2016 NFL Mock Draft: Trades Mark The First Three Picks

Jan 9, 2016; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) calls a play in the second quarter against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the FCS Championship college football game at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee gestures to the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Ohio State. Darron Lee. 28. player. 124. Derrick Johnson isn’t getting any younger. The inside linebacker has been an anchor for the Kansas City Chiefs defense for years but the team needs to start thinking about finding a possible understudy who can replace him whenever his time is up. <p>Given the success of Ryan Shazier in Pittsburgh, the idea of faster inside linebackers is catching on in the NFL. It seems fitting Darron Lee comes from the same school. His speed, athleticism and tackling prowess are all big positives. Playing coverage is something he can do too, though he’s much better going forward. That should suit the Chiefs just fine.</p>. ILB

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