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The Top Ten 2016 NFL Draft Classes

By Brady Lunt

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Draft Picks

  • 5 – Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida St.
  • 36 – Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
  • 69 – Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Maryland
  • 103 – Sheldon Day, DL, Notre Dame
  • 181 – Tyrone Holmes, DE, Montana
  • 201 – Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas
  • 226 – Jonathan Woodard, DE, Central Arkansas

A very defense-driven draft class for the Jaguars, with six of their seven picks dedicated to that side of the ball. The only offensive member was Brandon Allen, who figures to be a backup as long as Blake Bortles is still the starter going into 2017.

Jalen Ramsey is far and above the gem of Jacksonvilles draft class. Despite starting slow, he turned it on as the season progressed and played fantastic football. His talent helped elevate the Jaguars’ secondary and provided a solidified presence against the opposing teams’ top receiver. As noted here at NFL Mocks:

Jalen Ramsey looks like a future pro-bowler and long term starter for the Jags defense.

While Myles Jack has potential and Sheldon Day has intriguing versatility, it was Maryland defensive end Yannick Ngakoue that proved to be a steal on day 2 of the draft. Ngakoue finished the season as the team-leader in sacks with eight and pitched in an impressive four forced fumbles. He was a force on defense and proved to be another valuable piece to build this team around.

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