2016 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions for Top Prospects After Week 11

We've reached the point of the season where the draft order is starting to take shape and the race for the No. 1 pick is heating up.

Through Sunday's games, taking future strength of schedule into account, the Cleveland Browns currently hold a slight edge over the San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans for the No. 1 pick. 

But with seven teams already at seven or more losses, the draft order is still very much in flux.

Here's the latest NFL mock draft, followed by a breakdown of a few of the most noteworthy selections.

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

Notable Picks

1. Cleveland Browns: Paxton Lynch

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Johnny Manziel will have six weeks to prevent this selection from happening, but if he fails to lock down the starting job, the Browns may be looking for a new franchise quarterback in the draft. 

In fact, regardless of Manziel's performance, if the Browns shake things up in the front office and/or coaching staff, the new regime will likely want to bring in its own young signal-caller to groom for the future. 

Paxton Lynch has been on the rise throughout the season, and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. recently placed him at No. 2 on his big board, saying, "He not only has a strong arm but the ability to get the ball out fast. He has the height to see the whole field quickly without creating space, and he throws well on the move when he needs that space."

Lynch will still need to answer questions throughout the offseason to solidify this position, but he has a leg up on the rest of the class to be the first quarterback off the board.

7. Dallas Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott

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Ezekiel Elliott, the clear-cut top draft-eligible running back, made waves on Saturday night when he announced he was turning pro and threw his coaching staff under the bus in a matter of minutes. 

Those who follow the Ohio State program closely likely weren't shocked by the outburst, as Elliott is well known for being a passionate, emotional player in the Buckeyes locker room. Prior to Saturday, that side of him had only manifested in positive ways, but in a difficult moment after the game, he lashed out. 

It certainly doesn't look good to publicly criticize your coaches, and Elliott will be asked about it during the interview process of the draft. But ultimately, this transgression falls so far down the list of reasons to raise a red flag on a prospect that it should have absolutely no impact on his draft stock. 

The Cowboys will be targeting a player in the draft to help them win immediately, and Elliott certainly fits that description. He would step in as Dallas' workhorse right away.

9. Oakland Raiders: Jalen Ramsey

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Ramsey, a cornerback at Florida State, could be viewed as a safety by some NFL teams, and Oakland is a candidate to have him graded as such. 

With the Charles Woodson era presumably ending soon, the Raiders would be wise to bring in a young star like Ramsey to groom as his eventual replacement. 

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Top 4 prospects, via @McShay13: 1) OSU DE Joey Bosa 2) OLE MISS DT Robert Nkemdiche 3) FSU CB Jalen Ramsey 4) FLA CB Vernon Hargreaves III

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 12, 2015"

On his latest big board, Kiper ranked Ramsey fourth overall, stating he "would have rated him the top safety taken in the 2015 draft."

28. Denver Broncos: Derrick Henry

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Peyton Manning's future in Denver is questionable, but with or without Manning, the Broncos are built to compete now. 

While Manning's struggles this season have hurt, the Broncos would be better equipped to overcome his issues with a more powerful running game. 

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2016 RB tiers: 1. Zeke Elliot -- 2. Derrick Henry -- -- -- 3. A group of guys who you can really rank in any order right now.

— Shane Alexander (@Alexander1Great) November 21, 2015"

Whether it's with an aging Manning or a young Brock Osweiler, a downhill runner such as Derrick Henry would be an excellent addition to the Broncos' offensive attack. 

The ability to pound the ball and control the clock with Henry would fit perfectly with the Broncos' stifling defense.