Defensive Tackles Headline 2016 Draft Class, May Be Strongest in Recent History

February 13, 2016   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments


The talent distribution for draft classes vary from year to year. We see this most obviously with quarterback prospects, since they are the talk of every draft cycle, but other positions see the same type of fluctuation.
In recent years, we've seen the wideout groups hold down classes, both at the top and throughout Day 2 and Day 3 with depth. This year, though, after Laquon Treadwell of Mississippi, the receiver unit is a bit suspect, as far as first-round locks go.
No, pass-catchers aren't the anchor that this draft pool can count on above anything else. Instead, it's the interior defensive line, 3-4 defensive ends and defensive tackles. When a premier position has this quantity of talent in one draft, it should be noted.
 
The Stars
At the top of the draft class, there are five defensive tackles. According to Play the Draft, they all have the "stock" to be considered future first-round picks. Per the site, which accumulates a consensus draft stock...

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