Mel Kiper's last Mock 2016 NFL Draft

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30. Carolina Panthers

Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

The Panthers need another pass-rusher, and Dodd was a big-time producer at Clemson. He needs to grow because much of his dominating tape came against some average blockers, but when you play with a lead you can use these guys. He jumps into the rotation.

Picks of the substance:

26. Seattle Seahawks

T.J. Green, S, Clemson

He's listed at safety, but this is a guy who could come in and be a press corner, and he certainly fits the model for the players they like in the secondary. The former wide receiver has decent ball skills.

17. Atlanta Falcons

Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State

I've heard the guy I have coming off the board at No. 20 linked here, but I'll go with Lee, who gives them a linebacker who can move like a safety.

12. New Orleans Saints

Sheldon Rankins, DL, Louisville

He's been a popular player in this slot, and I'm not changing anything for the final mock. Rankins can be an impact player in this scheme and will see plenty of the field in year one.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

In a draft where there's no perfect pass-rush prospect, Floyd has been a popular name as a potential top-10 pick over the last week. I can also see them targeting a cornerback here.

4. Dallas Cowboys

Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State

Dallas goes for the player they feel has star potential running behind that impressive offensive line. I'm not a huge fan of taking running backs this high, but I don't doubt Zeke can be a star.

31. Denver Broncos

Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M

They might take a hard look at a quarterback here, but in the end I don't think John Elway and that room will be able to stomach the reach on value. Ifedi is a tackle they can kick inside. They need the help on the O-line.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers

William Jackson III, CB, Houston

I'm not totally convinced the Steelers will go with a cornerback here, even though I see that as a clear need position. They could target a pass-rusher, but Jackson is a great value at this spot.

[Bartin]

 

He needs to grow because much of his dominating tape came against some average blockers

This is my big worry with Dodd. Average is a big compliment to RTs he destroyed from Oklahoma and Alabama.

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This is my big worry with Dodd. Average is a big compliment to RTs he destroyed from Oklahoma and Alabama.

Oklahoma's starting RT was trash last year.  Now, the LT was solid-decent.  But, the right side of the line had issues all year.