NFL Draft 2016: 1st-Round Order and Top Prospects to Watch

While eight teams continue their quest for the Super Bowl, the rest of the NFL is focused on improving through the 2016 NFL draft.

The first 24 picks are now locked in, with the rest of the first round set to be decided based on how far each remaining squad advances in the playoffs. It will all start with the Tennessee Titans, who drafted quarterback Marcus Mariota with the No. 2 overall pick a year ago and now need to build a team around him.

Although a quarterback is off the board, almost any other position is possible for the Titans to take with the first overall pick. Here is a look at the full draft order and a breakdown of some prospects who could potentially be taken right away. 

Pick	Team	Wins	Losses	Schedule Strength
1	Tennessee Titans	3	13	0.492
2	Cleveland Browns	3	13	0.531
3	San Diego Chargers	4	12	0.527
4	Dallas Cowboys	4	12	0.531
5	Jacksonville Jaguars	5	11	0.473
6	Baltimore Ravens	5	11	0.508
7	San Francisco 49ers	5	11	0.539
8	Miami Dolphins	6	10	0.469
9	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	6	10	0.484
10	New York Giants	6	10	0.500
11	Chicago Bears	6	10	0.547
12	New Orleans Saints	7	9	0.504
13	Philadelphia Eagles	7	9	0.508
14	Oakland Raiders	7	9	0.512
15	St. Louis Rams	7	9	0.527
16	Detroit Lions	7	9	0.535
17	Atlanta Falcons	8	8	0.480
18	Indianapolis Colts	8	8	0.500
19	Buffalo Bills	8	8	0.508
20	New York Giants	10	6	0.469
21	Washington Redskins	9	7	0.465
22	Houston Texans	9	7	0.496
23	Minnesota Vikings	11	5	0.504
24	Cincinnati Bengals	12	4	0.477
25*	Pittsburgh Steelers	10	6	0.504
26*	Seattle Seahawks	10	6	0.520
27*	Green Bay Packers	10	6	0.531
28*	Kansas City Chiefs	11	5	0.496
29*	Denver Broncos	12	4	0.500
30*	Arizona Cardinals	13	3	0.477
31*	Carolina Panthers	15	1	0.441

Contenders for No. 1 Pick

Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

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If Tennessee chooses to go with the best player available, it is hard to argue against selecting Joey Bosa at No. 1 overall.

The Ohio State defensive end has been one of the most dominant players in college football over the past couple of years, consistently getting into the backfield regardless of how many players are trying to defend him.

While the stats alone haven't been too impressive with just five sacks this year, they don't come close to telling the whole story. Pro Football Focus rated him as the top defensive end on its All-American team:

Steve Palazzolo of PFF graded him as the No. 1 pass-rusher as well as one of the top run-stoppers in the country. This dominance won't stop when he gets to the NFL, as he has the strength (6'6", 275 lbs) and explosiveness to beat most offensive linemen. Add his versatility to play almost anywhere on the defensive line, and he is a great addition to any team.

Although the Titans don't have a huge need on the defensive line, Bosa is certain to make an immediate impact for the inconsistent defense.

Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

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Mariota had a good rookie season, but no team in football allowed more sacks than the Titans with 54 on the year. This resulted in the quarterback missing time, and it slowed his development.

The No. 1 goal for this franchise going forward needs to be finding a way to protect its investment at quarterback.

This means selecting Laremy Tunsil, a pro-ready tackle who can immediately step into the lineup and protect Mariota for the next decade. While the Titans selected Taylor Lewan in the first round just two years ago, the franchise still needs a lot more help on the offensive line. Any coach will find a way to make it work if the team takes another top tackle.

Tunsil has great size at 6'5", 305 pounds, plus the agility to make him one of the safest picks in the 2016 class. For a team that needs some steadiness, the Ole Miss tackle could be a perfect selection.

Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State

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This is certainly more of a long shot compared to the other players mentioned. Defensive backs are obviously important, but you don't see many taken this early.

However, the NFL now is a league where the best teams are the ones that can stop the pass. Few players in college football can do that better than Jalen Ramsey.

The Florida State star can play either cornerback or safety at the next level and can be elite at either spot. Former teammate Jameis Winston discussed Ramsey's ability with Charlie Campbell of Walter Football:

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He's good enough that we probably won't even get him. That's just one thing to talk about, his competitiveness, and his mentality to always want to be great. That is something that is going to take him a long way.

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He can do anything he wants to do really. He's so talented in some many ways. He can be a lock-down corner for you like a Richard Sherman, or he could be a safety-corner hybrid like Charles Woodson. This guy is very talented and has a lot of ability.

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His Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't pick until No. 9, which means a reunion is not likely. In any case, this is huge praise for the talented defensive back.

Considering the Titans finished the year allowing a 101.3 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks, fourth-highest in football, they could use someone who can patrol the entire secondary. While this might be a bit of a reach, it isn't too far out of the question.

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