2016 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Most Intriguing Round 1 Prospects

March 7, 2016   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL draft might be one of the more interesting in recent memory.
Maybe "odder" is a better word. There isn't a runaway must-have quarterback, a line of thinking that also applies to wide receiver. Two offensive linemen fall into that category, but more than anything, this is a defensive-minded class, with quality rushers and defensive backs sure to steal the show in the first round.
Even so, "intriguing" is the right word. Can't-miss talents such as Jaylon Smith have to deal with an injury. Big names such as Joey Bosa and Noah Spence have question marks surrounding their stock.
Below is a stab at a mock based on team need and prospect value, along with a closer look at some of the most intriguing names.
 
2016 NFL Mock Draft
 
Predictions for Intriguing Prospects
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
Bosa and some of the other prospects mentioned are intriguing, but that word actually might not do Oregon's...

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