2016 Mock NFL Draft (First Round Edition)

The NFL draft is a gateway to surprises and bold predictions. As team's prepare to draft their potential future stars, analysis continue to track and progress on which players will fall or rise on draft day. One of the most intriguing points about the draft is a teams commitment to a player. Whether it is the most talented, best fit, or must add prospect, the occurrence of an unpredicted pick is bound to happen. This year's draft provides a lot of question as their is not a guaranteed selection, until teams make their final decision.

The Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles traded up for the top two picks and are looking to fill their quarterback needs. Both teams will most likely pursue prospects Jared Goff (University of California) and Carson Wentz (North Dakota). In year's past, trading up for a future franchise quarterback is not the most effective route. Some flukes include the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting Blaine Gabbert (2011), Washington selecting Robert Griffin III (2012), Buccaneers selecting Josh Freeman (2009), and the Browns selecting Brady Quinn (2007). Despite the recent vulnerable selections, L.A. and Philly need to bestow an alternative option.

The depth at defensive line is deep and productive in this year's NFL draft. This does not diminish other positions, however, teams have the opportunity to land a big body in the early and mid rounds. From Ohio State's Joey Bosa to Eastern Kentucky's Noah Spence, this group could factor into team's gameplans early. Despite minimal top tier talent at the saftey position and a slow wide receiver group, expierence, technique, and consistency is valued at these positions. The first round of the 2016 NFL Draft will be either a success, dissapointment, surprise, or predictable for all thrity one teams.

Here is my first round mock for this years NFL Draft:

Rams: QB-Jared Goff

Eagles: QB-Carson Wentz

Chargers: DT-DeForest Buckner

Cowboys: DE-Joey Bosa

Jaguars: OLB-Myles Jack

Ravens: DB-Jalen Ramsey

49ers: OT-Ronnie Stanley

Browns: OT-Laremy Tunsil

Bucs: CB-Vernon Hargreaves

Giants: OT- Jack Conklin

Bears: OLB-Leonard Floyd

Saints: DE-Kevin Dodd

Dolphins: RB-Ezekiel Elliot

Raiders: MLB-Reggie Ragland

Titans: OT-Taylor Decker

Lions: C-Ryan Kelly

Falcons: OLB-Darron Lee

Colts: CB-William Jackson III

Bills: DT-Jarran Reed

Jets: QB-Paxton Lynch

Redskins: WR-Laquan Treadwell

Texans: WR-Josh Doctson

Vikings: WR-Will Fuller

Bengals: WR-Corey Coleman

Steelers: CB-Artie Burns

Seahawks: OG-Cody Whitehair

Packers: NT-Andrew Billings

Chiefs: CB-Eli Apple

Cardinals:DE/OLB-Shaq Lawson

Panthers: DE-Emmanuel Ogbah

Broncos: DT-Sheldon Rankins