Bonsignore Mock Draft 2.0: Rams' trade for No. 1 pick throws top of draft askew

1. RAMS

Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

After making the unprecedented move from No. 15 in a blockbuster trade with the Titans, the Rams will spend the next week deciding between North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz or Cal’s Jared Goff. When it’s all said and done, the upside, athletic ability and size of Wentz will win out over the more polished Goff.

2. 49ERS (from BROWNS)

Jared Goff, QB, Cal

The Rams’ trade was a stuing blow to the Browns. They like Goff, but it seems they loved Wentz. Browns head coach and noted quarterback whisperer Hue Jackson convinces his bosses he can tu around Robert Griffin III and to add extra picks by trading the pick. The 49ers get their man in Goff, who will fit perfectly under new coach Chip Kelly.

3. CHARGERS

Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State

The QB-starved 49ers create the perfect situation for the Chargers, who benefit by landing arguably the best overall player in the draft.

4. COWBOYS

Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

The Cowboys are tempted by Goff as the heir apparent to Tony Romo, but pull the trigger on the best linebacker in the draft in the versatile former Bruin.

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5. TITANS (from JAGUARS)

Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

The Titans play the board beautifully, surrendering the No. 1 pick for a boatload of picks, then moving up from 15 to get the guy they wanted all along.

6. RAVENS

DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon

The Ravens are open to sliding down, but the prospects of adding an elite defensive end is too good to pass up.

7. BROWNS (from 49ERS)

Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Without a shot at Wentz, the Browns slide down and add the most complete defensive lineman in the draft.

8. EAGLES

Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State

The Eagles take a long look at Roie Stanley, but ultimately decide on Elliott, who can run, block and catch.

9. BUCCANEERS

Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

The Bucs need help defensively, and Lawson gives them an immediate shot in the arm.

10. GIANTS

Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville

The G-Men’s defensive transformation continues with the draft’s best interior defensive lineman.

11. BEARS

Roie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

The Bears can’t believe their good fortune when a top-five caliber player falls to them.

12. SAINTS

Veon Hargreaves, CB, Florida

The Saints will give the three first-round caliber wide receivers consideration, but the bigger need is on defense.

13. DOLPHINS

Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

The Dolphins failed to fill their glaring hole at coerback through free agency and happily scoop up one of the best in the draft.

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14. RAIDERS

Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

The addition of a fierce, versatile playmaker who adds speed, toughness and instincts is the perfect piece.

15. JAGUARS (from TITANS via RAMS)

Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

The Jaguars were able to add a couple of extra picks by moving from five to 15 in a trade with the Titans, and still end up with a coveted tackle.

16. LIONS

Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Easte Kentucky

Spence has had some well-publicized off-field issues, but the man can flat-out rush the passer and is too much to pass up.

17. FALCONS

Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State

The Falcons give in-state LB Leonard Floyd a good look, but Lee’s intelligence, instincts and playmaking make him an ideal pick.

18. COLTS

Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

Decker doesn’t get much hype, but he’ll protect Andrew Luck and provide the type of run-blocking that profiles perfectly at the next level.

19. BILLS

A’Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama

Rex Ryan understands the foundation of any great defense is a great defensive line. Robinson is a beast, and Ryan is the perfect coach for him.

20. JETS

Veon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech

Paxton Lynch and Coor Cook might be in play, but Butler has too much upside to pass up.

21. REDSKINS

Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

Washington could give QB Kirk Cousins the best overall receiver in the draft who isn’t a buer, but runs great routes and catches everything.

22. TEXANS

Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

The Texans were hoping Treadwell would fall, but Doctson isn’t a bad fall-back option.

23. VIKINGS

Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

The run on receivers continues with the Vikings providing Teddy Bridgewater an elite weapon on the outside.

24. BENGALS

Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

A converted offensive lineman, Billings has shown steady improvement. That growth and development will only continue in the NFL.

25. STEELERS

Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State

The Steelers do what they do best: sit back and pluck the best player left on the board, and Apple fits a big area of need.

26. SEAHAWKS

Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma St.

The Seahawks soften the blow of losing edge rusher Bruce Irvin by nabbing a defensive end with huge upside.

27. PACKERS

Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Mississippi

With B.J. Raji retiring, the Packers have a huge need along the defensive line. Nkemdiche has some issues, but the rewards far outweigh the risk.

28. CHIEFS

Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame

Fuller is the fastest of the top-rated receivers and gives the Chiefs a perimeter weapon.

29. CARDINALS

William Jackson, CB, Houston

Jackson is moving up draft boards, and it wouldn’t be a shock if he supplanted some of the higher-ranked coerbacks come draft day.

30. PANTHERS

Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

The Panthers don’t have an obvious need at linebacker, but they remain true to their board and pick the best player available.

31. BRONCOS

Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

Coor Cook is probably the safer pick in terms of getting on the field quicker, but Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak mentoring Lynch is too intriguing.