Wednesday, April 5, 2017

2017 NFL Mock Draft

1) Cleveland Browns - Myles Garret DE
Garrett is the sure-fire first pick of this draft. Easily the best/most athletic player in the class.

2) San Francisco 49ers - Solomon Thomas DE
Solomon Thomas would shore up the oen position new GM John Lynch has not attacked yet, defensive line. Thomas would start across from fellow youngster DeForest Buckner and could give the Bay their best pass rush since the Jim Harbaugh days.

3) Chicago Bears - Jamal Adams S

4) Jacksonville Jaguars - Leonard Fournette RB
Fournette would give the Jags another option than Blake Bortles' inconsistent arm. Fournette could get 20-30 carries per game in an Ezekiel Elliott like effort in his rookie year.

5) Tennessee Titans - Mike Williams WR
Mike Williams, the only receiver in the class ready to dominate NFL defenses from day 1, will provide Marcus Mariota with a true WR1... something he has missed his entire career (although props to Kendall Wright for his above-average production these past couple of years).

6) New York Jets - Mitchell Trubisky QB

7) Los Angeles Chargers - Malik Hooker S
The next Ed Reed will come in for a rebuilding Chargers team that needs a lot of help on the defensive side of the ball. Hooker needs to develop into the league's best ball-hawking safety if LA wants any chance at a playoff spot.

8) Carolina Panthers - Johnathan Allen DE
After losing their young, promising defensive end Kony Ealy to the Patriots, the Panthers added Julius Peppers for what might be a 'farewell tour.' The Panthers' average age for their defensive end unit stands at 29.5 years old. Allen would be able to provide Carolina with their youngest star pass rusher since Julius Peppers did so from 2002 until 2009.

9) Cincinnati Bengals - OJ Howard TE
The Bengals will chase after the two tight end set that Bill Bellichick has made so popular over the years. Howard would team with fellow star Tyler Eifert to form a formidable receiving duo at the TE spot in Cincy. Andy Dalton would be in heaven.

10) Buffalo Bills - Marshon Lattimore CB
Bills get a top 5 talent at number 10 who can step in immediately and replace Stephon Gilmore who signed with the Patriots in free agency.

11) New Orleans Saints - Takkarist McKinnley DE
McKinnley played extremely well at UCLA and looks to bring that dominance into the NFL. Sean Payton looks to find a piece opposite of Cameron Jordan and McKinnley would fill that role perfectly in a run-stopping Saints defense.

12) Cleveland Browns - Deshaun Watson QB
The Browns pick another quarterback... This time though, Cleveland has built a tough offensive line to protect him while also securing receiving options like Kenny Britt, Corey Coleman, and Gary Barnidge. As well as a top check-down option in Duke Johnson. Watson might be able to lead the Dawg Pound to a "decent" 6-7 win season as a rookie.

13) Arizona Cardinals - Marlon Humphrey CB
Humphrey, a real first round talent, would be able to outperform last year's bust Brandon Williams for the second starting CB spot across from Patrick Peterson. Humphrey and Peterson could develop into one of the league's best cornerback duos.

14) Philadelphia Eagles - Reuben Foster LB
The Eagles get a physical, intimidating player to secure the middle of their defense.

15) Indianapolis Colts - Forrest Lamp OG/OT
Said by many to be the best offensive lineman in the draft, Lamp will be given a chance to protect one of the league's best in Andrew Luck, and if he can keep Luck safe, the Colts have a real shot at being a top team in the AFC.

16) Baltimore Ravens - John Ross WR
With the departures of Steve Smith (retirement) and Kamar Aiken (free agency), the Ravens find their next speedy star in Washington's John Ross.

17) Washington Redskins - Corey Davis WR
The departures of Pierre Garcon and Desean Jackson leave the 'Skin's receiving corps a little shaky. But, Davis would be able to step in for Washington and provide a decent year making expensive newly signed Terrelle Pryor expendable next year.

18) Tennessee Titans - Gareon Conley CB
Conley could develop into a shutdown cornerback if given the tools. The Titans have improved their secondary tremdously with the additions of CB Logan Ryan and S Johnathan Cyprien. Conley would play CB3 for the Titans until he replaces the aging Jason McCourty.

19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Cam Robinson OT/OG
The Bucs main priority is to keep Jameis Winston on his feet. What Winston wants, Winston gets in Tampa as the Bucs front office tries their hardest to make him feel comfortable in the pocket. With Robinson, the Bucs would get a massive blocker who could have some developmental issues like another Alabama prospect Greg Robinson.

20) Denver Broncos - Ryan Ramczyk OT
It's no secret John Elway has been going after offensive line talent this offseason, and Ramczyk would provide Elway with a top-notch tackle who could keep his young quarterbacks in Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch safe.

21) Detroit Lions - David Njoku TE
Stafford has been lacking a top tier tight end since the early years of Brandon Pettigrew, and Njoku would fix that. Njoku would come in and outplay Eric Ebron to earn the starting spot. Ebron would be getting touches as a running back, wide receiver, and as a tight end in two tight end sets.

22) Miami Dolphins - Derek Barnett DE
Barnett is a very talented player, and is a favoriet to go #11 to the Saints. However, he falls all the way to 22 where the Dolphins pick him up to replace/play opposite of longtime star Cameron Wake.

23) New York Giants - Garrett Bolles OT
While the Giants did go out and sign ex-Raider Menelik Watson, they also lost tackle Marshall Newhouse. Bolles would fill a position of need for the Giants, and would look to hold pressure off of Eli Manning long enough to find the best receiving corps in football (Odell Beckham Jr, Brandon Marshall, and Sterling Shepherd).

24) Oakland Raiders - Dalvin Cook RB
While the Raiders could go LB here (perhaps Zach Cunningham), Dalvin Cook would fill a need in the Oakland backfield. Cook would replace Latavius Murray who signed with Minnesota, and become the Raiders primary option at running back.

25) Houston Texans - Patrick Mahomes QB
The Texans will keep Mahomes in Texas, but will let Tom Savage start the year as Bill O'Brien attempts to develop his young quarterback.

26) Seattle Seahawks - Kevin King CB
Matches the blueprint of the best Seattle CB in the past decade: Richard Sherman. He's long, athletic and might open the door for a Sherman trade in the future.

27) Kansas City Chiefs - Christian McCaffrey RB
The Chiefs, after letting their superstar offensive weapon in Jamaal Charles walk, will look to McCaffrey as their next multi-purpose back.

28) Dallas Cowboys - Jabril Peppers S
The Cowboys will get one of the most exciting players in the draft, and the Jones family will be beloved once again (even after letting SIX defensive starters walk in free agency).

29) Green Bay Packers - TJ Watt OLB
The Pack won't be able to resist the temptations of TJ Watt. Watt is one of the safer picks in the draft which will encourage GM Ted Thomspon. Watt will step in as a starter after Green Bay let ex-starter Julius Pepper leave to join his former team in Carolina.

30) Pittsburgh Steelers - Charles Harris DE
The Steelers get a steel-tough player in Harris who fits well in Pittsburgh alongside veterans James Harrison and Cameron Heyward.

31) Atlanta Falcons - Haason Reddick OLB/DE
Reddick would improve the Falcons' pass rush while also giving depth in one of the NFL's youngest linebacking groups headlined by Vic Beasley Jr and Deion Jones.

32) New Orleans Saints - Adoree' Jackson
Sean Payton has shown he does not have too much of an issue with character concerns, and Payton has also displayed the Saints' terrific need for secondary help. In come Adoree' Jackson. Jackson has the skills to be a starting cornerback, but his character and off-field issues might drag down his performance in the NFL. Budda Baker the safety from Washington could be chosen if the Saints cannot overcome the risk in Jackson's big boom or bust profile.

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