2016 NFL Mock Draft: 7 Rounds

Posted By Tony Mario Last Updated: April 7, 2016.

32. Cleveland Browns: Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
    
    
    Cleveland drafts a wide receiver for Carson Wentz to throw to. Michael Thomas is a big target who can get open and create separation downfield.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
    
    
33. Tennessee Titans: Kevin Dodd, 3-4 LE, Clemson
    
    
    The Tennessee Titans finally get a 3-4 left end to challenge DaQuon Jones a former Clemson player to be the teams starting 3-4 left end. Kevin Dodd is a great value pick at this point.
    
    
    
34. Dallas Cowboys: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
    
    
    Dallas adds another cornerback for depth. Mackensie Alexander is the best player available and he can develop as a dime corner for a year with Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne entering contract years.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
    
    
35. San Diego Chargers: Cody Whitehair, C, Kansas State
    
    
    Cody Whitehair played left tackle at Kansas State. He showed enough versatility to play left guard, center, or right guard in the 2016 Senior Bowl. Whitehair's small arms will keep him from going in the first round, but I believe he's versatile enough to play any of the 5 positions on the offensive line, but his wingspan will force him inside to the interior offensive line where he plays guard or center. San Diego needs a starting center and can take Whitehair here.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Shon Coleman, LT, Auburn
    
    
    
    
36. Baltimore Ravens: Kenny Clark, NT, UCLA
    
    
    Baltimore needs a nose tackle. Some consider Kenny Clark a first round talent, so Baltimore could draft him for value in the second round.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
    
    
37. San Francisco 49ers: Joshua Garnett, RG, Stanford
    
    
    San Francisco needs a right tackle if Anthony Davis does not return, but none are available here. Instead the 49ers grab a right guard after signing left guard Zane Beadles to play left guard. Garnett is versatile enough to start on either side at guard even though he's more of a natural left guard.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
    
    
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Keanu Neal, SS, Florida
    
    
    Strong safety Jonathan Cyprien is in a contract year. Jacksonville has to use fifth year player options on Luke Joeckel and Blake Bortles during the next two years plus they will have to give Allen Robinson an extension. Also Prince Amukamara will be a Free Agent in 2017 so the Jaguars may lock up Amukamara long term rather than Cyprien if Amukamara does well which is why Cyprien may take a payday to play elsewhere. Keanu Neal would be ready to step in at strong safety after learning behind Cyprien and Gipson for a year if that happened.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Noah Spence, LE, Eastern Kentucky
    
    
39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor
    
    
    Tampa Bay needs a #1 cornerback. Xavien Howard was a #1 field cornerback that covered Corey Coleman and ran a 4.39 40 time. He fits what Tampa Bay is looking for in a cover cornerback.
    
    
    Previous Pick: William Jackson III, CB, Houston
    
    
    
    
40. New York Giants: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
    
    
    The Giants got Damon Harrison and Jonathan Hankins at defensive tackle. Depth is still needed and Andrew Billings is a steal that can push Hankins for that starting spot across from Harrison.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Germain Ifedi, RT, Texas A&M
    
    
41. Chicago Bears: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
    
    
    The Chicago Bears get a tight end to replace Martellus Bennett. Hunter Henry is the top tight end in the 2016 NFL Draft.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Jonathan Bullard, 3-4 LE, Florida
    
    
42. Miami Dolphins: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
    
    
    Miami needs a running back after losing Lamar Miller. Derrick Henry is a steal at this point.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Darron Lee, ROLB, Ohio State
    
    
43. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
    
    
    The Los Angeles Rams get this pick from the Eagles thanks to the Nick Foles trade. The Rams need for a receiver outweighs their need at quarterback. Tyler Boyd will not fall past this pick in 2016 even if he does manage to slide to the second round. Giving Paxton Lynch a big physical target like Tyler Boyd will do wonders for his game.
    
    
    
    
    
44. Oakland Raiders: Darian Thompson, FS, Boise State
    
    
    Darian Thompson has the versatility to play both strong safety and free safety. He's a better fit at free safety though and Oakland will need a free safety for depth even if they bring in Reggie Nelson.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Keanu Neal, SS, Florida
    
    
45. Los Angeles Rams: Kamalei Correa, LOLB, Boise State
    
    
    Los Angeles drafts an outside linebacker for depth. Mark Barron seems like more of a safety even though he did awesome at outside linebacker and Akeem Ayers struggled to tackle consistently. Even if Barron and Ayers both start, depth at outside linebacker is needed.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State
    
    
46. Detroit Lions: Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech
    
    
    The Detroit Lions need a defensive tackle. The Lions love Vernon Butler and I cannot see the Lions passing on Butler at this pick since they gave him a late first round grade.
    
    
    
47. New Orleans Saints: Noah Spence, LE, Eastern Kentucky
    
    
    New Orleans needs a left end. Noah Spence provides great value in the second round.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma
    
    
    
    
48. Indianapolis Colts: Su'a Cravens, SS, USC
    
    
    Indianapolis looks past Su'a Cravens 40 time and takes a chance on him hoping to upgrade the secondary. Cravens is an incredible blitzer who can come in stop the run on running plays at safety.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
    
    
49. Buffalo Bills: Vadal Alexander, LG, LSU
    
    
    Buffalo has Ritchie Incognito and John Miller starting at guard. Buffalo has no depth at guard if either guard gets injured.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Joshua Garnett, RG, Stanford
    
    
50. Atlanta Falcons: Shon Coleman, LT, Auburn
    
    
    Last year, Atlanta had Jake Long as a backup left tackle. Now the guy that has to step in if Jake Matthews goes down is Tom Compton. Atlanta, like Buffalo drafts for depth rather than trying to find an immediate starter.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Scooby Wright, LOLB, Arizona
    
    
51. New York Jets: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
    
    
    Connor Cook and Bryce Petty put up a clinic in the 2015 Cotton Bowl. Now the two get to compete with each other to be the future starter of the New York Jets assuming Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't come back. Even if Fitzpatrick returns Cook and Petty can compete to be Fitzpatrick's backup and the quarterback of the future when the Jets and Fitzpatrick move on from each other.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Kenny Lawler, WR, California
    
    
    
    
52. Houston Texans: Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
    
    
    Houston needs a center. Ryan Kelly can play left guard, center, or right guard with his versatility and will start right away at center filling arguably their biggest need on offense outside of a slot receiver.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Christian Hackenberg, QB Penn State
    
    
53. Washington Redskins: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
    
    
    Washington needs a #1 cornerback. Kendall Fuller is a steal at this point late in the second round.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
    
    
54. Minnesota Vikings: Sterling Shephard, WR, Oklahoma
    
    
    Minnesota gets a slot receiver to replace Mike Wallace. Sterling Shephard is a bargain at this point.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Sebastian Tretola, LG, Arkansas
    
    
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Adolphus Washington, DT, Ohio State
    
    
    Cincinnati has the luxury of going with the best player available. Adolphus Washington gives the Bengals defensive tackle depth.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
    
    
    
    
56. Seattle Seahawks: Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame
    
    
    Seattle needs a defensive tackle. Sheldon Day has too many positives on tape even if he is undersized as he can stop the run or rush the passer.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
    
    
57. Green Bay Packers: Kyle Murphy, RT, Stanford
    
    
    The Packers get some depth at right tackle. They need a plan if Bryan Bulaga gets injured again.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Spencer Drango, LG, Baylor
    
    
58. Pittsburgh Steelers: Von Bell, SS, Ohio State
    
    
    Pittsburgh needs a strong safety. Von Bell is the top strong safety left at this point in the second round.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Darian Thompson, FS, Boise State
    
    
59. Kansas City Chiefs: Connor McGovern, LG, Missouri
    
    
    Connor McGovern can play left tackle, left guard, center, right guard, and right tackle with his versatility. He's considered a guard prospect in the NFL. McGovern has the same versatility at Mitch Morse and is a great fit for the Chiefs here.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Denver Kirkland, LG, Arkansas
    
    
    
    
60. New England Patriots: Shilique Calhoun, RE, Michigan State
    
    
    New England gets a pass rusher to replace Chandler Jones. Jabaal Sheard, Rob Ninkovich, and Chris Long all have one year contracts that run through 2017 plus depth is needed.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
    
    
61. New England Patriots: Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
    
    
    New England loved what they saw from Braxton Miller in Mobile. The Patriots should take a receiver for depth so they have more options in the passing game in case someone gets injured.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
    
    
62. Carolina Panthers: Karl Joseph, SS, West Virginia
    
    
    Carolina may release Roman Harper. Karl Joseph has the versatility to play both strong safety and free safety which is why he wraps up the second round as a tremendous value pick.
    
    
    
63. Denver Broncos: Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech
    
    
    Denver grabs one more running back for depth. Kenneth Dixon sneaks into my second round. He's a bigger version of Ronnie Hillman and he drops less passes in the passing game than Hillman.
    
    
    Previous Pick: Jerald Hawkins, RT, LSU
    
    

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