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2016 NFL mock draft: Five Pac-12 players go in first round

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Our regularly-updated NFL mock draft always just focuses on the Pac-12 players selected.

Now that the regular season is over, figured it would be a great time to update the 2016 NFL mock draft.

1.Cleveland - Paxton Lynch QB Memphis

2. San Francisco - Jared Goff QB Cal - Goff had his ups and downs in 2015, but ultimately, I think NFL teams are desperately looking for the passing skills and accuracy he has right now. I think the 49ers will take the local kid to become the next face of their team as long as he is around when they are picking in the first round.

3. San Diego - Laremy Tunsil T Mississippi

4. New Orleans - Joey Bosa DE Ohio State

5. Tennessee - Ronnie Stanley T Notre Dame

6. Dallas - Jalen Ramsey S Florida State

7. Baltimore - Vernon Hargreaves CB Florida

8. Miami - DeForest Buckner DE Oregon

I thought there were only seven five-star-level prospects in this draft, but I think Buckner has worked his way onto that list with the level he has dominated at this season and his massive frame. I think he would be too good of a prospect for the Dolphins to pass at this point, especially since they can use help up front.

9. Jacksonville - Jack Conklin T Michigan State

10. Philadelphia - Myles Jack LB UCLA

I think Jack's stock catches fire the closer we get to the draft and the further away his injury gets. Chip Kelly or no Chip Kelly, the Eagles could use a playmaking linebacker  who can rush the passer and Jack would be the best available.

11. Detroit - A'Shawn Robinson DT Alabama

12. St. Louis - LaQuon Treadwell WR Mississippi

13. Chicago - Robert Nkemdiche DE Mississippi

14. Tampa Bay - Jaylon Smith LB Notre Dame

15. Washington - Leonard Floyd LB Georgia

16. Oakland - Taylor Decker T Ohio State

17. Houston - Connor Cook QB Michigan State

18. Buffalo - Shaq Lawson DE Clemson

19. Pittsburgh - Tre'Davious White CB LSU

20. Atlanta - Andrew Billings DT Baylor

21. Indianapolis - Vadal Alexander G LSU

22. Giants - Kenny Clark DT UCLA

Clark has been almost as dominant as Buckner this year. He is a nightmare over the center and will be maybe the first true defensive tackle taken. The Giants could really use his ability to take away the run up front.

23. Jets - Ezekiel Elliott RB Ohio State

24. Minnesota - Jayron Kearse S Clemson

25. Kansas City - Reggie Ragland LB Alabama

26. Seattle - Michael Thomas WR Ohio State

27. Denver - Mackensie Alexander CB Clemson

28. Green Bay - Scooby Wright LB Arizona

Like Jack, I think Wright will go back up draft boards as  the time from his injury shortens. Teams want an attacking linebacker with NFL size and leadership. The Packers could really use a young linebacker to bolster the middle of their defense.

29. Cincinnati - Adolphus Washington DT Ohio State

30. Arizona - Carl Nassib DE Penn State

31. Carolina - Corey Coleman WR Baylor

In This Article

Players
  • Vadal Alexander (OT)
  • Ronnie Stanley (OL-Notre Dame)
  • Jack Conklin (OT-Michigan St.)
  • Taylor Decker (OL-Ohio St.)
  • Jayron Kearse (S-Clemson)
  • Jalen Ramsey (DB-Florida St.)
  • Laremy Tunsil (OL)
  • Jayron Kearse (S-Clemson)
  • Jalen Ramsey (CB-Florida St.)

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