2016 NFL Mock Draft: Full First-Round, Week 15 Edition

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2016 NFL Mock Draft: First Round, Week 15

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With bowl season starting this weekend, a lot of top NFL draft prospects will be on display over the next couple weeks.

Here is your full first round mock draft for Week 15. As usual, remember the New England Patriots don't have a first-round pick next year as part of their Deflategate penalty.

Note: Updated draft order for the week comes from NFL.com's Lance Zierlein.

1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi

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1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi

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The Titans can use help in multiple areas. Tunsil can step right in at left tackle and instantly upgrade Marcus Mariota's pass protection.

2. Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, QB, California

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2. Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, QB, California

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Johnny Manziel has a lot to prove over the rest of this season, and a front office reset makes drafting a quarterback here a strong possibility for Cleveland. Goff looks like the best in this year's class when taking into account level of competition, so he's a no-brainer for the Browns.

3. San Diego Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

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3. San Diego Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

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The Chargers could go a few different ways here. But Bosa might be the best player in the 2016 draft class, and they could use another difference maker along the defensive line.

4. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State

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4. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State

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Baltimore needs all the help it can get defensively, especially in the secondary. Ramsey is versatile and talented, so he's a great fit.

5. San Francisco 49ers: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

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5. San Francisco 49ers: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

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The 49ers need more talent everywhere, but a turnaround has to start with a quarterback as the centerpiece. Lynch is a fast-rising prospect, but even if it's a bit of a reach San Francisco has to take him.

6. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Mississippi

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6. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Mississippi

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A recent off-field incident will surely be thoroughly investigated by NFL teams. But Nkemdiche is a top-10 talent and the Cowboys generally don't shy away from risky draft prospects.

7. Detroit Lions: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida

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7. Detroit Lions: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida

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The Lions could use help across their defense. Hargreaves is arguably the best player available here, and he and Darius Slay could form a very good cornerback tandem for years to come.

8. Miami Dolphins: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

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8. Miami Dolphins: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

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The Dolphins could use a talent upgrade at offensive tackle. Stanley is not an attention-grabbing pick, but he's a solid, stable option that would fortify a need area for Miami.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame

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9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame

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The Jaguars could use help everywhere defensively. Smith does not look like a perfect scheme fit, but he is versatile and effective in all areas so Jacksonville should gladly take him here.

10. Chicago Bears: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

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10. Chicago Bears: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

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The Bears' defense has been much-improved this year, but adding to their pass rush has to be a draft priority. Floyd fits that need, so Chicago should take him here and not think twice.

11. St. Louis Rams: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi

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11. St. Louis Rams: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi

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Regardless of who is under center next year, the Rams need a legit No. 1 wide receiver. Treadwell is the choice here, since there is no quarterback available who is worthy of this pick.

12. New Orleans Saints: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

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12. New Orleans Saints: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

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Defense is a broad need for the Saints. Jack missed most of this season, but under the assumption of full health he's one of the top linebackers in the 2016 class.

13. New York Giants: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

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13. New York Giants: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State

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The Giants have arguably the worst defense in the NFL this side of the Saints. They need pass rush help in particular, and Ogbah is a fantastic fit.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

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14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

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Tampa Bay needs to add talent at defensive end. Lawson has been a breakout prospect this year, and he's a strong pass rusher as well as stout against the run.

15. Atlanta Falcons: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

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15. Atlanta Falcons: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

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The Falcons could lean defense here, but outside of Julio Jones they lack a wide receiver to threaten defenses in any substantial way. Doctson is a potential immediate starter as long as his late-season wrist injury is healed, and he has an argument to be considered the best wide receiver in this draft class.

16. Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

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16. Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

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Philadelphia needs reinforcements along the offensive line. Conklin is a great run blocker and he's a solid, if unspectacular, pick.

17. Oakland Raiders: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

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17. Oakland Raiders: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

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Secondary is a major weakness for the Raiders. Alexander is in line to declare for the draft, and he's the top cornerback available here if so.

18. Buffalo Bills: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon

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18. Buffalo Bills: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon

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Defensive line does not stand out as a major need for Buffalo right now, but a talent like Buckner is hard to bypass.

19. Houston Texans: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

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19. Houston Texans: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

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The Texans remain in this area of the first round, and Cook is the choice again here as their potential quarterback of the future.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Su'a Cravens, S, USC

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20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Su'a Cravens, S, USC

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The Steelers need all kinds of help in the back end of their defense. Cravens is multi-talented, and he could start right away.

21. New York Jets: Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia

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21. New York Jets: Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia

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The Jets need to bolster their outside pass rush. Jenkins is good in that area, as well as against the run, so he's a nice fit.

22. Minnesota Vikings: Joshua Garnett, OG, Stanford

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22. Minnesota Vikings: Joshua Garnett, OG, Stanford

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Garnett has been a key cog in Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey's success this year, with the top run blocking grade among guards from Pro Football Focus (+33.5). Guard is a big need for the Vikings, so the fit is clear even it seems early to address the position.

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State

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23. Kansas City Chiefs: Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State

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I'm higher on Calhoun than a lot of people seem to be right now, but the Chiefs need some help at defensive end and should be glad to take him here.

24. Seattle Seahawks: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

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24. Seattle Seahawks: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

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A knee injury ended Fuller's 2015 season early, which may lead to him being overlooked a bit. The Seahawks need help opposite Richard Sherman, and they'll swoop in and nab Fuller here.

25. Washington Redskins: A'Shawn Robinson DT, Alabama

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25. Washington Redskins: A'Shawn Robinson DT, Alabama

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The Redskins can use a youth infusion along their defensive line, and there are plenty of options available here. Robinson is big and versatile, and he's a potential instant difference maker.

26. Indianapolis Colts: Vadal Alexander, OT/OG, LSU

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26. Indianapolis Colts: Vadal Alexander, OT/OG, LSU

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Indianapolis needs to add to their offensive line this offseason, and it should be a draft priority. Alexander may best fit at guard in the NFL, but that should not matter to the Colts.

27. Green Bay Packers: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

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27. Green Bay Packers: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

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If B.J. Raji is not brought back, the Packers could look for someone to replace him at nose tackle. Reed is not easy to move, with a great grade against the run from Pro Football Focus this year (+37.1).

28. Denver Broncos: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

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28. Denver Broncos: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

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Spriggs was the Broncos' pick in each of our last two mock drafts, due in part to what looks like a great scheme fit. This week I have them sticking with him yet again to address a big need.

29. Cincinnati Bengals: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

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29. Cincinnati Bengals: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

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Cincinnati should see a talent upgrade at wide receiver, particularly with the prospect of losing some depth in free agency. Coleman could step right in as the starter opposite A.J. Green and be a nice complement.

30. Arizona Cardinals: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

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30. Arizona Cardinals: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

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The Cardinals could use an inside linebacker who can be a physical tone setter. Ragland can be that, along with the versatility to function in pass coverage and as a blitzer.

31. Carolina Panthers: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

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31. Carolina Panthers: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

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The Panthers need to add long-term help along the offensive line. Decker can step in at left tackle, and he looks like quite a steal with the final pick of the first round.

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