Advertisement

Tennessee Titans lock up No. 1 draft pick

By The Sports Xchange
Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) throws a pass while under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on December 20, 2015. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI
Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) throws a pass while under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on December 20, 2015. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI | License Photo

With their loss to the Colts, the Tennessee Titans will pick first in the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Browns, who lost to the Steelers, pick second overall, a decision that will fall to a new general manager and head coach.

Advertisement

Cleveland cleaned house following Sunday's loss and the Titans might follow suit.

The Titans and Browns finished with 3-13 regular season records, but Tennessee picks earlier due to a lower strength of schedule. Cleveland will also pick 32nd (first pick in the second round) because teams with the same record cycle picks each round.

Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil is the very early favorite to be the Titans' selection at No. 1. Meanwhile, the Browns could go in several different directions, including California quarterback (Jared Goff), Ohio State pass rusher (Joey Bosa) or Ole Miss wide receiver (Laquon Treadwell).

This is the official 2016 NFL Draft order:

FINAL DRAFT ORDER

PICK/TEAM/WINS/LOSSES/SCHEDULE STRENGTH

--1 Titans 3 13 0.492

--2 Browns 3 13 0.531

--3 Chargers 4 12 0.523

--4 Cowboys 4 12 0.531

--5 Jaguars 5 11 0.473

--6 Ravens 5 11 0.508

--7 49ers 5 11 0.535

--8 Dolphins 6 10 0.469

--9 Buccaneers 6 10 0.484

--10 Giants 6 10 0.496

--11 Bears 6 10 0.539

--12 Saints 7 9 0.504

--13 Eagles 7 9 0.508

--14 Raiders 7 9 0.512

--15 Rams 7 9 0.523

--16 Lions 7 9 0.527

--17 Falcons 8 8 0.477

--18 Colts 8 8 0.500

--19 Bills 8 8 0.508

--20 Jets 10 6 0.441

Picks 21-31 will be determined by the 12 playoff teams, but the New England Patriots currently do not own a first round pick.

Advertisement

Latest Headlines