NFL Draft 2016: 1st-Round Mock Draft Predictions

We are just days away from learning the majority of the first-round draft order, which will be set for the nonplayoff teams following Sunday night's action. 

The Tennessee Titans are the team with the most at stake Sunday, as they will wrap up the No. 1 pick with a loss against the Indianapolis Colts.

Based on the unofficial draft order entering Week 17, here's a look at how the 2016 draft could play out, followed by a breakdown of a few major storylines as we head into draft season.

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Tennessee Titans	Joey Bosa	DL	Ohio State
2	Cleveland Browns	Jared Goff	QB	California
3	San Diego Chargers	Laremy Tunsil	OT	Ole Miss
4	Dallas Cowboys	Jaylon Smith	LB	Notre Dame
5	San Francisco 49ers	Ronnie Stanley	OT	Notre Dame
6	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jalen Ramsey	CB/S	Florida State
7	Miami Dolphins	Myles Jack	LB	UCLA
8	Baltimore Ravens	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	Ohio State
9	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	DeForest Buckner	DE	Oregon
10	New York Giants	Shaq Lawson	DE	Clemson
11	New Orleans Saints	Paxton Lynch	QB	Memphis
12	Philadelphia Eagles	Taylor Decker	OT	Ohio State
13	Detroit Lions	Jack Conklin	OT	Michigan State
14	Chicago Bears	Vernon Hargreaves III	CB	Florida
15	Indianapolis Colts	Reggie Ragland	LB	Alabama
16	Buffalo Bills	Jarran Reed	DL	Alabama
17	Oakland Raiders	Desmond King	CB	Iowa
18	St. Louis Rams	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Ole Miss
19	Atlanta Falcons	Jonathan Bullard	DE	Florida
20	Pittsburgh Steelers	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
21	Washington Redskins	Michael Thomas	WR	Ohio State
22	Houston Texans	Carson Wentz	QB	North Dakota State
23	Seattle Seahawks	Kenny Clark	DT	UCLA
24	New York Jets	Leonard Floyd	LB	Georgia
25	Kansas City Chiefs	Josh Doctson	WR	TCU
26	Minnesota Vikings	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
27	Green Bay Packers	Noah Spence	LB	Eastern Kentucky
28	Denver Broncos	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
29	Cincinnati Bengals	Jayron Kearse	S	Clemson
30	Arizona Cardinals	Robert Nkemdiche	DL	Ole Miss
31	Carolina Panthers	Shilique Calhoun	DE	Michigan State

Note: The New England Patriots do not own a first-round pick as a result of their Deflategate punishments. 

Who Will Take Joey Bosa?

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Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa is the premier prospect in this class, but he doesn't necessarily fit the glaring needs of the teams at the top of the draft. 

Bosa primarily played with his hand on the ground as a defensive end in Ohio State 4-3 scheme, occasionally shifting inside to tackle. However, he has demonstrated the athleticism necessary to play as a stand-up pass-rusher on the edge in a 3-4 scheme as well. 

Given his scheme versatility and rare talent, any team could justify the selection of Bosa. 

If the Titans own the No. 1 pick, Bosa should be on their short list of candidates. 

In Tennessee, Bosa would join Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo to give the Titans a dangerous trio of pass-rushers, allowing for the Titans to create some terrifying defensive packages.

If the Titans pass on Bosa, he won't fall far, as the Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys should all have some level of interest. 

The Cowboys in particular appear to be a great fit for Bosa, especially if they decide to part ways with Greg Hardy this offseason. 

Where Will The Quarterbacks Land?

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Memphis' Paxton Lynch and California's Jared Goff are the two quarterbacks who appear to be first-round locks if they enter the draft. 

But where each quarterback will land is up for debate. 

Goff is the more NFL-ready prospect of the two, but he may not have Lynch's upside as a prospect. As a result, teams will value each of these prospects based on their roster situations. 

Following Lynch's shaky performance against Auburn on Wednesday, NFL.com's Bucky Brooks wrote that Lynch is "a developmental prospect who will need time to grow," referencing Miami Dolphins signal-caller Ryan Tannehill as a pro comparison. 

Throughout his career, Goff has demonstrated the poise and accuracy needed to make a smooth transition to the NFL, but concerns linger about his limited size and average mobility. In his most recent mock draft, CBS Sports' Dane Brugler notes Goff "lacks elite physical tools, but his traits, especially between the ears, are extremely promising."

Who Is the First-Round Wild Card?

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Every year a few off-the-radar prospects climb into the first round. This year, one of those guys could be Eastern Kentucky pass-rusher Noah Spence. 

Spence previously played at Ohio State, but transferred to Eastern Kentucky after being ruled permanently ineligible after testing positive for ecstasy. 

As an underclassman at Ohio State, Spence was a terror in the Buckeyes front seven, racking up 14 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2013. 

Obviously Spence will need to answer questions from teams during the predraft process, but if his responses satisfy enough coaches and general managers, his talent should land him in the first round.