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Zierlein mock draft 8.0: Elliott gives Bucs 'Big Three'

The most NFL-ready QB in the draft gets to stay close to home. He'll work behind a promising offensive line and with an excellent RB.

Doug Pederson gets his man as Wentz will step into the role of "face of the franchise" right away -- even if he has to sit a year.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and while I believe Laremy Tunsil is the best left tackle in this draft, the Chargers might not see it the same.

Dallas gets a playmaking corner/safety prospect who has rare athletic attributes and can be deployed around the field.

While Dante Fowler is coming back and Malik Jackson has joined the fray, Bosa gives the Jags yet another pass rusher as the team tries to go Seahawks 2.0.

Ozzie Newsome knows what a good football player looks like, and I would have to believe the Ravens would race the card to the podium in this spot.

This is an absolutely perfect fit -- unless the 49ers' medicals don't check out. For now, we will go plug-and-play with Jack.

Buckner is a perfect fit with what the Browns need. Buckner provides instant athleticism and high-end upside.

The best running back in the draft pairs with Jameis Winston and Mike Evans to form a new "Big Three".

I'm expecting Tennessee to try to come up to this spot. The Giants could move down and take Lee at No. 15.

Floyd has outstanding upside as a pass rusher, but might take a year to get his weight and strength up to a serviceable level.

Hearing the Saints have a strong interest in Lynch. This info could be smoke to sniff out a trade-up suitor, but it actually would make some sense with Drew Brees' cap spot as crippling as it is.

The Dolphins might take a shot up the board to come after Elliott, but Apple is big, fast and fits a huge need.

Hargreaves might not have the size and speed that some teams covet, but he's a top-notch cover corner.

I believe the Titans will make a move up the draft board to secure the services of this burly blocker.

The Lions have so many options in this spot, but the run on cornerbacks could cause them to push Jackson up their board.

The Falcons' defense has been in need of some serious toughness in the middle for a while, and Robinson is that instant upgrade.

Putting an offensive lineman with the Colts might feel cliche, but it's a big need and Decker should help the running game immediately.

Powerful for his size and extremely talented with his hands. Rex Ryan will appreciate the skill set and the rush ability.

If Lawson is still here, he makes a lot of sense. Lawson can play standing up or with a hand in the ground, and has the type of physicality that Todd Bowles covets.

Butler has big-time talent, and the ability to play 3-4 NT or 3-4 DE. Butler's upside might be too much to pass up for the Redskins.

Provided the medicals are OK on his recovering ACL, Joseph has an urgency and diversity in his play that sets him apart from the other safeties. The guy LIVES football.

This one will simply be a matter of taste. Treadwell is the bigger alpha player, while Doctson is faster. Can't go wrong either way.

In this scenario, A.J. Green provides plenty of deep-ball threat, so Treadwell becomes a possession receiver who is capable of handling plenty of targets.

Alexander could fall out of the first round. Then again, the Steelers need a cornerback and Alexander has the swagger and cover skills that should appeal to Mike Tomlin.

Kelly would be a big upgrade over the play of Patrick Lewis in 2015. Kelly has strength and surprising foot quickness. He's a good match for a team that faces so much interior power across from them.

If the draft plays out like this and Ragland falls to the Packers, they would likely be hard-pressed to let him get away.

The talent is undeniable, but the lack of production and maturity make this a boom-or-bust selection.

The Cardinals need much better edge presence with their pass rush, and Spence could give them their potential solution.

Dodd had only one year of early round production at Clemson, but he's loaded with potential.

A shot in the dark here, but not without merit. Cook has played under center plenty, and has some of the physical makeup that Gary Kubiak can work with and mold.

Follow Lance Zierlein on Twitter @LanceZierlein.

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