Ben Haley and Vincent Frank take part in a full first-round 2016 NFL Mock Draft in this special episode of Fantasy Fugazi. The guys trade off picks in coming to the conclusion of who they'd select for each team in the upcoming draft.
In addition to this, the two guys give their takes on the recent news around the National Football League.
Check some quick blurbs on each pick below the embedded video.
1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi
If Tennessee does retain the top pick, this is the obviou decision. It will give Marcus Mariota the necessary blindside protection to succeed moving forward.
2. Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, Quarterback, California
Not the chalk here, as that would be Carson Wentz, but as I firmly believe that Jared Goff is the best quarterback in the draft. Additionally, Goff would be a great fit with Hue Jackson, who turned AJ McCarron into a viable starter. Goff is the only quarterback in this class that will be NFL-ready from day one, and he is the best fit for an offense with little upside. Regardless, we'll be seeing Cleveland back hereabouts in the 2017 NFL draft anyway.
3. San Diego Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame
The decision to stick with Philip Rivers over the long haul was pretty easy for San Diego. It now needs to find him some help in pass protection. While I see some have dropped Stanley down on the draft boards, there isn't a huge difference between him and Tunsil. San Diego gets an upgrade over King Dunlap here.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Joey Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State
Best player available at a position of need for Dallas. Easy pick, and an immediate upgrade.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, Linebacker, UCLA
Just imagined Dante Fowler Jr. and Myles Jack roaming together at linebacker together. That would be a mighty scary proposition for opposing AFC South defenses.
6. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Ramsey, Cornerback, Florida State
Baltimore's top couple choices are already off the board in Stanley and Bosa. While DeForrest Buckner was in the thought process, Jalen Ramsey is far and away the best talent on the board. With the loss of Will Hill, Ramsey fills a big hole in Baltimore's secondary.
7. San Francisco 49ers: Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back, Ohio State
There are 10 great elite-level prospects in this draft. The next 20-30 prospects can pretty much be lumped together. If that's the case, San Francisco would be best served going after one of these players rather than reaching for need at a specific position. The way the first six picks played out here, Elliott is by far the best remaining player. Teaming him up with Carlos Hyde in the 49ers backfield would be an absolute coup for Chip Kelly and Co.
8. Philadelphia Eagles: DeForest Buckner, Defensive End, Oregon
What a dream scenario for the Eagles. While they didn't get Ramsey or Jack, Buckner is an above-average talent that will have time to develop behind Vinny Curry under Jim Schwartz. Jack Conklin and Vernon Hargreaves would also be options here, but Buckner is the safest pick in the bunch.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Michigan State
Tampa Bay has to hope Stanley drops to them at nine. If that doesn't happen, offensive line is still a need. Donovan Smith isn't a left tackle in the NFL, and the Buccaneers need to protect their investment Jameis Winston.
10. New York Giants Giants: Vernon Hargreaves, Cornerback, Florida
This was a tough pick, as the Giants have need across the board. Darron Lee was a thought here as was Reggie Ragland, but sticking with my own mantra of "take the best player available" Hargreaves give the Giants some help in the secondary for when Janoris Jenkins blows up in the team's face.
11. Chicago Bears: Noah Spence, EDGE, Eastern Kentucky
Vic Fangio's defense is predicated on the ability of his outside linebackers to get to the quarterbacks. While Lamarr Houston and Pernell McPhee are solid EDGE guys, neither is elite. Spence has that upside.
12. New Orleans Saints: Laquan Treadwell, Wide Receiver, Mississippi
The top wide receiver on many scout's boards, Treadwell would be a starter from day one in Sean Payton's offense. The Saints gambled on their long-term future and elected to keep both Drew Brees and Payton on the team despite a poor 2015 season. Treadwell would add depth, and raise the ceiling, on an already talented unit.
13. Miami Dolphins: Mackensie Alexander, Cornerback, Clemson
Losing Brent Grimes really hurts here. Replacing him with Byron Maxwell isn't necessarily the answer. Alexander is a high-upside cover guy that fits the bill. His success at Clemson will translate to the NFL level, it's just a matter of when that will happen.
14. Oakland Raiders: Robert Nkemdiche, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi
You say reach, I say why the heck not? Outside of off the field issues, Nkemdiche is a top-end talent on the defensive line. Plus, the Raiders have never shied away from character concerns, see Alzada, Lyle.
15. Los Angeles Rams: Carson Wentz, Quarterback, North Dakota State
If Wentz is sitting here at 15, it's pretty much a no-brainer for the Rams. Simply put, this team needs to find itself a franchise quarterback. Adding the small-school product would enable Los Angeles to take it easy with him, potentially sitting the youngster for a year or two.
16. Detroit Lions: Shaq Lawson, Defensive End, Clemson
Many see Lawson as a great fit for the Buccaneers at number nine, but as that was Vincent's pick, the Lions will get lucky here. Pairing Lawson's freak athleticism with Ziggy Ansah? Beware the third and long agains the Lions, its a party at the quarterback.
17. Atlanta Falcons: Emmanuel Ogbah, Defensive End, Oklahoma State
Unfortunately for the Falcons, this mock played out in a manner that their likely top defensive end projects, Noah Spence and Shaq Lawson, were off the board. The good news? Ogbah fits the team's 4-3 hybrid scheme to a T. He was uber productive during a strong career with the Cowboys and fits a major need for a Falcons squad that recorded all of 19 sacks a season ago.
18. Indianapolis Colts: A'Shawn Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
What do the Colts not need at this point, outside of quarterback of course. Derrick Henry was an option here, but the team needs to regroup on both lines. With the top talent on the offensive line gone, A'Shawn Robinson will shore up a defensive front that was absolutely putrid in 2015.
19. Buffalo Bills: Josh Doctson, Wide Receiver, Texas Christian
This could be completely out of left field with the presence of Sammy Watkins in Buffalo. That's until we realize just how well Doctson would fit in the Bills' offense. Not only would he act as an upgrade over Robert Woods as the team's No. 2 receiver, his ability to create separation at the line would be a boon for Tyrod Taylor>
20. New York Jets: Paxton Lynch, Quarterback, Memphis
Finally our third quarterback goes off the board. At the time of this mock, Ryan Fitz-magic has yet to sign, Geno Smith is still bad at football, and Brandon Marshall will still implode if he doesn't see 10 targets per game. Tag in Paxton Lynch, who could be the Jets quarterback of the future.
21. Washington Redskins: Eli Apple, Cornerback, Ohio State
It's not a secret that the Redskins need to find an upgrade at corner. Last year's big free agent signing, Chris Culliver, struggled with consistency before going down for the season after playing just five games. One major area of weakness on an otherwise solid defense, the Redskins could use a major upgrade here. Apple has the build and lateral movement to be a shut-down guy at the next level. It's all going to be about improving his technique on the outside and understaind the nuance of NFL defenses.
22. Houston Texans: Corey Coleman, Wide Receiver, Baylor
Houston is committed to improving the O this offseason, adding Lamar Miller and Brock Lobsta. But why not get Deandre Hopkins some help out of double coverage? Coleman’s speed makes him a perfect complement to Hopkins’ size and athleticism.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Braxton Miller, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
Looking at the receivers that are available here, Miller's frame and strengths suggest that he'd be the best fit for what the Vikings need at receiver. Miller has the ability to go up at get the ball with elite-level athleticism. He creates separation at the line and provides a large catch radius. This is something that Teddy Bridgewater needs big time to take that next step.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Darron Lee, Linebacker, Ohio State
Yet another Buckeye taken in the first round, Lee is a perfect complement to Vontaze Burfict in the Bengals' linebacking corps. The team missed out on the top end wide receivers, so why not add another piece to an already dominant unit?
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Taylor Decker, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Ryan Harris is a solid left tackle. He's going to be a good stopgap option for Pittsburgh. That said, he's not going to be the long-term option here. In short, Pittsburgh needs to find that franchise left tackle for Big Ben. Decker is the best available here.
26. Seattle Seahawks: Shon Coleman, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
This pick was based more on scheme fit and need more than anything else. While Derrick Henry was an option here as well, this team will go only as far as its offensive line will take it. Sure, Russell Wilson is basically football Jesus, but even he won't be able to provide the way, truth,and light to a team with no offensive line, an un-drafted rookie at running back, and a shell of a former-championship winning defensive line.
27. Green Bay Packers: Will Fuller, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Wide receiver may not seem like much of a need for Green Bay. That's until we realize how much this unit struggled with Jordy Nelson out all of last season. Randall Cobb is not a true No. 1 in this offense. He's also best suited playing outside. Without Davante Adams stepping up, the Packers need that other outside receiver to go with an aging Nelson. Fuller is the best available here.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Leonard Floyd, EDGE, Georgia
Sam Smith was a huge loss for the Chiefs. Justin Houston is monumental. For a team with championship aspirations, the Chiefs sure are fading fast, and its only March! Expect Kansas City to try and bolster its pass rush here, and Floyd is the best player available in that department.
29. Arizona Cardinals: Reggie Ragland, Linebacker, Alabama
This would be the ideal scenario for Arizona. If there's one position on either side of the ball that the team needs help, it's at inside linebacker. A natural middle linebacker by trade, Ragland would be an immediate impact producer next to Kevin Minter inside. He's the best natural inside man in the draft, which would be an amazing coup for Arizona at 29.
30. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Henry, Running Back, Alabama
While many believe the Panthers' 2015 run to be a fluke, there is no doubt this team enters the 2016 season as the NFC South favorites. Jonathan Stewart's health issues are no hidden fact, and Henry would be a massive improvement at a position of need from day one. After missing out on the top end offensive line talent, Carolina takes care of its future at running back.
31. Denver Broncos: Jaylon Smith, Linebacker, Notre Dame
Okay. I went with what I would do here, not what John Elway might do. After all, Denver may be forced to reach for Connor Cook should the team still be stuck with Mark Sanchez come draft day. I am going to assume for a second that Elway is too smart, and that won't be the case. Smith was my top overall player in the draft prior to suffering a devastating knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl. While there are wholesale concerns over his ability to rebounds, the Broncos are in position to take a chance here.