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NFL Mock Draft 2016: Forecasting the First Round

By Austin Smith

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback William Jackson III (3) celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 38-24 during the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback William Jackson III (3) celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 38-24 during the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Jackson’s name might surprise you today, but in a few weeks it won’t. The Houston corner has been rocketing up draft boards after impressive combine and pro day performances, where he ran a 4.32 40-yard dash. He has protoype size at 6’0″ 189 and while he may take a little more time to become a full-time starter, guys with his measurables and pure speed don’t come around often. The Bears are in need of help in several areas but <a href=. CB. Houston. William Jackson III . 11. player. 57

15. There has been no shortage of buzz around this pick and the latest suggests the Louisville DT is a lock to end up in the Bayou. Given the woeful state of New Orleans defense it makes complete sense. Rankins’ pass rush skills and frame have drawn a few <a href=. DT. Louisville. Sheldon Rankins . 12. player

59. This year in Miami, it’s about getting tougher in the trenches and keeping <a href=. OT. Michigan State. Jack Conklin . 13. player

28. Reggie Ragland plays with attitude so where better for him to land than with the Raiders? Oakland took some huge strides last year, but still needs some defensive additions. Ragland would give them a middle linebacker to anchor that defense for the next 10 years and create an elite pairing with <a href=. ILB. Alabama. Reggie Ragland . 14. player

51. Given their recent apathy towards Quarterback position, it would be no surprise to see the Rams go in a different direction like, say, Laquon Treadwell, with this pick. Should Wentz slip, <a href=. QB. North Dakota State. Carson Wentz . 15. player

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