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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Creative Trade Causes Early Chaos

By Erik Lambert

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
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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Oct 4, 2014; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) intercepts Maryland Terrapins quarterback Caleb Rowe (not pictured) pass in the end zone during third quarter at Byrd Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Maryland Terrapins 52-24. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) intercepts Maryland Terrapins quarterback Caleb Rowe (not pictured) pass in the end zone during third quarter at Byrd Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Maryland Terrapins 52-24. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Ohio State. Eli Apple. 25. player. 55. Things started to come around for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense late in the season.  They played some good football in the playoffs and the biggest surprise was their secondary.  However, free agency threatens to shake things up so there is little harm in them looking to keep funneling young talent into the back end.  With no top safeties available, cornerback will suffice. <p>The allure of Eli Apple is obvious.  At 6’1″ he has the ideal size for a 3-4 cornerback along with the desired athleticism.  He’s tough in press coverage both with his physicality and his ability to mirror receivers.  His primary problems lay in his discipline and mechanics.  Gets caught grabbing too often, leading to penalties and also doesn’t trust his eyes at times when he watches the quarterback.  Two things he’ll need good coaching to work through.</p>. CB

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