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NFL Draft 2016: Team-by-Team Analysis and Grades for Round 1 Results

April 29, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL draft promised some crazy twists and turns, and it didn't fail to deliver. 
The surprises ranged from mildly surprising (a running back going No. 4 overall in this era of the draft, Ezekiel Elliott to the Dallas Cowboys) to mildly confusing (what were the odds on Eli Apple being the first corner taken after Jalen Ramsey?) to absolutely bizarre (Laremy Tunsil's sudden drop to No. 13). 
When all the dust settled on Thursday, 31 players were chosen as the three-day process of the draft started. 
Truly evaluating a draft class will take a few years. Grading this draft in its entirety will at least take until Saturday is over. But where's the fun in that?
Here's a look at the full results for the first round, along with initial analysis for each pick based on what kind of value the player represents based on talent and team fit:
 
Big Winners
Jacksonville Jaguars Land Jalen Ramsey in Near-Perfect Top 5
The Jacksonville...

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