NFL draft picks are hit-and-miss, and in a few years we will know which were which. Looking back on the first round of the 2016 draft, here are the five smartest decisions that were made by teams.
5. Miami Dolphins Stop Laremy Tunsil's Fall
Getty ImagesAn ill-timed smear campaign, if you believe his social media accounts were hacked, dropped Tunsil out of the top 10. But if he measures up on the field in due time, the Dolphins got a steal at No. 13.
4. Minnesota Vikings Stay Put At No. 23
Getty ImagesVikings general manager Rick Spielman likes to accumulate draft picks in a lot of circumstances similar to Thursday night. But staying put, and taking the best wide receiver available (Laquon Treadwell), was a good decision.
3. Cincinnati Bengals Take CB William Jackson III
Bob Levey Getty ImagesThe Bengals might have gotten the best pure cornerback in this draft class at No. 24 overall, as their group of incumbents gets older. Patience was a virtue for Cincinnati, with the possible temptation to move up and get a wide receiver.
2. Indianapolis Colts Take C Ryan Kelly
Getty ImagesIt wasn't the most exciting pick, but the Colts filled a clear need by taking Kelly at No. 18. Andrew Luck is surely thrilled.
1. Cleveland Browns Continuing To Trade Down
Getty ImagesThe Browns traded down from No. 8 to No. 15, got a much-needed playmaker in wide receiver Corey Coleman and continued to add draft picks. Everything they do invites criticism, but Cleveland's first-round strategy was spot-on.
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