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As we get started in the 2016 NFL Draft process, I am struck by how many quality players are available. What makes this process so difficult? Rarely do you see a player that is truly independent of needing the right NFL fit. Every year we see rookies that are drafted late in the draft make rosters and make an impact mostly because they strike the lottery and get with an organization that is a perfect fit for them. That said, here is my first Big Board, ranking the top 50 players. I am sure this will change a bit during the process, but what I love about this version more than others is that it is purely based on what I see from these players on the field and around their college programs. These rankings are not inflated because someone runs fast or jumps high in a pair of shorts. So here we go!