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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Yarcho Mocks The First Round

By James Yarcho

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of 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 as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jay Ajayi (27) is tackled by Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) during the first quarter of the 2014 Chick-fil-A kickoff game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jay Ajayi (27) is tackled by Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) during the first quarter of the 2014 Chick-fil-A kickoff game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

. Defensive Tackle. Ole Miss. Robert Nkemdiche. 16. player. 50

Another defensive lineman gone. Robert Nkemdiche may be one of the most talented linemen in this draft but suffered a drop due to “off field issues”, which really weren’t much of an issue at all. The Lions’ defensive line has suffered since the departure of Ndamuknog Suh’s departure and Nkemdiche gives them the kind of player they’ve been missing.

Lining him up along with Haloti Ngata and Ziggy Ansah makes that Lions front four terrifying. The need to replace Calvin Johnson is there, but you won’t find a receiver in this class that can truly replace him. Instead, focus on stopping Aaron Rodgers and Teddy Bridgewater. Detroit can address receiver later since the difference in talent level among this crop isn’t very different.

Plus, isn’t it fun to think that Detroit media would have to go from writing “Ndamukong” to “Nkemdiche”?

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