Todd McShay NFL Mock Draft 2016: Notable Picks from ESPN Guru’s 5th Mock

ESPN draft expert Todd McShay revealed his fifth mock draft on Thursday, and this version had a few bombshells to ponder and analyze.  

Below, we’ll take a look at his mock draft and break down his various projections for all 31 teams making a selection in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Chargers Select Jalen Ramsey

This isn’t a huge surprise, as McShay had Jalen Ramsey as the pick for the San Diego Chargers in his prior mock draft. In that mock, however, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil was already off the board.

So, why not Tunsil? McShay explains:

Protecting Philip Rivers would seem like the bigger priority, so Tunsil and Ronnie Stanley are distinct possibilities. But I keep hearing Ramsey. Is he a safety? Is he a corner? I don’t really care. One of the best pure football players in this class, Ramsey is a true difference-maker. The Chargers have a need at safety, which he could fill, while also contributing as a corner.

You can’t knock the Chargers if they make this pick. Ramsey is arguably the best player in this draft, after all, and has the versatility to line up anywhere in the secondary. As McShay noted, Ramsey could fill the team’s need at safety to begin his career, though his future is likely at cornerback. 

Ronnie Stanley Off Board Before Laremy Tunsil

This is where McShay’s mock draft gets really fascinating. In his last mock, he had Tunsil as the top overall pick to the Tennessee Titans. Two trades atop the draft board obviously changed that, but it’s interesting to see Ronnie Stanley going to the Baltimore Ravens a pick before the San Francisco 49ers select Tunsil.

McShay noted that “some teams are cooling a little bit on Laremy Tunsil” and added “can you rely on him after he …

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