Defense dominated the 2016 NFL draft in terms of overall quality, bolstered in record-setting style on the second night of the draft. Forty-two defensive players were selected in Rounds 2-3, the most in the common draft era, which stretches to 1967.

Defense dominated the 2016 NFL draft in terms of overall quality, bolstered in record-setting style on the second night of the draft. Forty-two defensive players were selected in Rounds 2-3, the most in the common draft era, which stretches to 1967.