2017 NFL Mock Draft – 1/17/17

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#	Team	Player	H/W	Hometown	Position	School	16-17 Stats
1. Cleveland Browns		Myles Garrett, Jr	6’5, 270 lbs	Arlington, TX	SDE/OLB	Texas A&M	33 tackles, 8.5 sacks
Myles Garrett has been the top prospect during the entire 2017 Draft cycle, and I do not think that has changed. Despite a less than stellar junior season, he remains the best pass rusher in college football. Offenses schemed to keep the ball away from his side of the field. All eyes will be on quarterback here, but there is simply not a player worth passing on Garrett for. Cleveland is in for a long rebuild, and with a ton of picks, can find a quarterback later on.
2. San Francisco 49ers		Deshaun Watson, Jr	6’3, 215 lbs	Gainesville, GA	QB	Clemson	352-523, 4173 yards, 38 TD, 17 INT
Mock drafts are an interesting thing. I feel very confident that guys like Myles Garrett, Jonathan Allen and Leonard Fournette will be top ten picks. But quarterbacks? Who knows. Who would have guessed last January that Jared Goff and Carson Wentz would end up as the top two picks? The pre-draft process can make or cost quarterbacks millions, as the position is scrutinized and picked apart unlike any in sports. One thing is for certain, and that is the 49ers need to find a quarterback. It could be Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky or DeShone Kizer. Right now Watson is my top rated signal caller, which gives him the edge.
3. Chicago Bears		Jonathan Allen, Sr	6’3, 291 lbs	Leesburg, VA	DE/DT	Alabama	52 tackles, 9.5 sacks
The John Fox regime is still around in Chicago, and this might be his last go around as head coach, so he will not want to gamble on a rookie quarterback. Instead, expect the Bears to resign Josh McCown and go that route for another year. It is not difficult to figure out why Alabama is one of the greatest college football dynasties of all time. They have NFL caliber players, and the draft results have shown that. It is rare a top prospect stays in Tuscaloosa all four years, but that is what we have in Jonathan Allen. Allen is one of the most complete defensive lineman to come out in years. With his ability to rush the passer and stop the run, he can line up at any position in any scheme comfortably. He would be a great building block for a Bears defense that still needs viable parts for a 3-4 scheme.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars		Malik Hooker, So	6’2, 205 lbs	New Castle, PA	FS	Ohio State	74 tackles, 6 INT, .5 sacks
The more things change, the more they remain the same in regards to a top five Jacksonville Jaguars draft selection. This time Tom Coughlin and Doug Marrone will hope to change Jacksonville’s fortunes. With Coughlin essentially calling the shots, expect the Jaguars to emphasize physicality and toughness on defense. Malik Hooker is the best player available that fills that need. A prototypical free safety in the Ed Reed mold, Hooker had an uncanny nose for the football during his lone year as a starter, picking off six passes. Experience is the only issue, but on paper he has the looks of a great one.
5. Tennessee Titans (from Rams)		Jamal Adams, Jr	6’1, 213 lbs	Lewisville, TX	SS	LSU	76 tackles, 1 INT, 1 sack
It is not often you see two safeties in the top five, but this is a very special class of secondary prospects. In fact, it could be the best we have ever seen, and up to 1/3 of the first round could be cornerbacks and safeties. The Titans were much improved in 2016, but the secondary remained a sore spot. Jamal Adams has drawn comparisons to Troy Polamalu for his recklessly controlled play. Adams has the ability to cover receivers as well as stop the run, and would be a great fit in Tennessee.
6. New York Jets		Derek Barnett, Jr	6’3, 265 lbs	Nashville, TN	DE/OLB	Tennessee	56 tackles, 13 sacks
Either Leonard Fournette or Mitch Trubisky make a lot of sense here, but I espect the Jets to go after someone like Tony Romo or Jay Cutler to fill the need at quarterback and ride with the duo of Matt Forte and Bilal Powell for at least one more season. Instead, expect them to shore up a weak back seven on defense. Scouts and analysts have been trying to discredit Derek Barnett since the day he stepped foot in Knoxville, but all he has done is become the NCAA’s current career sack leader. Barnett is not the most athletic, but has a non stop motor and an advanced knowledge of his position, and could give the Jets some much needed pass rushing.
7. Los Angeles Chargers		Mike Williams, Jr	6’3, 225 lbs	Vance, SC	WR	Clemson	90 rec, 1267 yards, 10 TD
The Chargers have forced Philip Rivers to move his 38 kids from San Diego to Los Angeles. Perhaps they could appease him by drafting him a true number one receiver. Keenan Allen could qualify, but he simply cannot stay healthy. Mike Williams fits what the Chargers look for in wideouts. He is not on the AJ Green/Julio Jones level of receiver talent, but could be another Mike Evans type. He could be what Vincent Jackson once was for Rivers.
8. Carolina Panthers		Leonard Fournette, Jr	6’1, 235 lbs	New Orleans, LA	HB	LSU	129 rushes, 843 yards, 8 TD
Secondary and offensive line are the biggest needs in Carolina, but the Panthers usually just draft the best player available. Leonard Fournette would definitely qualify, and it is not like the running game set the NFL on fire in 2016. Although Fournette has dealt with nicks and bruises during his time at LSU, scouts are not overly concerned, as his injuries are not expected to linger. If anything, it saved some mileage on his tires. Fournette is a strong, violent runner that garners comparisons to Bo Jackson, and has the talent to be a foundation back in the NFL.
9. Cincinnati Bengals		Solomon Thomas, So	6’3, 273 lbs	Coppell, TX	DE/OLB	Stanford	62 tackles, 8 sacks
Even though he has been able to consistently win for over a decade while coaching under a notoriously cheap owner, Marvin Lewis always seems to be on the hot seat. It is up to the front office to continue to draft well and replace departing free agents, as the Bengals never splurge for talent. Carlos Dunlap is a stud at defensive end, but a legitimate counterpart would take some pressure off of him. Solomon Thomas might be a bit of an unknown, but he had a tremendous sophomore season for the Cardinal, and could shoot up draft boards once the pre-draft process kicks off. Players who can sack the quarterback are always in very high demand.
10. Buffalo Bills		Mitch Trubisky, Jr	6’3, 220 lbs	Mentor, OH	QB	North Carolina	304-446, 3748 yard,s 30 TD, 6 INT
The Bills ensured they would not be on the hook for Tyrod Taylor’s contract by sitting him the last game of the season, essentially ending his run in Buffalo. Taylor played very well, but apparently the Bills want to extend a playoff drought that has gone on for almost 20 years. Which means quarterback is once again a big need area. Mitch Trubisky checks all of the boxes of what you look for in a drop back quarterback, but he lacks experience after starting only one year at North Carolina, and tailed off towards the end of the season. He needs to sit and learn, but bad teams can rarely afford that luxury, which means he will be thrown into the fire in Buffalo.
11. New Orleans Saints		Marlon Humphrey, So	6’1, 196 lbs	Hoover, AL	CB	Alabama	33 tackles, 2 INT
Always in the market for defensive upgrades, the Saints should be able to land a pretty good contributor here. Marlon Humphrey is one of a number of impact redshirt sophomores who could sprinkle the first round. He is tall, strong, has the bloodlines of a former NFL player, Bobby Humphrey, and has the look of a future number one cornerback. This is a great class for secondary players, and the Saints should look to reinforce that position.
12. Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)		DeShone Kizer, So	6’4, 230 lbs	Toledo, OH	QB	Notre Dame	212-361, 2925 yards, 26 TD, 9 INT
This would be an ideal scenario for both the Browns and DeShone Kizer. Cleveland was able to draft the best player in the class instead of passing for a quarterback, but they still get the guy who is reportedly on the top of their quarterback board. Kizer goes to a team that knows it’s bad, and would likely let him sit for a while behind Cody Kessler. Kizer has ideal size and arm strength, he just lacks awareness and experience, both things that underrated head coach Hue Jackson could teach.
13. Arizona Cardinals		Corey Davis, Sr	6’3, 213 lbs	Wheaton, IL	WR	Western Michigan	97 rec, 1500 yards, 19 TD
Larry Fitzgerald is seriously considering retirement, John Brown regressed badly and Michael Floyd was cut. Suddenly, wide receiver is a huge need in Arizona. One of the most productive receivers in college football history, (career totals of 332 receptions, 5385 yards, 52 TD) Corey Davis is more than just another Mid Major receiver beating up on cup cakes. Davis has great size, good hands and is the best route runner in this class. He should come in and produce right away, and will be picked much higher than people realize.
14. Indianapolis Colts		Dalvin Cook, Jr	5’11, 213 lbs	Miami, FL	HB	Florida State	288 rushes, 1765 yards, 19 TD
I love Leonard Fournette, but think Dalvin Cook could be a more popular selection among NFL scouts. His game translates perfectly to today’s wide open style, and, unlike Fournette, he has not dealt with nearly the pounding in college. The Colts have serious needs on the defensive side of the ball, but may not be able to resist drafting a legitimate weapon for franchise quarterback Andrew Luck.
15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)		Teez Tabor, Jr	6’0, 201 lbs	Washington, DC	CB	Florida	33 tackles, 4 INT
This is shaping up to be a very deep draft, so the Eagles were smart to turn Sam Bradford into a first round pick. Teez Tabor is a playmaker who has the occasional mental lapse, but is more talented and a better prospect than former Gator counterpart Vernon Hargreaves, who was a top 15 pick last year. He would instantly become the most talented cornerback in a group consisting of castaways and mediocre talent.
16. Baltimore Ravens		Cam Robinson, Jr	6’6, 310 lbs	Monroe, LA	OG/OT	Alabama	N/A
The Ravens drafted Ronnie Stanley in the first round in 2016, but with Ricky Wagner an impending free agent the Ravens might not be able to afford, it would make sense to continue to fortify the offensive line. Cam Robinson has top ten talent, but lacked consistency at Alabama. He would make an ideal run blocking right tackle, though he could slide inside as well.
17. Washington Redskins		Jabrill Peppers, So	6’1, 205 lbs	East Orange, NJ	CB/SS	Michigan	72 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 INT
To get back to the playoffs, Washingon needs to reinforce it’s talent on defense. Jabrill Peppers played everywhere for Michigan this season, but will likely settle in at safety, where his athleticism and tackling could be utilized most successfully. With Josh Norman and now Peppers, the secondary could quickly become a strength.
18. Tennessee Titans		Reuben Foster, Sr	6’1, 236 lbs	Auburn, AL	MLB	Alabama	103 tackles, 4 sacks
Avery Williamson is a future star at inside linebacker, but the other spot is up for grabs. With two first round picks, the Titans can afford the luxury of drafting the best player available. Reuben Foster is a tackling machine who can also get after the quarterback. More athletic than former Crimson Tide inside linebackers CJ Mosley, Donta Hightower and Reggie Ragland, Foster would be an instant starter as the quarterback of the Titans defense.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers		John Ross, Jr	5’11, 190 lbs	Long Beach, CA	WR	Washington	81 rec, 1150 yards, 17 TD
If Tampa Bay wants Jameis Winston to succeed, they will need more than just Mike Evans at the skill positions. John Ross would make a perfect deep threat counterpart. He may be the fastest player in this draft, and had an extremely productive junior season. The only concern is his lengthy injury history, though injuries tend to not be as taxing on receivers. He could shoot up the draft board once the combine rolls around, as he ran a reported 4.25 40 yard dash in college.
20. Denver Broncos		OJ Howard, Sr	6’6, 251 lbs	Prattville, AL	TE	Alabama	41 rec, 489 yards, 2 TD
Who knows how the Broncos will look next year without Gary Kubiak. One can assume this will still be a team that leans on the defense and running game. OJ Howard does not boast elite statistics, but is the most complete tight end in this class. A strong receiver and willing blocker, he could be a nice safety net for Denver’s young quarterbacks.
21. Detroit Lions		Carl Lawson, Jr	6’2, 253 lbs	Alpharetta, GA	DE/OLB	Auburn	31 tackles, 9 sacks
Other than Ezekiel Ansah and Darius Slay, the Lions could use upgrades all across the board on defense. Carl Lawson put his injury woes behind him, and was one of the most feared pass rushers in the SEC. Health is the only issue, but he is squarely in the mid first round conversation.
22. Miami Dolphins		David Njoku, So	6’4, 245 lbs	Cedar Grove, NJ	TE	Miami	43 rec, 698 yards, 8 TD
Adam Gase is an offensive coach, so the front office would do wise to continue to give him the pieces to succeed. Miami’s top three tight ends are free agents, and none are a realistic option in the passing game. David Njoku might be the best athlete among all tight ends in this class. He has great inline speed and could be a real asset in the passing game.
23. New York Giants		Garett Boles, Jr	6’6, 300 lbs	Lehi, UT	OG/OT	Utah	N/A
The Giants will go as far as Eli Manning and the passing attack takes them, so continuing to build the offensive line is the way to go. Garett Boles is already 25 years old so he lacks upside, but is a solid bet to step in right away and start at right tackle. The Giants line could use that kind of consistency.
24. Oakland Raiders		Carlos Watkins, Sr	6’3, 305 lbs	Mooresboro, NC	DT	Clemson	50 tackles, 10.5 sacks
The Raiders boast one of the best young rosters in the NFL, but the defense struggled at times in 2016. Carlos Watkins is not exactly the flashiest pick, but he had a tremendous senior season for the champion Tigers. Watkins has experience at end and tackle, and his ability to get after the quarterback would play well for the Raiders defense, which boasts several defensive looks.
25. Houston Texans		Chris Wormley, Sr	6’6, 302 lbs	Toledo, OH	DE/DT	Michigan	37 tackles, 6 sacks
It is a shame that the Texans cannot find a quarterback, because this is a Super Bowl caliber roster otherwise. Thanks to his huge contract, Houston is stuck with Brock Osweiler for a while, and they are too low in the draft to select an immediate replacement. One trouble area that could be addressed early is defensive end opposite JJ Watt. Chris Wormley has had some consistency issues in the past but has developed quite nicely during his four years at Michigan and can fill in all along the defensive line.
26. Seattle Seahawks		Ryan Ramczyk, Jr	6’6, 314 lbs	Stevens Point, WI	OT	Wisconsin	N/A
Perhaps the biggest positional need amongst any team in the NFL is offensive line and Seattle. The Seahawks patchwork line was the main reason the team has struggled in 2016, and they need to devote multiple picks to help shore up this area. Ryan Ramczyk could have been the first offensive lineman drafted, but will miss most of the off season with an injury. Wisconsin routinely produces quality offensive lineman and Ramczyk should be a solid starter for quite a while.
27. Kansas City Chiefs		Sidney Jones, Jr	6’0, 180 lbs	Diamond Bar, CA	CB	Washington	39 tackles, 3 INT
Another quick, disappointing playoff exit for the Chiefs. It is clear that Alex Smith will not lead this team to a Super Bowl, but it will be almost impossible for the front office to upgrade the position. So they need to continue to add as much quality talent as possible. Sidney Jones is a bit thin and lanky, and may struggle a bit against the tougher receivers of the NFL, but is a great cover guy who was the best player in one of the most talented secondaries in college football. He would be an upgrade opposite Marcus Peters.
28. Dallas Cowboys		DeMarcus Walker, Sr	6’4, 280 lbs	Jacksonville, FL	DE	Florida State	67 tackles, 16 sacks
DeMarcus Walker is not the most dynamic pass rusher, but few players in college were more productive. Walker is strong and a solid run defender as well. The Cowboys defense played relatively well as a unit, but could use a consistent pass rushing threat.
29. Green Bay Packers		Charles Harris, Jr	6’3, 260 lbs	Kansas City, MO	DE/OLB	Missouri	61 tackles, 9 sacks
The Packers are always on the lookout for pass rushers, and with Julius Peppers possibly considering retirement, expect Green Bay to look that way again. Charles Harris is the latest in a long line of talented Missouri defensive lineman and has the ability to be a double digit sack artist in the NFL.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers		Tim Williams, Sr	6’4, 252 lbs	Baton Rouge, LA	DE/OLB	Alabama	31 tackles, 9 sacks
The Steelers have spent first round picks on pass rush, but guys like Bud Dupree and Jarvis Jones have struggled to consistently produce. James Harrison is on borrowed time, which means that outside linebacker is once again the teams biggest need. Tim Williams is a very talented situational pass rusher, but his lack of production elsewhere and some off the field issues could cause him to slip into the second and third round. With so many pass rushers coming off the board in the first round, and with such a big need in Pittsburgh, the Steelers take the gamble here.
31. Atlanta Falcons		Quincy Wilson, Jr	6’1, 213 lbs	Fort Lauderdale, FL	CB/SS	Florida	33 tackles, 3 INT, 1 sack
While Teez Tabor generated most of the pub among Florida secondary prospects, Quincy Wilson was nearly as good. He has nice cover skills and the size to play either cornerback or safety. The Falcons are set at cornerback with Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford, and Keanu Neal had a nice rookie season at free safety. With Wilson able to play strong safety and nickel back, the defensive backfield would be a strength.
32. New England Patriots		Christian McCaffrey, Jr	6’0, 200 lbs	Castle Rock, CO	RB	Stanford	253 rushes, 1603 yards, 13 TD
From Kevin Faulk to Danny Woodhead to Dion Lewis, Tom Brady has always appreciated a quick, pass receiving half back. Christian McCaffrey reminds me of what Reggie Bush should have been coming out of USC. He might not be a 20 carry per game back, but should excel in space, and has the ability to rush for 1,000 yards and catch 80 passes.

Round 2

33. Cleveland Browns – CB Marshon Lattimore, So, Ohio State
34. San Francisco 49ers – MLB Zach Cunningham, Jr, Vanderbilt
35. Jacksonville Jaguars – OG Dan Feeney, Sr, Indiana
36. Chicago Bears – QB Brad Kaaya, Jr, Miami
37. Los Angeles Rams – WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jr, USC
38. Los Angeles Chargers – OT Roderick Johnson, Jr, Florida State
39. New York Jets – CB Gareon Conley, Jr, Ohio State
40. Carolina Panthers – CB Cordrea Tankersley, Sr, Clemson
41. Cincinnati Bengals – OT Dion Dawkins, Sr, Temple
42. New Orleans Saints – MLB Raekwon McMillan, Jr, Ohio State
43. Philadelphia Eagles – WR/RB Curtis Samuel, Jr, Ohio State
44. Buffalo Bills – CB Tre’Davious White, Sr, LSU
45. Arizona Cardinals – DE/OLB Takkarist McKinley, Sr, UCLA
46. Indianapolis Colts – DE/DT Malik McDowell, Jr, Michigan State
47. Baltimore Ravens – DE/OLB TJ Watt, Jr, Wisconsin
48. Minnesota Vikings – HB D’Onta Foreman, Jr, Texas
49. Washington Redskins – DE/DT Caleb Brantley, Jr, Florida
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – FS Budda Baker, Jr, Washington
51. Denver Broncos – OT Adam Bisnowaty, Sr, Pittsburgh
52. Cleveland Browns (from Titans) – WR/TE Evan Engram, Sr, Ole’ Miss
53. Detroit Lions – CB Adoree’ Jackson, Jr, USC
54. Miami Dolphins – DE Taco Charlton, Sr, Michigan
55. New York Giants – TE Bucky Hodges, Jr, Virginia Tech
56. Oakland Raiders – CB/FS Desmond King, Sr, Iowa
57. Houston Texans – OT Antonio Garcia, Sr, Troy
58. Seattle Seahawks – DT Elijah Qualls, Jr, Washington
59. Kansas City Chiefs – DE/DT Davon Godchaux, Jr, LSU
60. Dallas Cowboys – CB Cameron Sutton, Sr, Tennessee
61. Green Bay Packers – WR Cooper Kupp, Sr, Eastern Washington
62. Pittsburgh Steelers – WR Malachi Dupre, Jr, LSU
63. Atlanta Falcons – OLB Jarrad Davis, Sr, Florida
64. New England Patriots – OG/C Ethan Pocic, Sr, LSU

Round 3

65. Cleveland Browns – FS Marcus Williams, Jr, Utah
66. San Francisco 49ers – OT Taylor Moton, Sr, Western Michigan
67. Chicago Bears – WR Zay Jones, Sr, East Carolina
68. Jacksonville Jaguars – DT Vincent Taylor, Jr, Oklahoma State
69. Tennessee Titans (from Rams) – CB Damontae Kazee, Sr, San Diego State
70. New York Jets – TE Jordan Leggett, Sr, Clemson
71. Los Angeles Chargers – SS Justin Evans, Sr, Texas A&M
72. Carolina Panthers – WR Dede Westbrook, Sr, Okalhoma
73. Cincinnati Bengals – OLB Haason Reddick, Sr, Temple
74. Philadelphia Eagles – HB Brian Hill, Jr, Wyoming
75. Buffalo Bills – WR Isaiah Ford, Jr, Virginia Tech
76. New Orleans Saints – QB Patrick Mahomes II, Jr, Texas Tech
77. Arizona Cardinals – CB Chidobe Awuzie, Sr, Colorado
78. Baltimore Ravens – CB Jourdan Lewis, Sr, Michigan
79. Minnesota Vikings – OG Dorian Johnson, Sr, Pittsburgh
80. Indianapolis Colts – OLB Ryan Anderson, Sr, Ohio State
81. Washington Redskins – HB Wayne Gallman, Jr, Clemson
82. Denver Broncos – WR KD Cannon, Jr, Baylor
83. Tennessee Titans – TE Cole Hikutini, Sr, Cincinnati
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, Sr, Villanova
85. Detroit Lions – OLB Elijah Lee, Jr, Kansas State
86. Minnesota Vikings (from Dolphins) – OT Conor McDermott, Sr, UCLA
87. New York Giants – QB Davis Webb, Sr, California
88. Oakland Raiders – HB Marlon Mack, Jr, South Florida
89. Houston Texans – SS/CB Eddie Jackson, Sr, Alabama
90. Seattle Seahawks – WR Artavis Scott, Jr, Clemson
91. Kansas City Chiefs – OG Forrest Lamp, Sr, Western Kentucky
92. Dallas Cowboys – HB Joe Mixon, So, Oklahoma
93. Green Bay Packers – OG Damien Mama, Jr, USC
94. Pittsburgh Steelers – CB Kevin King, Sr, Washington
95. Atlanta Falcons – WR Josh Reynolds, Sr, Texas A&M
96. New England Patriots – OLB Vince Biegel, Sr, Wisconsin