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16. Detroit Lions- Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

6’7”, 310 lbs, who wouldn’t want this physical freak on their side? Taylor Decker has been a dominant player for the Buckeyes over the last few years, but what people are really talking about is the fact that many think he was ready for the NFL last year, but decided to opt out for one more year with the Buckeyes. The Lions need a left tackle to defend young running back Ameer Abdullah and Matthew Stafford from harm.

17. Atlanta Falcons- Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

The Falcons are in need of a signal caller on the defensive side of the football, Ragland fits the mold perfectly. Strong, smart and physical are all things that could describe Reggie Ragland and with the Falcons in need of a linebacker with the 17th pick in the draft, don’t be surprised when the falcons take Ragland off the board.

18. Indianapolis Colts- Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M

If the Colts don’t take an offensive lineman then they are making a grave mistake. Protecting Andrew Luck should be this team’s biggest priority. The Colts are probably the only team that could rival the Patriots for worse offensive line last year so look for them to take a long, lanky and strong guy like Ifedi

19. Buffalo Bills- Deforest Buckner, DL, Baylor

Buckner could make this easily the best defensive line in the game. Jerry Hughes, Marcel Darius and Kyle Williams along with Buckner would destroy offensive lines psychologically. Buckner is huge, strong, and athletic, so I don’t see why someone wouldn’t take him.

20. New York Jets- Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky

Either offensive or defensive lineman would be a win here at this pick. The Jets lost defensive playmaker, Damon Harrison, so they could definitely afford to take a quick off the ball defensive lineman to take his place. But, on the flip side, I could definitely see them taking the best offensive lineman available.

Written by Kenny Quinn