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2016 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Surprise at Number Nine

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Bram Kohlhausen (6) is sacked by Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) in the 2016 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Bram Kohlhausen (6) is sacked by Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) in the 2016 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

3. player. 13. . DE. Oregon. DeForest Buckner

If the Browns go the way of the QB then this pick will be Jalen Ramsey, but since he’s off the board, the Chargers go with DeForest Buckner from Oregon.

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The draft’s top 3-4 lineman with the ability to shift inside or play on the edge, Buckner will give San Diego the pass rush they desperately needed in 2015.

The AFC West is wide open despite the existence of the defending Super Bowl champions playing in the division. Increasing their defensive abilities will only help Philip Rivers bring the franchise to the top of the group.

Drafting in the top-3 means you need to hit on the pick and get a guy who can play from day one.  Buckner is a player who can do just that, and his impact on the Chargers will be felt throughout his rookie campaign.

 

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