First-round team fits for top seniors in 2016 NFL Draf

As we arrive at the midway point of the NFL season, it seems an appropriate time to play matchmaker between the top senior prospects for the 2016 and their potential suitors.Fourteen seniors were picked in the first round of the 2015 draft, as undercla smen ruled the Thursday-night festivities. I expect a similar outcome in April, though I'm not projecting landing spots for any undercla smen at this time, as they have until Jan. 18 -- the deadline for undercla smen to apply for draft eligibility -- to make a decision.Teams are listed in order of where they .I didn't make a match for every team, as seniors won't make up the entirety of the first round. If you don't see your favorite team here, don't worry -- we'll have three-plus months of mock drafts for you once January rolls around.10. (3-5):*Connor Cook*, QB, Michigan State -- There's nothing particularly flashy about Cook's game, so maybe he isn't going to earn first-round grades. But I have a feeling at least a couple of teams will appreciate his toughne s and leadership abilities enough to pick him in the middle of the first. And, hey -- he's run a pro-style offense quite effectively for what seems like 10 years in East Lansing. Pro scouts keep complaining they don' Erik Gustafsson Jersey t see that anymore.13. (3-4):*Sheldon Day*, DT, Notre Dame -- If the improve enough by the end of the year and Lovie Smith returns as head coach, he could pair Day with in order to shore up that coveted four-man rush. Smith has never been afraid of playing smaller tackles if they are stout and quick.14. (3-4):*Josh Doctson*, WR, TCU -- Let's a sume that does enough to earn the starting quarterback job for another year, and the are a bit gun-shy about picking another pa ser in the first round. How about getting Cousins a legitimate deep threat that can take the top off of a defense? Given 's inability to stay healthy this season, it wouldn't be surprising if general manager Scot McCloughan decided it was time to part ways with the mercurial receiver after the season.15. (3-4):*Taylor Decker*, OT, Ohio State -- I'll make the a sumption that the return of quarterback from injury will get the near the .500 mark for the season. If the aren't in love with any first-round quarterback prospect available at that point in the round, they'll look to shore up the offensive line.17. (4-4):*Vadal Alexander*, OT/G, LSU -- I don't think anyone watching the this year would doubt that upgrading the offensive line is foremost on the minds of the ' bra s. If they had a mauler like Alexander at right tackle, perhaps they wouldn't have to keep tight end in to block quite as often.18. (4-4):*William Jackson*, CB, Houston -- Jackson is this year's -- a player who finds his way into the first round with excellent all-around coverage skills and athleticism. The don't have much depth at the cornerback spot, so a rookie will need to prove he belongs right off the bat.24. (6-2):*Le'Raven Clark*, OT, Texas Tech -- Clark would be a perfect offensive line bookend at right tackle acro s from . He brings toughne s in the run game and solid pa s-protection skills.25. (3-5):*Jonathan Bullard*, DE/DT, Florida -- Few teams in the league need more improvement up front than the , even though rookie is doing more than his part. Add Bullard to the mix, and it will be more difficult to push this team around.26. (4-4):*DeForest Buckner*, DE, Oregon -- 's future with the team is in question. and are all on the wrong side of 30 and potential free agents, so the need to pump up the defensive line. Buckner can play outside or inside, depending on the situation.27. (6-2):*Shilique Calhoun*, DE, Michigan State -- Age is creeping up on and , so Calhoun seems a good foil acro s from on the ' front line.28. (6-1):*Sheldon Rankins*, DT, Louisville -- An active and strong force for the , Rankins could help make up for the lo s of and/or in free agency, if the team moves on from either.29. (7-0):*Jeremy Cash*, SS, Duke -- Veteran safeties and are due to become free agents this offseason. Cash provides toughne s in the run game and the ability to make plays in the back half.30. (7-0):*Spencer Drango*, OT, Baylor -- Some teams will envision Drango as a guard at the next level, but he's a tough player who should get a shot to play outside. The have a severe need at the offensive tackle spot.31. (7-0):*Nick Martin*, G/C, Notre Dame -- No matter who plays quarterback for the in 2016, it would help the offense to have a strong center to protect their signal-caller and also open holes in the run game. Martin can play multiple positions up front, just like his brother, Zack, who made an instant impact with the as a first-round pick in 2014.*Follow Chad Reuter on Twitter *. Albert Johansson Jersey