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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Round 1’s Biggest Boom-or-Bust Prospects

February 26, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

There is always a certain risk that comes from the NFL draft with no player being a guaranteed star. However, there are a few top prospects who are more of a gamble than others.
Whether there are injury concerns, off-field questions or simply doubts about the ability on the field, the first round is often filled with boom-or-bust college stars. We don't know how they will perform at the next level, but the upside usually makes it worth the risk.
This year's crop features plenty of similar players, including injury risks such as Myles Jack and Jaylon Smith. Beyond that, here is a look at the latest mock draft as well as a breakdown of the more volatile prospects on the board.
 
 
Notable Boom-or-Bust Prospects Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Mike Mayock of NFL Network summed up the entire situation potentially facing the New York Giants with the No. 10 pick, per Chase Goodbread of NFL.com:
[The Giants are] another team, sitting at (pick No....

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