2016 NFL Draft (April 28-April 30, 2016)

[LordJeffBuck]

2016 NFL Combine Participants

 

[Dryden]

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

 

[shiznit7]

This is an absolute coup for recruiting purposes. I'm so excited to see these guys play on Sundays.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

I'm really excited for this years draft....and I'm reading mock drafts left and right. And then the depression kicks in. How the Beck did we struggle in ANY game, let alone lose to fucking Michigan State.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

NFLDraftScout.com
Measurements: 12 prospects under the microscope at the NFL Combine

Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
A 195-pound quarterback three years ago, Lee made the transition to safety and then linebacker at Ohio State. He is still growing into his body and listed at 228 pounds on the Buckeyes' roster, but some around the league are skeptical he will hit that mark in Indianapolis.

NFLDraftScout.com
Interviews: 12 prospects under the microscope at the NFL Combine

Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State
With his cannon arm strength and powerful build, Jones should impress in several areas at the NFL Combine. However, the most important for NFL teams will be the interview room. The physical traits are obvious, but where is Jones mentally? How will he do on the white board? Does he have the maturity and focus to digest a NFL playbook? The interview process will help reveal the answers.

Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Like Tunsil, Bosa is a contender for the No. 1 overall pick who will have some questions to answer at the Combine. He was suspended for the 2015 season opener due to a violation of team rules, which was a failed drug test for marijuana according to reports. After the suspension, Bosa put himself in isolation this past season to avoid any other poor decisions.

Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky
The wildcard of the first round, Spence has top-10 talent and is the top pure pass rusher in this draft class. The former Ohio State rusher enters the NFL with a buyer beware tag due to his history of drug abuse and extensive partying. Spence stayed clean the past year at Eastern Kentucky and interviewed well at the Senior Bowl, but needs to continue and rebuild his image at the NFL Combine.

Roger Lewis, WR, Bowling Green
Once verbally committed to Ohio State, Lewis was arrested and charged with two-first degree felonies for allegedly raping a former girlfriend. The jury acquitted him on one charge and Lewis pled guilty to a lesser misdemeanor on the other charge, sidetracking his football career. He resurfaced at Bowling Green and was extremely productive, but will have questions to answer about his past.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

 

[Hstead]

I have seen Bosa going anywhere from 1st to 4th.

 

[buckeyemania11]

I have seen Bosa going anywhere from 1st to 4th.

As much as everyone likes to dislike the Cowboys, #4 is probably the best landing spot for him career wise.

 

[AirForceBuck15]

Bill Belichick: NFL Combine training works against rookies

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ck-nfl-combine-training-works-against-rookies

I thought this was an interesting take on draft preparation and its effect on the players first year in the league.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

Dane Brugler's post-combine mock draft: LINK

4. Dallas Cowboys: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
The Cowboys need to address the defensive line this off-season and if Bosa is still available at pick No. 4, I don't think he'll still be around at pick No. 5. Bosa would be an ideal fit at left end in Rod Marinelli's scheme and gives the Cowboys much-needed depth, especially withRandy Gregory's troubles.

11. Chicago Bears: Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Lee is a versatile run-and-hit linebacker who fits today's NFL and transcends scheme, fitting the Bears' 3-4 base defense.

14. Oakland Raiders: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
The most pressing need for the Raiders this off-season is arguably in the secondary at cornerback. Although he is still young at the position, Apple has the size, speed and athletic traits to develop into a No. 1 corner.

18. Indianapolis Colts: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
Indianapolis needs to make changes in the trenches and keep Andrew Luck healthy so adding a talent like Decker, who can start at tackle or guard, would make sense.

20. New York Jets: Noah Spence, LB, Eastern Kentucky
One of the wildcards of this year's draft, Spence has top-10 talent as the best pure pass rusher in this class. However, his heavy baggage will drop him down draft boards where a team like the Jets could find a steal.

22. Houston Texans: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
Houston needs to find a quarterback, but with no passer worth this selection, Elliott is the next best choice. He would be a great fit in the Texans' scheme and add another dimension to Bill O'Brien's offense.

The Browns get Carson Wentz at #2, while the Bengals take Will Fuller at #24 (although in reality they will take Robert Nkemdiche)

 

[kujirakira]

If DeForest Buckner is really a top-5 guy, Taylor Decker is Joe Thomas.

 

[MaxBuck]

Dane Brugler's post-combine mock draft: LINK

The Browns get Carson Wentz at #2, while the Bengals take Will Fuller at #24 (although in reality they will take Robert Nkemdiche)

If Elliott drops to 22, he'll be the biggest bargain in the draft.

 

[Hstead]

If Elliott drops to 22, he'll be the biggest bargain in the draft.

RBs aren't a sought after commodity like they used to be. Remember where Hyde went?

 

[buckeyesin07]

RBs aren't a sought after commodity like they used to be.

Todd Gurley laughs at this post.