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2016 NFL Draft: Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) waits between plays during the game agains the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) waits between plays during the game agains the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 6: Baltimore Ravens

2015 Record: 5-11

The Pick: OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame

Incumbent Ravens tackle Eugene Monroe has been a disappointment since being acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013. Injuries have been a primary concern here with Monroe playing just 11 games last season and only six in 2015.

A worthwhile backup and likely long-term solution to this need would be Notre Dame offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley.

Stanley would provide some immediate depth and an eventual upgrade to a Ravens offensive line looking to get back into a strong rushing prowess. Baltimore ranked No. 26 in rush yards last season (1,478), and Stanley has a forte for strong run-blocking prowess.

It’s a pick the Ravens simply can’t avoid.

Next: No. 7: San Francisco 49ers