NFL Mock Draft 2016: 1st-Round Predictions, Landing Spots for Rising Prospects

April 4, 2016   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

April has finally arrived, and the 2016 NFL draft is officially less than one month away. 
The draft picture has become more focused in recent weeks. Free-agent signings have cleared up team needs, and predraft visits have provided insight into what positions teams are looking to upgrade. 
Even in these last few weeks, teams are still finalizing draft boards, giving prospects one last chance to improve their grades with workouts and interviews. 
Here's a look at an updated mock draft with a breakdown of a few prospects who could be on the rise. 
 
Notable Prospects on the Rise Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
Ezekiel Elliott has been mentioned among the elite prospects in the draft since early in the evaluation process, but he still had a steep hill to climb to rise into the top 10 due to the position he plays. 
It takes a special prospect for a running back to be considered a top-10 value, but the Dallas Cowboys appear to hav...

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