NFL Mock Draft 2016: Defense Dominates First Round

Ohio State. Taylor Decker . 16. player. 50. It’s no secret the Lions are still looking to make up for the production they lost when <a href=. OT

player. 44. Lee can play a little out of control, but you can’t deny his explosiveness. Atlanta has one of the worst linebacking corps in the league and is in desperate need of the talent boost Lee provides in spades. Combining him with last years first rounder <a href=. OLB. Ohio State. Darron Lee . 17

46. Floyd stays with the Colts despite Jack Conklin’s slide. Indy is seemingly always looking for help on defense and with <a href=. OLB. Georgia. Leonard Floyd . 18. player

Another team that would strongly consider taking Conklin but ultimately goes in another direction. Rex Ryan will always be a defensive coach so while there is room for another mauler on the OL, Robinson’s potential as a cornerstone wins out. A’Shawn fits most naturally as a DE in a 3-man front, but could play 4-3 tackle as well. It doesn’t matter where he plays, really, he’s a load.. DT. Alabama. A'Shawn Robinson . 19. player. 16

Michigan State. Jack Conklin . 20. player. 30. This pick was made before the Jets traded for Bronco’s left tackle Ryan Clady but the pick remains for a few reasons. Clady, while a very good tackle, is coming off his second major injury in the last three seasons and is entering his age-30 season. Couple that with the former Michigan State walk-on’s ability to contribute immediately at right tackle or guard and this fit makes even more sense.. OT