New Orleans in the interior.
Previous Selection: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
13. Philadelphia Eagles Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
While Philadelphia could bring back Sam Bradford, it would leave this team in a state of mediocrity for years to come. Paxton Lynch isn't perfect; his arm strength isn't ideal and he is turnover prone at times. But, Doug Pederson worked well with a pretty similar Alex Smith in Kansas City and the Eagles will improve their weapon around him to help him succeed.
Previous Selection: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
14. Oakland Raiders Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
Oakland has impressive talent on both sides of the ball, and they appear close to ending their decade long Playoff drought. In order to do that, the Raiders must fix their gaping hole at cornerback, where they have no proven No. 1 option. Alexander was terrific throughout his tenure at Clemson, and only solidified himself as a first-round corner with a strong Combine showing.
Previous Selection: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
15. Los Angeles Rams Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
As they make their move to the bright lights of Los Angeles, the Rams would ideally like to add a new quarterback in this year's Draft, considering Nick Foles was terrible last season. But, if Lynch, Wentz and Goff are all gone here, they should look for an option later that could develop. Treadwell would be a nice pickup none the less; the former Ole Miss Rebel has incredible size and is a proven playmaker.
Previous Selection: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
16. Detroit Lions Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama
The Lions could quite honestly go anywhere with this selection, from wide receiver to defensive line to linebacker. But, this is a team that still has a major hole on their D-Line left when Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley ditched town. Jarran Reed isn't a flashy prospect, but he is a gritty, hard-nosed linemen that would immediately upgrade the unit and rush defense.
Previous Selection: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
17. Atlanta Falcons Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Much like Jarran Reed, Reggie Ragland is not the flashiest prospect in this year's Draft, but the former Alabama inside linebacker is a rock-solid, gifted player. Atlanta's front seven is pretty weak, they could add another pass rusher opposite Vic Beasley, or continue to improve their rush defense. Improving their rush defense, with a stud like Ragland, makes the most sense.
Previous Selection: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
18. Indianapolis Colts Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
There are a lot of factors to blame for Indy's slip this past season, but a major one could be traced back to a lackluster offensive line. Getting younger and better on the unit is a must, and Taylor Decker could be a nice solution. Decker is a well-rounded veteran who helped Ohio State win a lot of games. He'll fit in well with the Colts, and help keep Andrew Luck upright.
Previous Selection: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
19. Buffalo Bills Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
Robet Nkemdiche is the type of player who could slide in a big way come Draft Night. He has all the tools to be absolutely dominant, but he didn't always deliver at Ole Miss, and he has off-the-field concerns. Even so, Buffalo has a need in the interior of their defensive line and Rex Ryan is the kind of guy who can afford to take risks on defensive prospects, because he works well with them.
Previous Selection: Kenny Clark, DL, UCLA
20. New York Jets Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
While Derrick Henry's impressive day at the Combine helped his stock tremendously, it still didn't derail Elliott from being the first back taken this year. Elliott is the perfect blend of speed and power, and would immediately fill in for the Jets, assuming Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell both aren't back.
Previous Selection: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
21. Washington Redskins Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
Washington made huge strides this past year under Jay Gruden and Kirk Cousins, but they are far from perfect. In particular, their rush defense was ranked 26th last season and needs to be addressed. Andrew Billings is not the perfect prospect; he doesn't move very well and looked lost at times for Baylor. But, when he is on his game, the 300+ pounder is an absolute force.
Previous Selection: Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama
22. Houston Texans Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
It is just rough to be Houston. They were good enough to make the Playoffs this past year, but were far from a Super Bowl contender, ending up at the No. 22 pick, where it is significantly harder to upgrade their gaping holes at quarterback and running back. That may force Houston to slightly reach on Connor Cook here. Cook is a solid quarterback who had major success at Michigan State. But, there remains questions about his maturity and leadership abilities. Even so, Bill O'Brien should take the risk here.
Previous Selection: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State 
23. Minnesota Vikings Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
Stefon Diggs was a pleasant surprise this past season for Minnesota, but the Vikings really lack weapons beyond him. Expect them to take a swing at Will Fuller here, who had a big day at the Combine, posting a 4.33 40. He isn't just a workout star; the Notre Dame product has excellent burst and put up big numbers throughout his time with the Irish.
Previous Selection: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
24. Cincinnati Bengals Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
For years, Cincy has really lacked much beyond A.J. Green in the passing game, and while Tyler Eifert is great in the red zone, they need another weapon for Andy Dalton to work with, especially considering Marvin Jones could be gone. Corey Coleman was an absolute monster this past year at Baylor and while his size isn't ideal, few can handle his pure explosiveness.
Previous Selection: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
25. Pittsburgh Steelers William Jackson III, CB, Houston
Pittsburgh has been razor thin at cornerback over the past few years, yet they have opted to retool with veterans instead of rebuilding through the Draft. That should change, as the Steelers pick up Jackson. Jackson's huge day at the Combine has the Houston prospect catapulting up draft boards in a pretty weak secondary class.
Previous Selection: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
26. Seattle Seahawks Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
The Seahawks still have a number of holes throughout their offensive line, which must be addressed in this year's Draft. Expect Seattle to take a swing on Conklin, a solid if rather underwhelming, prospect. The offensive tackle has perfect size and possesses ideal footwork.
Previous Selection: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
27. Green Bay Packers Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
While their defense possesses plenty of speed in the secondary, Green Bay's front seven is relatively slow, and that has hurt their rush defense. The Packers should solve that by picking up Lee, who played a big role in helping Ohio State win the National Championship back in 2014-2015. Lee showcased his blazing speed at the Combine, and is a decent coverage linebacker.
Previous Selection: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
28. Kansas City Chiefs Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Kansas City may have among the NFL's most underrated defenses and a healthy Eric Berry, but the Chiefs still have concerns at cornerback. Kendall Fuller was a sure-fire first-rounder before a torn ACL this past season at Virginia Tech. If Fuller can come back and prove he is making progress on his rehab, he could be a great fit, considering his shutdown ability.
Previous Selection: Jonathan Bullard, DL, Florida
29. Arizona Cardinals Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
Despite the fact Arizona won 13 games this past year, they are a team with a lot of aging pieces and an unclear future. A major issue right now is at pass rusher, where they are pretty weak. While the Cardinals likely won't be drafting an elite prospect, Dodd is a solid pass rusher who proved he could make noise at Clemson.
Previous Selection: Noah Spence, DE/LB, Eastern Kentucky
30. Carolina Panthers Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
Carolina got solid play from defensive ends Charles Johnson and Jared Allen this past season. But, Allen has already announced his expected retirement, and Johnson is poised to leave in free agency. Expect the Panthers to fill the void with Ogbah, who was a sack machine throughout his time at Oklahoma State.
Previous Selection: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
31. Denver Broncos Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
With Peyton Manning set to retire and Brock Osweiler's future in Denver murky, expect Denver to lean on their ground attack much more this upcoming season. Unfortunately, neither C.J. Anderson nor Ronnie Hillman were consistently good. That could prompt the Broncos to select Henry, who could be the workhorse this offense needs for a long time.
Previous Selection: Spencer Drango, OT, Baylor

NFL Draft 2016: Is Carson Wentz the Best QB?

Carson Wentz

A quick look at Carson Wentz's resume while at North Dakota State shows a long list of accomplishments. The 23-year-old from Bismarck, North Dakota, was a two-year starter for the Bison, helping NDSU claim FCS National Titles in both seasons. He has been named the Most Outstanding Player in both title games. Despite missing six games this season due to a broken wrist, Wentz threw for over 40 touchdowns over the course of his collegiate career, and trimmed down on interceptions. On top of that, he proved himself in the classroom, earning the Academic All-American of the Year Award this past year. Now, Wentz hopes to add one more thing to his resume: the first quarterback taken in the 2016 NFL Draft. But, is the quarterback hailing from an FCS powerhouse really worthy of a Top 10 selection and the term "franchise QB"? A deeper look into Wentz paints a very interesting and confusing picture.

A dominant showing in the FCS title game this past year against Jacksonville State, helped Wentz's meteoric rise up draft boards. Wentz had long been a staple as likely a mid-round prospect, but the more scouts watched him the more they loved him. By all traditional standards, he is about as well-rounded a quarterback prospect as you can get. He has great size, at 6'6", 235 pounds and a strong, accurate arm. He shows an incredible feel for the game and terrific poise, which has aided him through pretty big FCS games.

But, Wentz isn't without his critics. Turnovers weren't a major problem while at NDSU, but they were too common for the veteran quarterback. He showed a knack for locking on to receivers and trying to force the ball into tight windows, which he absolutely will not be able to get away with at the next level. Wentz's arm strength isn't perfect, either, although it is far from a huge problem. He did show he could get the ball down the field on a consistent basis, but his down-the-field accuracy was inconsistent and occasionally shaky. And then there is the most common criticism of the quarterback: the fact he was playing FCS competition his entire career. Despite the fact it obviously doesn't get the attention FBS does, the FCS level has some great players who have had successful careers. But, carving up Jacksonville State is a little bit different than going up against Denver's pass rush or Carolina's D.

Wentz is going to be a polarizing character to watch throughout the 2016 NFL Draft process. In the first real start of Draft season, the Senior Bowl, the results were uneven. Many scouts came away unimpressed, but there was certainly a contingent that still needed a convincing. There remains a long list of NFL teams positioned in the fist round that will watch Wentz carefully, including Cleveland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Houston and more.

There is no perfect quarterback in this year's Draft, there is no Peyton Manning or Andrew Luck. Though, Wentz appears to be as sound a quarterback prospect as there is. Though, when compared to other top quarterbacks, things are interesting. Wentz lacks the arm strength and pocket awareness of Cal prospect Jared Goff, and the size and potential of Memphis' Paxton Lynch. Both Goff and Lynch are sure to be first round prospects, and it remains to be seen if Wentz has the ceiling (Super Bowl caliber QB) that the other two appear to have.

Is Wentz the best quarterback in this Draft? No, at least not yet. He is a sure-fire first rounder and about as well-rounded as you can get. But, he will have to impress as the Combine later this month and in individual workouts. Questions will still arise about his arm strength, about his transition to the much-faster NFL game, and about his leadership qualities. He will have plenty of time to prove those doubts wrong. No matter what does become of Wentz as the 2016 NFL Draft slowly creeps closer, one thing is certain: for a kid from a school that doesn't get a ton of national attention (despite five straight National Titles), he may be the most talked-about and intriguing prospect in the entire class.