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 /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 32
Next
NFL Draft
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Laremy Tunsil #78 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrate his touchdown with teammates during the second quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

13. <p>There has been a lot of shifting with regard to the Chargers with the third overall pick, but if Tunsil is available, this would make a ton of sense. San Diego would have a real debate as to whether it was wise to “reach” for another left tackle prospect (read: Ronnie Stanley) if Tunsil is not available, but in this scenario, the Chargers fill a big-time need with a player that they likely did not expect to have access to without trading up a spot or two.</p> <p>Of course, the Chargers may have already fallen in love with a prospect on the defensive side of the ball, and the team has been linked to Jalen Ramsey (already off the board here), Ohio State’s Joey Bosa and Oregon’s DeForest Buckner in various projections. For me, San Diego could not go wrong with either Bosa or Buckner in this spot, but offensive line has been a constant issue for a few seasons, and Tunsil’s talents are in line with that of either defensive linemen.</p> <p>San Diego is in a unique spot (joined by Tennessee) as a team with no desire to even consider a quarterback here. That, of course, opens things up considerably for the decision makers with the Chargers, and Tunsil falling into their laps would do even more to diversify their possibilities.</p>. OT. Ole Miss. Laremy Tunsil. 3. player

Next: No. 4 Dallas Cowboys selects...