With the impending NFL draft, many fans, analysts, writers, and more are predicting how the selection process will go.

We (Jared Serre and Jack Hollinshead) decided, “Why not us?”. So we did it.

The rules are simple. Selections are alternated. No trades are allowed.

Therefore, let us commence the 2016 Paw Print NFL Mock Draft!

1. Los Angeles Rams (Jared Serre)

The Pick: Jared Goff, QB, California

After moving to Los Angeles following a 20-year stint in St. Louis, the Rams need to make a splash. With this selection of Goff, the Rams select a hometown kid, get a quarterback, and they do, in fact, make a splash.

2. Philadelphia Eagles (Jack Hollinshead)

The Pick: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

The Eagles traded up to the second overall pick to select a quarterback, according to team executive vice president of football operations, Howie Roseman. They’ll take whichever quarterback is available after the Rams make their selection.

3. San Diego Chargers (Serre)

The Pick: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Mississippi

The Chargers played extremely poorly this past season, primarily due to the state of their offensive line. Riddled with injuries, the offense was unable to get much of anything going for the Bolts. Tunsil, the best offensive lineman in the draft, will greatly help the Chargers contend this upcoming year.

4. Dallas Cowboys (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Ezekiel Elliott, HB, Ohio State

Since losing DeMarco Murray to free agency last offseason, the Cowboys’ offense was lackluster. Selecting Elliott, arguably the best running back prospect in years, could give the Cowboys one of the scariest quarterback/running back combos in the NFL alongside Tony Romo.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars (Serre)

The Pick: Jalen Ramsey, CB/FS, Florida State

Jacksonville, who had a field day in free agency, looks to be on the upswing and could contend for a playoff berth next season. This is primarily a best player available pick but there is no question a playmaker like Ramsey could help the Jags al laround the field.

6. Baltimore Ravens (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

After losing guard Kelechi Osemele in free agency, the Ravens use this selection to add offensive line depth. Starting left tackle Eugene Monroe, 29, is likely to end his career soon which allows the Ravens time to develop the former member of the Fighitng Irish.

7. San Francisco 49ers (Serre)

The Pick: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Although Bosa doesn’t match the 49ers 3-4 defensive scheme, moving him around the field isn’t out of the question. Outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks is 32 and could help facilitate a potential move to the position for Bosa.

8. Cleveland Browns (Hollinshead)

The Pick: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon

There is no doubt that the Browns have plenty of needs. Initially, it may seem as if a defensive end isn’t a need and that this pick is a head scratcher. However, new defensive coordinator Ray Horton is converting the Browns to a 3-4 defense from a 4-3. Buckner’s size and attributes project him best as a 3-4 defensive end and he could greatly help arguably the worst defense in the NFL last season.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Serre)

The Pick: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida

The Buccaneers’ secondary is incredibly weak. By selecting Hargreaves, the top defensive back available, the Bucs receive a day-one starter who will make opposing quarterbacks think twice about throwing in his direction.

10. New York Giants (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

Despite signing Damon Harrison and Olivier Vernon, the Giants have yet to attend to their linebacking corps this offseason. Although Devon Kennard is a decent player, the addition of Floyd invokes even more fear into the team’s opponents.

11. Chicago Bears (Serre)

The Pick: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

Last year’s experiment of moving guard Kyle Long to left tackle did not work. The Bears did not go out and get a left tackle in free agency do Conklin is the best player available at a team need.

12. New Orleans Saints (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville

With the exception of defensive end Cameron Jordan, the Saints’ defensive line is pretty weak. Rankins, who can play tackle or end, will greatly help the weakest part of the Saints’ defense.

13. Miami Dolphins (Serre)

The Pick: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

Although the Dolphins went out and signed Mario Williams, he’s no spring chicken. With Williams’ wisdom, as well as that of veteran Cameron Wake, Lawson has the ability to become a once in a generation player.

14. Oakland Raiders (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA

The Oakland Raiders are in a difficult situation. They are very close to being a playoff team but looking at their roster, they have no glaring needs. By gambling on Jack, who could fall due to injury problems, the Raiders could end up receiving the best defensive player in the draft.

15. Tennessee Titans (Serre)

The Pick: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State

When holding the first overall pick, the Titans were projected to select offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil. Now that they have traded down, the need is still there but the player quality is not. Decker is the best offensive tackle still available and will be able to protect quarterback Marcus Mariota.

16. Detroit Lions (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Josh Doctson, WR, Texas Christian

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson, one of the greatest players of all time, retired this past offseason. The Lions did go out and sign Marvin Jones but that acquisition will not fill Johnson’s shoes alone. The 6’4” Doctson has the height advantage among most defenders, much like Johnson did, and could become Calvin Johnson 2.0.

17. Atlanta Falcons (Serre)

The Pick: Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State

The Falcons have terrible outside linebackers. Lee would not only add depth but youth as well to the Dirty Birds’ defense.

18. Indianapolis Colts (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State

Outside of Vontae Davis, the Colts secondary is weak. Eli Apple wouldn’t be the most wanted selection but, given the circumstances, he’d be the best pick.

19. Buffalo Bills (Serre)

The Pick: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson

After releasing the former number one overall pick, Mario Williams, the Bills need to add depth at defensive end. Dodd is the best available for their 4-3 scheme.

20. New York Jets (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

The Jets lost defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison in free agency. Reed will have some big shoes to fill but being the best defensive tackle available, he would be most likely to be able to fill those shoes.

21. Washington Redskins (Serre)

The Pick: A’Shawn Robinson, DE, Alabama

Outside of DeForest Buckner, A’Shawn Robinson is the best 3-4 defensive end. Despite looking 35 years old, the 21 year old would add depth, youth, and versatility to the Redskins’ defensive line.

22. Houston Texans (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Karl Joseph, SS, West Virginia

No torn ACL will prevent teams from selecting the hard-hitting Joseph. It is likely that the Mountaineer will miss some time in recovery but a playoff team like the Texans will make do until he returns.

23.Minnesota Vikings (Serre)

The Pick: LaQuon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi

The Cordarelle Patterson experiment has not worked. Treadwell, viewed by many as the top receiver in the draft, would greatly help quarterback Teddy Bridgewater as another playmaking receiver can play alongside Stefon Diggs.

24. Cincinnati Bengals (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

Although receiver AJ Green and tight end Tyler Eifert receive most of the offensive touches, more help for quarterback Andy Dalton wouldn’t hurt.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers (Serre)

The Pick: William Jackson III, CB, Houston

The cornerback position is arguably the Steelers’ achilles heel. Jackson would step in day one and help a depleted secondary in the brutal AFC North.

26. Seattle Seahawks (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Le’Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech

The offensive line is the weakest position on such a good team. Although in the past the Seahawks have commonly moved players from other positions to the offensive line, the ‘Hawks are in a prime position to take a tackle like Clark in an offensive line rich draft.

27. Green Bay Packers (Serre)

The Pick: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas

Rarely do the Packers and general manager Ted Thompson utilize the services of free agency. They did go out and sign tight end Jared Cook who, after a down year last season, already potentially has one foot out the door. Henry, the best tight end in the draft, could be a good insurance policy if Cook falters.

28. Kansas City Chiefs (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

Although primarily a defensive tackle, the agile Billings is capable of playing on the edge as well. This is primarily a depth pick as although he could step in and start, it isn’t necessary for the Chiefs.  

29. Arizona Cardinals (Serre)

The Pick: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

A team like the Cardinals really has no big needs. Current quarterback Carson Palmer is 36 years old. Lynch, who isn’t ready to be an NFL starter, could learn from Palmer and be ready to go when Palmer hangs up his cleats.

30. Carolina Panthers (Hollinshead)

The Pick: Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama

Widely predicted as last year’s champion, the Panthers crashed and burned in the Super Bowl. Despite having other offensive line needs, Kelly is arguably the best available. He’ll be ready to take over as the Panthers’ starting center when Ryan Kalil, 31, decides to pass the torch.

31. Denver Broncos (Serre)

The Pick: Cody Whitehair, OG, Kansas State

Surprisingly, the defending Super Bowl champions have many needs to fill. No quarterback is really worth a selection here and they can’t draft lottery tickets, so Whitehair is the way to go. The former Kansas State Wildcat is seen as perhaps the top interior lineman available and fills a need for the Broncos after letting Manny Ramirez walk in free agency.