2016 NFL Draft: 5 Teams That Could Draft A WR In The First Round

The need for capable wide receivers is ongoing in the NFL, as teams look for immediate contributors at the position in a pass-heavy league. During the first round of this year’s draft on Thursday night, here are five teams that could take a wide receiver.

5. Tennessee Titans

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Trading down to No. 15 overall puts the Titans in position to consider a wide receiver in the first round. If they stay put, or even move down again on Thursday night, they could have their pick at the position and add a target for Marcus Mariota.

Trading down to No. 15 overall puts the Titans in position to consider a wide receiver in the first round. If they stay put, or even move down again on Thursday night, they could have their pick at the position and add a target for Marcus Mariota.

4. Detroit Lions

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Considering Calvin Johnson's retirement, things could be a lot worse for Detroit at wide receiver. But Golden Tate and Marvin Jones are ideally secondary options, so the chance to draft a legit No. 1 could be too much to pass on at No. 16.

Considering Calvin Johnson's retirement, things could be a lot worse for Detroit at wide receiver. But Golden Tate and Marvin Jones are ideally secondary options, so the chance to draft a legit No. 1 could be too much to pass on at No. 16.

3. Houston Texans

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DeAndre Hopkins is a star, but the Texans could use another top-notch target for new quarterback Brock Osweiler. The 22nd overall pick could simply be narrowed to the best wide receiver on Houston's board.

DeAndre Hopkins is a star, but the Texans could use another top-notch target for new quarterback Brock Osweiler. The 22nd overall pick could simply be narrowed to the best wide receiver on Houston's board.

2. Cincinnati Bengals

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The Bengals lost Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones in free agency, and added Brandon LaFell. A legit No. 2 wide receiver to go with A.J. Green is a need, and Cincinnati is well-positioned to address it with the 24th pick.

The Bengals lost Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones in free agency, and added Brandon LaFell. A legit No. 2 wide receiver to go with A.J. Green is a need, and Cincinnati is well-positioned to address it with the 24th pick.

1. Minnesota Vikings

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Stefon Diggs looks like a keeper, but the Vikings need to get a wide receiver early in this draft. At No. 23, there should be a few options available.

Stefon Diggs looks like a keeper, but the Vikings need to get a wide receiver early in this draft. At No. 23, there should be a few options available.

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