NFL Mock Draft: Full 1st round action
By Ben Almquist
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack – LB – UCLA
Why?: The Jaguars have been trying to build a dynamic defense for a while now. Prior to his injury, Myles Jack was considered by many to be the best player in this draft.
Even with the injury, many scouts, analysts, and pundits are still saying he’s the best. This will require a bit of faith on the part of the Jaguars, but he fits and is absolutely the dynamic talent they’ve been looking for.
Still not Ramsey?: Yet again, I’ve got a team passing over Ramsey for another talented player. He would also fit very well in Jacksonville, but Jack fits them better.
It really is a tough call, and again neither player would be wrong, but the additions of Prince Amukamara and Tashaun Gipson make going DB in the 1st less likely to me.
6. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Ramsey – DB – Florida State
Why?: Value. Ramsey is the biggest loser in the early attack on QBs. He’s a legit top three player in this draft, but he drops to #6 because of early QB picks and the talent/need value of picks 3-5 working against him.
The Ravens aren’t desperate at CB, but they can definitely use a guy of Ramsey’s ability, and he should be able to unseat Ladarius Webb out the gate, which makes Webb very solid depth in 2016.
Another trade?: If the Browns don’t give up the No. 2 pick, the phone in Baltimore should start ringing immediately with the Eagles on the other end. They’ll want to get ahead of the 49ers to get Paxton Lynch, or risk having to move forward with Sam Bradford (which would be great news for Chase Daniel).
Next: Picks 7-8