2016 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions and Prospects to Watch

As the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine continues, teams are starting to reshape their draft boards as they see prospects up close and personal. 

A number of players have altered their draft stock based on their combine performances, and the first round of the draft is evolving as a result. 

Here's a look at an updated mock draft, with some alterations based on the first few days of the combine. 

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Tennessee Titans	Laremy Tunsil	OT	Ole Miss
2	Cleveland Browns	Joey Bosa	DL	Ohio State
3	San Diego Chargers	Jalen Ramsey	DB	Florida State
4	Dallas Cowboys	Myles Jack	LB	UCLA
5	Jacksonville Jaguars	Noah Spence	DE	Eastern Kentucky
6	Baltimore Ravens	Ronnie Stanley	OT	Notre Dame
7	San Francisco 49ers	Jared Goff	QB	California
8	Miami Dolphins	Darron Lee	LB	Ohio State
9	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	DeForest Buckner	DL	Oregon
10	New York Giants	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	Ohio State
11	Chicago Bears	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
12	New Orleans Saints	Sheldon Rankins	DL	Louisville
13	Philadelphia Eagles	Carson Wentz	QB	North Dakota State
14	Oakland Raiders	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
15	Los Angeles Rams	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
16	Detroit Lions	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Ole Miss
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	Eli Apple	CB	Ohio State
21	Washington Redskins	Vernon Hargreaves III	CB	Florida
22	Houston Texans	Derrick Henry	RB	Alabama
23	Minnesota Vikings	Cody Whitehair	OG	Kansas State
24	Cincinnati Bengals	Jaylon Smith	LB	Notre Dame
25	Pittsburgh Steelers	Xavien Howard	CB	Baylor
26	Seattle Seahawks	Jack Conklin	OT	Michigan State
27	Green Bay Packers	Reggie Ragland	LB	Alabama
28	Kansas City Chiefs	Braxton Miller	WR	Ohio State
29	Arizona Cardinals	Robert Nkemdiche	DL	Ole Miss
30	Carolina Panthers	Jason Spriggs	OT	Indiana
31	Denver Broncos	Vernon Butler	DT	Louisiana Tech

Prospects to Watch

Derrick Henry, Alabama Crimson Tide

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After a stellar performance at the combine, Derrick Henry has a chance to join former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott in the first round. 

Entering the combine, there were concerns about Henry's speed but as Bleacher Report's Bryan Fischer noted, those questions were answered:

"

Derrick Henry confirming freak status with the 4.54 40 yard dash at 247 pounds.

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) February 26, 2016"

The Houston Texans are one of the potential landing spots for Henry, especially given their franchise's successful history with bigger running backs. 

Henry would be an ideal replacement for veteran Arian Foster, who has just one year remaining on his contract and has struggled to stay healthy in recent years. 

Some teams may still view Henry as a second-round prospect due to his size and the lack of running backs sustaining success in the pros with his body type, but he certainly answered any questions about his athleticism at the combine. 

Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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The combine brought devastating news for Jaylon Smith, who will reportedly miss the 2016 season, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport:

"

Difficult day for #NotreDame LB Jaylon Smith, who had his medicals. Ankle & knee nerve issues, teams believe he's out for 2016 -- at least

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2016"

Knowing Smith will miss the season is certain to drop him on most draft boards, but in the late first round a team could still gamble on him if they're comfortable with his ability to fully recover. 

The major issue for Smith is the report of nerve damage, which is typically a longer recovery process than muscle or ligament ailments, and also harder to predict. 

The Cincinnati Bengals could be a team willing to take a chance on Smith given their recent draft history. 

In the last few years the Bengals have been willing to essentially redshirt some of their rookies, allowing them to learn on the bench before stepping into larger roles a year later. 

In 2015, for example, the Bengals selected Texas A&M lineman Cedric Ogbuehi with the 21st pick, knowing his 2015 season was in jeopardy. Like Smith, Ogbuehi suffered a knee injury (torn ACL) in his final collegiate game.