NFL Mock Draft 2016: Projections for Top Prospects Before Championship Weekend

The final four teams are in place for the NFL's conference championship weekend, which means the 28 other teams in the league can focus their full attention on the offseason. The 2016 NFL draft starts on April 28, and the Tennessee Titans are already on the clock.

Titans Should Move the No. 1 Pick

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Tennessee's best course of action would be to deal the pick to one of the quarterback-thirsty teams in the league that covets California Golden Bears star Jared Goff. That's the quickest way for the Titans to begin filling some of their many holes on both sides of the ball.

However, if they keep the pick, the smartest and safest selection would be Laremy Tunsil from the Ole Miss Rebels.

Taking an offensive lineman at No. 1 isn't the sexy pick, but when you consider that the Titans drafted quarterback Marcus Mariota No. 2 last season and that the team gave up a league-leading 54 sacks in 2015, it makes sense to draft a player who can help keep last year's investment upright.

Here's a look at a first-round mock draft and a closer look at two more picks:

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

Myles Jack Has Cowboy Written All Over Him

Outside linebacker Sean Lee is talented, but he's been dogged by injuries throughout a good portion of his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. Rolando McClain is headed for free agency, and he's not on Lee's level when the latter is healthy.

Because of this dynamic, the Cowboys have a need for an impact linebacker, and that's exactly what Myles Jack can be, among other things. The versatile stud from UCLA could play safety in the NFL—at either position—or contribute as a running back.

That said, he's going to be most impactful as a linebacker because of his speed, instincts and excellent tackling. The Dallas defense needs a dynamic leader who can stay on the field. Drafting Jack would fill that void.

Laquon in LA Has a Nice Ring to It

The Los Angeles Rams' first selection since returning to the City of Angels should be Ole Miss receiver Laquon Treadwell. He's the most versatile receiving prospect in the draft, and at 6'2", 210 pounds, Treadwell has elite size for the position.

He also possesses advanced route-running skills and excellent hands. The fact that he doesn't turn 21 until June makes him all the more attractive to teams in need of a wide receiver. There's a chance a team such as the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins or Chicago Bears could snatch up Treadwell before the Rams get to him at No. 15.

If not, Treadwell should be a perfect building block for the Los Angeles offense.