NFL Draft 2016: Full 1st-Round Mock Draft with 1 Week Remaining

The drama surrounding the 2016 NFL draft continues to pick up, and it won’t stop until the last name is called on April 30.

There has been a dramatic shift at the top of the first round, as both the No. 1 and No. 2 picks have been traded in the past couple of weeks. While the teams involved in the deals will obviously be affected, so too will almost every other team in the first round, as the options available will likely be much different.

With about a week remaining until the start of the draft on Thursday, April 28, there can still be plenty of change, since teams are still on the phones looking for the best possible deals.

Here is a look at the latest mock draft and a breakdown of some of the more notable picks.

Notable Picks Philadelphia Eagles: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

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The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold move to acquire the No. 2 pick from the Cleveland Browns, trading five total draft picks for just two in return. 

Gil Brandt of NFL Network believes this deal was in an effort to select North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz:

Eagles must be confident Goff going to Rams. Was told Wentz has been Philly’s target for some time. https://t.co/o8GKt5nMZa

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 20, 2016

ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio also relayed positive thoughts on Wentz from the Eagles camp (h/t Russillo and Kanell):

” Everything I’ve heard from Pederson is he absolutely thinks Carson Wentz can be a franchise QB.” – Sal Pal #Eagles pic.twitter.com/FCAqZLjXNY

— Russillo and Kanell (@RussilloKanell) April 20, 2016

There is certainly a risk in trading for the No. 2 pick when the No. 1 pick is still unknown. However, Jared Goff does represent a better fit for the Los Angeles Rams as a more pro-ready player who can step in and make an impact for an otherwise complete team right away.

On the other hand, the Eagles might be a bit further away and should have no problem allowing Wentz to come along slowly while Sam Bradford, assuming he’s still an Eagle, starts the season under center. The former North …

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