NFL Draft 2016: Latest 1st-Round Mock Draft for Marquee Prospects

For a process so important to players and organizations, it’s dizzying to consider the ripple effect one move had on the 2016 NFL draft.

Last week, the Tennessee Titans scoffed at anyone who spent precious time deliberating over their choices with the No. 1 pick. Rather than wait to execute a draft-day deal, they traded the first pick to the Los Angeles Rams for a smorgasbord of current and future picks. 

After selecting Marcus Mariota with the No. 2 pick last year, the Titans weren’t in the market for a passer. But unless the Rams put Kevin Costner in charge, they didn’t mortgage a bounty of assets to snag anyone besides a quarterback. 

As a result, every meticulously researched mock draft assembled before the deal immediately became outdated.

This updated Round 1 simulation could follow older ones in the dumpster by April 28. According to NFL Network’s Jeff Darlington, the Cleveland Browns may necessitate more change at the top:

Nothing imminent here, but yes, GM Sashi Brown has initiated the calls to gauge market for his No. 2 pick. https://t.co/gBtqzx4OLY

— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) April 19, 2016

The done deal and rumored move directly impact quarterbacks Jared Goff and Carson Wentz, but both going Nos. 1 and 2 overall, respectively, would also alter the landing spots for most premier prospects.

Let’s see where other top-10 players could fall following the Rams’ ascent up the order.

Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

Formerly the main No. 1-pick candidate, Laremy Tunsil is no longer a top-five lock. 

The Ole Miss offensive tackle lost a padded landing spot at Tennessee, which endured a league-worst 54 sacks last season. The Rams, conversely, relinquished a league-low 18 sacks and need a quarterback who can convert protection into big plays. Even though the Browns surrendered 53 sacks and rated No. 22 in rushing offense, they look poised to snag a passer or trade down.

Fortunately for Tunsil, the San Diego Chargers need offensive line help. As noted by Pro Football Focus’ Jeff Dooley, the Chargers rated last in the site’s pass-blocking grade and second-last when it came to blocking runs. Despite spending a first-round pick on running back Melvin Gordon last year, they averaged a league-worst 3.5 yards per carry.

Their battered line also struggled to provide Philip Rivers with a clean pocket. Per …

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