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Bonsignore: NFL Mock Draft with one month to go has Tunsil No. 1, Rams trading up


Offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil of Ole Miss is projected by many as the top pick in next month’s NFL Draft. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

By Vincent Bonsignore, Los Angeles Daily News

POSTED: 03/27/16, 10:03 PM PDT | UPDATED: 40 SECS AGO 0 COMMENTS

With the scouting combine complete, the first phase of free agency in the books and various Pro Days come and gone, it’s time to predict how the first round of the NFL Draft unfolds.

1. TITANS

LAREMY TUNSIL, OT, Ole Miss

The Titans have spread the word they are open to trading the top pick in the draft, but are equally clear they have zeroed in on an elite group of players and it will take a significant offer for them to trade down and risk missing out on their top targets. The Titans will continue to listen to offers, but with no trade partner willing to meet their demands, the overall No. 1 pick will come down to Florida State CB Jalen Ramsey or Tunsil. The deciding factor is protecting franchise QB Marcus Mariota.

2. BROWNS

CARSON WENTZ, QB, North Dakota State

It’s tempting to think Browns head coach and noted quarterback whisperer Hue Jackson is convinced he’ll turn around Robert Griffin III, whom the Browns recently signed to a two-year deal. The Browns will turn attention to the boatload of holes with the second overall pick as a result. But that would mean Jackson walking a high wire. The danger being, if RG3 bombs and the Browns miss out on a franchise QB, the fall for Jackson will be sudden and far. Best-case scenario is RG3 re-establishing himself under Jackson, Wentz developing behind him for a year, and the Browns flipping RG3 after the 2016 season to anoint Wentz as the starter in 2017.

3. CHARGERS

JALEN RAMSEY, CB/S, Florida State

The QB-starved Browns create the perfect situation for the Chargers, who benefit by landing arguably the best overall player in the draft.

4. COWBOYS

MYLES JACK, LB, UCLA

The Cowboys are tempted to find the heir apparent to Tony Romo in Cal’s Jared Goff, but ultimately pull the trigger on the best linebacker in the draft in the versatile former Bruin.

5. JAGUARS

JOEY BOSA, DE, Ohio State

The Jaguars are poised to be aggressive in this draft, so don’t rule out a trade up to get a crack at Jack. But with the Chargers and Cowboys staying put, Jacksonville will gladly pull the trigger on the most complete defensive lineman in the draft.

6. RAMS (VIA RAVENS)

JARED GOFF, QB, Cal

The Rams believe Wentz and Goff can be immediate starters in the NFL, but while the asking price to get in position to draft Wentz is too steep, they have the nerve and ammunition to give up the 15th pick in the first round, the 43rd pick in the second and next year’s No. 1 to grab their quarterback of the future.

7. 49ERS

DEFOREST BUCKNER, DE, Oregon

The 49ers had their eye on Goff, but the Rams beat them to the punch. New San Francisco coach Chip Kelly gets the chance to fix Colin Kaepernick and add an elite defensive end in Buckner.

8. EAGLES

EZEKIEL ELLIOTT, RB, Ohio State

The Eagles take a long look at Notre Dame offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley here, but ultimately decide on Elliott, who can run, block and be a weapon in the pass game.

9. BUCCANEERS

SHAQ LAWSON, DE, Clemson

The Bucs need plenty of help defensively, and Lawson gives them an immediate shot in the arm as a playmaking defensive end.

10. GIANTS

SHELDON RANKINS, DT, Louisville

The G-Men’s defensive transformation continues with the draft’s best interior defensive lineman. And just like that, an area of weakness turns into one of strength.

11. BEARS

REGGIE RAGLAND, LB, Alabama

The Bears’ long history of elite middle linebackers continues with Ragland, a fierce, versatile playmaker who adds speed, toughness and instincts to the Bears defense.

12. SAINTS

VERNON HARGREAVES, CB, Florida

The Saints will give the three first-round caliber wide receivers consideration here, and Drew Brees will be in their ear asking for one of them. But the bigger need is on defense, and adding a cornerback the likes of this Florida standout is too prudent to pass up.

13. DOLPHINS

MACKENSIE ALEXANDER, CB, Clemson

The Dolphins can go a number of directions here, they failed to fill their glaring hole at cornerback through free agency and happily scoop up one of the best in the draft in Alexander.

14. RAIDERS

RONNIE STANLEY, OT, Notre Dame

The Raiders can’t believe their good fortune when Stanley, a top-five caliber player, falls to them thanks to the Ravens trading down with the Rams.

15. RAVENS

JACK CONKLIN, OT, Michigan State

The Ravens were close to their dream scenario: trading down with the Rams, picking up a second-rounder this year and a first-rounder next and having the guy they wanted all along in Stanley still on the board at 15. Alas, the Raiders throw a monkey wrench in things. But that’s OK, the Raven still end up with a coveted offensive tackle who will start on day one.

16. LIONS

NOAH SPENCE, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky

The Lions are rolling the dice a bit here on Spence, who has had some well-publicized off-field issues. But the man can flat-out rush the passer, and that is just too much to pass up.

17. FALCONS

DARRON LEE, LB, Ohio State

The Falcons give in-state linebacker Leonard Floyd a good look here, but Lee’s best football is ahead of him and his intelligence, instincts and playmaking making him an ideal pick for the present and the future.

18. COLTS

TAYLOR DECKER​, OT, Ohio State

Decker doesn’t get the hype of Stanley and Conklin, but he’ll start from the get-go, protect Andrew Luck and provide the type of run blocking that profiles perfectly at the next level.

19. BILLS

A’SHAWN ROBINSON, DT, Alabama

Rex Ryan understands the foundation of any great defense is a great defensive line. Robinson is a beast, and Ryan is the perfect coach for him.

20. JETS

VERNON BUTLER​, DT, Louisiana Tech

The Jets could go offense here — and who knows, Paxton Lynch and Connor Cook might be in play considering the lack of urgency getting Ryan Fitzpatrick re-signed. Butler has too much upside as a havoc-creating interior lineman to pass on him here.

21. REDSKINS

LAQUON TREADWELL, WR, Ole Miss

Washington has its quarterback in Kirk Cousins, now it’s time to go get him some help. Treadwell isn’t a speed burner, but he runs great routes, catches everything and is the best overall receiver in the draft.

22. TEXANS

JOSH DOCTSON, WR, TCU

The Texans were hoping Treadwell would fall to them, but Doctson isn’t a bad fall-back option by any means.

23. VIKINGS

COREY COLEMAN​, WR, Baylor

The run on receivers continues with the Vikings providing Teddy Bridgewater with an elite weapon on the outside.

24. BENGALS

ANDREW BILLINGS​, DT, Baylor

A converted offensive lineman, Billings has shown steady improvement on the defensive side of the ball. That growth and development will only continue in the NFL.

25. STEELERS

ELI APPLE, CB, Ohio State

The Steelers do what they do best — sit back and pluck the best player left on the board. Apple fits a big area of need on the back end of the Pittsburgh defense.

26. SEAHAWKS

EMMANUEL OGBAH, DE, Oklahoma St.

The Seahawks soften the blow of losing playmaking edge rusher Bruce Irvin by nabbing Ogbah, a defensive end with huge upside. In other words, right up Pete Carroll’s alley.

27. PACKERS

ROBERT NKEMDICHE, DT, Mississippi

With B.J. Raji retiring, the Packers have a huge need along the defensive line. Nkemdiche has some issues, but the rewards far outweigh the risk for such a promising player.

28. CHIEFS

WILL FULLER, WR, Notre Dame

Fuller is the fastest of the top-rated receivers and gives the Chiefs a perimeter weapon who can elevate their ability to put the ball in the end zone.

29. CARDINALS

WILLIAM JACKSON, CB, Houston

Jackson is moving up draft boards, and it wouldn’t be a shock if he supplanted some of the higher ranked cornerbacks come draft day, For now, the Cardinals happily bring him into the fold.

30. PANTHERS

LEONARD FLOYD, OLB, Georgia

The Panthers don’t have an obvious need at linebacker, but they remain true to their board and pick the best player available.

31. BRONCOS

PAXTON LYNCH, QB, Memphis

Connor Cook is probably the safer pick in terms of getting on the field quicker, but the marriage of Lynch and Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak is just too intriguing to let slip away. If anyone is capable of getting Lynch on the field sooner, it’s Kubiak.

[Hacksaw]

Two 1's and a 2 for Goff? Is he worth that much? How much better is he that Lynch or Cook? Or is Lynch/Cook to much of a reach at 15?

[OldSchool]

He's much better imo than both Hacksaw. Not sure about having to trade next years first bit if that's what it takes then do it.

[Hacksaw]

You sound sold OldSchool. I hope they can negotiate the 2nd next year, not the 1. I am excited to see what they do. This QB problem needs to get resolved and this should go towards that.

If we draft a QB that high, it flies in the face of what Snead just spoke of. I'm fairly certain we won't carry 4 qb's,, so who doesn't make the cut or gets traded? Mannion?

[maxxx power]

I'm fairly certain we won't carry 4 qb's,, so who doesn't make the cut or gets traded? Mannion?

Keenum. lol.

[OldSchool]

You sound sold OldSchool. I hope they can negotiate the 2nd next year, not the 1. I am excited to see what they do. This QB problem needs to get resolved and this should go towards that.

If we draft a QB that high, it flies in the face of what Snead just spoke of. I'm fairly certain we won't carry 4 qb's,, so who doesn't make the cut or gets traded? Mannion?

I'm with you on the 2017 pick. As for the 4th QB w haven't signed Keenum yet so there currently are only two on the roster. There have been rumors of teams interested in each of Foles and Keenum. We could flip one for a late pick during the draft with Keenum being a sign and trade since we have a first round tender on him.

[The Ripper]

He's much better imo than both Hacksaw. Not sure about having to trade next years first bit if that's what it takes then do it.

He's better than the other qb's in this class but I don't think he's worth a top pick this year and next years first. I can see the Browns passing on a qb or trading down because no matter who they draft they will still have a top 5 pick next year where they can draft a qb from a potentially better class. That could either increase the cost to trade up because more teams might be willing to move up or it could lessen the need to give up a lot to move up.

[OldSchool]

He's much better imo than both Hacksaw. Not sure about having to trade next years first bit if that's what it takes then do it.

He's better than the other qb's in this class but I don't think he's worth a top pick this year and next years first. I can see the Browns passing on a qb or trading down because no matter who they draft they will still have a top 5 pick next year where they can draft a qb from a potentially better class. That could either increase the cost to trade up because more teams might be willing to move up or it could lessen the need to give up a lot to move up.

My stance is well documented, both Wentz and Goff IMO are immediate starters and contributors at QB. I'm tired of us not having a QB and continually kicking the problem down the road to deal with later. If it takes next years first I'm ok with that. I'd be happy with Lynch at 5 though I think he will have to work his butt off to contribute in 2016.

[The Ripper]

He's much better imo than both Hacksaw. Not sure about having to trade next years first bit if that's what it takes then do it.

He's better than the other qb's in this class but I don't think he's worth a top pick this year and next years first. I can see the Browns passing on a qb or trading down because no matter who they draft they will still have a top 5 pick next year where they can draft a qb from a potentially better class. That could either increase the cost to trade up because more teams might be willing to move up or it could lessen the need to give up a lot to move up.

My stance is well documented, both Wentz and Goff IMO are immediate starters and contributors at QB. I'm tired of us not having a QB and continually kicking the problem down the road to deal with later. If it takes next years first I'm ok with that. I'd be happy with Lynch at 5 though I think he will have to work his butt off to contribute in 2016.

If they're both available at 5 who would you take?

[PARAM]

If that's the way the first 14 come off the board I'm all in for staying put and taking Treadwell. Or TRADE DOWN and take Lynch?

I know, I know...Wentz and Goff, perhaps even Lynch are sure fire first round draft picks and POTENTIAL franchise QBs, but I've had enough of "potential". Can't miss? I don't even want to hear that. In the last 6 years there have been 68 quarterbacks drafted. 31 in the first 3 rounds and 16 in the first round. Of those 16, Newton, Luck, Tannehill and Bradford stand out. Bortles and Bridgewater have 2 years in the league, Winston and Mariota have one year under their belts. If they continue on their trajectory they could be included with those 4. Still that's only 8 of 16. 50%There's also, Manziel, Manuel, Griffen, Weeden, Locker, Gabbert, Ponder and the biggest joke of all TEBOW.

Meanwhile, there's David Carr (2nd round #36), Brock Osweiler (2nd round #57) and Andy Dalton (2nd round #35). 7 QBs have been taken in the 2nd round and it's still around 50%. And then there's the 3rd round. Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins (plus our own Nick Foles and Sean Mannion). There have been 8 QBs taken in the 3rd round the last 6 years. So if the first round is a 50/50 deal and the 2nd/3rd round is a 33/66 deal, I'd prefer passing on the Big Names/Huge Potential guys and take a guy in the 2nd or 3rd.