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2016 NFL Draft do-over: Rams pick Dak Prescott No. 1
By Bucky Brooks
NFL Media analyst
Published: Dec. 21, 2016 at 10:50 a.m.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
1. LOS ANGELES RAMS
Pick: Jared Goff
Do-over: Dak Prescott
Who knew that Prescott would play at a historic level as a rookie starter? If the Rams had known, they might've pulled the trigger on the ex-Mississippi State star with the first pick.
2. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Pick: Carson Wentz
Do-over: Same
Wentz is the big, athletic QB1 that Doug Pederson wants to build his team around.
3. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Pick: Joey Bosa
Do-over: Same
Energetic pass rusher is a demon off the edge.
4. DALLAS COWBOYS
Pick: Ezekiel Elliott
Do-over: Same
The electric runner is approaching the 1,600-yard mark behind the Cowboys' monstrous offensive line.
5. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Pick: Jalen Ramsey
Do-over: Same
Despite the Jaguars' defensive struggles, Ramsey is a bright spot as a potential shutdown corner.
6. BALTIMORE RAVENS
Pick: Ronnie Stanley
Do-over: Laremy Tunsil
If not for the viral video that led to his draft-night slide, the ex-Ole Miss standout would've been the pick for the Ravens as the team's franchise tackle for the next decade.
7. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Pick: DeForest Buckner
Do-over: Jared Goff
The 49ers won't return to prominence until they find a franchise QB. Goff would've given Chip Kelly a young spread quarterback to insert into his system.
8. TENNESSEE TITANS
Pick: Jack Conklin
Do-over: Same
The rock-solid edge blocker has teamed with Taylor Lewan to give the Titans a formidable front line.
9. CHICAGO BEARS
Pick: Leonard Floyd
Do-over: Same
Speedy pass rusher has sufficiently filled the Bears' biggest need as an explosive edge rusher.
10. NEW YORK GIANTS
Pick: Eli Apple
Do-over: Ronnie Stanley
In hindsight, the Giants would love to find an upgrade at left tackle to solidify the protection around Eli Manning.
11. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Pick: Vernon Hargreaves
Do-over: Same
The talented cover corner has been a terrific fit in Mike Smith's zone-based defense.
12. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Pick: Sheldon Rankins
Do-over: Same
It's not a coincidence that the Saints' D vastly improved with Rankins in the lineup. That alone would prompt Sean Payton to take the ex-Louisville standout in a re-do.
13. MIAMI DOLPHINS
Pick: Laremy Tunsil
Do-over: Eli Apple
Apple would've been a nice addition to a Dolphins defense that needs some young, athletic defenders on the island.
14. OAKLAND RAIDERS
Pick: Karl Joseph
Do-over: Same
Playmaking safety has shown promise playing alongside Reggie Nelson in the Raiders' defensive backfield.
15. CLEVELAND BROWNS
Pick: Corey Coleman
Do-over: Paxton Lynch
The Browns HAVE to take a quarterback in a draft do-over. Lynch would've given Hue Jackson a big, athletic passer to build around.
16. DETROIT LIONS
Pick: Taylor Decker
Do-over: Jordan Howard
Adding a bruising runner behind Matthew Stafford would give balance to the Lions' high-powered offense.
17. ATLANTA FALCONS
Pick: Keanu Neal
Do-over: Same
The Falcons needed a big hitter in the middle of the field to add some toughness to the defense. Neal has provided plenty of pop as the Falcons' designated enforcer.
18. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Pick: Ryan Kelly
Do-over: Noah Spence
Without a legitimate pass rusher off the edges, the Colts have no chance of fielding a championship-caliber defense. Spence would've given the Colts an electric pass rusher on the back side.
19. BUFFALO BILLS
Pick: Shaq Lawson
Do-over: DeForest Buckner
Rex Ryan loves big-bodied defenders with versatile skills. Buckner could fill multiple roles along the Bills' front line.
20. NEW YORK JETS
Pick: Darron Lee
Do-over: Deion Jones
Gang Green could use a young, athletic linebacker with a knack for finding the ball. Jones would shine as a designated playmaker behind the Jets' talented defensive line.
21. HOUSTON TEXANS
Pick: Will Fuller
Do-over: Same
Brock Osweiler's passing woes have limited Fuller's impact as a big-play receiver, but there's no denying his explosiveness and playmaking potential as a WR2.
22. WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Pick: Josh Doctson
Do-over: Michael Thomas
Nothing wrong with giving Kirk Cousins another pass-catcher with sticky hands and exceptional ball skills.
23. MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Pick: Laquon Treadwell
Do-over: Derrick Henry
Henry could've kept the Vikings' playoff hopes afloat when Adrian Peterson was sidelined with an injury. More importantly, he would've been a nice successor as a big-bodied RB1 with size, strength and speed.
24. CINCINNATI BENGALS
Pick: William Jackson III
Do-over: Tyreek Hill
The "do-it-all" playmaker would've added some juice to the Bengals' offense.
25. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Pick: Artie Burns
Do-over: Same
The ex-Miami two-sport standout (track/football) has flashed terrific ball skills and instincts as a zone corner.
26. DENVER BRONCOS
Pick: Paxton Lynch
Do-over: Darron Lee
Adding another speedster to a defense that flies to the ball like a pack of wolves is always a good idea. Lee's potential as sideline-to-sideline playmaker would enhance the Broncos' stingy defense.
27. GREEN BAY PACKERS
Pick: Kenny Clark
Do-over: Adolphus Washington
Rugged interior defender with a power-based game would fit in nicely in Dom Capers' 3-4 defense.
28. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Pick: Joshua Garnett
Do-over: Reggie Ragland
The 49ers' D never recovered from the loss of Patrick Willis in the middle. The 49ers would be wise to add a "thumper" like Ragland, who missed his rookie season with an injury, to the mix to shore up a porous unit.
29. ARIZONA CARDINALS
Pick: Robert Nkemdiche
Do-over: Yannick Ngakoue
A team can never have enough pass rushers with disruptive skills. The ex-Maryland standout already looks a future Pro Bowler at the position
30. CAROLINA PANTHERS
Pick: Vernon Butler
Do-over: Taylor Decker
Part of Cam Newton's struggles can be attributed to the lack of protection on the edges. Decker would've upgraded the Panthers' personnel on the edges.
31. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Pick: Germain Ifedi
Do-over: Chris Jones
Pete Carroll would love to add another high-motor interior defender with size, strength and toughness in a redo.
By Bucky Brooks
NFL Media analyst
Published: Dec. 21, 2016 at 10:50 a.m.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
1. LOS ANGELES RAMS
Pick: Jared Goff
Do-over: Dak Prescott
Who knew that Prescott would play at a historic level as a rookie starter? If the Rams had known, they might've pulled the trigger on the ex-Mississippi State star with the first pick.
2. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Pick: Carson Wentz
Do-over: Same
Wentz is the big, athletic QB1 that Doug Pederson wants to build his team around.
3. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Pick: Joey Bosa
Do-over: Same
Energetic pass rusher is a demon off the edge.
4. DALLAS COWBOYS
Pick: Ezekiel Elliott
Do-over: Same
The electric runner is approaching the 1,600-yard mark behind the Cowboys' monstrous offensive line.
5. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Pick: Jalen Ramsey
Do-over: Same
Despite the Jaguars' defensive struggles, Ramsey is a bright spot as a potential shutdown corner.
6. BALTIMORE RAVENS
Pick: Ronnie Stanley
Do-over: Laremy Tunsil
If not for the viral video that led to his draft-night slide, the ex-Ole Miss standout would've been the pick for the Ravens as the team's franchise tackle for the next decade.
7. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Pick: DeForest Buckner
Do-over: Jared Goff
The 49ers won't return to prominence until they find a franchise QB. Goff would've given Chip Kelly a young spread quarterback to insert into his system.
8. TENNESSEE TITANS
Pick: Jack Conklin
Do-over: Same
The rock-solid edge blocker has teamed with Taylor Lewan to give the Titans a formidable front line.
9. CHICAGO BEARS
Pick: Leonard Floyd
Do-over: Same
Speedy pass rusher has sufficiently filled the Bears' biggest need as an explosive edge rusher.
10. NEW YORK GIANTS
Pick: Eli Apple
Do-over: Ronnie Stanley
In hindsight, the Giants would love to find an upgrade at left tackle to solidify the protection around Eli Manning.
11. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Pick: Vernon Hargreaves
Do-over: Same
The talented cover corner has been a terrific fit in Mike Smith's zone-based defense.
12. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Pick: Sheldon Rankins
Do-over: Same
It's not a coincidence that the Saints' D vastly improved with Rankins in the lineup. That alone would prompt Sean Payton to take the ex-Louisville standout in a re-do.
13. MIAMI DOLPHINS
Pick: Laremy Tunsil
Do-over: Eli Apple
Apple would've been a nice addition to a Dolphins defense that needs some young, athletic defenders on the island.
14. OAKLAND RAIDERS
Pick: Karl Joseph
Do-over: Same
Playmaking safety has shown promise playing alongside Reggie Nelson in the Raiders' defensive backfield.
15. CLEVELAND BROWNS
Pick: Corey Coleman
Do-over: Paxton Lynch
The Browns HAVE to take a quarterback in a draft do-over. Lynch would've given Hue Jackson a big, athletic passer to build around.
16. DETROIT LIONS
Pick: Taylor Decker
Do-over: Jordan Howard
Adding a bruising runner behind Matthew Stafford would give balance to the Lions' high-powered offense.
17. ATLANTA FALCONS
Pick: Keanu Neal
Do-over: Same
The Falcons needed a big hitter in the middle of the field to add some toughness to the defense. Neal has provided plenty of pop as the Falcons' designated enforcer.
18. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Pick: Ryan Kelly
Do-over: Noah Spence
Without a legitimate pass rusher off the edges, the Colts have no chance of fielding a championship-caliber defense. Spence would've given the Colts an electric pass rusher on the back side.
19. BUFFALO BILLS
Pick: Shaq Lawson
Do-over: DeForest Buckner
Rex Ryan loves big-bodied defenders with versatile skills. Buckner could fill multiple roles along the Bills' front line.
20. NEW YORK JETS
Pick: Darron Lee
Do-over: Deion Jones
Gang Green could use a young, athletic linebacker with a knack for finding the ball. Jones would shine as a designated playmaker behind the Jets' talented defensive line.
21. HOUSTON TEXANS
Pick: Will Fuller
Do-over: Same
Brock Osweiler's passing woes have limited Fuller's impact as a big-play receiver, but there's no denying his explosiveness and playmaking potential as a WR2.
22. WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Pick: Josh Doctson
Do-over: Michael Thomas
Nothing wrong with giving Kirk Cousins another pass-catcher with sticky hands and exceptional ball skills.
23. MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Pick: Laquon Treadwell
Do-over: Derrick Henry
Henry could've kept the Vikings' playoff hopes afloat when Adrian Peterson was sidelined with an injury. More importantly, he would've been a nice successor as a big-bodied RB1 with size, strength and speed.
24. CINCINNATI BENGALS
Pick: William Jackson III
Do-over: Tyreek Hill
The "do-it-all" playmaker would've added some juice to the Bengals' offense.
25. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Pick: Artie Burns
Do-over: Same
The ex-Miami two-sport standout (track/football) has flashed terrific ball skills and instincts as a zone corner.
26. DENVER BRONCOS
Pick: Paxton Lynch
Do-over: Darron Lee
Adding another speedster to a defense that flies to the ball like a pack of wolves is always a good idea. Lee's potential as sideline-to-sideline playmaker would enhance the Broncos' stingy defense.
27. GREEN BAY PACKERS
Pick: Kenny Clark
Do-over: Adolphus Washington
Rugged interior defender with a power-based game would fit in nicely in Dom Capers' 3-4 defense.
28. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Pick: Joshua Garnett
Do-over: Reggie Ragland
The 49ers' D never recovered from the loss of Patrick Willis in the middle. The 49ers would be wise to add a "thumper" like Ragland, who missed his rookie season with an injury, to the mix to shore up a porous unit.
29. ARIZONA CARDINALS
Pick: Robert Nkemdiche
Do-over: Yannick Ngakoue
A team can never have enough pass rushers with disruptive skills. The ex-Maryland standout already looks a future Pro Bowler at the position
30. CAROLINA PANTHERS
Pick: Vernon Butler
Do-over: Taylor Decker
Part of Cam Newton's struggles can be attributed to the lack of protection on the edges. Decker would've upgraded the Panthers' personnel on the edges.
31. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Pick: Germain Ifedi
Do-over: Chris Jones
Pete Carroll would love to add another high-motor interior defender with size, strength and toughness in a redo.