eDraft's Luke Inman and Vincent Frank take part in a back and forth two-round 2016 NFL mock draft. They alternate picks in both rounds while providing readers with analysis for each pick along the way.
Check it out below.
1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi
This remains the obvious selection for Tennessee. Get Marcus Mariota his franchise left tackle while moving a struggling Taylor Lewan to the right side. With Chance Warmack inside, the Titans would then have three young studs to build around on the offensive line. (Vincent)
2. Cleveland Browns: Jalen Ramsey, Safety, FSU
The Browns are much more than one player away. In a heavy passing league grabbing the best safety prospect to come out since Eric Berry a smart way to start the Hue Jackson era. Moving back up into the first round to grab one of the top-three signal callers gives the team better top-to-bottom value. (Luke)
3. San Diego Chargers: Myles Jack, Linebacker/Safety, UCLA
San Diego has expressed an interest in playing Jack at safety. That makes sense given the team's need there following the departure of Eric Weddle to the Baltimore Ravens in free agency. Though, the team could also use him at middle linebacker moving forward. Getting someone of Jack's ilk that can play multiple positions in a given game would be nothing short of a coup for a defense that lacks that one dominant player. (Vincent)
4. Dallas Cowboys: Carson Wentz, Quarterback, NDSU
Don’t believe a word Jerry Jones says. While it's clear his love for Tony Romo runs deep, there's no denying the Cowboys are in a prime position to build the long-term plan behind him in this draft. Wentz has the big-bodied mold and strong arm that can be eased into the NFL with some seasoning on the bench. (Luke)
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Joey Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State
The idea of teaming Bosa up with 2015 first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. seems too sexy at the fifth spot. In reality, it would give the Jaguars two new EDGE defenders after Fowler missed his entire rookie season with a ton ACL. Add in the acquisition of defensive end Malik Jackson in free agency, and the Jaguars would have a potentially dominant front. (Vincent)
6. Baltimore Ravens: Deforest Buckner, Defensive Line, Oregon
Buckner is a rare find with his combination of massive size and athleticism. While he can be dominate at one position, it's his versatility to wreck havoc up-and-down the line of scrimmage that is worth his weight in gold as a top-10 pick. (Luke)
7. San Francisco 49ers: Jared Goff, Quarterback, California
Even if Colin Kaepernick is somehow on the 49ers to start the 2016 season, the team is still going to have to get a quarterback of the future. Goff may be the most pro-ready quarterback in the draft, but he would succeed long-term given the opportunity to sit behind Kaepernick or Blaine Gabbert for an entire season. He's also a tremendous fit in Chip Kelly's offense with the best intermediat accuracy in the entire draft. This makes too much sense. (Vincent)
8. Philadelphia Eagles: Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back, Ohio State
I'm not big on using an early pick at a running back position that is trending down. However, there are rare cases that make the selection more than justifiable and Elliott is one of them. The best prospect to come out since Adrian Peterson and Todd Gurley, Elliott is someone you can truly build an offense around with his game changing ability on all three downs. (Luke)
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame
It's rather obvious that 2015 second-round pick Donovan Smith is better suited to play right tackle in the NFL. He struggled a great dealin pass protection in front of fellow rookie Jameis Winston last season. With Ali Marpet already playing at a Pro Bowl level inside, getting that franchise left tackle would be a boon for the Bucs. And while Stanley is still a bit raw, he can slide in to the right side before eventually replacing Smith on the left side. It's a match made in heaven. (Vincent)
10. New York Giants: Vernon Hargreaves, Cornerback, Florida
With the defensive line appeared to be set on paper a linebacker that can get after the quarterback seems to be the most pressing need here. However, Jerry Reese knows talent and won’t pass up on this kid who despite his size is one of the most technically sound cornerbacks to come out in the last few years. The Giants add depth at a vital position and turn their focus onto linebacker later on. (Luke)
11. Chicago Bears: Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Michigan State
The smart decision to move Kyle Long inside leaves a hole at tackle for Chicago. The signing of Bobby Massie is nothing more than a band-aid in front of Jay Cutler. Instead, the Bears would be best suited playing Massie at right tackle with a rookie in Conklin taking over on the left side. A top-three tackle prospect in this draft, Chicago would be getting value at a need position with this sturdy pass protector. (Vincent)
12. New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Rankins, Defensive Tackle, Louisville
Despite the recent signing of Nick Fairley, make no mistake Rankins is every bit worth the price here. The Saints defense was atrocious last season and needs upgrades everywhere you look. But when rebuilding its always best to start upfront in the trenches. Rankins can be dominant against both the run and pass at multiple positions. (Luke)
13. Miami Dolphins: Mackensie Alexander, Cornerback, Clemson
Replaching Brent Grimes with Byron Maxwell isn't necessarily providing the Dolphins with an upgrade at corner. Jamar Taylor might be an above-average corner on one end, but there's nothing of substance behind him on the depth chart. A highly productive cover guy at Clemson, Alexander could sniff a starting job out of the gate. He has shut-down corner capabilities down the road. (Vincent)
14. Oakland Raiders: William Jackson III, Cornerback, Houston
If at first you don't succeed try again as Reggie Mckenzie tries his luck on another cornerback from Houston in the first round. Even if Raiders fans have a bitter taste in their mouth, it would be downright dumb and foolish to pass up on a talent like Jackson who has the size, speed, and strength to become a legitimate number one cornerback in the not so distant future. (Luke)
15. Los Angeles Rams: Paxton Lynch, Quarterback, Memphis
Los Angeles simply can't afford to continue kicking the quarterback situation down the road. Case Keenum isn't the answer. Nick Foles is nowhere near the answer. With a dramatic drop off between Lynch and the second-tier quarterback option, the Rams simply can't afford to wait here. Lynch can sit behind one of those two for a year before taking over under center in 2017. It's an ideal situation for him. (Vincent)
16. Detroit Lions: Darron Lee, Linebacker, Ohio State
Pardon my french but the Lions are a mess after the sudden retirement of the face of their franchise. With the offense sure to go through an awkward adjustment period, adding talent to the defensive side of the ball in hopes of building a true identity would be wise. With depth on the defensive line in rounds two and three, adding a speedy linebacker like Lee that can fly all over the field and clean up plays would be a great start. (Luke)
17. Atlanta Falcons: Emmanuel Ogbah, Defensive End, Oklahoma State
Ogbah might not be the best pass rusher remaining in the draft, but he's the one that fits Atlanta's hybrid 4-3 scheme better than any other. As physical as they come from the defensive end position, Ogbah's high level of productivity at Oklahoma State coupled with a strong bull-rush move makes him an ideal fit for Dan Quinn's defense next to last year's first-round pick Vic Beasley, who is more of the athletic type. (Vincent)
18. Indianapolis Colts: Shaq Lawson, Edge Rusher, Clemson
For once the Colts do it right and look to build a stout defense to pair with one of the best young signal callers in the game. Lucky for them having Lawson who could go in the top-ten picks fall in their lap made this pick a no brainer as they add an elite prospect that can get after the quarterback in a hurry. (Luke)
19. Buffalo Bills: Laquon Treadwell, Wide Receiver, Mississippi
Wouldn't this be just perfect for the Bills? Sammy Watkins has already proven himself to be a franchise-caliber No. 1 receiver in two seasons with the team. Though, Robert Woods is nowhere near a second option in a good passing offense. Add in the loss of Chris Hogan to the Patriots in free agency, and wide receiver becomes a big need. Physical at the line and dominant against lesser corners, Treadwell could come in and become a 1,000-yard receiver immediately. He'd also provided Tyrod Taylor with that big-bodied possession receiver to go with Watkins. (Vincent)
20. New York Jets: Taylor Decker, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
If you really break down the roster the Jets have a team with very few holes making them primed for a strong playoff push. Grabbing Decker would solidify their offensive line and add another mauler with an attitude to the smash mouth identity in which the Jets play. (Luke)
21. Washington Redskins: A’Shawn Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
Secondary remains a major hole for Washington, especially at corner and cover safety. However, there just isn't any value at those positions here. Instead, the Redskins go with a physically imposing interior defensive lineman that can plug the holes against the run and set up the outside pass rush as a two-gap option in Washington's defense. It's a somewhat perfect fit at a position of need. (Vincent)
22. Houston Texans: Corey Coleman, Wide Receiver, Baylor
Watching the dominating Texans defense have to play opposite of that putrid offense was tough to watch last season. Now, they get their young signal caller for the future and pair him up with one of the biggest playmakers at the receiver position in Coleman. Even though I don't see Coleman as a true number one wide out pairing him up opposite of Deandre Hopkins is a match made in heaven. (Luke)
23. Minnesota Vikings: Josh Doctson, Wide Receiver, TCU
The Vikings need to finish the 2016 season being able to look in the mirror and decide in Teddy Bridgewater is the guy for the future. After plugging up the holes on the offensive-line in free agency adding a jump ball weapon in the next on the list. Watch the tape and there's nobody better at boxing out, tracking, and plucking down the deep ball than Docston. (Luke)
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Thomas, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
With Marvin Jones now in Detroit, the Bengals are going to be searching for a No. 2 receiver behind A.J. Green. In Thomas, they would be getting a big bodied 6-foot-3 option that would provide Andy Dalton with the large catch radius on the outside. While there might be better all-around receivers remaining on the board, that's exactly what Cincinnati needs here. (Vincent)
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Noah Spence, EDGE, Eastern Kentucky
It seems as if the Steelers select an outside linebacker in every draft. In fact, they have two first-round picks in Bud Dupree and Jarvis Jones on the roster. Unfortunately, those two players combined for six sacks a season ago. In a defensive predicated on the ability of EDGE rushers to get to the quarterback, this is an area the team needs to address. Despite his off-field concerns, Spence might just be the most-talented 3-4 outside linebacker in the draft. (Vincent)
26. Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Bullard, Defensive Tackle, Florida
The most underrated defensive tackle is Bullard who has gotten lost in a deep class of lineman. Lightning quick off the snap with strength and power to penetrate into the backfield, Bullard reminds you a lot of a healthy Sharrif Floyd that will add a new pop into the Seahawks rotation for a long time. (Luke)
27. Green Bay Packers: Leonard Floyd, EDGE, Georgia
Either the Packers are going to have to move Clay Matthews inside full time or they must address the inside linebacker position. Unfortunately, there's not a player worthy of a 27th pick available at that position here. Instead, Green Bay gets a potential replacement for an aging Julius Peppers at outside linebacker. Still yet to grow into his body, Floyd is going to need to add some weight in order to be a three-down backer in the NFL. He can, however, act as a situational pass rusher with his plus-level pass-rush ability out of the gate. Once he gains more experience and weight as well as more pass-rush moves, this will look like a steal. (Vincent)
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Jason Spriggs, Offensive Tackle, Indiana
Nobody loves him some offensive lineman quite like Andy Reid. In Spriggs Reid is getting arguably the player at his position with the most upside at the end of round one. As a former tight-end Spriggs is ultra athletic and has all the talent in the world to thrive at left tackle. (Luke)
29. Arizona Cardinals: Reggie Ragland, Linebacker, Alabama
Some may conclude that Ragland is not athletic enough to be an above-average inside linebacker. While that might very well be true in most schemes, the presence of both Kevin Minter and Deone Bucannon in Arizona more than makes up for that. Ragland will be asked to stay in the middle of the field, potentially cover tight ends and stuff the run. He's the best TRUE inside linebacker in the draft and fits the team's scheme to a T. (Vincent)
30. Carolina Panthers: Eli Apple, Cornerback, Ohio State
The Panthers storybook season came to a sobering halt and must now scoop up the ashes. What's left will be a team with three major needs at offensive tackle, cornerback, and safety. Apple has the speed and coverage skills to be a great cornerback, but playing behind Josh Norman allows him to ease himself into the spotlight and take some pressure off his rookie season. (Luke)
31. Denver Broncos: Cody Whitehair, Guard, Kansas State
Leave it to the Broncos to get a consensus top player at his position — a position of need — with the last pick in the first round. Whitehair is a Day 1 starter that can be molded into an All-Pro level player. (Vincent)
32. Cleveland Browns: Connor Cook, Quarterback, Michigan State
The Browns get much better value here after grabbing Jalen Ramsey in the first and letting Cook sit behind Robert Griffin while he learns the nuances of the NFL. (Luke)
Second Round
33. Tennessee Titans: Kendall Fuller, Cornerback, Virginia Tech
While Tennessee did yield the seventh-fewest passing yards in the NFL last season, it did give up a 101.7 quarterback rating. This is where passing yards against can be misleading. For the most part, Tennessee found itself down a lot of points — meaning opposing teams went to the running game earlier than expected. This is a position the team must address. Fuller is the best remaining option opening up Day 2. (Vincent)
34. Dallas Cowboys: Jarran Reed, Defensive Line, Alabama
Only in a class filled to the brim with defensive tackle depth could Reed drop here, but as a top-20 talent the Cowboys are ecstatic after nabbing their future quarterback in Carson Wentz. (Luke)
35. San Diego Chargers: Germain Ifedi, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
King Dunlap is not a starter-caliber left tackle in the NFL. D.J. Fluker is best served either playing on the right side or at guard. With Ifedi the best remaining option to potentially play on the left side, he's a natural fit here. (Vincent)
36. Baltimore Ravens: Kevin Dodd, Edge Rusher, Clemson
With the signing of Mike Wallace and the return of first-rounder Breshad Perriman Ozzie Newsome gets to focus on the Raven’s bread-and-butter which is defense. Teaming edge rusher Kevin Dodd up with Deforest Buckner gives the team an unbelievable wave of young talent inside their front seven. (Luke)
37. San Francisco 49ers: Will Fuller, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Fuller would be an absolute coup for the 49ers at 37. He'd provide newly drafted Jared Goff with that young weapon that CAL product would need if drafted by San Francisco. While the 49ers already have a down-field threat in Torrey Smith, Fuller would add another dimension to open up the offense under Chip Kelly. In a draft where down-field threats are a rarity, Fuller could very well be the option to help this offense improve immediately. (Vincent)
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kelly, Center, Alabama
Don't laugh. Kelly has legitimate first-round talent, and although it's not a sexy position after watching teams like the Cowboys invest early and often into the trenches the Jaguars would be wise to do the same in a copycat league. (Luke)
39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shilique Calhoun, Defensive End, Michigan State
This pick is more about projection. Already showing himself to be a solid pass-rush option from a stand-up position, Calhoun will have to add weight to fit as a 4-3 defensive end. If that happens, watch out. With Gerald McCoy dominating inside, the Bucs would be best served getting a speedy option, playing somewhat the role of a DE in a Wide 9. That's what Calhoun would bring. (Vincent)
40. New York Giants: Derrick Henry, Running Back, Alabama
Eli Manning needs all the help he can get, even if that means at running back where Henry can carry the ball 25 times a game and help take the pressure off. Henry’s big bodied frame and upright running style remind a lot of people of former Giant Brandon Jacobs making the pick even sexier. (Luke)
41. Chicago Bears: Darian Thompson, Safety, Boise State
With Adrian Amos potentially set to be a big-time player at free safety, the Bears could use a strong in-the-box strong safety to replace Antrel Rolle in the near future. Thompson packs a tremendous punch against the run, and would fit Vic Fangio's scheme to a T. (Vincent)
42. Miami Dolphins: Karl Joseph, Safety, West Virginia
I have the Dolphins pegged on a bounce back year after their core unit stays intact and young talent takes another step forward. With Kiko Alonso aiding the linebackers shoring up the secondary becomes first priority. The front office nails it adding Joseph to fellow first-round cornerback Mack Alexander. (Luke)
43. Los Angeles Rams: Braxton Miller, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
No matter who the Rams have at quarterback, they are going to need to get a top-end receiver to actually catch passes. Up this point, neither Brian Quick or Tavon Austin have proven to be that guy. After playing wide receiver for just one year with the Buckeyes, Miller's upside is right there among the best in the business. He's not a one-trick pony. Instead, Miller's frame and skill-set suggest he could mold into a true No. 1 option. (Vincent)
44. Oakland Raiders: Robert Nkemdiche, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss
The biggest boom-or-bust prospect lands in Oakland where Nkemdiche gets to line up in what has becoming one of the most exciting front-sevens in football. (Luke)
45. Los Angeles Rams: Nick Martin, Offensive Line, Notre Dame
The projection here, much like his brother in Dallas, would have Martin moving to guard in the NFL. He could, however, play both positions. That would be an ideal scenario for the Rams, who could fit him in wherever the team needs the most help along the interior of its offensive line, an area that has struggled recently. (Vincent)
46. Detroit Lions: Vernon Butler, Defensive Tackle, Louisiana Tech
The Lions go in backwards order but grab a great defensive tackle to help open holes for their first-round linebacker Darron Lee who has the speed to make plays in a rejuvenated front seven. (Luke)
47. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Boyd, Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh
Brandin Cooks and Willie Snead are done good young receivers. However, neither one of them really boasts the ability to go up and get the ball for Drew Brees. That's where someone of Boyd's ilk, at 6-foot-1 comes into play. He possesses a large catch radius and can provide Brees with that consistent receiving target on the outside. (Vincent)
48. Indianapolis Colts: Chris Jones, Defensive Line, Mississippi State
The Colts are doing it right building a competitive defense from the ground up. Jones is flying up big boards as the draft inches closer with stout power and surprising quickness. Add him to the mix with edge-rusher Noah Spence and the Colts are starting to form a real identity on that side of the ball.
49. Buffalo Bills: Joshua Perry, Linebacker, Ohio State
Preston Brown is a darn good inside linebacker. It's at the strong-side and weak-side linebackers that Buffalo is struggling. Overlooked at Ohio State due to the ridiculous level of talent on that team's defense, Perry has the ability to start on the inside from Day 1 — something that could help Buffalo take advantage of Brown's tremendous skillset by moving him to one of those other positions. It really would be killing two birds with one stone. Put Brown in the best position to succeed while upgrading at one of the outside spots and giving the team a solid replacement for Brown inside. (Vincent)
50. Atlanta Falcons: Keanu Neal, Safety, Florida
Quietly impressed the way the front-office has added talent to the defensive side of the ball in free agency allowing them to fill their last needs in the draft. Neal is still underrated in my book and although lacks the coverage skills he will be a force against the run with his big hitting prowess. (Luke)
51. New York Jets: Su'a Cravens, EDGE Rusher, USC
The Jets needs pass-rush help. Jets' outside linebackers recorded a total of seven sacks a season ago. That's not a good number for the team running this scheme. Cravens is pegged as a 4-3 weak-side linebacker at the next level. Considering he played safety before moving to the front seven, that makes sense. However, I envision him having a ton of success, with the elite-level athleticism he possesses, actually rushing the passer. It's a projection pick — something that might not be in the cards. (Vincent)
52. Houston Texans: Joshua Garnett, Guard, Stanford
On paper it's tough to find many glaring holes for the Texans with a nasty defense and their new young quarterback. Xavier Su'a-Filo has yet to live up to the hype and Jeff Allen isn't getting any younger. Garnett might be the best interior run-blocker in the draft and would give the team more consistency in the running game. (Luke)
53. Washington Redskins: Jeremy Cash, Safety, Duke
After adding an interior defensive lineman in the first round, Washington addresses its biggest need here. With DeAngelo Hall slated to start at strong safety (yuck), the Redskins need to get a viable long-term filler here. Heck, Hall is best served replacing a recently released Dashon Goldson at free safety. An in-the-box safety, Cash fits exactly what the Skins are looking for from this position. He won't be asked to cover too much, instead acting as a run supporter for the defense. (Vincent)
54. Minnesota Vikings: Jalen Mills, Safety, LSU
The Vikings got their wish answered as Doctson fell to them in the first round allowing them now to take the best available player according to need. Mills has gotten lost in the mix as of late, but shut down everyone in sight down in Mobile. An undersized, but springy quick twitch athlete like coach Mike Zimmer loves, Mills will be Zim’s new toy at the safety position like Trae Waynes was at corner. (Luke)
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Sheldon Day, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame
Why the heck not? Cincinnati has been known to go for the best player available. At this stage in the draft, Day would be that guy by a wide margin. With an ability to both collapse the pocket and stop the run in a 4-3, Day is an eventual replacement for the suddenly regressing Domata Peko. (Vincent)
56. Seattle Seahawks: Le’Raven Clark, Offensive Tackle, Texas Tech
A massive reach here which won't surprise anyone when the Seahawks are on the clock. Raven has all the physical tools including a massive frame and long reach as they hope he can fill the void of Russell Okung down the road. (Luke)
57. Green Bay Packers: Rashard Higgins, Wide Receiver, Colorado State
Oh boy. This would be an absolute coup for a Packers team that needs to get someone of substance behind Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb at wide receiver. Flying under the radar heading into the draft, Higgins is a perfect fit for what Aaron Rodgers likes to do. With an ability to create separation at the line and one of the best sets of hands in the class, the 6-foot-1 Higgins would be a perfect fit on the outside opposite Nelson, enabling Cobb to stay inside. (Vincent)
58. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shon Coleman, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
The Steelers made it known addressing the offensive line would be a priority this offseason and after Coleman lies a big drop off of talent at the position. (Luke)
59. Kansas City Chiefs: Cardale Jones, Quarterback, Ohio State
Okay, this seems to be a bit out of left field. And that's fine. The idea, however, is to let a raw Jones sit behind Alex Smith for the next two-to-three years. With a veteran leading the way in terms of helping Jones learn the nuances of playing quarterback, he'd be in a perfect position to take over eventually. The talent is most definitely here. It's now all about putting everything together. (Vincent)
60. New England Patriots: Jaylon Smith, Linebacker, Notre Dame
Typical isn’t it. If the knee checks out the Patriots get the steal of the draft as Smith was a top-five talent before he went down to an ugly injury. Even after redshirting him his rookie season the rich get richer and give Belichick a new toy to play games with. (Luke)
61. New England Patriots: Kenny Lawler, Wide Receiver, California
One of the most underrated players in the entire draft, there's a good chance that Lawler will turn into the next productive CAL receiver in a group that already includes Keenan Allen and Marvin Jones. He has great hands, deceptive speed and can provide a consistent target on the outside for Tom Brady. That's most definitely something the team needs. (Vincent)
62. Carolina Panthers: Sterling Shepard, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma
Wide receiver is an interesting topic for the Panthers as they made do with limited talent in 2015 and now get Kelvin Benjamin back into the mix. However, with Ted Ginn and Jerricho Cotchery overachieving adding the quick-footed Sheppard to arsenal is too good to pass up. (Luke)
63. Denver Broncos: Kentrell Brothers, Linebacker, Missouri
Brothers is an impact Day 1 starter with a relatively high floor. He translates well into an inside role in Denver's scheme, and can act as a future upgrade for a team that's lost some key defenders in free agency. (Vincent)