NFL Mock Draft 2016: Defense Dominates First Round

DeForest Buckner . 6. player. 26. Buckner is a semi-divisive prospect in that his size is incredible but it can betray him sometimes and he’ll get caught playing too tall. That aside, I don’t think anyone would argue that landing in Baltimore would be a dream scenario for both player and team in this case and that Buckner is the perfect fit at end in Baltimore’s three-man front. His pass rush ability from that spot should help him carve out an immediate role. Ozzie Smith landing another stud in the draft. What’s new?. DE. Oregon

Jared Goff . 7. player. 42. <a href=. QB. California

8. player. 54. Ezekiel Elliott is a popular pick here especially because of his short term appeal over <a href=. OT. Notre Dame. Ronnie Stanley

player. 48. The Bucs took some big steps forward a year ago — then again they were 1-15 the previous season — but still have a way to go. <a href=. DE. Clemson. Shaq Lawson . 9

RB. Ohio State. Ezekiel Elliott . 10. player. 31. The Giants have holes in a variety of places, but Elliott could help right away and the Giants are surely looking to make the most of Eli’s last few seasons. Elliott could terrorize defenses willing to play back in order to neutralize OBJ and would help keep Manning healthy with his solid pass protection. His pass catching ability also allows him to be a true three down back, an increasingly rare commodity in the NFL.