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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.1: Shaking Up the First Round

By David Harrison

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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker on the bench against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker on the bench against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Ohio State. Taylor Decker. 16. player. 50. <p>It could be easy for the Lions to reach for a replacement for Calvin Johnson.  However, the right move is to provide Matthew Stafford more protection moving forward, so he can effectively throw to the receivers he still has left.</p> <p>Ohio State’s Taylor Decker possesses the strength and toughness which allows a young man to start 42 straight games for one college football’s most successful programs.</p> <p>It won’t be a big time ticket seller, and Lions’ fans will undoubtedly experience nervous moments waiting to see who they do add to their receiver corps, but adding Decker here gives them real long-term talent to ensure prolonged success no matter who’s catching the passes.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Previously:  Taylor Decker – OT – Ohio State</strong></p>. OT

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