2016 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Picks 21-32

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21. Washington Redskins - Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA

The Redskins already needed plenty of help on the defensive front, and Jason Hatcher is now said to be considering retirement. Clark is a scheme-versatile talent who would be a strong fit at end in Washington's 3-4 system.

22. Houston Texans - Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

With the first-round quarterbacks all off the board, Houston bolsters the passing game by upgrading the receiver position opposite DeAndre Hopkins. Doctson is another target who has the ability to dominate downfield.

23. Minnesota Vikings - Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State

The Vikings land another playmaking defender to round out an incredibly talented linebacker corps. Lee would slot in on the weak side along with Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr, potentially solidifying the position group for the foreseeable future.

24. Cincinnati Bengals - Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

The Bengals need an interior run-stuffer to pair with their impressive group of pass-rushers up front. Reed would line up at nose tackle, where he could make plays himself and free up Geno Atkins to do the same.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers - Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss

Desperately in need of talent at all levels on defense, Pittsburgh ends Nkemdiche's slide toward the end of the first round. The Ole Miss product was once thought to be a top five talent, and he should have every opportunity to live up to that potential in the right situation.

26. Seattle Seahawks - Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

The Seahawks can't go through another year in which horrendous pass protection leaves Russell Wilson running for his life. Decker could immediately fill in for Russell Okung, who's set to hit free agency after six seasons as the club's left tackle.

27. Green Bay Packers - Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

Though Green Bay's run defense had some encouraging stretches, the unit's inconsistencies made it abundantly clear that upgrades are necessary. Billings is an imposing interior presence who can be a difference-maker in that area of the game.

28. Kansas City Chiefs - Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

Alex Smith's career-best season came despite the Chiefs' consistent struggles in pass protection. Conklin could prove to be an immediate upgrade at either tackle spot, and possesses the ability to emerge as a long-term option on the left side.

29. Arizona Cardinals - Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

An edge rush may be the only thing missing from an otherwise strong Cardinals defense. Floyd will still need to add size before he becomes a true three-down player, but the ability to create pressure off the edge should become apparent immediately.

30. Carolina Panthers - Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Carolina's defense would become even more dominant if another top talent is added to the secondary opposite Josh Norman. Fuller is a playmaker in every sense of the word.

31. Denver Broncos - Cody Whitehair, OL, Kansas State

Upgrading the offensive line is imperative regardless of who's playing quarterback next year. Whitehair appears to be a strong fit for Gary Kubiak's zone-blocking scheme and he comes with experience at nearly every offensive line position.

* Patriots forfeit first-round pick

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