2016 NFL Mock Draft: Prospect Predictions for Every Selection of Round 1

January 20, 2016   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL draft underclassmen deadline passed on Monday, with the official list set to be announced by the NFL on Friday. 
According to ESPN's Todd McShay, the unofficial count sets a record for underclassmen turning pro:
I have unofficial count of 103 underclassmen declaring (Mon deadline). Would be record high. Not good! 1/3 of UC were not drafted last 2 yrs
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) January 16, 2016 Based on current draft order and those who have declared for the draft, here's a look at how the first round could play out in April. 
 
Notable Picks 10. New York Giants: Ezekiel Elliott
From 2011 through 2014, only one running back was selected higher than 28th overall (Trent Richardson, who went No. 3 to the Browns in 2012).
The running back position was largely being ignored early in the NFL draft. Then, in 2015, the Rams took Todd Gurley 10th overall, and the Chargers followed shortly after with Melvin Gordon at No. 15.&nbs...

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