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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 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Jack Conklin (11) participates in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Jack Conklin (11) participates in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

18 . player. 46. . OT. Michigan State. Jack Conklin

The season for the Indianapolis Colts went south when Andrew Luck was sidelined after taking a beating on the field that left him with internal injuries. The Colts have neglected the offensive line for too long and they have to protect the franchise to return to the playoffs.

Sure, they could go with more skill position players like Ezekiel Elliott or another diminutive receiver like Corey Coleman, but passing on an offensive tackle would be a bad choice. Jack Conklin is the best tackle on the board and comes from a program at Michigan State where he was well-coached and won a lot of games protecting Connor Cook. He can do the same in Indy for Luck.

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