1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi
This one seems to be a no-brainer. If the Titans do decide to keep the first pick, getting a franchise left tackle for Marcus Mariota has to be the end result. It would enable Taylor Lewan to move to right tackle, creating a dominating offensive line trio with guard Chance Warmack.
2. Cleveland Browns: Carson Wentz, Quarterback, North Dakota State
Wentz is not my top quarterback in the draft. In fact, I don't have him as a top-10 player. With that said, all indications coming from Cleveland right now tell us a story of a new regime that values Wentz over CAL product Jared Goff. While it might end up being a mistake in the end, there's little doubting the type of arsenal this small-school product brings to the table. After so many seasons of lackluster quarterback play in Cleveland, he might be able to turn that around.
3. San Diego Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame
San Diego's starting five along the offensive line missed 40 percent of the team's games last season. It's also important to note that King Dunlap simply isn't a starting left tackle in the NFL. Moving him to the right side while employing D.J. Fluker as a potentially dominating guard would work well for San Diego. Add in a franchise left tackle in Stanley, and it makes perfect sense for the Chargers to go in this direction.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Ramsey, Cornerback, Florida State
With Brandon Carr acting the part of the only healthy Cowboys corner capable of starting, the team is going to need to find another player to fill the void. That's only magnified by the injury history of one Orlando Scandrick. In Ramsey, the team would also get someone that could play free safety, filling another position of need should Byron Jones remain at corner.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, Linebacker, UCLA
Just imagine Jack and 2015 first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. playing beside one another in the NFL. There's a whole lot of sexy involved in this. Jack might be the highest-upside player in the entire draft. He boasts nearly unmatched athleticism, can go sideline-to-sideline in a heartbeat and owns superior coverage skills from the inside linebacker position. Now that he weighed in at 245 pounds at the combine, any thought of his frame not holding up in the NFL can be thrown out the window. This would be the perfect pick for Jacksonville.
6. Baltimore Ravens: Vernon Hargreaves, Defensive End, Florida
Hargreaves cemented his status as a top defensive back in the draft by exploding in front of scouts at the combine in Indianapolis. He came in at a solid 6-foot-1 and 209 pounds while putting up solid efforts in the vertical (41.5 inches) and broad (135 inches). Equally as important, Hargreaves was about as good as it gets in the speed-turn drill.
7. San Francisco 49ers: Jared Goff, Quarterback, California
This would be an absolute coup for a 49ers team that's likely going to be forced to trade Colin Kaepernick in the coming weeks. Goff is my No. 2 overall prospect, and someone that can come in and start within the first two years. His combination of deep-ball accuracy and field vision is going to make him an absolute stud at the next level. He also fits perfectly into what Chip Kelly does on offense in terms of getting rid of the ball quick on timing-based routes. A local kida that grew up a 49ers fan, San Francisco doesn't want to make the same mistake it made with Aaron Rodgers so many years ago.
8. Philadelphia Eagles: Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back, Ohio State
Philadelphia put itself in a clear position to nab Elliott by dealing Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell to Miami in order to move up a few slots in the first round. Elliott would provide the Eagles with that franchise running back to control the clock on the ground. He's truly a generational talent, and a likely All-Pro performer moving forward.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Joey Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State
Bucs defensive ends recorded a total of 15 sacks last season. They also have two players at that position set to become free agents. With Gerald McCoy dominating inside, adding an EDGE rusher would be huge for this team. in Bosa, the Buccaneers would be getting a freak of an athlete, one that boasts a huge amount of upside and fits perfectly into the team's 4-3 scheme.
10. New York Giants: Darron Lee, Linebacker, Ohio State
It might finally be time for the Giants to address their massive need at inside linebacker. After all, it's readily apparent the likes of Jasper Brinkley and Mark Herzlich aren't going to get it done moving forward. Add in the retirement of Jon Beason, and this is magnified even further. Lee cemented his status as the top true 4-3 inside linebacker in the draft with a dominating performance at the combine. He also addressed any issues there were regarding his supposed lack of size during weigh-in. Lee to the Giants is a prefect fit.
11. Chicago Bears: Andrew Billings, Defensive Tackle, Baylor
Moving Eddie Goldman to the outside would be perfect in Vic Fangio's 3-4 scheme. By adding the massive Billings, a true physical freak, the Bears would be able to do just that. Though, if a true 3-4 outside linebacker was available here, Chicago would have to seriously consider that.
12. New Orleans Saints: A'Shawn Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
At 6-foot-4 and 307 pounds, Robinson is a massive human being. With a powerful lower-body and a strong push off the line, he's a perfect fit as a run-stuffing interior lineman in the Saints defensive scheme. With John Jenkins in the mix, Robinson would make a darn good second option in terms of helping the Saints improve what was a leaky run defense last season.
13. Miami Dolphins: Eli Apple, Cornerback, Ohio State
With the release of Brent Grimes, it's readily apparent the Dolphins are going to need to get themselves a starting corner in the draft. And while Byron Maxwell should be slated to start on one side, there's not much behind him on the depth chart. Apple is a high-upside cover guy with the athleticism and ceiling to be a Pro Bowler at the next level. He may end up being a work in progress early on, but the upside is just too good for the Dolphins to pass up on here.
14. Oakland Raiders: DeForest Buckner, Defensive End, Oregon
With the addition of Bruce Irvin to go with Khalil Mack and potentially Aldon Smith upfront, most people figure the Raiders will go secondary here. Though, there really wouldn't be much value in that with the top three corners off the board. Instead, Oakland could very well double down on the front seven with this massive 6-foot-7, 287-pound defensive end. Just imagine him filling the gaps for the team's EDGE pass rushers. That could potentially create one of the most-dominating front sevens in the NFL, helping an average secondary in the process.
15. Los Angeles Rams: Paxton Lynch, Quarterback, Memphis
Nick Foles is not the long-term answer in Los Angeles. Case Keenum is not the long-term answer in Los Angeles. And no, Robert Griffin III wouldn't be the long-term answer in Los Angeles. In short, the Rams simply need to find a way to get someone under center with any type of upside. Should one of the three-top quarterback prospects fall to 15, it's highly unlikely Les Snead and Co. would pass on him, even if it's a perceived project like Lynch.
16. Detroit Lions: Laquon Treadwell, Wide Receiver, Mississippi
Signing Marvin Jones does help out a bit following the retirement of Calvin Johnson, but no one in their right mind expects Jones to come in and be Detroit's No. 1 receiver. Instead, that role will be filled by Golden Tate. Is Tate a top receiver in a good passing game? We can't be too sure of that. Despite seeing his stock drop off after the 2015 season, Treadwell is still my top receiver in the class. Due to his tremendous physicality , Treadwell also boasts more upside as a potential No. 1 than any other top-end receiver prospect in this draft.
17. Atlanta Falcons: Emmanuel Ogbah, Defensive End, Oklahoma State
Even after adding Derrick Shelby in free agency, the Falcons desperately need to find some pass-rush help. Here's a team that finished last in the NFL with 19 sacks last season. Not a single member of the Falcons defense put up more than four sacks. That's absolutely absurd. In Ogbah, the Falcons would be getting a massive 6-foot-4, 273-pound defensive lineman that can physically dominate smaller offensive linemen and tight ends when getting after the quarterback.
18. Indianapolis Colts: Noah Spence, Defensive End, Eastern Kentucky
Now that the Bjoern Werner project is done, it's time for the Colts to actually find that true stand-up 3-4 outside linebacker to fit their scheme. This has been a major weakness for Indy over the years, and it needs to be addressed. Despite his serious off-field issues, Spence is among the most physically gifted players in the draft. He can put up huge numbers in a pass-rush only role early in his career before expanding into a three-down player later. It's the perfect fit.
19. Buffalo Bills: Reggie Ragland, Linebacker, Alabama
Offensive line seemed to be the obvious need prior to free agency, but retaining left tackle Cordy Glenn and guard Richie Incognito pretty much ended that. A team that looks like it has all the pieces to compete for a playoff spot next season, one potential weak link could be at weak-side linebacker next to Preston Brown. Though, adding Ragland to the mix would enable Buffalo to move the more athletic Brown to that weak-side position while inserting Ragland in at the middle linebacker spot. That would be more than ideal in Rex Ryan's scheme.
20. New York Jets: Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Michigan State
The Jets might very well be willing to rely on D'Brickashaw Ferguson at left tackle for another season but, he's regressed as a pass protecting book end, something that will have to be addressed here soon. The way this specific mock draft played out and based on the Jets' additions at running back, it just makes too much sense for the team not to wait to add that future left tackle. Conklin would immediately slot in as the starting right tackle before moving to the blindside in the not-so-distant future.
21. Washington Redskins: Mackensie Alexander, Cornerback, Clemson
Safety is a big need for the Redskins, but there's not a player here worthy of a first-round pick at that position. Instead, the suddenly talented Washington defense must address an obvious hole at corner. Bashaud Breeland played well in spurts during his first two seasons, well enough to be counted on as a starter on one side. However, the free-agent signing of Chris Culliver last March was an obvious failure. In addition to missing 10 games to injury, Culliver struggled with consistency when he did suit up. Despite boasting a 5-foot-10 frame, Alexander has the physicality to go up against bigger receivers. He also possesses elite-level lateral quickness and an ability to catch up if beaten off the line. Two huge things for a corner in the NFL. With a tremendous amount of upside, this is a projection pick for years down the road, more than for 2016.
22. Houston Texans: Corey Coleman, Wide Receiver, Baylor
Houston invested a ridiculous amount of money in an unproven quarterback, Brock Osweiler. So it would stand to reason that the team might want to get him another receiver behind DeAndre Hopkins. Depending on who you ask, Coleman might be the better overall receiver prospect than Laquon Treadwell. In this, Houston would get a tremendous steal in the Baylor prospect.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Thomas, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
Now that Mike Wallace is no longer in Minnesota, it's rather obvious this team is going to have to find itself another receiver behind Stefon Diggs. With so much time invested in Teddy Bridgewater, that simply must happen in the first round of April's draft. This leads me to the conclusion that the Vikings will choose the best available receiver on the board. At 6-foot-3 and 212 pounds, Thomas would be an ideal fit. He can provide Bridgewater with that huge target and large catch radius that the quarterback needs, especially with what amounts to as nothing more than an average arm.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Doctson, Wide Receiver, Texas Christian
With both Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu moving on in free agency, the Bengals are going to need to add a true No. 2 receiver behind A.J. Green. The good news here is that the draft seems to be ripe with potential at the wide receiver position. If Doctson were still on the board at 24, he'd be the likely pick here. Already with plus-level route-running skills and an ability to beat defenses over the top, he'd act as the perfect secondary receiver behind Green.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Taylor Decker, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Even after signing an underrated Ryan Harris to likely play left tackle this upcoming season, Pittsburgh needs that franchise blindside book end to make its line whole. In reality, Ben Roethlisberger is going to need this if he's to extend his career. This reigning Big 10 Offensive Lineman of the Year already has a pro-ready skill-set in terms of pass protection. And while he might not have the athleticism to take on EDGE rushers the way teams would like, his experience and on-field smarts more than make up for that.
26. Seattle Seahawks: Derrick Henry, Running Back, Alabama
After losing J.R. Sweezy to free agency and with the likely departure of left tackle Russell Okung, we really wanted to go offensive tackle here. Unfortunately, there wasn't someone that represented much value here, especially at the position (tackle) Seattle needs the most help. Instead, we go with the reigning Heisman winner to replace Marshawn Lynch in the backfield. While some will conclude that Thomas Rawls is the running back of the future after a strong rookie season, he's coming off a horrible foot injury, and may never return to previous form. In Henry, Seattle gets a bulldog of a running back that fits the team's scheme to a T.
27. Green Bay Packers: Will Fuller, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
With Jordy Nelson injured all of last season, fellow Packers receivers failed to step up in his absence. Randall Cobb proved he's not a true No. 1 receiver. Meanwhile, the likes of Davante Adams and James Jones really struggled in increased action. In Fuller, Green Bay would be getting that receiver that can play outside opposite Nelson while stretching the field. With Fuller's plus-level separation ability, Aaron Rodgers would eat big time throwing in his direction at the next level.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Cody Whitehair, Guard, Kansas State
The Chiefs did a solid job retaining key players from last year's surprising playoff team. Unfortunately, they have one major hole along the interior of the offensive line with Jeff Allen now playing in Houston. Whitehair is the consensus top guard in the draft and can come in as a starter immediately. With an incredibly high floor due to plus level-technique and surprising athleticism, this Kansas State product would be a safe pick at a position of need.
29. Arizona Cardinals: Jaylon Smith, Linebacker, Notre Dame
If Steve Keim has proven anything besides being a great general manager, it's that he's not afraid to take a risk. Heck, that's one of the primary reasons he's so good. Sure Arizona could look for the safer bet at inside linebacker. Dominique Alexander might have a higher floor. That's fine and dandy. But before tearing up his knee in the Fiesta Bowl in January, Smith was considered one of the top-three overall prospects in the draft. And while the medicals aren't positive about a return in 2016, this type of upside might be hard to pass up on. We are going to want to see where Smith is at prior to the draft. If his prognosis hasn't improved, he's likely nothing more than a late Day 2 pick. If it has, Arizona could make a play for him here.
30. Carolina Panthers: Shaq Lawson, Defensive End, Clemson
Re-signing Charles Johnson sure doesn't hurt. It also didn't hurt to see Kony Ealy break out big time in the Super Bowl. Though, we have no idea whether an aging Johnson will be back to old form after an injury-plagued 2015 season. We also don't know whether Ealy was a one-game wonder. With All Pro caliber players at all tiers of the defense, the Panthers would be smart to add this talented EDGE rusher on the outside. Lawson already boasts 10-sack potential as a rookie and would be an absolute boon with the 30th pick.
31. Denver Broncos: Connor Cook, Quarterback, Michigan State
If Denver is sitting there with the 31st pick come April and have only Mark Sanchez on the roster, it surely will look to pick up a quarterback. In this, John Elway and Co. must hope one of the top-three quarterbacks is still available. Unfortunately, that's not the case in this mock. Instead, Denver picks a highly experienced quarterback with significantly less upside and a lower floor than the top-three prospects at this position. Maybe the team can simply hold out hope that Sanchez can act as a stop-gap while Cook improves on the wide array of issues we saw on tape and during the combine. After all, there isn't a Peyton Manning walking through that door any time soon.