NFL Draft 2016: Latest Expert Mocks and Predictions for Round 1

Connor Cook ending up a first-round pick? Myles Jack almost falling out of the top 10?

These scenarios and more headline the latest 2016 NFL mock draft offerings from experts around the globe.

There’s nothing too unbelievable at this point in the draft process, either. With the countdown clock turning from days to hours, this is the stretch where the world really begins to catch up with how the NFL actually views the prospects in this year’s class.

Let’s look at some of the most recent notable offerings from around the web. View these as tools, a way to see prospect value, order and team need. We’ll also mention some notable selections as a way to open your mind to the unexpected, because that’s usually what happens during the first round anyway.

NFL Nation Reporters, ESPN.comNo. 3. San Diego Chargers: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon

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Presuming quarterbacks come off the board with the first two selections, it seems the most common picks for the San Diego Chargers at No. 3 are Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack.

But what about Oregon defensive lineman DeForest Buckner? 

ESPN.com’s Eric D. Williams picked Buckner when all 32 teams’ NFL Nation reporters got together for a mock draft:

The Chargers allowed 2,000 rushing yards for the first time since 2003 last season, and gave up at least 17 rushing touchdowns for the first time since 1985, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. San Diego needs a run-stuffer and interior pass-rusher, and Buckner fills both needs perfectly.

It’s a nice wrinkle, and one ringing with plenty of sense. Buckner is a great upgrade along a line that only tallied 32 sacks last year. His rushing ability paired with Melvin Ingram coming off the edge would make for a great one-two punch.

At 6’7″ and 291 pounds, Buckner has steadily climbed up draft boards for months. …

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