2016 NFL Mock Draft: Top 10 Picks
By Hassan Zakai
![Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) prepares to block TCU Horned Frogs defensive tackle Terrell Lathan (90) during the first quarter in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) prepares to block TCU Horned Frogs defensive tackle Terrell Lathan (90) during the first quarter in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Febonybird-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F02-2Fterrell-lathan-laremy-tunsil-ncaa-football-peach-bowl-mississippi-vs-texas-christian-590x900-dc36a0afda3d4c8d936abe14e77eedeb72b7071f273920fea9dea590a745625f.jpg)
#6 Overall: The Baltimore Ravens select:
26. <p>Having Tunsil drop all the way to #6 is similar to Leonard William’s slide last year, and in this case, Ozzie Newsome isn’t complaining one bit. He is the best offensive tackle prospect in a long time and the best overall player in this year’s draft. Tunsil has the potential to be Joe Flacco’s blindside protector for the next decade, a position which has been in flux ever since Jonathan Ogden retired in 2007.</p> <p>Drafting Tunsil would allow the Ravens to (finally) part ways with oft-injured tackle Eugene Monroe. Monroe is a great tackle… when healthy, which hasn’t been the case the last couple of years. Releasing him would provide valuable cap space or could net a draft pick as a trade target. Either way, the Ravens would be in a good position.</p> <p>Tunsil has the ability to be a perennial All-Pro at left tackle, that’s how good he is. He has elite quickness and has great hip flexibility, allowing him to stay with speedy pass rushers. He has phenomenal hands, which allow him to block without committing many penalties and can erase linebackers at the second level in the running game. He reminds me of Cowboys’ All-Pro tackle Tyron Smith. They both have great feet and can knock guys out in the run game. Tunsil is arguably a cleaner prospect coming out and has better hands.</p> <p>Ozzie works his magic again and lets the best player in the draft fall right into his lap. If they decide to get a corner with their second round pick (which I expect that they will) and pass rushers later in the draft, along with healthy players returning and key free agents signed, the Ravens have the ability to make a legitimate run for a Lombardi trophy next season and beyond. </p>. OT. Ole Miss. Laremy Tunsil. 6. player
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