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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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Nov 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) runs with the ball as Louisville Cardinals defensive end Sheldon Rankins (98) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) runs with the ball as Louisville Cardinals defensive end Sheldon Rankins (98) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

. Defensive Tackle. Louisville. Sheldon Rankins. 28. player. 124

Sheldon Rankins, much like Spence before him, finds himself in a great situation. After being used out of position at Louisville far too often, Rankins can line up strictly inside, whether it’s at nose or at 3-technique during 4-3 looks, and use his power to get after the quarterback. Again, he won’t be forced into a starting lineup too soon but will get plenty of work as he continues to develop.

Rankins isn’t quite the polished product some seem to believe he is, in my opinion, and he certainly isn’t worth a top-fifteen pick. To have him fall to a playoff contender and learn as he begins to take over that defensive line will help the Chiefs in both the long and the short term.

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