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NFL Mock Draft 2016: Trades Reshape the Top of the Draft

By Austin Smith

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
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 /
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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 /

The Houston corner presents a conundrum similar to the one Carson Wentz presentz: He faced some questionable competition but the measurables are a thing of beauty. Jackson is 6’0″ 190-pounds with long arms and blazing speed (ran a 4.37 at the combine and 4.32 at his pro day) something any coach would love in a corner. If he slips to 16, Detroit should race to the podium. Pairing Jackson across from young stud Darius Slay would give the Lions one of the best young corner duos in the entire NFL. A defensive tackle like Jarran Reed warrants a lot of consideration, but the depth of this line class allows them to hold off until Day 2.. CB. Houston. William Jackson III . 16. player. 50

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