2016 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for 1st-Round Prospects After Wild Card Round

January 11, 2016   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

With the first week of playoff football in the books, the NFL draft order has four more teams locked into position. 
Following their loss Sunday, the Washington Redskins locked up the top spot among the playoff teams and will own the 21st selection in the draft. They'll be followed by the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals. 
Picks No. 25 through 28 will be set next weekend—unless the New England Patriots are among the losers. As a result of their Deflategate punishments, the Patriots do not own a first-round pick.
Based on the updated order, here's a look at the latest first-round projections. 
Notable Picks 2. Cleveland Browns: Joey Bosa
By hiring executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown and chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta, the Browns have made a commitment to the use of analytics. 
It remains to be seen exactly how this will affect the team's draft strategy, but there...

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