NFL Mock Draft 2016: Pre-Scouting Combine edition

A group shot of the defensive lineman after they finished their on-field workouts during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
A group shot of the defensive lineman after they finished their on-field workouts during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) scores on a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) scores on a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Laremy Tunsil. 1. player. 35. <p>Tunsil isn’t the best player in the 2016 NFL Draft, but he makes the most sense for the Titans. Marcus Mariota is the present <em>and</em> the future in Tennessee, but the 2015 first-round quarterback was running for his life throughout his rookie campaign and the addition of Tunsil would do wonders in alleviating that issue.</p> <p>At 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, Tunsil brings the full package of size, athleticism and skill to the table and, at least for me, he is comfortably the best offensive tackle prospect in this class. The Titans do have the interesting problem of a brutal roster from top to bottom, meaning that “best player available” should be a real thing in this spot, but Tunsil is good enough to justify the top overall selection and the fit is too perfect in protecting Mariota.</p> <p>If the Titans elect to go in a different direction, Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa would make sense as arguably the top overall prospect in this class. In addition, Tennessee should arguably look to move out of this pick given that quarterback is not a need, and the organization could set a sky high asking price if another team falls in love with a quarterback and aims to jump in front of other would-be suitors for the top signal-callers.</p>. OT. Ole Miss

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