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7 bold predictions for the 2016 NFL Draft

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With the 2016 NFL Draft fast approaching, theScore's NFL editors make seven bold predictions for the three-day event in Chicago on April 28.

Quarterbacks come off the board 1, 2, 3

The Eagles trading up to No. 2, following the Rams' move to the top spot, virtually ensures that quarterbacks will be the first two picks. But the early run won't stop there. Another team in need of a quarterback will swap with the Chargers for the third overall selection to get Paxton Lynch. The Memphis product is considered a step behind Wentz and Goff, but teams won't be able to risk sitting tight and hoping he falls. - Dan Wilkins

Titans jump back up to snag Tunsil

After weeks of being projected to select Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil with the first overall pick only to trade out of the slot, the Titans will find a way to have their cake and eat it, too. Moving down from No. 1 to No. 15 netted the Titans a bounty of picks, several of which they will package to move back into the top 10 to snatch Tunsil when he takes a Leonard Williams-esque fall on draft day. - David P. Woods

Ohio State breaks Miami's record of 6 1st-round picks in one draft

The Miami Hurricanes produced six first-round picks in the 2004 draft. It seemed like an unbreakable record at the time, but Ohio State has the pieces to top that mark this season. Joey Bosa, Ezekiel Elliot, Taylor Decker, and Michael Thomas all appear to be first-round locks with Darron Lee, Eli Apple, and Vonn Bell on the bubble. Braxton Miller or Adolphus Washington could also make a surprise appearance at the end of the first round, if the right team falls in love. - Mitch Sanderson

Myles Jack falls to the bottom of the 1st round


With rumors swirling about several teams being scared off after Jack's medical recheck last week, the UCLA linebacker takes an Aaron Rodgers-like draft tumble to the 20-25 area. Jack's knee is being described by some as a "time bomb" and risk-reward analysis may not be in his favor in the top half of the draft. Jack's draft stock may have peaked too early. - Joe Thomson

Giants trade up to 3rd overall to select Jalen Ramsey

Giants owner John Mara emphasized this year's draft is more important than other years. As a result, the Giants trade the 10th overall pick along with a 2017 first-rounder to the Chargers to pick Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey is the most dynamic defensive back in years and will help amend last season's 32nd-ranked pass defense. - Arun Srinivasan

Laquon Treadwell endures dramatic fall to 2nd round

Treadwell is thought of by many analysts as the top wide receiver prospect in the draft, but there are rumors that teams don't share the same view of him as the media. The 20-year-old doesn't possess the upside that other wideouts in this year's class do, meaning he'll not only be passed over for players like Corey Coleman, Josh Doctson, and Will Fuller, but he'll slip all the way out of the first round. - Jack Browne

49ers trade back into the 1st round

Eager to make a big splash in Chip Kelly's first year as head coach, the 49ers trade back into the first round after drafting No. 7 overall. General manager Trent Baalke has proven in the past that he's not adverse to draft-day trades, and with a league-high 12 picks this year, he has the means to make it happen. - Caitlyn Holroyd

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