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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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Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Eastern Kentucky defensive lineman Noah Spence speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Eastern Kentucky defensive lineman Noah Spence speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

DE. Eastern Kentucky. Noah Spence . 20. player. 30. This is a weird spot for the Jets, one they made move out of should things actually fall this way. New York obviously needs a quarterback of the future, first and foremost. Ryan Fitzpatrick is holding out and Geno Smith being Geno Smith, making the need even more urgent but unless they want to reach for Connor Cook or Paxton Lynch, I don’t see it happening here. And even though they acquired Ryan Clady to replace the retired D’Brickashaw Ferguson, they also still need a long term plan up front but no lineman present adequate value. The next most glaring weakness is probably edge rusher, so Spence is the pick. The former Ohio State Buckeye has all the physical tools to be an impact player.

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