2016 NFL Mock Draft: Rams Trade Opens Flood Gates

Jan 9, 2016; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts after the game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the FCS Championship college football game at Toyota Stadium. North Dakota State won the championship 37-10. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Frisco, TX, USA; North Dakota State Bison quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts after the game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the FCS Championship college football game at Toyota Stadium. North Dakota State won the championship 37-10. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) runs for a touchdown after making a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) runs for a touchdown after making a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

23. Minnesota Vikings

player. 60. If there was a weak link on the Minnesota Vikings roster last season, it was their passing game.  Teddy Bridgewater was efficient in terms of completing passes and not turning the ball over, but the lack of explosiveness came back to haunt them in the playoffs.  Wide receiver was a root cause of the problem, as they don’t have any true #1 targets to lean on. <p> </p> <p>His production at Ohio State won’t show it, but that is not the fault of Michael Thomas.  He did everything asked of him in an offense that was run-first.  The 6’3″ receiver has the skill set top players at that position must have.  He’s athletic, can run, makes contested catches and doesn’t shy away from contact both as a blocker and runner after the catch.  It’s a matter of being raw.  Thomas is not a polished product from a fundamental standpoint.  Norv Turner should be able to correct that minor problem.</p>. WR. Ohio State. Michael Thomas . 23

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