2016 NFL Mock Draft: Breaking Down Post-Week 6 Predictions

We're now six weeks into the NFL season and the draft order remains a mystery. 

No one has established themselves as clear-cut favorites to earn the No. 1 pick, making early mock drafts even more difficult than usual this time of year. 

For that reason, don't worry too much about the draft order in this early mock draft. Instead, focus on the order of the players and the potential positions targeted by your favorite team. 

This draft class is already shaping up to be one of the better classes in recent years, especially at the very top. There's a lack of elite quarterbacks, which takes some luster off the group, but a number of dominant college players from major programs have already established themselves as viable top-10 selections. 

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Jacksonville Jaguars	Joey Bosa	DL	Ohio State
2	Detroit Lions	Robert Nkemdiche	DL	Ole Miss
3	Kansas City Chiefs	Laremy Tunsil	OT	Ole Miss
4	Tennessee Titans	Jaylon Smith	LB	Notre Dame
5	Baltimore Ravens	Jalen Ramsey	CB	Florida State
6	San Francisco 49ers	Ronnie Stanley	OT	Notre Dame
7	Chicago Bears	Jared Goff	QB	California
8	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	DeForest Buckner	DL	Oregon
9	Houston Texans	Connor Cook	QB	Michigan State
10	New Orleans Saints	Vernon Hargreaves III	CB	Florida
11	Washington Redskins	Kenny Clark	DL	UCLA
12	Cleveland Browns	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Ole Miss
13	St. Louis Rams	Michael Thomas	WR	Ohio State
14	Miami Dolphins	Emmanuel Ogbah	DE	Oklahoma State
15	San Diego Chargers	Taylor Decker	OT	Ohio State
16	Oakland Raiders	Myles Jack	LB	UCLA
17	Minnesota Vikings	Germain Ifedi	OT	Texas A&M
18	Buffalo Bills	Jack Conklin	OT	Michigan State
19	Philadelphia Eagles	Shilique Calhoun	DE	Michigan State
20	Seattle Seahawks	Josh Doctson	WR	TCU
21	Dallas Cowboys	Andrew Billings	DT	Baylor
22	New York Giants	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
23	Indianapolis Colts	Joshua Perry	LB	Ohio State
24	New York Jets	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	Ohio State
25	Pittsburgh Steelers	Leonard Floyd	LB	Georgia
26	Carolina Panthers	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
27	Atlanta Falcons	Shawn Oakman	DE	Baylor
28	Denver Broncos	Adolphus Washington	DT	Ohio State
29	Arizona Cardinals	Jarran Reed	DT	Alabama
30	Cincinnati Bengals	Tre'Davious White	CB	LSU
31	Green Bay Packers	Su'a Cravens	LB	USC
32	New England Patriots	no pick

Notable Picks

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Joey Bosa, DL

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The most dominant defensive player in college football should be considered a top-five lock so long as he stays healthy. And depending on how the draft order falls, Bosa could go No. 1 overall. 

Even as a sophomore in 2014, Bosa looked like a future NFL star, but his stock has risen further this season as he's demonstrated his versatility by taking on new roles in Ohio State's defense. 

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Joey Bosa leading the way for a dominant Ohio State d-line pic.twitter.com/3L0WQxdwBG

— CFB Film Room (@CFBFilmRoom) October 14, 2015"

Bosa was an effective edge-rusher and run defender from his defensive end position in year's past, but Ohio State has used him as an interior pass-rusher on third downs more often this season.

By showing his potential as a pass-rusher from multiple positions on the defensive line, Bosa has further elevated his draft stock. He should be viewed as an asset regardless of the defensive scheme he lands in at the NFL level.

9. Houston Texans: Connor Cook, QB

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Head coach Bill O'Brien seems to have finally settled on a quarterback for 2015. After switching back and forth between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett, O'Brien stuck with the former throughout the game against Jacksonville. Hoyer responded with 293 yards and three touchdowns. 

But the journeyman Hoyer probably isn't the long-term answer in Houston, so O'Brien will be looking for a signal-caller to groom in this offseason. 

Cook is certainly not without flaws, but there are only so many quarterbacks in each draft class capable of making the NFL throws Cook displays on a weekly basis. 

His inconsistency will result in a wide range of draft grades, but it would not be a surprise if a coach who enjoys grooming young quarterbacks gambles on a high-upside passer like Cook. 

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Pretty strike from Connor Cook and @MSU_Football answers. #SidelineVine https://t.co/MKL5GahcGL

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 17, 2015"

26. Carolina Panthers: Corey Coleman, WR

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The Panthers are 5-0 and appear to be legitimate contenders after a big win in Seattle. However, Carolina needs to surround Cam Newton with more weapons in order for this offense to reach an elite level. 

Against the Seahawks, half of Newton's completions were to tight ends Greg Olsen and Ed Dickson.

Among the Panthers wide receivers, veteran Ted Ginn Jr. is the only one with over 100 yards on the season. And while Ginn has been a pleasant surprise for the Panthers this season, he isn't the long-term weapon Newton needs.

Coleman is having a special season at Baylor and is already shattering records just halfway through the year.

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After seeing Corey Coleman torch his defense, West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen is convinced. http://t.co/uT4VETi0Ud pic.twitter.com/tohXgKbQ1I

— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) October 18, 2015"

His speed makes him a threat to stretch the field, but Coleman also has the ability to win the battle for contested catches, making him especially dangerous on deep routes. 

Adding a downfield weapon like Coleman alongside possession receivers Olsen, Kelvin Benjamin and Devin Funchess would give the Panthers a more complete offense.