Big 12 faces a first-round boom or bust at NFL draft

Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil is the consensus choice to be the top pick of this year’s NFL draft, even if he had all manner of off-the-field issues this past season.

Because when it comes to talented offensive linemen, the guys with massive yet lithe bodies and the graceful feet of a dancer, NFL teams will overlook a few flaws, including a seven-game suspension by the NCAA for receiving improper benefits. Tennessee holds the No. 1 pick of the draft, and the Titans have made it known they need a blocker to protect quarterback Marcus Mariota, their franchise.