The Atlanta Falcons selected Florida FS Keanu Neal with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Footballguys View: The Jets were trying to move up, but Atlanta got their guy. Expected to be a second round pick, Neal is a big hitter who will bring some physicality to the defense.
The Detroit Lions selected Ohio State OT Taylor Decker with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
The Detroit Lions selected Ohio State OT Taylor Decker with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has been calling teams to try to move up in the 2016 NFL draft. The Falcons currently own the 17th pick in the first round.
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has been calling teams to try to move up in the 2016 NFL draft. The Falcons currently own the 17th pick in the first round.
The Cleveland Browns selected Baylor WR Corey Coleman with the 15th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
The Cleveland Browns selected Baylor WR Corey Coleman with the 15th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
The Oakland Raiders selected West Virginia SS Karl Joseph with the 14th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Footballguys View: The Raiders have, very stealthy-like, put together a solid secondary. Joseph is a great addition and has proven he can make plays in man coverage or play disciplined enough to be trusted on the back.
For the second time in seven years, the Los Angeles Rams used the first overall pick in the NFL draft on a quarterback. They kicked off Thursday’s festivities by selecting California’s Jared Goff.
Footballguys View: As expected, Goff is the guy. Jeff Fisher as the coach worries us as does the offensive line. The team has to lean on Gurley, which means Goff’s rookie fantasy value is low.
Tennessee Titans OT Jack Conklin’s run blocking and physical play were a good match for what the team was looking for in the 2016 NFL draft, according to general manager Jon Robinson.