NFL Mock Draft 2016: Final Draft-Day Projections for All 32 Teams

Get ready for a wild ride as the 2016 NFL draft kicks off Thursday night. A deep yet not overly star-studded group of prospects is awaiting word on where they will continue their football careers, and there will likely be plenty of twists and turns along the way.

That’s why this year’s draft is extremely promising from an entertainment perspective. The lack of certainty after the top two selections has created a boatload of intrigue and left the door open for some truly surprising selections, with big boards around the league probably varying quite widely.

Let’s check out a complete mock draft of the opening round, which also includes a prediction for the player the New England Patriots will select with their first pick in Round 2. That’s followed by a breakdown of three prospects whose fate is likely to shape Day 1 in Chicago.

2016 NFL Mock Draft

Prospects Who Will Shape Round 1

Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA

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Myles Jack is a unique talent. He’s a former running back with explosive playmaking ability off the edge and the athleticism to defend any type of tight end in coverage. While he’s a bit raw in terms of grasping the position and must add more power to his frame, his upside is enormous.

His draft stock is in limbo, though, because of a season-ending knee injury he suffered last September. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported front offices are concerned about his longevity. Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News had one source call the linebacker’s knee a “time bomb.”

Eric Adelson of Yahoo Sports passed along comments from the UCLA standout, who’s trying to ignore the outside noise and focus on what he can control.

“It’s not like I’m getting mad,” Jack said. “There’s nothing for me to hide. … I’m doing everything. I’m not focused on the knee, worried about the knee, it’s not limiting me, it doesn’t swell up on me.”

He should be one of the first …

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