2016 NFL Mock Draft: 3rd Edition

Here is the third edition of my 2016 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Los Angeles Rams (via Tennessee Titans)- Jared Goff, Quarterback, California: The Rams sold the farm to get their quarterback. The only question remaining, who is their quarterback? Goff is the best passer in this class, and he makes the most sense with this pick.

2. Philadelphia Eagles (via Cleveland Browns)- Carson Wentz, Quarterback, North Dakota State: The Eagles have mortgaged the future on Wentz. It's a bold move that could pay off, but only time will tell. It's a great situation for Wentz because he can sit and learn and won't be forced to start from Day 1.

3. San Diego Chargers- Laremy Tunsil, Offensive Tackle, Ole Miss: He looked to be the top pick two weeks ago. But trades have changed things. The Chargers have to take the best overall player, and that's Tunsil, who will provide great protection for Philip Rivers.

4. Dallas Cowboys- Jalen Ramsey, Cornerback/Safety, Florida State: Joey Bosa or Jalen Ramsey? An argument can be made for both for Dallas – a pass rusher to take pressure off the secondary or a playmaking defensive back who gives the Cowboys' front more time to attack. Maybe Dallas will surprise and just take Ezekeil Elliott.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Joey Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State: If the doctors sign off, then UCLA linebacker Myles Jack is the pick, but with his knee injury concerns, the Jaguars might not be able to pull the trigger. Bosa is a nice consolation prize, a pass rusher who strengthens the front-seven from day one and would pair nicely with Dante Fowler.

6. Baltimore Ravens- Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame: They have major issues at left tackle. So why not take a guy who can step in and protect the blindside? He does need to work on his run blocking.

7. San Francisco 49ers- Myles Jack, Outside Linebacker, UCLA: There are several teams who will not consider Jack due to his knee injury, but there are also teams who will see the linebacker as worth the risk. And San Francisco might be one of those teams.

8. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia Eagles via Miami Dolphins)- Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Michigan State: With the Browns apparently planning to build around Robert Griffin III at quarterback, the need for help along the offensive line is now even more of a priority. Conklin, a former walk-on turned All-American left tackle, plays with physicality and tenacity and could provide competition on an offensive line needing reinforcements inside and out after losing Mitchell Schwartz and Alex Mack in free agency.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Vernon Hargreaves, Cornerback, Florida: Tampa needs to address the cornerback position this draft and Hargreaves is a tough-minded, instinctive cover man who is ready to start from Day One in the NFL.

10. New York Giants- DeForrest Buckner, Defensive End, Oregon: Buckner would be a nice fit on this revamped defensive line along with Olivier Vernon and Jason Pierre-Paul. Don't rule out Big Blue taking Ezekiel Elliott here though.

11. Chicago Bears- Leonard Floyd, Outside Linebacker, Georgia: Entering year two of the transition to a 3-4 base scheme, the Bears are still searching for an impact edge rusher. Floyd has plenty of question marks, but his flexibility and pass rush potential for an athlete his size will have him overdrafted, possibly this early.

12. New Orleans Saints- Sheldon Rankins, Defensive Tackle, Louisville: New Orleans has some solid pieces on the defensive line, but need to continue and add depth. Rankins isn't only depth, but he has difference-maker potential, also adding versatility to play multiple spots for the Saints' front.

13. Miami Dolphins (via Philadelphia Eagles)- Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back, Ohio State: They've sniffed around running backs all summer, so why not take the best back int his draft? Elliott would fit nicely on this team and give someone to take pressure off of Ryan Tannehill.

14. Oakland Raiders- William Jackson III, Cornerback, Houston: David Amerson showed signs of recharging his career in Oakland last season, but he is in the final year of his deal and Jackson would give the Raiders immediate depth and a long-term starter.

15. Tennessee Titans (via Los Angeles Rams)- Taylor Decker, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State: Whether picking first or 15th, the top priority in Tennessee should be helping young quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mississippi left tackle Laremy Tunsil was the popular pick while the Titans held the No. 1 pick but some believe the depth at tackle in the first round is one of the primary reasons why general manager Jon Robinson felt comfortable in dropping so far down. Pairing Decker with former first round pick Taylor Lewan would give Mariota a "taylor made" set of bookend tackles with which to grow.

16. Detroit Lions- Jarran Reed, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: The Lions boast one of the NFL's better young edge rushers in Ziggy Ansah, whose 14.5 sacks last season led the NFC. Reed would add a strong interior presence and give the Lions a solid young tandem on the defensive line.

17. Atlanta Falcons- Darron Lee, Outside Linebacker, Ohio State: The Falcons have made an effort to get faster and more explosive (see Vic Beasley last year), and Lee is an outstanding athlete. Dan Quinn would like Lee's skill set and what he brings to the table.

18. Indianapolis Colts- Shaq Lawson, Defensive End, Clemson: Indy needs help on both the offensive and defensive lines, but Lawson makes sense here. He would make a nice impact immediately.

19. Buffalo Bills- Noah Spence, Defensive End, Eastern Kentucky: Rex Ryan can snag a talented but troubled defensive lineman who doesn't have the same baggage as someone like Robert Nkemdiche.

20. New York Jets- Paxton Lynch, Quarterback, New York Jets: If Lynch is still available at this point in the first round, pick No. 20 could be the sweet spot for a trade... unless the Jets, who brought the Memphis quarterback in for a visit, see the future of the franchise with Lynch.

21. Washington Redskins- Reggie Ragland, Inside Linebacker, Alabama: While there are questions about his ability to hold up in coverage, Ragland is an impact run defender who adds a physical presence to the middle of the Redskins defense.

22. Houston Texans- Will Fuller, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame: Given the huge investments made in Brock Osweiler and Lamar Miller, the Texans might look to add to their defense with this selection but Coleman just makes too much sense to ignore. The Texas native won the Biletnikoff Award last season by catching 20 touchdowns and possesses the speed and agility to serve as an ideal complement to star DeAndre Hopkins.

23. Minnesota Vikings- Laquon Treadwell, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: True No. 1? Debatable considering his timed speed isn't there, but he shows up on tape and is a devastating red-zone threat. Teddy Bridgewater needs more help.

24. Cincinnati Bengals- Josh Docston, Wide Receiver, TCU: With Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu leaving via free agency, wide receiver is a realistic option for the Bengals with this pick. Doctson has the size, speed and ball-skills that will complement A.J. Green and give Andy Dalton another downfield threat.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers- Eli Apple, Cornerback, Ohio State: Pittsburgh's leaky secondary was a season-long issue with reinforcements almost surely coming in the offseason, whether via the draft, free agency or both. Apple has natural coverage skills, including the fluidity and quick hands to make plays on the ball.

26. Seattle Seahawks- Ryan Kelly, Center, Alabama: This feels like a good landing spot for a team coming back up into the first to take someone like Connor Cook. But the Seahawks would probably settle for filling an important role on the front of their offensive line. Kelly would fit nicely in Seattle since they traded away Max Unger last season.

27. Green Bay Packers- Andrew Billings, Defensive Tackle, Baylor: The loss of starting nose guard B.J. Raji to a "hiatus" creates quite literally a massive hole in the middle for the Packers. Stout, strong and surprisingly athletic, Billings would seem to be a logical replacement.

28. Kansas City Chiefs- Mackensie Alexander, Cornerback, Clemson: First-round pick on a cornerback worked out well for the Chiefs last year and they take another dip in the pool after losing Sean Smith in free agency.

29. Arizona Cardinals- A'Shawn Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: Picking up a big body who can occupy blockers for Chandler Jones and create defensive line depth for the Cardinals defense is a worthwhile effort this late in the first.

30. Carolina Panthers- Geramin Ifedl, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M: The Panthers' offensive tackles out-performed expectations last season, but the team needs depth and youth at the position. Ifedi also has experience at guard, providing versatility to kick inside if needed.

31. Denver Broncos- Robert Nkemdiche, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss: There is too much talent, despite the off-field concerns. He is a top-five talent and would replace Malik Jackson on the defensive line.