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2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick

By Erik Lambert

Oct 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) looks on prior to a play against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at EverBank Field. Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) looks on prior to a play against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at EverBank Field. Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacksonville Jaguars

Top Pick:  Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State

He was considered by many to be the best overall prospect in the entire class. Despite some seriously questionable coaching from the Jacksonville staff, Ramsey hasn’t let that stop him. The young cornerback is emerging at a rapid pace to become one of the best defenders that team has. His stats don’t tell the whole story yet with no interceptions, but the tape reflects a player whose confidence grows with every game and every snap. If he gets any kind of help, he’ll live up to the hype.

Grade:  A

Hidden Gem:  Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Maryland

From a stat point of view, Yannick Ngakoue was one of the best pass rushers in the draft. Yet he was passed over for several rounds because they felt he wasn’t athletic enough. Sometime that is a bad reason not to take a productive player. Ngakoue is proving that. He has four sacks already this season along with three forced fumbles. He’s the most consistent pass rusher the Jaguars have and a real nightmare to deal with on long down situations.

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