1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, Offensive Tackle, Ole Miss

Simple is safe. Safe is sexy.  Now that the Titans know what kind of potential Marcus Mariota holds, adding Tunsil to an offensive line with Taylor Lewan and Chance Warmack completes a talented young core to build an offense around for the next decade. Just ask teams like the Dallas Cowboys what a great offensive line can do.

2. Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, Quarterback, California

New head coach means new era, and the Browns are ready to start clean at the quarterback position. Goff is the most pro ready of the bunch, and has outstanding traits to build upon right out the gate, including tangibles that aren't easy to find. The Browns will never move forward as an organization until they can nail a pick like this.  

3. San Diego Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame

The Chargers know Philip Rivers only has a few years left in the tank. Adding Stanley aids a never-ending black hole of weakness from 2015 and helps maximize Rivers’ strengths by giving him extra time in the pocket. There isn't as big of a difference between Stanley and Tunsil as people want to think, so don't be surprised if he turns out to be the better pro after just a few seasons.

4. Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Ramsey, Safety, Florida State

Ramsey is a freak centerfielder with uncanny instincts and a nose for the ball. Adding him to an already solid defense will pay huge dividends immediately in 2016 as a consistent playmaker in the backend. While quarterback is enticing, there isn’t anyone on the board worth this high of a pick. And when you’re picking in the top five, your only job is to make sure you come away with one of the blue-chip prospects.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, Linebacker, UCLA

If Jalen Ramsey is a "freak" than Myles Jack is a flat out monster.  One of the craziest prospects the NFL has seen in years, Jack was both the offensive and defensive Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. With Dante Fowler returning from injury all of a sudden Gus Bradley has a new world of options inside his front-seven, and has the keys to stopping the other young quarterbacks inside the division (Andrew Luck and Marcus Mariota).

6. Baltimore Ravens: Deforest Buckner, Defensive Line, Oregon

While the Ravens may have more pressing needs, Buckner's incredible athletic prowess combined with vicious size is too good for Ozzie Newsome to pass up, giving Baltimore outstanding versatility upfront. Even with the list of talented defensive prospects to pick from, when you look at it on paper Buckner could have the highest ceiling out of all of them.

7. San Francisco 49ers: Joey Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State

Stop the madness. Though ideally Bosa fits in a traditional 4-3 as a classic defensive end, his value cannot be passed up on here.  One of the best in the nation at getting into the backfield and causing constant problems for opposing offenses, Bosa will have a huge impact even in year one no matter where he lines up.  

Thanks to numerous mid-round draft picks the last few seasons, the 49ers quietly have a bevy of talent to work with in the defensive front seven.  

8. Miami Dolphins: Vernon Hargreaves, Cornerback, Florida

The Dolphins were a mess last year all over the board so adding one of the best available players is the smartest possible outcomes. While he could struggle against bigger opponents in the NFL, Hargreaves is going to be an annoying little bug that wide receivers just can't swat away.  Hargraves was the most-consistent press and man cover corner in the nation throughout the past three years, and despite his size has earned himself to be a top-ten pick and a day-one starter.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Laquon Treadwell, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss

Its simple, if you select a signal caller and expect him to develop into a franchise quarterback then you better make sure he has the talent surrounding him to do so.  Vincent Jackson is old in the tooth and even with him you need three capable wideouts in today's pass happy league.  

I watched all of Treadwell’s tape and he is the most physical big bodied receiver in the draft.  A combination of Mike Evans and Treadwell could form the most young dynamic duo in the league and help former number-one overall pick Jameis Winston quickly reach his full potential.  

10. New York Giants: Jaylon Smith, Outside Linebacker, Notre Dame

No matter the claims out on the web nobody truly knows when Smith will be fully healed and ready to play from his brutal knee injury.  However, what everybody should know is what kind of player he will be when he gets back to full health, which is one of the rangiest and most instinctive linebackers this draft has to offer.  The Giants are desperate for talent anywhere they can get it, and when healthy there is a case to be made Smith is the best overall player in the entire class.  

11. Chicago Bears: Noah Spence, Defensive End, Eastern Kentucky

While it may seem like a reach today just wait until the draft is upon us.  By then people will have come to realize just how dominate Spence can become.  I saw him at the Senior Bowl and can promise you he is every bit as explosive and dangerous around the edge than any other play in this draft, often looking like men among boys.  

Had he not been kicked off the Ohio State team due to drug suspensions years ago Spence would be fighting for a top-five pick.  

12.  New Orleans Saints: Andrew Billings, Nose Tackle, Baylor

No matter how you try to sugar coat it the Saints defense was awful last season.  When such is the case the best move to make is starting upfront specifically with the interior of the line.  Nobody better inside at the point of attack than Billings who squats 805 pounds and is an immovable object at the nose.  

With Billings swallowing up blockers left and right massive holes and opportunities will be created for young and opportunistic linebackers like Stephone Anthony and Hau’Oli Kikaha.

13.  Philadelphia Eagles: Carson Wentz, Quarterback, North Dakota State

If you listen to the national media you’d think this was a shocker to even have Wentz available here.  However, once these quarterbacks get past the Cowboys they will slide all the way down into the teens (barring a trade up of course).  Even if Sam Bradford returns it’s clear he has hit his ceiling as an injury riddled NFL bust.  Wentz’s tall frame and big arm are more than enough to start building a new era around.

14.  Oakland Raiders: William Jackson III, Cornerback, Houston

The Raiders should give themselves a big pat on the back after drafting and developing a franchise quarterback in Derek Carr, and more importantly drafting him a blue-chip wideout with Amari Cooper in which the two can grow cohesion together for the next decade.  

Now, building a respectable defense opposite of them is the next step.  Some circles have Jackson as the best overall cornerback in the draft.  To nab him at pick 14 not only fills a huge need but adds a premium player as well.  Everything the Raiders hoped DJ Hayden would be.  

15.  St. Louis Rams: Paxton Lynch, Quarterback, Memphis

For having so many picks in the top-100, let alone the top-five, it's really incredible how the Rams have so many holes at so many key positions.  Their offensive line is a mess while they still lack a true number-one receiver, and most importantly a franchise quarterback.  Not to mention, they just released big names like Chris Long, James Laurinaitis, and Jared Cook.  Whew.

Luckily for them Lynch is still available and has the qualities and traits of a true NFL signal caller.  A monster at 6’6” Lynch looks like a linebacker who can make all the NFL throws, he just needs to do it consistently.  

16. Detroit Lions: Taylor Decker, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State

Anytime one of your key franchise players walks away from the team it's going to be a tough offseason to overcome.  The Lions will have a new coach and get to start fresh adding to the pressure of nailing this pick and getting the new era off on the right foot.  While offensive line may be boring to the fans, in this situation playing it safe could be the best way to attack this pick.  Decker is as safe as they come if you’re okay with keeping him on the right side.  

A mammoth of a man and a mauler in the run game, I see Decker as a game changing type tackle that will also help aid pure pocket passer Matthew Stafford, and help to start winning wars in the trenches.

17.  Atlanta Falcons: Josh Doctson, Wide Receiver, TCU

People think the Falcons will go defense because “they have to”, but the reality is they also have major holes on the offensive line and at wideout.  In a passing league that spreads defenses out with four and five wide receivers the Falcons have little to no weapons outside of Julio Jones.

I still have high hopes for Justin Hardy, but bringing in another home-run hitter like Doctson will do wonders for Matt Ryan and spark the passing game while Dan Quinn works his magic with the defense.

18.  Indianapolis Colts: Reggie Ragland, Inside Linebacker, Alabama

When the football gods bring you a franchise quarterback to your doorstep the next move is doing everything you can to build a top end defense to support him.  While the offensive line could use a pump up Andrew Luck will make everyone else look better as he continues to develop into one of the best young signal callers in the league.  

It’s true, Ragland may not have the highest ceiling or star potential like some other prospects on the board, but he is as solid as they come and will be a huge boost to the middle of the defense against the run and pass equally.    

19.  Buffalo Bills: Shaq Lawson, EDGE, Clemson

It goes without saying that free agency will have a huge trickle effect on what teams do in the draft.  None more than the Bills who have to make huge decisions on the offensive-line with tackle Cordy Glenn and guard Richie Incognito.  If even one of them hit the market the Bills could be in dire need of a replacement early in the draft.  

For now however, Rex Ryan gets another toy on the defensive side of the ball with Lawson who was one of the best in the business last season at getting after the quarterback.  Adding Lawson to an already potent front-seven Lawson would make one of the best defenses in the league even better.  

20.  New York Jets: Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back, Ohio State

I was infatuated with the Jets’ offseason as they turned their biggest weakness into their biggest strength inside the secondary with the additions of Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, and Buster Skrine.  Bringing in arguably the best prospect in the entire draft in Leonard Williams all the way down at the fifth-pick was the cherry on top.  

A stifling defense mixed with a physical run game is the Jets’ identity and even in today's pass happy league is still the recipe for success.  Enter Ezekiel Elliott.  The nation's best and most dynamic running back who ate up Big Ten defenses with a combination of power and finesse.  

Although Chris Ivory was highly productive in 2015, letting Chan Gailey unwrap the bow on Elliot’s gifts would be the best thing to do in round one drafting the number one player at his position.  Gailey has always produced highly productive running backs even when the talent was mediocre, but with Elliot’s combination to chew up yards and hit the home run the Jets would make an already strong game plan even stronger.

21.  Washington Redskins: A’Shawn Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

The Redskins were a pleasant surprise for the most part last season as Jay Gruden was able to bust out of the 6-10 shell they had been stuck in for what seemed like a decade.  Now, huge decisions will need to be made to retain Kirk Cousins (which is the right move) and from there the defense needs a big shot in the arm.  As always, starting upfront specifically in the middle of the front-seven is the most effective move.  

Although Nick Saban rotated his defensive-line more than the Billboard Top-40, Robinson flashed when he was doing work in the trenches.  A monster of a human that will anchor the line, and can open up huge opportunities for players around him.  

This will also help continue the progression of young and talented players like Trent Murphy and Preston Smith.  If the team decides to part ways with Terrance Knighton it's almost a guarantee they will look to replace him early on in the draft.

22.  Houston Texans: Connor Cook, Quarterback, Michigan State

There is sure to be plenty of movement in this years draft given the likelihood of quarterbacks still be on the board after the top-5 picks are gone (simply too hard to simulate).  So, with the Texans staying put, they have no choice but to pull the trigger on Cook who is the last of the top-tier signal callers.  

While many have ripped on Cook for his immaturity and decision not to attend the Senior Bowl, many inside the Spartan circles claim he was a good teammate and was healing from a shoulder injury.  Bill O’Brien is stuck between a rock and a hard spot on this one as he can not enter the 2016 season without heavily addressing the most important position in all of sports.  When it's all said and done with however, I would put good money on the Texans being active and moving up to secure “their guy”.  

23.  Minnesota Vikings: Cody Whitehair, Offensive Lineman, Kansas State

Remember when I said “simple is safe, and safe is sexy”? Well, it works here in the Vikings’ case too.  With the top-two jump ball receivers off the board the Vikings look to help aid one of the worst units in the league at protecting the quarterback with one of the country's safest prospects.  While Whitehair seems to be the en vogue pick in the media right now I can’t say I blame them.  

When you start to look at some of the interior lineman drafted in the first round and the impact they’ve had like David Decastro (when healthy) and Zach Martin, it's easy to see why Rick Spielman would pull the trigger.  Whitehair comes out as one of the smartest players in the draft with his football IQ that of a coach on the field.  Plugging him inside at left guard is where you will maximize his talents and pull out a pro-bowl caliber player, but his versatility as a five-tool player (can play all five positions) can’t be overlooked.  

For the Vikings, 2016 is all about progressing Teddy Bridgewater (entering year three) into a franchise quarterback and being able to fairly assess him at season's end.  You can’t do that unless you surround him with the proper talent which includes an efficient offensive line.  Now that’s sexy. Knowing Rick Spielman’s history, don’t be surprised if this pick gets moved one way or another.  

24. Cincinnati Bengals: Sheldon Rankins, Defensive Tackle, Louisville

Noah Spence and Rankins were the two players I left Mobile, Alabama drooling over.  With his brut size to anchor the “A” gap as a nose tackle, Rankings possess incredible body movement and lateral quickness to get up and down the line and into the backfield.  

In fact, the more I think about it the more it wouldn’t surprised me if Rankins was long gone by now.  With Domata Peko slipping, Rankins (who will turn just 22 on draft day) can step in and add a huge boost into the defensive line forming one of the most disruptive duos in the league when paired up next to Geno Atkins.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mackenzie Alexander, Cornerback, Clemson

There aren’t many teams desperate for one specific position quite like the Steelers at cornerback.  Old and depleted in the secondary, Mike Tomlin went fishing last year when he drafted Ole Miss’ Senquez Golson, who I still have high hopes for after he lost his season to injury.  Even upon his return Golson fits more as a nickel back in the league which leaves Tomlin searching for anyone, and I mean anyone, that can come in from day-one and handle his own.  

Voted first-team all ACC Alexander played an outstanding brand of in your face press coverage that allowed zero touchdown passes.  After a while he was rarely challenged by opposing quarterbacks which is one reason why he was unable to record stats on par with some of his peers (something he’s taken a lot of heat for during the pre draft process). None the less, Alexander fills a huge need for the Steelers and plays a feisty brand of football Tomlin loves.

26. Seattle Seahawks: Robert Nkemdiche, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss

Once a lock to be a top-five pick, Nkemdiche has plummeted since his off the field incident, and will have a long way to go before he regains the trust of scouts, coaches and general managers alike.  Still, like any prospect with red flags how far can he fall before some needy team will say enough is enough.  

The Seahawks are set to lose some big names to both retirement and free agency, but due to the young nucleus that’s been built starting with Russell Wilson Pete Carroll is always in “win now”.  Adding players like Nkemdiche on the field is one way to continue the winning trend as he was one of the most dominating interior-lineman throughout his career. People have even argued that he is the best three-technique to come out since Ndamukong Suh with his ability to anchor the run and rush the passer.  

27. Green Bay Packers: Jarran Reed, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

Like him or not there aren’t many general managers quite like Ted Thompson.  A man who has stood firm on his mission to build through the draft has payed off big time throughout his tenure.  Though, the harsh reality remains that his draft luck has cooled off a bit as of late, and when the team isn’t playing at a high enough level people need someone to blame.  

Thompson is still trying to build and rebuild a defensive unit that can be the staple of the team for years to come, and after going defense heavy in the 2015 class Thompson hopes he’s just a piece or two away from consistency.  Like his teammates and peers Reed was highly rotated in-and-out of the defensive line thanks to Nick Saban's “stay fresh” approach.  However, when he was in and playing with a rhythm, Reed was arguably the best on the team and in the country at what he was asked to do, which was anchor the line and absorb would be blockers.  

This would help the linebackers behind him to roam free and make plays in space which is what guys like Clay Matthews does best. The possible departure of B.J. Raji makes this pick all the more realistic.

28. Kansas City Chiefs: Jack Conklin, Offensive Lineman, Michigan State

Out of all the teams picking at the bottom the Chiefs have to be the biggest surprise.  Led by a great defense and an overachieving offense Andy Reid made the most of his bunch with a strong playoff push.  Now, patching up some of the few leaks the team has on the roster will help put them into serious playoff contention next time around.  

I’ve never found a coach who loves his offensive line quite like Reid who use to blush over prospects and draftees like Baylor’s Danny Watkins from the 2011 draft.  No matter the pick however, the concept and philosophy remain true which is start up front and build in the trenches.  

Conklin has always been overlooked and underrated since entering college as a former walk on, but Reid will see the good in him and help develop the strong and smart lineman into more than just an adequate starter.  Although he was beaten badly on tape at some critical junctures, Conklin is an extremely instinctive player with all the tools to become a solid offensive tackle in the league, he just needs the proper coaching.  

29. Arizona Cardinals: Leonard Floyd, EDGE, Georgia

I won’t lie, it wasn’t until a few years ago when I truly realized just how important coaching in the NFL is.  The Cardinals’ fan base should feel lucky to have a guy in Bruce Arians who has turned the ship up and over the hump from a consistent .500 ball club to a competitive playoff team for at least the next few years.  

The loss of the “Honey Badger” was an obvious blow down the stretch, but adding a true edge rusher that can help consistently get into the backfield and put the quarterback off his mark will do wonders.  Mixed reviews all over the board on Floyd who flashed dominance in the SEC as a freshman before dealing with a shoulder injury. Floyd has all the tools you want off the edge like explosive quickness, good hands, smart angles, and a motor that doesn’t quit.     

30. Carolina Panthers: Jermey Cash, Strong Safety, Duke

I had to reread it close to a dozen times but apparently 68 year old safety Roman Harper is officially retiring (never thought i'd see the day).  After a storybook run to the Super Bowl the biggest challenge for Ron Rivera is how to repeat the same type of magic in 2016 with some glaring weak spots on the roster.  

With Kelvin Benjamin returning from season ending injury the wide out position is more than okay for now, but as we saw the offensive line needs some major help.  However, their biggest need may come in the back end of the defense where Peanut Tillman is also on the way out.  Duke’s Cash was a highlight reel waiting to happen after being known to fly into the backfield and make plays suggested by his ridiculous 18 tackles for loss.  

While he lacks range in coverage Cash does have the athleticism to hang with tight ends and is one of the better tacklers in the class (three straight 100+ tackle seasons).  Add him to the young nucleus of Luke Kuechly and Shaq Thompson and no more bluffing will be needed for “Riverboat Ron” with the cards he’ll be holding.  

31. Denver Broncos: Jonathan Bullard, Defensive Lineman, Florida

John Elway has a hot streak running of selecting defensemen in the first-round of his drafts.  After winning a Super Bowl thanks to the league’s number one defense it appears he may have known what he was doing all along.  While huge question marks remain surrounding their quarterback position, I have no doubt after Peyton Manning officially retires Brock Osweiler will be the man under center next year for the Orange Crush.  

Meanwhile, Elway continues to bolster the defense adding highly disruptive players like Jonathan Bullard to the mix.  Bullard is one of my favorite prospects around who plays with a blue collar no nonsense mentality.  While possessing outstanding strength and toughness, Bullard offers outstanding versatility as he lined up at nearly every position for the Gators defensive line.