After a number of weak drafts the last 3 years, the 2016 NFL Draft looks absolutely LOADED. Future superstars all up and down the first round. Who do ya'll think will be stars and who will be busts?
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1. Cleveland Browns: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
The Browns grab the top prospect, and they could consider an edge rusher in the 2015 NFL Draft. By the 2016 NFL Draft, Kiki Mingo could be an official bust while Paul Kruger is slowing down due to age.
Bosa recorded 55 tackles with 13.5 sacks, 21 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles and pass defended in 2014. He simply lived in opponents' backfields. The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder has quickness to go with natural strength. He has a serious burst off the snap along with the speed to turn the corner. The sophomore also has good hands to shed blocks while working upfield.
Bosa was one of the best freshmen in 2013 and clearly is full of talent. He racked up 44 tackles with 13.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble that season.
2. Oakland Raiders: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi
The Raiders got an excellent season out of Donald Penn in 2014, but he isn't the future at left tackle. The former coaching staff also adjusted the scheme to help Penn. Oakland could get a long-term left tackle for Derek Carr in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Tunsil has a ton of natural talent to be a blind-side protector. He was dominant in 2014 and arguably the best left tackle in the nation. Not only does Tunsil shut down pass-rushers, he gets movement in the ground game. Tunsil (6-5, 305) was one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of high school. As a freshman, he validated the hype when he broke into the starting lineup and became an All-SEC Second-Team selection by the AP. The conference's coaches had him as an All-Freshman performer, and he was also named a Freshman All-American according to many media outlets.
3. New York Jets: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
The Jets missed out on a quarterback in my 2015 Mock NFL Draft, and that could lead them to another dismal season.
Cook completed 58 percent of his passes in 2014 for 3,214 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has shown NFL evaluators that he has a big arm, pocket presence, the mobility to avoid rushers and roll out, and the ability to make some precision throws. The 6-foot-4, 218-pounder plays in a pro-style system and has shown steady improvement with his ability to function out of the pocket while working through his progressions. Cook does need to improve his accuracy though. He will make some amazing throws and then miss on routine passes. The senior should be able to do that in 2015.
Cook completed 59 percent of his passes in 2013 for 2,755 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. He improved throughout the season and was very impressive against Ohio State and Stanford to close out the year.
4. Tennessee Titans: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida
Tennessee grabs a shutdown corner for dikk LeBeau's defense.
Hargreaves totaled 50 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up in 2014. He went toe to toe with Amari Cooper and held his own in an impressive performance. Both players showcased their elite skills and proved to be top prospects for the NFL.
The 5-foot-11, 192-pound Hargreaves has natural cover skills to run with wideouts and not allow separation. Sources have said that Hargreaves is a star off the field as well as a good teammate, worker and citizen.
Hargreaves was Florida's best and most consistent cornerback in 2013. The true freshman recorded interceptions in his first three college games while totaling 11 pass breakups and 38 tackles for the year. The SEC coaches made him a First-Team All-SEC selection. He was named an All-American by numerous media outlets, too.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
Tampa Bay has so many needs from many years of bad drafting that it will take some time to build up the team's lines into adequate units. Here's a start with a left tackle to protect the franchise's young quarterback.
Stanley is strong and quick. He possesses good length to him and finishes his blocks well. Stanley has the speed and agility to mirror speed rushers and can get movement in the ground game. He is very athletic to hit blocks downfield as well. It wouldn't hurt for him to add more power for the next level.
Stanley generated a ton of late-season buzz in 2014, and he put an exclamation point on it by getting the better of the top 2015 NFL Draft-eligible defensive lineman in USC's Leonard Williams in limited plays against each other. It was only for a few reps, but impressive none the less that Stanley was able to handle one of the best defensive lineman in college football.
Stanley (6-5, 315) took over at left tackle in 2014 with Zack Martin in the NFL and did a great job for the Irish. In 2013, Stanley started at right tackle and was part of a line that allowed only eight sacks on the season.
6. Buffalo Bills: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
The Bills grab their long-term starter at quarterback.
Hackenberg completed 56 percent of his passes in 2014 for 2,677 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He played better than the numbers indicate as his supporting cast was a huge liability with an awful offensive line. To end the season, Hackenberg led a huge comeback overtime win over Boston College, completing 34-of-50 for 371 yards and four touchdowns.
Hackenberg (6-4, 234) was the star recruit for Bill O'Brien and proved the hype legitimate during an impressive 2013 season that saw him named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Hackenberg completed 59 percent of his passes for 2,955 yards with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also ran for four touchdowns. Hackenberg has great size, a strong arm, pocket presence and is very advanced in his field vision.
7. Minnesota Vikings: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
The Vikings need to build up a receiving corps for Teddy Bridgewater.
Boyd notched 78 receptions for 1,126 yards and eight touchdowns in 2014. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder has speed to go with his size. The sophomore was impressive against good defensive backs in 2014, including Virginia Tech's tough secondary.
In Boyd's first game for the Panthers in 2013, he gave Florida State some problems. That set the tone for him to break a lot of Larry Fitzgerald's freshman records. Boyd caught 85 passes for 1,174 yards with seven touchdowns in 2013. He also ran for a score and returned a punt for a touchdown.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State
Jacksonville needs a safety to lock down the back end next to Johnathan Cyprien.
The Florida State defense was disappointing as a unit in 2014, but some individual players impressed. Ramsey (6-1, 204) was one of the team's best defenders with a lot of clutch tackles. He totaled 79 stops, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 12 passes broken up, two interceptions and two forced fumbles on the year. As a freshman in 2013, Ramsey started on the Seminoles National Championship team at safety and cornerback. He recorded 49 tackles and an interception that season.
9. Washington Redskins: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
The Redskins grab a young cornerback to replace DeAngelo Hall. With Brashaud Breeland, David Amerson, and a talented No. 1 corner, Washington could field a tough trio.
Sutton was excellent for the Volunteers in 2014. He is a very physical defender who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Sutton recorded 37 tackles with three interceptions, 13 passes broken up and four tackles for a loss for the year.
Sutton was one of many superb freshman cornerbacks in college football in 2013. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder quietly played really well for Tennessee. He recorded 39 tackles, seven passes broken up and two interceptions. Sutton has good size and speed for the position.
10. Miami Dolphins: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
The Dolphins will need a No. 1 wide receiver for Ryan Tannehill. Miami will probably deem Mike Wallace too expensive sooner rather than later.
Kendall Fuller played at a very high level in 2014, racking up 17 passes broken up, two interceptions, 50 tackles and 4.5 tackles for a loss. He shut down East Carolina's Justin Hardy in their matchup. Pittsburgh's Tyler Boyd was a challenge for Fuller, but Fuller held his own.
The younger brother of Bears' 2014 NFL Draft first-round pick Kyle Fuller, Kendall Fuller saw the field immediately as a freshman. He was a Freshman All-American and the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. Fuller is fast and instinctive, just like his older brother. Kendall Fuller had six interceptions and 58 tackles in 2013.
can't wait to see the latest great white hype flame out in the NFL. I got that bum Joey Bosa as a sure fire BUST.
