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Mock draft 4.0: How has first round changed after free agency moves?

Most of the big names in free agency have gotten paid, with many finding new teams and shifting the balance of power in some divisions. The ripple effect will be felt in next month's draft and has definitely altered our fourth mock draft: 

1. Tennessee Titans – Laremy Tunsil, T, Mississippi: He's been entrenched in this spot mostly because of his ability to secure second-year QB Marcus Mariota's blind side. But the Titans didn't have one of the top 25 run-blocking tackles in 2015, per ProFootballFocus, an area they'll want to improve to maximize their acquisition of RB DeMarco Murray.

2. Cleveland Browns – Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State: Even if Colin Kaepernick eventually comes to Cleveland, the Browns would be wise to take Wentz and let Hue Jackson coach him up on the practice field for a team that looks years away from winning. And if Kaepernick experiences a career resurgence, then the franchise has two valuable trade chips to assist with its massive rebuild.

3. San Diego Chargers – Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State: The Bolts added Casey Hayward in free agency, giving them a strong group of corners. But they remain thin at safety after giving Eric Weddle the boot. Ramsey, arguably the best player in the draft, can play anywhere in the secondary, but his athleticism may allow him to make the biggest impact on the back line.

4. Dallas Cowboys – Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State: Only five teams had fewer sacks than Dallas' 31, and that was with the services of free agent DE Greg Hardy. Bosa, who's no slouch against the run, should be able to consistently provide double-digit sacks, a dimension the Cowboys have lacked since parting with DeMarcus Ware.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Myles Jack, LB, UCLA: During free agency, GM Dave Caldwell upgraded the line (Malik Jackson) and secondary (Tashaun Gipson) of a defense that allowed the most points in the AFC a year ago. The versatile Jack would provide a major boost to a linebacking corps that lacks playmakers.

6. Baltimore Ravens – DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon: When he's not executing one of his typical draft night trades, GM Ozzie Newsome adheres to a "best player on the board" philosophy. In this scenario, that means Buckner goes to Baltimore, which could clearly use a disruptive 6-7, 291-pound five-technique to reinvigorate its three-man front.

7. San Francisco 49ers – Jared Goff, QB, California: He makes good decisions, has quick feet, gets rid of the ball quickly and accurately, all traits that could make him highly effective in Chip Kelly's offense – provided his 6-4, 215-pound frame can withstand the punishment that's often a byproduct of this scheme.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins) – Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State: They moved up five spots after swapping first-round choices with the Dolphins, who took CB Byron Maxwell and LB Kiko Alonso off Philly's hands in the deal. Howie Roseman could go in any number of directions for the Eagles, but why not take a highly productive three-down back who could theoretically ease the burden on QB Sam Bradford (or Chase Daniel)?

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida: The ball's in the air quite a bit in the NFC South. Pairing Hargreaves with veteran CB Brent Grimes would give the ex-Gator more time to adapt to the pros while honing his skills against No. 2 receivers or while locking down the slot.

10. New York Giants – Ronnie Stanley, T, Notre Dame: Adding the Irish star would allow the Giants to move last year's first rounder, T Ereck Flowers, to his more natural right side while potentially giving the O-line bookends well into the next decade.

11. Chicago Bears – Jack Conklin, T, Michigan State: The Bears spent quite a bit on their defense in free agency, and the draft's wealth of D-linemen allows them to get a good one later. But Conklin would solidify a suspect O-line by allowing Kyle Long to move back inside to guard and keeping newly signed T Bobby Massie on the right side where he belongs.

12. New Orleans Saints – Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville: The Saints allowed 28 more points in 2015 than any other team. They could certainly use a three-down lineman whose quickness makes him an asset in stopping the run and getting penetration on passing downs.

13. Dolphins (from Eagles) – Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama: Only the Browns had more issues stopping the run in the AFC than Miami. Plugging Ragland into the middle of the Dolphins defense would have the dual benefit of shutting down some of those rushing lanes while also allowing Alonso to play in space on the outside.

14. Oakland Raiders – Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson: The Raiders struggled to stop the pass in 2015, partially because no one not named Khalil Mack had more than four sacks. Lawson is an all-down disruptor whose 25.5 tackles for a loss was the most in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2015.

15. Los Angeles Rams – Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis: He's got a big arm and nice mobility for such a large man (6-7, 244). Allowing him to adapt to the pro game behind Case Keenum and/or Nick Foles before he eventually takes over an offense that goes through RB Todd Gurley is pretty much an ideal scenario for a developmental quarterback.

16. Detroit Lions – Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama: Even with Haloti Ngata back, the Lions still need to get better and younger at defensive tackle a year after parting with Ndamukong Suh. And getting more push inside only benefits DE Ziggy Ansah off the edge.

17. Atlanta Falcons – Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State: One reason Dan Quinn's Seattle defenses were so dominant was due to the athleticism of the linebackers. It's an area where the Falcons are sorely lacking, but Lee could instantly change as a rangy asset who's effective on all three downs.

18. Indianapolis Colts – Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State: The Colts are probably a few months away from giving QB Andrew Luck a contract in the neighborhood of $200 million, so it goes without saying that they need to do a much better job protecting him. Getting more out of the running game would also be nice.

19. Buffalo Bills – Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State: Rex Ryan values cornerbacks and could definitely use a third one behind starters Stephon Gilmore and Ronald Darby. Given his athleticism and physicality, Apple looks ready to step in as a nickelback.

20. New York Jets – Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia: The Jets have been trying for years – Calvin Pace, Vernon Gholston, Quinton Coples – to find an impact edge rusher. They're still trying, but maybe Floyd is the long-sought solution. 

21. Washington Redskins – Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor: Coming off a strong pro day – it included a sub 5-second 40-yard dash for the 6-1, 311-pounder – Billings could be a wrecking ball as the nose man in Washington, which needs a new one with Terrance Knighton unsigned. And GM Scot McCloughan has a penchant for picking linemen early. 

22. Houston Texans – Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor: Texans coach Bill O'Brien seemed to take special interest in him at Baylor's pro day. The speedy Coleman has the ability to catch up to new Houston QB Brock Osweiler's deep throws while opening things up underneath for WR DeAndre Hopkins and RB Lamar Miller. 

23. Minnesota Vikings – Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi: A solid route runner with nice hands, he could be a better fit for this attack than departed Mike Wallace. Treadwell’s steadiness could help QB Teddy Bridgewater open up the offense, something the Vikings want.

24. Cincinnati Bengals – Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame: The fastest wideout at the combine (4.32 in the 40), he could make defenses pay for doubling WR A.J. Green and/or TE Tyler Eifert. Fuller also fills a big hole after Cincinnati lost WRs Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu in free agency.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers – Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson: No team allowed more passing yards in the AFC last year than Pittsburgh. Alexander could start immediately for a secondary begging for reinforcements and help ensure Ben Roethlisberger and Co. don't have to win so many shootouts.

26. Seattle Seahawks – A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama: Excellent value if he actually lasts this long for a team that needs to start rebuilding the D-line depth that was such a crucial component of its Super Bowl runs.

27. Green Bay Packers – Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech: A massive man (6-4, 323) and promising talent who could instantly offset the absence of NT B.J. Raji for this defense.

28. Kansas City Chiefs – William Jackson III, CB, Houston: A tall (6-0), physical player who could step right into the starting spot vacated when Sean Smith signed with the Raiders.

29. Arizona Cardinals – Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Mississippi: Perhaps the second coming of Darnell Dockett? Of course, that assumes Nkemdiche's motor is revved and head screwed on straight. But his talent is undeniable, and coach Bruce Arians doesn't shy away from players with baggage. This could be a perfect marriage.

30. Carolina Panthers – Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson: The Panthers brought Charles Johnson back for one more year, but the declining vet only had one sack in 2015. Dodd could probably use a bit more time to develop but might be ready to make a major impact in 2017 if not by midseason this year. He was a breakout player last year for the Tigers, racking up 23.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.

31. Denver Broncos – Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama: Whether he takes over at center or slides to one of the vacated guard spots, Kelly could be a perfect fit in Denver's zone-blocking scheme given his athleticism and intellect.

Note: New England Patriots were stripped of their first-round pick for their alleged role in Deflategate

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