NFL Draft 2016: Latest 1st-Round Mock Draft, Best Fits for Top Prospects

You didn't think the blockbuster NFL draft trades were over, did you?

A week after the Los Angeles Rams traded with the Tennessee Titans to move up into the No. 1 overall selection in the draft, the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns have engaged in a seismic shift of their own. 

The Eagles traded up from No. 8 overall to No. 2 overall, giving up, in addition to that No. 8 spot, a 2016 third-round pick (No. 77), a 2016 fourth-round pick (No. 100), a 2017 first-round pick and a 2018 second-round pick.

In addition to landing the No. 2 overall selection, the Eagles also gained a 2017 fourth-round pick. 

How does that trade shake up the first round? Well, actually, except for the draft order, it might not all that much.

It was likely before that the Browns could have taken quarterback Jared Goff at No. 2 overall and that the Eagles were eyeing running back Ezekiel Elliott at No. 8. Now, it's just as possible that the Eagles take Goff and the Browns take Elliott, and this updated mock reflects that. 

Let's break down the best fits for some other top prospects this year. 

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

Best Fits for Top Prospects

Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State, and Los Angeles Rams

It may be misdirection, but since the Rams traded up to the first overall pick, there's been a lot of buzz that they're eyeing California quarterback Jared Goff. 

However, Carson Wentz seems like the better fit for their scheme and for what they need their signal-caller to do on the field. 

ESPN's Todd McShay agrees:

Why is Wentz such a good fit with the Rams? Well, to start, even though some may question the level of competition in the FCS, Wentz played in a pro-style offense at NDSU, already giving him a leg up to adapt to an NFL system. 

Then, there are Wentz's measurables; at 6'5" and 237 pounds, he has a quarterback's brain in the body of a tight end. He has a big arm, and he can throw on the run. 

At the combine, Wentz was a top performer in the 40-yard dash (4.77 seconds), broad jump (118 inches) and three-cone drill (6.86 seconds). 

Then, of course, there's his fit within the Rams' scheme. Los Angeles relies heavily on its run game, and Wetnz is experienced using play-action fakes and generally lining up under center, whereas Goff operated almost exclusively out of the shotgun at Cal. 

While there's no clear indication the Rams are targeting Wentz over Goff, the film shows they should be. 

DeForest Buckner, DL, Oregon, and Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have to be happy about how the early picks in the draft are unfolding.

Selections No. 1 and 2 are almost guaranteed to be quarterbacks, leaving some desirable defensive players on the board for the Ravens at No. 6.

The Ravens need to solidify their run defense, and Buckner can offer that and then some.

He's also a solid pass-rusher; in 2015, his senior year at Oregon, Buckner amassed 10.5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss and 83 total tackles.

"He plays with explosive movements and terrific body control for his size, flashing heavy hands and initial power to be a disruptive force," wrote Dane Brugler of CBS Sports. 

Stocking the defensive line with Buckner, Brandon Williams and Timmy Jernigan would be a shrewd move by the Ravens necessary for competing in the AFC North. 

Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State, and Pittsburgh Steelers 

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The recent trades and certain positions locked in at certain picks will dictate much of how the first round is shaped. 

One benefit for teams observing the action from afar will be finding that players rated high on their big boards will fall into their laps—and that could be the case for Eli Apple and the Steelers. 

"Steal alert. [Steelers general manager] Kevin Colbert stays true to his board and sits back as other positions are snagged," wrote CBS Sports' Will Brinson in a mock draft on Wednesday.

"The result is a rebuilding piece for a depleted secondary."

Apple totaled four interceptions, recovered two fumbles and registered 7.5 tackles for loss the last two years. That kind of playmaking ability is what the Steelers need in their secondary, which was lackluster and leaky in 2015.

To boot, Apple has experience in both zone and man coverage, making him a versatile prospect for the Steelers to develop in their scheme.