The 2016 NFL draft is months away, but it's never too early for a mock draft and this year names like Jared Goff, Laquon Treadwell, Joey Bosa and Laremy Tunsil could be the top targets. The Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys and Jaguars are set for the first five picks in the draft this year.
Goff is considered to be the top quarterback prospect this year, while players like Bosa, Treadwell and Tunsil are expected to be top 10 picks. There are a number of teams that will be looking to draft a quarterback this year and if one of those teams has their sights set on Goff, they could look at trading up with the Titans. The Browns pick at number two and if Goff is on the board, it's very likely they will go after him.
The Titans pick first overall this year and while there is a chance the team could trade the selection, it's likely that the team will go after the player they see as the most talented in the draft. The team could target a need position and go after that, but with the number one pick in hand, going after the best overall is player is a prudent move for a team that went just 3-13 last season. The Titans picked Marcus Mariota last year, so that leaves players like Joey Bosa, Laremy Tunsil, Laquon Treadwell and Jalen Ramsey as potential options.
Mel Kiper at ESPN has put out his first mock draft of the year and he has the Titans going after Bosa with the number one overall pick. Bosa is considered by many scouts to be the top defensive player in the draft and that could lead the Titans to target him with their selection. Kiper writes that Bosa is a "dominant pass rusher" and he showed that with over 50 tackles for loss at Ohio State. Kiper writes that for the Titans, "getting the best defensive lineman in any draft really transcends need."
The Browns pick at number two and Kiper expects the team to go after Goff, who he writes has "tremendous talent" and also has an "NFL arm" that can make all of the throws. The Browns are likely moving on from Johnny Manziel as a starter with Hue Jackson coming in and that could lead the team to add Goff or another quarterback in the draft this year.
The Chargers pick number three overall and Kiper has the team going after Tunsil, who many scouts see as the best offensive lineman in the draft. The Chargers are in position to go after the best player on the board, as the team has some major needs on both sides of the ball. The offensive line is a big need position after dealing with injuries last season and someone like Tunsil or Ronnie Stanley could be the pick.
The Cowboys pick at number four overall and the team could consider a number of positions with the selection, including wide receiver, quarterback, linebacker and defensive lineman. If Goff somehow slips to four, expect the team to at least consider the pick. Kiper has the team taking DeForest Buckner, a defensive end from Oregon, while CBS Sports has the team adding Treadwell to the mix with Dez Bryant.
Mock picks:
Titans: Laremy Tunsil
Browns: Jared Goff
Chargers: Joey Bosa
Cowboys: Laquon Treadwell
Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey