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Best and worst 2016 NFL Draft picks: AFC South

This week, College Football 24/7 takes a look at the best and worst picks in the 2016 NFL Draft for every team, concluding today with the AFC South and NFC South teams:

Houston Texans

Best pick:Braxton Miller, WR (Round 3, No. 85 overall)
Skinny: There was a time when I couldn't have imagined placing Miller in the "best pick" category, but he grew on me after continuing to watch and project him. Houston wanted to get faster and add playmakers, and Miller helps in both areas. He's just scratching the surface of what he might become as a receiver.

Worst pick:Tyler Ervin, RB (Round 4, No. 119 overall)
Skinny: I just don't see the value in Ervin as an NFL runner, but I do recognize the Texans might view him as return specialist and matchup receiver out of the backfield. With kick returns being devalued due to rule changes, I'm not sure I like this pick in the fourth round.

Indianapolis Colts

Best pick:Le'Raven Clark, OT (Round 3, No. 82 overall)
Skinny: Clark basically relied on his traits and athleticism to get him through his time at Texas Tech, as his position coaches were forced to prepare their players for the tempo of the offense more than grinding on technique. With his outstanding length and upside, the Colts might have snared their left tackle in the third round.

Worst pick:Antonio Morrison, LB (Round 4, No. 125 overall)
Skinny: I love the attack-oriented mindset of Morrison and what he will bring to the locker room, but his injury history combined with what it has done to his speed concerns me. Morrison is more tough than instinctive, and might have to prove himself on special teams to become a factor.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Best pick:Jalen Ramsey, CB/S (Round 1, No. 5 overall)
Skinny: The easy default would be to put Myles Jack in this slot since he was my second-rated player in the draft. However, with questions surrounding the long-term health of Jack's knee, it is easier to go with a long, fast talent who can play press corner or safety for the Jaguars.

Worst pick:Yannick Ngakoue, DE (Round 3, No. 69 overall)
Skinny: Ngakoue had some impressive production, but the tape didn't show many "instant wins" for him as a pass rusher and he didn't blow anyone away with his athletic and quickness testing at the NFL Scouting Combine. Ngakoue's traits and consistency as an upfield rusher are just average for an early third-rounder.

Tennessee Titans

Best pick:Aaron Wallace, OLB (Round 7, No. 222 overall)
Skinny:We all knowthat the Titanshad a good draft, but I want to highlight one of their best values in this draft. Wallace has NFL-caliber twitch and flashed some impressive disruption with a limited sample size. Wallace is still a work in progress, but appears to have the talent and athleticism necessary to improve.

Worst pick:Kevin Byard, S (Round 3, No. 64 overall)
Skinny: I like Byard, but didn't like taking him this early in the draft. The Titans might have reached a little bit for fear of not getting a safety they felt had eventual starting potential.

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