2016 NFL Draft: Prospects Who Could Become Eventual Vet Replacements

April 11, 2016   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

As far as NFL draft coverage goes, we overrate short-term upside. Last year, no one had the New York Jets selecting Leonard Williams, the 3-4 defensive end who joined a team that already had two young 3-4 defensive end prospects on rookie contracts.
What is undervalued every year are franchises that look a year or two ahead to fill positions of need. In this class, there are six circumstances of prospects who fit long-term team needs to replace an aging veteran or expiring contract more than the rest of the league.
We'll explain which teams are included, why those veterans may be passed on and who may fill their roles early on in the draft. In an effort to break the mold of typical mock drafts, we will give you some sleeper selections to consider.
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