It's a little over month until the 2016 NFL Draft, and football fans across the nation are anxiously waiting to see what pick their favorite team will make when it's finally their turn to be on the clock. Over the next three days, HNGN is going to break down the entire first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, explaining each pick for each franchise and why each team will - or at least should - make these picks come April.
1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
The Tennessee Titans have multiple needs heading into the draft, and while they could look to target a pass rusher or cornerback, Tunsil makes the most sense. The Titans have their franchise quarterback in place after selecting Marcus Mariota with the second pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and taking Tunsil with the first-overall pick will solidify Tennessee's offensive line with two bookends in Tunsil and offensive tackle Taylor Lewan. A trade is possible, especially if another team falls in love with a quarterback, but for now, the Titans find another protector for Mariota.
2. Cleveland Browns: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
The Browns quarterback situation is clearly up in the air, but the organization made a smart decision by cutting ties with former first round pick Johnny Manziel. New head coach Hue Jackson and the rest of the Browns decision-makers should look to move on to a quarterback that will put football first. Both Wentz and California quarterback Jared Goff will be in play for the second overall pick, but Wentz has continued to garner great reviews from both scouts and teams and will likely be the Browns' top choice.
3. San Diego Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
San Diego has multiple needs to fill this offseason, and while offensive line may be a priority, it's seems unlikely the Chargers would pass on a talent like Bosa. The Ohio State defensive end is considered an elite player and is at the top of most draft analyst's big boards, as he's expected to make an immediate impact from the start of the regular season. If Tunsil is off the board and Bosa is still available with the third pick expect San Diego to grab the talented defensive lineman, as he is effective against both the pass and run.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
The Cowboys may be one of the most difficult teams to read in the lead up to the draft, but if Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey is still on the board at four it's unlikely the Cowboys will pass up on him. Ramsey has drawn comparisons to Richard Sherman and Sean Smith, and would make a strong addition in Dallas' defense next season. Bosa is the trendy pick and he makes plenty of sense as a Greg Hardy replacement, but unfortunately for Jerry Jones, Bosa's already gone.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Jacksonville has made some big moves in free agency since the official start of the league year, bolstering their defense with some significant playmakers. Jack, the UCLA linebacker, would be a strong presence in Jacksonville's defense and would give them a dynamic athlete that can cover sideline-to-sideline. The Bruins linebacker was impressive at UCLA's pro day, and has shown that he has returned to form since knee surgery.
6. Baltimore Ravens: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
The Ravens suffered multiple injuries to key starters during the 2015 season, and a player of Buckner's talent would give an immediate boost to their defense next season. Buckner is too great a talent for the Ravens to pass up on with the sixth pick, and could be the next great defender to join Baltimore's defense. The Ravens should look to add youth to their defense prior to the 2016 season, and there is no question that the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year would have an immediate impact in the AFC North.
7. San Francisco 49ers: Jared Goff, QB, California
The 49ers quarterback situation remains a question mark, as the team is reportedly still looking for a trade partner for quarterback Colin Kaepernick, though they are apparently also not opposed to retaining him and hosting a quarterback competition. While it's unclear what San Francisco will do with the quarterbacks on their current roster, they shouldn't pass up on a talent like Goff. The California quarterback is considered the most NFL-ready quarterback in the this year's draft class, and San Francisco may look to move on from the media circus that has revolved around Kaepernick this past year and onto the future of their franchise in Goff.
8. Philadelphia Eagles: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida
The Eagles moved up in the draft following their trade with the Miami Dolphins that got cornerback Bryon Maxwell off their books. Selecting Hargreaves would give Philadelphia an immediate impact player in their secondary for a much cheaper price. The Gators corner has received some high praises in the lead-up to the draft, as he has drawn comparisons to Cleveland Browns cornerback and two-time Pro Bowler, Joe Haden. Hargreaves would not have fallen to the Eagles with the 13th pick, but after swapping picks with the Dolphins, Philadelphia can land a potential cornerstone for their secondary for years to come.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
The Buccaneers have been quietly improving their roster through free agency this offseason, and while they have already bolstered their defensive line by signing defensive end Robert Ayers, they likely will still be looking to add pass rushers. Lawson consistently created pressure behind the line of scrimmage at Clemson, and in his junior season he recorded 24.5 tackles-for-loss and 12.5 sacks. In an NFC South division loaded with talented quarterbacks look for Tampa Bay to add a dynamic pass rusher that can get after the quarterback on Sundays.
10. New York Giants: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
The Giants headed into the offseason with multiple question marks on the defensive side of the ball, and general manager Jerry Reese landed some of the top defensive free agents as soon as the league year officially began. While the Giants still have some holes they may look to fill in the front-seven of their defense, they could add a cornerstone piece to their offensive line in Stanley. The Fighting Irish offensive tackle would give New York two strong tackles with Stanley and last year's first round pick Ereck Flowers, and will allow quarterback Eli Manning time in the pocket as he looks for playmakers like wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to get open down field.
