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2016 NFL Draft: Mocking the Top 10 Picks of Tonight’s Draft

By Chandler Wright

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines safety Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee (43) moves to defend in the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines safety Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee (43) moves to defend in the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Darron Lee, Linebacker, Ohio State

Sticking with the linebacker theme for the New York Giants, Ohio State’s Darron Lee could be the pick.

The Giants haven’t had great linebacker play in recent years. They lost Jon Beason to retirement and they desperately need to add players that can run sideline to sideline. Lee can do that better than almost any prospect in this draft.

He’s 6’1″ and 232 pounds. He ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, and he is the type of player that the Giants are looking to add to their free-agent heavy defense, that can compliment those additions.

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