NFL Mock Draft 2016: Detroit Lions Bolster Offensive Line

Zac Snyder

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Free agency has filled some holes here and created some holes there. With the major flurry of activity over, it’s time for a new NFL mock draft.

The wheels of NFL free agency have turned and the major action has slowed down now that the first week has passed. For some teams, major needs have been filled. For others, new holes have opened or holes that were intended to be filled remain open.

But free agency is not a finish line and it is far from the only way to build a roster. It’s a nice way to plug a few holes in the short-term but it is the draft that is the cornerstone of a solid roster-building philosophy.

That being said, what happens in free agency certainly has an impact on how a team approaches the NFL Draft, particularly with their early picks.

Player movement in free agency over the last week has changed some scenarios, making this a perfect time to take a fresh look at how the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft could play out with a new NFL mock draft.

Now on with the picks…

Next: Picks 1-5

Nov 14, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey celebrates a turnover against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports

1. Tennessee Titans

2. Cleveland Browns

3. San Diego Chargers

4. Dallas Cowboys

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

Next: Picks 6-10

Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) prepares to block Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Tyler Marcordes (35) at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

6. Baltimore Ravens

7. San Francisco 49ers

8. Philadelphia Eagles

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

10. New York Giants

Next: Picks 11-15

Nov 28, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Mackensie Alexander (2) blocks the pass intended for South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver D.J. Neal (3) during the first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

11. Chicago Bears

12. New Orleans Saints

13. Miami Dolphins

14. Oakland Raiders

15. Los Angeles Rams

Next: Picks 16-20

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker on the bench against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

16. Detroit Lions

17. Atlanta Falcons

18. Indianapolis Colts

19. Buffalo Bills

20. New York Jets

Next: Picks 21-25

21. Washington Redskins

22. Houston Texans

23. Minnesota Vikings

24. Cincinnati Bengals

25. Pittsburgh Steelers

Next: Picks 26-31

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) reacts during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

26. Seattle Seahawks

27. Green Bay Packers

28. Kansas City Chiefs

29. Arizona Cardinals

30. Carolina Panthers

31. Denver Broncos

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