2016 NFL Mock Draft: Complete Two Round Predictions

Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) celebrates his ten-yard touchdown catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) celebrates his ten-yard touchdown catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mackensie Alexander
Nov 28, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Mackensie Alexander (2) blocks the pass intended for South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver D.J. Neal (3) during the first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Protecting quarterback Jameis Winston has to be towards the top of the priorities for the Bucs in this draft. The being said, with a 26th ranked scoring defense, they have serious needs on the other side of the ball as well. <p> </p> <p>Offensive tackle, pass rusher and cornerback are the most obvious areas for improvement, and Mackensie Alexander is one of the best remaining players on the board. This feels like a strong fit for the Buccaneers as they look to improve their less than stellar defensive attack.</p> <p>While Alexander has less than ideal size at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, he has the natural athletic skills to more than make up for it. With long arms, great speed, strong physical play and elite leaping ability, Alexander is a great man-to-man defender who can certainly hold his own against bigger wide receivers.</p> <p>The Bucs have serious issues at the cornerback position and need to find someone with the upside to shut down the opposing offense’s best receiver. Alexander is a bit inconsistent and his skills are raw, but his upside and natural ability is undoubtedly elite.</p>. CB. Clemson. Mackensie Alexander. 1.09. player. 48

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