NFL Mock Draft 2016: Tennessee throws a curve ball

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) does the gator chomp prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) does the gator chomp prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Ole Miss. Laquon Treadwell. 10. player. 31. <p>Odell Beckham and Laquon Treadwell?</p> <p>Merry Christmas, Eli Manning.</p> <p>The Giants, quite obviously, have other needs to address in advance of the 2016 season, but re-signing Jason Pierre-Paul and investing a billion dollars (or something to that degree) in Olivier Vernon took the pressure off to add an edge rusher. New York can now consider other spots, and with Treadwell, the Giants would be adding clearly the best player in this class at his position, and in the same breath, addressing an underrated need.</p> <p>Beckham is a monster in his own right, but the Giants have received sub-standard play from the secondary pass-catching options in recent years, including the injury-plagued Victor Cruz and the perennially underachieving Rueben Randle. Treadwell is a ready-made NFL product, and while he may not have <em>incredible</em> upside given his relative lack of top-end speed, he would profile as an elite number two receiver right away, and the Giants could help Manning extend his prime by providing another real target.</p> <p>Look for the Giants to address the defense with other picks in this draft, but Laquon Treadwell would be a value with the tenth overall selection.</p>. WR

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