*(Parenthesis indicates overall draft pick)
1. (32) Cleveland – DE Emmanuel Ogbah – Oklahoma State – 6’4 1/4”/273. (4.85 – 40 yard dash time).
A big and powerful edge rusher. Likened to Bud Dupree and Preston Smith per NFL.com’s Mike Mayock. Likened to Everson Griffen per NFL analyst Charles Davis.
2. (33) Tennessee – DE Kevin Dodd – Clemson – 6’5”/277. (4.86 – 40 yard dash time).
A big edge rusher. Likened to Michael Bennett.
3. (34) Dallas – OLB Jaylon Smith – Notre Dame – 6’2”/223. (4.65 – 40 yard dash time).
Smith is coming off a torn ACL and LCL but also has nerve damage which hurt his draft stock. Likened to Derrick Johnson. Not expected to play in 2016.
4. (35) San Diego – TE Hunter Henry – Arkansas– 6’5”/250. (4.66 – 40 yard dash time).
Solid hands and route runner per Davis. Likened to Jason Witten.
5. (36) Jacksonville – LB Myles Jack – UCLA– 6’1”/245. (4.60 – 40 yard dash time).
Knee concerns and possible microfracture surgery hurt his draft stock but super talented high round 1 grade based on skill. Likened to NaVorro Bowman.
6. (37) Kansas City – DT Chris Jones – Mississippi State– 6’5 3/4”/310. (5.00 – 40 yard dash time).
Possible backup replacement plan if Dontari Poe is not resigned next season. Solid run-stuffer. Likened to Jordan Phillips.
7. (38) Miami – CB Xavien Howard – Baylor– 6’2 1/2”/251. (4.65 – 40 yard dash time).
Good size and short space quickness but may lack long speed and must improve hand technique (19 defensive penalties in past two years). Likened to Jamell Fleming.
8. (39) Tampa Bay – OLB Noah Spence – Eastern Kentucky– 6’0 1/8”/201. (4.55 – 40 yard dash time).
High motor but previous character issues. Projected to start in area of need for Tampa Bay. Likened to Whitney Mercilus.
9. (40) New York Giants – WR Sterling Shepard – Oklahoma – 5’10 1/4”/194. (4.55 – 40 yard dash time).
Projected slot receiver and return specialist. Good hands and route runner but lacks strength. Should see playing time immediately. Likened to Tyler Lockett.
10. (41) Buffalo – ILB Reggie Ragland – Alabama – 6’1 1/4”/247. (4.69 – 40 yard dash time).
Tough, old-school thumper with solid run support strength. Likened to E.J. Henderson.
11. (42) Baltimore – OLB Kamalei Correa – Boise State – 6’2 5/8”/243. (4.70 – 40 yard dash time).
High motor and can set edge. Likened to Frank Zambo.
12. (43) Tennessee – DT Austin Johnson – Penn State – 6’4 3/8”/314. (5.20 – 40 yard dash time).
Powerful and good movement for size. Likened to Dan Williams.
13. (44) Oakland – DE Jihad Ward – Illinois – 6’5 1/8”/297. (4.95 – 40 yard dash time).
A raw developmental project at this point. Good athleticism for his size. Needs to develop meanness.
14. (45) Tennessee – RB Derrick Henry – Alabama – 6’2 5/8”/247. (4.53 – 40 yard dash time).
Big, physical, down-hill runner with good speed for his size but poor hands. Likened to Brandon Jacobs.
15. (46) Detroit – DT A’Shawn Robinson – Alabama – 6’3 5/8”/307. (5.15 – 40 yard dash time).
Powerful run-stuffer. Has 3 and 5 technique position versatility. Likened to John Henderson.
16. (47) New Orleans – WR Michael Thomas – Ohio State – 6’2 3/4”/212. (4.57 – 40 yard dash time).
Good size/speed combo but weak route runner. Likened to Charles Johnson.
17. (48) Green Bay – OT Jason Springs – Indiana – 6’5 5/8”/301. (4.84 – 40 yard dash time).
Athletic and long but lacks power for size. Likened to Ryan Harris.
18. (49) Seattle – DT Jarran Reed – Alabama – 6’2 7/8”/307. (5.09 – 40 yard dash time).
Solid two down run stuffer but lacks pass rush. Likened to Michael Brockers.
19. (50) Houston – C Nick Martin – Notre Dame – 6’4 1/8”/299. (5.30 – 40 yard dash time).
Positional versatility on the interior and tough/strong. Likened to John Sullivan.
20. (51) New York Jets – QB Christian Hackenburg – Penn State – 6’4 3/8”/223. (4.89 – 40 yard dash time).
Prototype physicality and strength but has serious accuracy issues. Likened to Ryan Mallett.
21. (52) Atlanta – OLB Deion Jones – LSU – 6’0 7/8”/222. (4.50 – 40 yard dash time).
Good speed for hybrid-tweener size. Likely to contribute on special teams early. Likened to Joe Mays.
22. (53) Washington – OLB Su’a Cravens – USC – 6’0 3/4”/226. (4.52 – 40 yard dash time).
Solid instincts and toughness but small for position. Likened to Lavonte David.
23. (54) Minnesota – CB Mackensie Alexander – Clemson – 5’10 3/8”/190. (4.47 – 40 yard dash time).
Projected to be a man-cover nickel back. Good quickness but lacks ball skills. Likened to Desmond Trufant.
24. (55) Cincinnati – WR Tyler Boyd – Pittsburgh – 6’1 1/2”/197. (4.50 – 40 yard dash time).
Good hands and route runner but lacks ideal speed. Shows solid possession receiver qualities. Likened to Keenan Allen.
25. (56) Chicago – G Cody Whitehair – Kansas State – 6’3 3/4”/301. (5.08 – 40 yard dash time).
Good technique but lacks length. Could be immediate starter at LG. Likened to Zack Martin.
26. (57) Indianapolis – S T.J. Green – Clemson – 6’2 1/2”/209. (4.34 – 40 yard dash time).
Great size/speed combo but inexperienced. May need time to learn corner position. Likened to Cedric Thompson.
27. (58) Pittsburgh – S Sean Davis – Maryland – 6’1”/201. (4.46 – 40 yard dash time).
Good physicalities and aggressive hitter but raw. Liability in man coverage. Likened to Duke Ihenacho.
28. (59) Tampa Bay – PK Roberto Aguayo – Florida State – 6’0”/207. (4.85 – 40 yard dash time).
Very accurate. Average leg strength. Likened to Graham Gano.
29. (60) New England – CB Cyrus Jones – Alabama – 5’9 7/8”/197. (4.49 – 40 yard dash time).
Projected slot corner with good press skills and tough but lacks size/long speed for the position. Above average ball skills for a corner.
30. (61) New Orleans – S Vonn Bell – Ohio State – 5’10 3/4”/199. (4.55 – 40 yard dash time).
Good coverage skills for a safety. Good instincts but lacks size and physicality. Likened to Kurt Coleman
31. (62) Carolina – CB James Bradberry – Samford – 6’0 3/4”/211. (4.55 – 40 yard dash time).
Good size and length but is raw and lacks quickness. Projected zone cover corner.
32 (63) Denver – DE Adam Gotsis – Georgia Tech – 6’4 1/2”/287. (4.90 – 40 yard dash time).
Good combination of size and athleticism with positional versatility along the line. Solid against the run but inexperienced.
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