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Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Latest Predictions for 1st-Round Prospects After Week 16

Ryan McCrystalDec 28, 2015

We're just one week away from the 2016 NFL draft order being set for the non-playoff teams. 

The battle for the No. 1 pick comes down to the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, unless both struggling teams were to win next week. 

According to CBS Sports' Dane Brugler, the Titans control their own destiny for the top pick due to a substantial lead in the strength-of-schedule tiebreaker over the Browns.

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Based on the unofficial draft order for non-playoff teams, here is the updated mock draft prior to Monday Night Football

PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool
1Tennessee TitansJoey BosaDLOhio State
2Cleveland BrownsLaremy TunsilOTOle Miss
3San Diego ChargersRonnie StanleyOTNotre Dame
4Dallas CowboysJaylon SmithLBNotre Dame
5San Francisco 49ersJalen RamseyCB/SFlorida State
6Jacksonville JaguarsDeForest BucknerDEOregon
7Miami DolphinsMyles JackLBUCLA
8Baltimore RavensMackensie AlexanderCBClemson
9Tampa Bay BuccaneersTaylor DeckerOTOhio State
10New York GiantsReggie RaglandLBAlabama
11New Orleans SaintsJared GoffQBCalifornia
12Philadelphia EaglesPaxton LynchQBMemphis
13Detroit LionsJack ConklinOTMichigan State
14Chicago BearsVernon Hargreaves IIICBFlorida
15Indianapolis ColtsA'Shawn RobinsonDTAlabama
16Buffalo BillsJarran ReedDLAlabama
17Oakland RaidersShaq LawsonDEClemson
18St. Louis RamsLaquon TreadwellWROle Miss
19Atlanta FalconsShilique CalhounDEMichigan State
20Pittsburgh SteelersDesmond KingCBIowa
21Washington RedskinsSheldon RankinsDTLouisville
22Houston TexansConnor CookQBMichigan State
23Seattle SeahawksNoah SpenceDE/LBEastern Kentucky
24New York JetsEzekiel ElliottRBOhio State
25Kansas City ChiefsCorey ColemanWRBaylor
26Minnesota VikingsMichael ThomasWROhio State
27Green Bay PackersRobert NkemdicheDLOle Miss
28Denver BroncosJason SpriggsOTIndiana
29Cincinnati BengalsEmmanuel OgbahDEOklahoma State
30Arizona CardinalsLeonard FloydLBGeorgia
31Carolina PanthersEli AppleCBOhio State

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7. Miami Dolphins: Myles Jack

September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

As a member of the AFC East, the athletic Myles Jack may have more value to the Dolphins than any other team in the draft. 

Miami has to find a way to slow down Rob Gronkowski twice each season, so selecting the top coverage linebacker in this draft class would could be critical to its future success against the New England Patriots. 

Jack earned a plus-15.0 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus in 2014, his last full season at UCLA, which was the highest grade they assigned to any linebacker that season.

In Miami, Jack would likely replace Jelani Jenkins as the team's starting weak-side linebacker. 

12. Philadelphia Eagles: Paxton Lynch

The Eagles won't be drafting high enough to be guaranteed an upgrade at quarterback, but there's a chance either Jared Goff or Paxton Lynch could slide into the middle of the first round. 

Lynch is the better fit of the two for Philadelphia due to his size and mobility, which would give the Eagles an added dimension from the quarterback position which has been lacking with slow-footed Sam Bradford under center. 

According to Pro Football Focus, Lynch "leads the nation with a 70.9 percent accuracy percentage under pressure," which bodes well for his ability to handle life behind a shaky Eagles offensive line. 

Assuming Lynch decides to turn pro, he'll wrap up his college career on Wednesday against Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN.

21. Washington Redskins: Sheldon Rankins

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Sheldon Rankins #98 of the Louisville Cardinals hits Alex McGough # 12 of the Florida International Panthers as he releases the ball causing an interception on September 20, 2014 at FIU Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joel A

The Redskins' patchwork defensive line has been surprisingly productive this season, but the team may be interested in adding some youth in the draft. At 28 years old, Chris Baker is currently the youngest starter in the unit. 

Sheldon Rankins is a perfect fit for the 'Skins' 3-4 defense due to his versatility. With his size (listed at 6'2", 303 pounds) he can hold his ground against the run, but is also quick enough to be a disruptive force as a pass-rusher. 

According to Pro Football Focus, Rankins notched seven sacks, nine hits and 26 hurries this past season for Louisville. 

Rankins will play his final collegiate game on Wednesday against Texas A&M in the Music City Bowl at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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