2016 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles Go Defensive
By Jesse Shuter
![Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-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/121b84a8eb2d5223d9ec48cc398429fcede16eccb267a1f3d386e718a90cacea.jpg)
16) Detroit Lions: Sheldon Rankins DT, Louisville
The Lions missed an element on defense without Ndamukong Suh on their team. Rankins is the best pure interior lineman in this draft and would be a great fit here.
17) Atlanta Falcons: Kevin Dodd DE, Clemson
The Falcons have had trouble stopping the run and rushing the passer for a few years now and after taking Vic Beasley out of Clemson last year this year they take his teammate.
18) Indianapolis Colts: Taylor Decker OT, Ohio State
Taylor Decker has a lot of talent but profiles as a right tackle in the NFL. The Colts don’t care, they heard offensive lineman and then immediately turned in their ticket.
19) Buffalo Bills: Reggie Ragland ILB, Alabama
The Bills need a hard hitting inside linebacker to make Rex Ryan’s defense work and Ragland is exactly that.
20) New York Jets: Jarran Reed DT, Alabama
The Jets need to replace what they lost in Damon Harrison to keep their defense elite.