NFL Mock Draft 2016: Predictions for Teams That Need Impact 1st-Round Prospects

Time is ticking down until the Tennessee Titans are officially on the clock with the first pick in the 2016 NFL draft, and speculation is running rampant regarding potential landing spots for some of this year's most coveted prospects. 

From quarterbacks such as Jared Goff and Carson Wentz to standout defenders such as Florida State's Jalen Ramsey and UCLA's Myles Jack, there are plenty of potential franchise-type impact players who can help make positive contributions upon arrival. 

But before examining a few of this class' most compelling names a bit more in-depth, it's time to take stock of how the first round could shake out with just over two weeks remaining until the festivities get underway on April 28 in Chicago. 

Pick	Team	Prospect
1	Tennessee Titans	Laremy Tunsil, T, Ole Miss
2	Cleveland Browns	Carson Wentz, QB, NDSU
3	San Diego Chargers	DeForest Buckner, DT, Oregon
4	Dallas Cowboys	Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
5	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State
6	Baltimore Ravens	Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
7	San Francisco 49ers	Jared Goff, QB, California
8	Philadelphia Eagles	Ronnie Stanley, T, Notre Dame
9	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
10	New York Giants	Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
11	Chicago Bears	Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
12	New Orleans Saints	A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama
13	Miami Dolphins	Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
14	Oakland Raiders	Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
15	Los Angeles Rams	Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
16	Detroit Lions	Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
17	Atlanta Falcons	Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
18	Indianapolis Colts	Jack Conklin, T, Michigan State
19	Buffalo Bills	Noah Spence, OLB, EKU
20	New York Jets	Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
21	Washington Redskins	Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
22	Houston Texans	Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
23	Minnesota Vikings	Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
24	Cincinnati Bengals	Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
25	Pittsburgh Steelers	William Jackson III, CB, Houston
26	Seattle Seahawks	Taylor Decker, T, Ohio State
27	Green Bay Packers	Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
28	Kansas City Chiefs	Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
29	Arizona Cardinals	Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
30	Carolina Panthers	Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
31	Denver Broncos	Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have quickly assembled one of the NFL's most promising young offensive cores.

With quarterback Blake Bortles, wide receivers Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns and a running back tandem consisting of Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon, Jacksonville should have no problem ranking among the league's most explosive offenses.

However, the team is operating at a deficit when it comes to defensive playmakers, which is why Florida State's Jalen Ramsey would be the perfect addition for head coach Gus Bradley's squad come April 28. 

Not only is Ramsey a 6'1", 209-pound corner who knows how to play safety, but he's the most dynamic playmaker this class has to offer.

"I'm the most physical defensive back, and that's how I play at every level," Ramsey told Bleacher Report's Matt Miller. "I have good footwork and can play with the smaller receivers. I can play on the back end because of my physicality, but also because of my range and length."  

Considering the Jaguars finished last season ranked 29th in opponents' average passing yards (268.2) ahead of only the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, Ramsey could change the complexion of Jacksonville's defense in an instant—especially after corner Aaron Colvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season. 

Cleveland Browns: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

More than anything, the Cleveland Browns need stability at quarterback. And while adding Robert Griffin III through free agency was a step toward achieving that goal, the Browns would be best served using the 2012 Rookie of the Year as a high-upside backup as he works his way back into a groove. 

Should the Browns embrace that approach, North Dakota State's Carson Wentz would be the most logical pick for a team that has been in dire need of a franchise signal-caller for over a decade. 

"He [Wentz] is very athletic to create plays with his legs, and he's effective on designed QB runs," NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah wrote. "He is extremely tough to hang in the pocket vs. pressure, and he's played really well in big games. Overall, Wentz has an enticing blend of size [6'5", 237 lbs], ability and toughness. Don't be fooled by his level of competition. He's a big-time talent."

It's hard to overstate just how desperately the Browns need a quarterback who combines all of those traits into a single package. 

Cleveland hasn't ranked higher than 24th in scoring since 2007, according to Pro-Football-Reference.com, and the franchise's complacency with a revolving door of quarterbacks during that span has been maddening. 

But with Wentz, all that can change. He's a dynamic threat inside and outside of the pocket, and his ability to take control for an offense that's largely devoid of playmakers could help mask some of the unit's glaring deficiencies. 

Los Angeles Rams: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

If there's one team that needs help in the passing game more than the Browns, it may be the Los Angeles Rams. During the team's final season in St. Louis, the Rams finished dead last with just 175.3 passing yards per game.

Now, some of that had to do with the struggles of quarterbacks Nick Foles and Case Keenum, but with head coach Jeff Fisher already on the record saying on NFL Network's NFL HQ that Keenum will be his starter entering training camp (via NFL.com's Conor Orr), L.A. needs to focus on adding big-time talent on the outside.  

Tavon Austin remains a tremendous threat to do damage in space, but the Rams need a more reliable No. 1 receiver on the outside than Kenny Britt. 

And that's why Ole Miss' Laquon Treadwell would make sense for the Rams when they're on the clock at No. 15 overall. 

Yes, Treadwell ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, and no, he's not the most explosive playmaker in this year's class. But his 6'2'', 221-pound frame and crazy strong hands should have the Rams salivating. 

"He knows how to set up defenders, and he uses his big body to wall off both underneath and down the field," Jeremiah wrote. "He doesn't generate much separation down the field, but he wins a lot of contested balls."

Although Ohio State's Michael Thomas and Baylor's Corey Coleman should also entice the Rams, Treadwell's refined skill set should make him worthy of a mid-first-round selection by the draft's most receiver-needy team.