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2016 NFL Draft class power rankings: Teams 1-8

The Tennessee Titans totally nailed the .

NFL Media draft analyst Lance Zierlein ranked the Titans' draft haul as . The Titans were also from NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks.

Now, in using NFL Media senior analyst Gil Brandt's as the measuring stick, the Titans are the clear "winner" of the draft.

Points were assigned to each player based on where he was selected in the draft; 100 points were rewarded to the No. 1-ranked prospect, 99 points to the No. 2-rated prospect and so on.

Here is how all 32 teams stacked up using Brandt's Hot 100 list as the definitive draft guide.

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1. Tennessee Titans

Score: 304 points (4 players)
The lowdown: Through trades -- most notably with the Los Angeles Rams for the No. 1 overall pick -- the Titans were able to secure four of the first 45 picks in the draft. Each of the players selected with those picks rated in the top 50 of Brandt's Hot 100. Just look at those four selections, too, and of Three of those picks will help bolster the Titans' presence at the line of scrimmage, while 6-foot-3, 247-pound bruiser back Derrick Henry aims to fortify the Titans' ground game behind Marcus Mariota.
The players (points):
No. 10: , OT, Michigan State (91)
No. 16: , DE, Clemson (85)
No. 32: , RB, Alabama (69)
No. 42: , DT, Penn State (59)

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2. Chicago Bears

Score: 260 points (6 players)
The lowdown: The Titans might have toasted the Bears in terms of total points, but Chicago scored the largest haul of Hot 100 prospects of any team in the league. Whitehair figures to help anchor the Bears' offensive line for years to come.
The players (points):
No. 12: , LB, Georgia (89)
No. 43: , OG, Kansas State (58)
No. 47: , DT, Florida (54)
No. 71: , RB, Indiana (30)
No. 83: , S, William & Mary (18)
No. 90: , LB, West Virginia (11)

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3. Jacksonville Jaguars

Score: 220 points (4 players)
The lowdown: The Jaguars get a big boost by scoring two top-five talents with Ramsey and Jack. Jack's draft drop was precipitated by long-term health concerns, but if he can stay on the field, the Jaguars' second-round pick could turn into one of the all-time greatest draft steals.
The players (points):
No. 2: , CB, Florida State (99)
No. 5: , LB, UCLA (96)
No. 79: , DE, Maryland (22)
No. 98: , DT, Notre Dame (3)

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4. Oakland Raiders

Score: 207 points (5 players)
The lowdown: Joseph was a surprise selection at No. 14 overall, but the payoff on the risk-reward player could be substantial. If healthy, Joseph can be a game changer in the back end behind All-Pro edge player Khalil Mack.
The players (points):
No. 35: , S, West Virginia (66)
No. 40: , DE, Illinois (61)
No. 56: , QB, Michigan State (45)
No. 73: , DE, Michigan State (28)
No. 94: , OG, LSU (7)

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5. San Diego Chargers

Score: 206 points (4 players)
The lowdown: The Chargers bagged two Buckeye defenders -- most notably Bosa, who will be expected to make an impact from Day 1. In all, there were 10 Ohio State players on Brandt's Hot 100 list, and San Diego wasn't the only team to select two.
The players (points):
No. 4: , DE, Ohio State (97)
No. 33: , TE, Arkansas (68)
No. 72: , C, USC (29)
No. 89: , LB, Ohio State (12)

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6. Seattle Seahawks

Score: 205 points (4 players)
The lowdown: The Seahawks scored the best of the 2015 playoff teams, narrowly edging the Bengals. Reed was to be a first-round pick. Instead, the Seahawks snagged him with the No. 49 overall pick. Be sure to keep close tabs on , a wide receiver-turned-running back at Notre Dame.
The players (points):
No. 21: , DT, Alabama (80)
No. 46: , OG, Texas A&M (55)
No. 63: , RB, Notre Dame (38)
No. 69: , TE, Ohio State (32)

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7. Cincinnati Bengals

Score: 197 points (4 players)
The lowdown: The Bengals continue to draft well, which has been a big reason for the team's recent run of playoff berths (five consecutive postseason appearances, and six in the last seven seasons). Boyd could be an ideal complement to A.J. Green in the passing game. Billings -- a run-stuffing dynamo -- unexpectedly fell all the way to the fourth round.
The players (points):
No. 31: , CB, Houston (70)
No. 50: , WR, Pittsburgh (51)
No. 52: , DT, Baylor (49)
No. 74: , OG, Arizona State (27)

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8. Detroit Lions

Score: 193 points (4 players)
The lowdown: The Lions bolstered their offensive and defensive lines by selecting two prospects ranked in the top 20. Like his college teammate Jarran Reed, Robinson was a popular projection to go in the first round. Instead, Robinson came off the board with pick No. 46 in Round 2. Decker was the fourth-rated offensive tackle on Brandt's list, and the fourth offensive tackle taken in the draft.
The players (points):
No. 13: , DT, Alabama (88)
No. 19: , OT, Ohio State (82)
No. 81: , S, Southern Utah (19)
No. 97: , OG, Washington State (4)

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