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Mock Draft: Post-Combine 2016 NFL Draft First Round Predictions

By Patrick Schmidt

Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ole Miss Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (48) participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ole Miss Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (48) participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

54. . DT. Louisville. Sheldon Rankins. 13. player

The Philadelphia Eagles had the worst rush defense in the NFL and were in the bottom five in pass defense so addressing this side of the ball seems logical.

The Eagles have Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox but pairing him with Louisville’s Sheldon Rankins would give them a dominant pairing in the interior that could one day rival the New York Jets duo of Sheldon Richardson and Muhammad Wilkerson.

Offensive tackles like Taylor Decker and Jack Conklin merit consideration here as could Ezekiel Elliott if the Eagles part ways with DeMarco Murray.

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