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1. Titans
Laremy Tunsil
OT, Mississippi
Marcus Mariota has a new running back (DeMarco Murray) and a new receiver (Rishard Matthews). Now he gets a new left tackle. Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey is also in play.
2. Browns
Carson Wentz
QB, North Dakota State
Bigger hands for the cold. Interviewed better than Jared Goff, and bigger upside.
3. Chargers
DeForest Buckner
DE, Oregon
A 6-foot-7, 300-pound tree at the 5-technique alongside new nose tackle Brandon Mebane.
4. Cowboys
Jalen Ramsey
CB/S, Florida State
For now we will take owner Jerry Jones at his word about not drafting a QB to groom behind operating-room regular Tony Romo. Somebody has to match up against the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr., and this is the best player in the draft.
5. Jaguars
Joey Bosa
DE, Ohio State
Coach Gus Bradley adds another monster to his rebuilt defense with pass rush insurance for OLB Dante Fowler, who missed his rookie season, and a partner in crime for free-agent prize Malik Jackson.
6. Ravens
Ronnie Stanley
OT, Notre Dame
You don’t have to be general manager Ozzie Newsome to know left tackle Eugene Monroe hardly has been Jonathan Ogden.
7. 49ers
Jared Goff
QB, California
Doubt coach Chip Kelly will care about his small hands when he is done watching Blaine Gabbert tape.
8. Eagles
Myles Jack
LB, UCLA
A three-down playmaker with speed and rare athleticism who can play inside or outside to replace Kiko Alonso or DeMeco Ryans. Assuming his knee checks out, of course. RB Ezekiel Elliott a possibility as well.
9. Buccaneers
Vernon Hargreaves
CB, Florida
Darrelle Revis is long gone, and when you play Cam Newton, Drew Brees and Julio Jones twice a year, you better have a ball-hawking stud. Newly signed CB Brent Grimes is 33.
10. Giants
Ezekiel Elliott
RB, Ohio State
Say goodbye to the Four Horsemen concept. In this scenario, this complete back would be the highest rated player on GM Jerry Reese’s board. The defense has been addressed heavily in free agency. Try stopping Beckham now.
11. Bears
Leonard Floyd
OLB, Georgia
A freakish 6-foot-6, 240-pound edge rusher rising up the board. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio adds another piece for his 3-4 unit alongside Danny Trevathan.
12. Saints
Sheldon Rankins
DT, Louisville
Aaron Donald Lite is good enough for a defense that can’t stop the run or the pass.
13. Dolphins
Kevin Dodd
DE, Clemson
Bigger than teammate Shaq Lawson, with a bigger upside. His best football is ahead of him (why would anyone draft a guy whose best football was behind him?). A replacement for Olivier Vernon.
14. Raiders
Eli Apple
CB, Ohio State
A big corner to match up against rivals WRs Demaryius Thomas and Keenan Allen and bolster the back end of a defense that can pressure the QB with Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.
15. Rams
Laquon Treadwell
WR, Mississippi
The best receiver in the draft won’t turn Case Keenum into Kurt Warner, but at least he is a 6-foot-3 target.
16. Lions
Jack Conklin
OT, Michigan State
Matthew Stafford can no longer get rid of the ball quickly to retired Calvin Johnson, and Riley Reiff is better suited on the right side.
17. Falcons
Darron Lee
OLB, Alabama
Coach Dan Quinn craves a linebacker with 4.47 speed who can cover backs and tight ends.
18. Colts
Shaq Lawson
DE, Clemson
Coach Chuck Pagano is desperate for someone, anyone, to harass rival QBs Blake Bortles, Marcus Mariota and now, Brock Osweiler. Robert Mathis is 35, Dwight Freeney is gone, Bjoern Werner was a bust, and Ohio State DE Noah Spence is a character risk.
19. Bills
Emmanuel Ogbah
DE, Oklahoma State
The Brothers Ryan will salivate over this raw physical specimen as a replacement for Mario Williams. (Of course, Rex might start twitching if he sees Spence still is on the board).
20. Jets
Paxton Lynch
QB, Memphis
Getting an inkling Ryan Fitzpatrick is not the quarterback of the future.
1. Titans
Laremy Tunsil
OT, Mississippi
Marcus Mariota has a new running back (DeMarco Murray) and a new receiver (Rishard Matthews). Now he gets a new left tackle. Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey is also in play.
2. Browns
Carson Wentz
QB, North Dakota State
Bigger hands for the cold. Interviewed better than Jared Goff, and bigger upside.
3. Chargers
DeForest Buckner
DE, Oregon
A 6-foot-7, 300-pound tree at the 5-technique alongside new nose tackle Brandon Mebane.
4. Cowboys
Jalen Ramsey
CB/S, Florida State
For now we will take owner Jerry Jones at his word about not drafting a QB to groom behind operating-room regular Tony Romo. Somebody has to match up against the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr., and this is the best player in the draft.
5. Jaguars
Joey Bosa
DE, Ohio State
Coach Gus Bradley adds another monster to his rebuilt defense with pass rush insurance for OLB Dante Fowler, who missed his rookie season, and a partner in crime for free-agent prize Malik Jackson.
6. Ravens
Ronnie Stanley
OT, Notre Dame
You don’t have to be general manager Ozzie Newsome to know left tackle Eugene Monroe hardly has been Jonathan Ogden.
7. 49ers
Jared Goff
QB, California
Doubt coach Chip Kelly will care about his small hands when he is done watching Blaine Gabbert tape.
8. Eagles
Myles Jack
LB, UCLA
A three-down playmaker with speed and rare athleticism who can play inside or outside to replace Kiko Alonso or DeMeco Ryans. Assuming his knee checks out, of course. RB Ezekiel Elliott a possibility as well.
9. Buccaneers
Vernon Hargreaves
CB, Florida
Darrelle Revis is long gone, and when you play Cam Newton, Drew Brees and Julio Jones twice a year, you better have a ball-hawking stud. Newly signed CB Brent Grimes is 33.
10. Giants
Ezekiel Elliott
RB, Ohio State
Say goodbye to the Four Horsemen concept. In this scenario, this complete back would be the highest rated player on GM Jerry Reese’s board. The defense has been addressed heavily in free agency. Try stopping Beckham now.
11. Bears
Leonard Floyd
OLB, Georgia
A freakish 6-foot-6, 240-pound edge rusher rising up the board. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio adds another piece for his 3-4 unit alongside Danny Trevathan.
12. Saints
Sheldon Rankins
DT, Louisville
Aaron Donald Lite is good enough for a defense that can’t stop the run or the pass.
13. Dolphins
Kevin Dodd
DE, Clemson
Bigger than teammate Shaq Lawson, with a bigger upside. His best football is ahead of him (why would anyone draft a guy whose best football was behind him?). A replacement for Olivier Vernon.
14. Raiders
Eli Apple
CB, Ohio State
A big corner to match up against rivals WRs Demaryius Thomas and Keenan Allen and bolster the back end of a defense that can pressure the QB with Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.
15. Rams
Laquon Treadwell
WR, Mississippi
The best receiver in the draft won’t turn Case Keenum into Kurt Warner, but at least he is a 6-foot-3 target.
16. Lions
Jack Conklin
OT, Michigan State
Matthew Stafford can no longer get rid of the ball quickly to retired Calvin Johnson, and Riley Reiff is better suited on the right side.
17. Falcons
Darron Lee
OLB, Alabama
Coach Dan Quinn craves a linebacker with 4.47 speed who can cover backs and tight ends.
18. Colts
Shaq Lawson
DE, Clemson
Coach Chuck Pagano is desperate for someone, anyone, to harass rival QBs Blake Bortles, Marcus Mariota and now, Brock Osweiler. Robert Mathis is 35, Dwight Freeney is gone, Bjoern Werner was a bust, and Ohio State DE Noah Spence is a character risk.
19. Bills
Emmanuel Ogbah
DE, Oklahoma State
The Brothers Ryan will salivate over this raw physical specimen as a replacement for Mario Williams. (Of course, Rex might start twitching if he sees Spence still is on the board).
20. Jets
Paxton Lynch
QB, Memphis
Getting an inkling Ryan Fitzpatrick is not the quarterback of the future.
