With the 2016 NFL Draft just two weeks away, the Los Angeles Rams now own the first overall pick following a trade with the Tennessee Titans. That means it’s time for a fresh TGS mock draft.
17. Atlanta Falcons: Ohio State LB Darron Lee — Even after free agency, the Falcons need linebackers in a major way. Lee has the athletic ability to become a Pro Bowler.
18. Indianapolis Colts: Georgia LB Leonard Floyd — With the top three offensive tackles gone, Indy gets great value while adding the best pass rusher available to spruce up an underachieving D.
19. Buffalo Bills: Alabama DT A’Shawn Robinson — The best player available could play anywhere along a defensive line that could use a fresh face.
20. New York Jets: Memphis QB Paxton Lynch — Going out on a limb here. I do believe somebody will trade into the middle of the first round for Lynch, but if that doesn’t happy the Jets might not be able to resist. Goodbye, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Hello, three-way quarterback competition.
21. Washington Redskins: Houston CB William Jackson III — The Redskins could use a defensive playmaker up front or on the back end. Jackson III just happens to be the best player available, and there will be plenty of chances to get a quality defensive tackle later.
22. Houston Texans: Baylor WR Corey Coleman — With that investment in Brock Osweiler, they’ll have to give the young quarterback as much support as possible. It’s either him or Will Fuller.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Ohio State OT Taylor Decker — Minnesota capitalizes on a major slide for Decker by immediately upgrading an offensive line that stunk last season.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: TCU WR Josh Doctson — There are plenty of receiver options here. I’m giving them the scrappy Doctson over Sterling Shepard and Will Fuller.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alabama DT Jarran Reed — With Robinson off the board, Reed makes a lot of sense as a nose tackle who could start from the get-go.
26. Seattle Seahawks: Louisville DL Sheldon Rankins — With the top offensive linemen gone, this would be a steal for the Seahawks. They could really use Rankins’ disruptive presence up front.
27. Green Bay Packers: Clemson DE Kevin Dodd — Green Bay could use the boost off the edge and could be getting good value.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Kansas State G Cody Whitehair — He’s on the rise and has a chance to be a standout interior offensive lineman for years to come. Kansas City doesn’t have a lot of holes but could use the upgrade inside.
29. Arizona Cardinals: Alabama C Ryan Kelly — They have a fairly large interior offensive line need after trading Jonathan Cooper.
30. Carolina Panthers: Indiana OT Jason Spriggs — Dude’s super athletic and could compete for a starting job right away. I think he’s better than the second-round grade most are giving him.
31. Denver Broncos: QB Connor Cook — I think John Elway would be fired up over a quarterback competition between Cook, Mark Sanchez and Trevor Siemian.
