Surprise Week 1 Starter Predictions for the 2016 NFL Draft Class

April 23, 2016   ·   Ian Wharton   ·   Jump to comments

Every NFL draft process focuses on the biggest names and most popular collegiate stars, but the first round doesn't always feature the best players in the class. The 2016 NFL draft will be no different, as some mid-round prospects will leap their peers when the snaps matter most. Who was picked where will only be important at the negotiating tables after the draft—then, it's time to play some football.
In 2015, third-round picks Henry Anderson, David Johnson and Tyler Lockett provided major sparks for their respective teams. Undrafted free-agent running back Thomas Rawls immediately contributed for the Seattle Seahawks as well. There will be similar stories about the 2016 class this time next year.
So which late Day 2 or Day 3 picks will emerge to earn starting jobs come Week 1? We have eight players who may surprise and contribute right away.
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