I’d Like to preface this mock, I think this draft is going to have a historic amount of trades in it so it will likely throw off everything below.
#1
With the first overall selection in the 2017 NFL draft it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the Browns will be selecting Myles Garrett. He’s arguably the best DE to come out college in a few decades. Hes freakishly athletic standing at 6’4″ with 35.5″ arms. At 272 he clocked a 4.6 40 which which isn’t as bad time for a WR. Sure the Browns desperately need a QB but none of them are worth taking here and they have the opportunity to grab someone who could be a pro bowler for the next decade.
#2
The 49ers have a lot of work to do offensively and defensively in this draft. Like the Browns they need to find their franchise QB but again this is a bit too early to skip on blue chip players. This is a tough spot, Solomon Thomas seems like a smart pick but San Fran has used its last two first round picks on DTs.
#3
The bears have an interesting team currently. they’re heavily invested in players who aren’t exactly proven. The obvious one being Mike Glennon, I think he deserved a shot to be a starter in the league and I’m excited to see how he does. That being said he’s going to be behind a horrible offensive line that can’t ever stay healthy. He’s not the most mobile of QBs so I’m a bit worried about him getting the time he needs. Kevin white, Jordan Howard and Kyle Fuller are a few other players who really need to step up for this team to succeed. The bears could really use a LT here but there aren’t any worth taking this high in the draft. Here they get a guy who can step up and create turnovers from the secondary. It’s a toss-up between Jamal Adams and Malik Hooker, I don’t think you can go wrong with either. That being said I think Chicago would rather go with Hooker who is more of a traditional FS ball hawk vs Jamal Adams who is capable of playing FS but is better suited at SS. 
#4
The Jags are still trying to make this team sexier and the addition of the best RB prospect to come out of college since AP will help this cause. Sure they could stand to use another safety or D lineman but Fournette is too good to pass up on. Blake Bortles sucks so this will make him suck less since teams will need to stack the box in order for contain LF. I’d assume the jags would also try to trade away Chris ivory although no team want’s to take on his gross contract. Fournette has the ability to step in day one and help this enemic offense. He’s a fantastic RB however he wont won’t be afforded the luxury of running behind a dominant offensive line that creted huge lanes for him regularly in college.
#5
The Titans are in a great position in this draft. They’ve got a very young team poised to make a big leap this year and contend for their division title. There’s no doubt they need help at WR and could potentially go with Mike Williams but I think it’s a little early for him talent wise. I think they pair their new free agent Cyprien with Jamal Adams here. They could opt for a CB however the class is loaded at this position so they can pick a few up in the later rounds. Jamal Adams is a blue chip player who would help this team tremendously.
#6
The Jets need a lot of help and I think they’ll be looking to move out of this spot to pick up more picks. There’s no way i’m predicting trades so let’s just say they stay here for the sake of my time. I’ve seen both Fournette and Howard slated to go to the jets in other mocks and I think both of them would make sense. Working with a young quarterback both of them provide a blanket of sorts, Fournette takes pressure off of the QB by teams having to play closer to the box in turn opening up the passing lanes. With OJ howard he almost serves as an extra O lineman because he’s such a phenomenal blocker and is a huge athletic target a young QB can rely on. I think they take OJ Howard here. If Fournette falls here he could absolutely be the pick but i doubt that happens. Walterfootball.com reported that the Browns and Jets have been in discussion about swapping 1st rounders so the Browns could grab Trubinsky which would make a ton of sense for both teams.
#7
The desperately need to help out their aging QB with help on the Oline so I think Forrest Lamp will be in consideration however he’d be a stretch this early. The team needs a safety but the top two prospects have been taken. They still need another OLB across from their franchised star Ingram. here i think they take Taco Charleton who is an absolute freak athletically and can play either DE or as an OLB in a 3-4 D. personally I don’t particularly like his game but his measurables are too enticing for teams to pass up on.
#8
The Panthers secondary was atrocious last season and Marlon Humphrey would be a great addition here. He’s a big corner who can try to match up against the huge Wrs in his division ( Julio & Mike Evans). Getting some quality cover guys is absolutely essential to winning in the NFC south considering how much the ball is tossed around each game. I’m not a big fan of his personally but a bunch of scouts seem to really like him so I could see him going in the top 10.
#9
The Bengals are a good team who had to deal with a bunch of injuries and players not performing the way they’re capable of playing. I know it would make a lot of sense for them to take Ruben Foster here on paper. That being said I don’t thing Brufict and Him are a good tandem. I don’t really care that much about him flipping out on a nurse, sure it was stupid but he’s young and he was clearly frustrated that he was in a hospital rather than showing off at the combine. The problem I foresee is Tez not being the leader and Foster stepping in and trying to become that leader. Both linebackers are very instinctual however they’re slow to learn concepts. at 9 I see them taking John Ross. They get their very own Antonio Brown to pair with AJ Green. I’m not saying Ross is as good as Brown (he’s not) just that they have a very similar style of play. When Green went down last season this team was anemic so pairing him with another play maker would be wise.
#10
The Bills clearly don’t see T-mobile as their franchise QB and they’re the first to grab a QB. The browns are looking for a new face to lead a team capable of making the playoffs. Trubisky will inevitably be drafted higher than he should and could be drafted higher than this he should. He’s the type of QB that absolutely needs a year or two to sit behind someone and develop but chances are he’ll get forced into action too early.
#11
The Saints desperately need help on defense and Ruben Foster would be a tremendous help to the department. He’s a team leader and absolute thumper who excels in run support and is capable in coverage . IMO Foster has chance to be one of the players that will become one of the top 2 players out of this draft. There are rumors flying around about his character stemming from an incident where he big leagued some hosptial employees with a ” do you know who i am line” while he was in the waiting room while the NFL scouting combine was going on. I really don’t care about something like this, it was a huge day for him and he knew how important the combine was. Additionally, If there’s any position where you shouldn’t mind having a hothead at it’s gotta be some ferocious MLB right?
#12
The Browns wanted Trubinsky to drop this far and it almost happened. Instead they take Deshaun Watson. Watson bring something to the Bears that they haven’t had in a long time at the QB position, someone with a history of winning big games. While there are questions about Watson’s arm strength and turnover margin you can’t deny his ability to come up big in big games. Turnovers should always be taken into account when looking at a QB prospect however there was a similar fear with Jamies Winston , the two prospect are very similar IMO.
#13
The Cardinals would have loved for Ruben Foster to drop but it didn’t happen so they decide to go with Marshon Lattimore to lock down the opposite side of the field from Pat Pete. Lattimore is an extremely impressive cornerback who could potentially go much higher than this so the cardinals aren’t too bummed about not getting Foster. Lattimore posses the size and ball skills to compete against any starting WR in the NFC West and seeing that he’ll be playing against team’s #2’s this should be a big boost for the Cardinals defense as a whole.
#14
The Eagles have done a good job steadily improving both sides of the ball the past few seasons after Chip Kelly’s good player nuke went off. Christian Mcaffery is a perfect fit for this offense and I can’t see the Eagles passing him up here. It will either be him or Dalvin Cook taken to help take some of the load off of Wentz’s shoulders. Mcaffery posses everything you’d like out of a back in today’s game besides the proven ability to pound the rock up the middle. I do think it’s something he’ll be able to get the hang of but his versatility in being able to play all over the field presents nightmares for opposing D coordinators.
#15
The Colts are fucking PISSED the saints just took Foster and I think there’s a very real chance the Colts decide to trade up for him. Since I’m not putting trades in this mock I’m going to say they select Cam Robinson to help Luck stay healthy through a full season. Robinson would fill a huge void at right tackle. If things don’t workout at tackle he can get moved to guard which is almost just as big of a need for the team so this is a pretty safe pick. Secondarily I could see the team going with Dalvin Cook to bring some life to their ground game which was virtually a non factor last season,
#16
The Ravens haven an aging defense and could stand to use help in both the DL as well as LB corps. I think they’d be thrilled to see Derek Barnett still on the board at 16. Barnett is the all time sack leader in Tennessee school history. He’s not an athletic freak in terms of his size or strength however he’s able to make up for this with his savyness. He’s a player that you can genuinely tell loves the game and puts his all into every game. Strength coaches in Baltimore will be able to pack some more muscle onto him and I see him becoming a very good NFL player.
#17
Some recent quotes from head coach Jay Gruden would lead us to believe they’re going to invest their first round pick in a skill player. However I think this prospect of Jonathan Allen dropping this far changes their mind and they end up selecting a DE who absolutely dominated teams in college but has some nagging injury concerns. As a team who is in competition with the cowboys for the NFC East crown Allen would be a huge help in breaking through game controlling Cowboys offensive line.
#18
The Titans find themselves in a perfect scenario where they’ve got the option of choosing between two of the top wrs in the draft. If Tennessee had their choice I think they’d opt for both Corey Davis or Mike Williams over John Ross. I personally think Davis is the best Wr in the draft but see the Titans going with the big bodied Wr from Clemson in Mike Williams. While Mike Williams doesn’t provide the field stretching abilities of a John Ross he’s a huge target for Mariota to rely on. The Titans seem to fancy these bigger build WRs so he’ll fit the team prototype.
#19
This is an easy decision for two reasons. One, Dalvin Cook is a great option and need for the team. Two, Jameis will be banging on the table for them to draft Cook. Cook is a multipurpose threat who tore up teams in college through the air and on the ground. The bucs can’t rely on the muscle hamster anymore and even though Charles Simms is a good receiving back he’s not an every down back. having a weapon like Cook on the field every down will really open up this offense.
#20
The Broncos still have one of the top defenses in the league and have plenty of skill players on offense but are lacking majorly at QB and the O-line. Apparently Trevor Simmean is the front runner for the starting job at QB which just really sucks for Denver fans. Simmean isn’t a bad player, he shocked everyone by how well he played last season. That being said he only shocked everyone because everyone though he was going to be awful. The Broncos would be wise to try to give Paxton Lynch every opportunity to take the starting job. All that being said it won’t matter if the Broncos don’t help out who ever ends up starting by addressing the deplorable O line situation they have (2017 most sacks allowed in the NFL). I see them taking Garett Bolles from Utah here to alleviate some of that pressure. Bolles is an elite athlete who only had one year of FBS experience. In that one year he displayed all of the makings of a solid NFL tackle. He’s got the most upside for any of the top tackles in the draft but he’s also very raw so there’s bust potential here.
#21
The Lions did a nice job in free agency addressing some needs on their defense. The position here they’ll be looking to fill is linebacker. I think this will be a toss up between Watt , Cunningham and Davis, ultimately i think they go with Jarrad Davis out of Florida. He’s terrific against the run and solid in protection. Davis is a little bit stiff for my liking and has a an injury history which you never like to see out of any position especially a linebacker.
#22
The Dolphins need a lot of help on the defensive side of the ball and could also stand to use help on the interior offensive line. The picks here will be between Charles Harris, Forrest Lamp and Hasson Reddick. If Reddick slips this far I believe he will be the choice. Reddick flew up people’s draft boards after having a terrific showing at the senior bowl. He’s a very raw prospect who’s an exceptional pass rusher and athletic enough to be effective in coverage. He actually walked onto Temple as a DB and is now coming out of college as a potential first round pick at LB.
#23
The Giants could go a lot of ways with this pick. I’ve seen a lot of people slating Njoku to them but I don’t think the Giants can afford to take him right now. He’s one of the most raw talents who will be selected early. He sucks in pass coverage which Eli needs help in which is one of the main reasons I don’t see them taking him. I believe they’ll grab Zach Cunningham from Vandy. Cunningham has been an absolute stud for Vandy and lead the SEC in tackles last season. He’s always around the ball and has great instincts. My only concern with Cunningham is that he’s not as much of a thumper as he is a grab and drop style tackler. I think this could pose some problems at the next level. ( style reminds me very much of Jaylon Smith out of Notre Dame from a year ago)
#24
The Raiders have to be one of the coolest teams in the league. They’ve developed a fantastic young team into being a superbowl competitor. It sucks that the two of the linebackers they were looking to grab ended up going two picks ahead of them. The next best thing to do is address the interior line. Here they select Caleb brantly, a super disruptive DT out of Florida. He’s one of the main reasons for Florida’s spectacular defensive play in 2016. Apparently he didn’t really interview well and the Radiers love that about him.
#25
A lot of teams have the Texans taking Pat Mahomes in the first round and multiple marquee analysts have said there is no way he makes it out of the first round. I think this is about just as big of a crap shoot as taking Paxton lynch where the Broncos took him in last year’s draft. Mahomes is soooooo raw, sure he’s got great athleticism but he needs a lot of work before he’s going to be a solid starter. I don’t think Bill O’brian will want to chance his job on a QB who won’t be good for a few years. I think they choose Deshone Kaizer over Mahomes here. While Kaizer is unrefined as well he’s nowhere near as raw as Mahomes. Kaizer has a terrific arm and is a very bright kid, He’s got a lot of work to do but he’s someone I believe you can get away with playing year one as long as you ask him to fill a Dak Prescott type of role. For the record I personally think Kaizer wont be a very good NFL QB but his physical traits are too impressive to pass up for some teams.
#26
Seattle needs to figure out a way to help out Russell Wilson. It’s not realistic to expect your QB to thrive in a system where he is constantly improvising due to his lack of protection. The Seahawks usually do a great job of getting a bunch of scrubs to gel and make the most out of limited talent. This year however they really need to make a concerted effort to draft some talent on the offensive line. Here they go with Forrest Lamp T out of Washington State. Lamp is an extremely well put together lineman coming out of college. People think he’ll be better off at guard or center in the league do to his smaller stature and shorter arms. If he goes to the Seahawks I’d love to see them give him a chance at tackle, if he fails kick him inside and you know you’ll have a good guard/center.
#27
The Chiefs could use an inside linebacker in the first round but everyone worth taking in the first round is off the board. They could take a chance on Tyus Bowser but i think the chiefs like the idea of pairing their young stud CB Peters with an old teammate. The Chiefs select Kevin King who used to play along side Peter back at Washington. This would make for a very formidable secondary with two large/fast CBs who have outstanding ball skills and play very physically.I’d imagine Peters will be banging on the table for King when this pick rolls around if he’s still on the board. If a QB falls to them here I could also see them taking one here.
#28
The Cowboys have the luxury of knowing their offense for the most part doesn’t need to be addressed in the first round. I see them selecting Jordan Willis out of Kansas State. He was a good college pas rushers who seems like he has a chance to be an even better pro player. he had scouts raving about his physical abilities after blowing up the combine and looking extremely smooth in all of his drills. I do think there’s a very good chance that they step in and pick up David Njoku if he’s still on the board helping to reign in the new era of the cowboys.
#29
The packers desperately need help at getting to the opposing teams’ quaterback. With two players still on the board that they would be happy with the Packers have to choose between TJ Watt and Charles Harris. TJ Watt would step into a 3-4 role a little easier however Charles Harris is the better pure rusher. I think the Wiscy ties ultimately lead the way for TJ Watt to get drafted by the packers at 29. Politics may or may not be influencing this pick.
#30
The Steelers go one of two way here, they pair Shaizer with his former OSU teammate Raekwon Mcmillan or they select Pat Mahomes to succeed Big Ben who has been mulling retirement each of the past two years. Ultimately I think they go with Mahomes. This is perhaps the only spot I’d endorse Mahomes going to. Letting him sit behind Big Ben and learning how to adjust to the NFL. Mahomes would be lucky to have a guy like Ben in front of him, they share a similar style of play. Both QBs like to buy extra time and use their size to wait an extra few seconds giving their receivers ample time to get open.
#31
The Falcons had such an incredible season and Dan Quinn was able to get the very most out of his defense which had a lot more pedestrian defensive players on it that any team in the superbowl should have. This defense needs extra help rushing the passer , Vic beasley played well last season and will keep improving but they need someone across from him. Charles Harris would be an awesome pick up here for the team. Harris would get to work with a hall of famer who has a similar style of play in Dwight Freeny to learn from. Having both Beasley and Harris coming off the edge in a division with questionable tackle play would be hugely beneficial
#32
The Saints still looking to add depth do their defense pick up Gaeron Conley from OSU. Conley is an incredibly talented QB who has the ability to lock up bigger receivers by utilizing his fluid hips and size at 6 foot. There’s a really good chance he could end up going in the top 15 picks but I believe he’ll turn some teams off with his tackling abilities or lack there of. He displays the same aversion for contact as Eli Apple did last year however I think Conley is a better prospect.
Draft Steals:
Cameron Sutton DB Tenn
Desmond King DB Iowa
Buddah Baker S Washington
Josh Jones S NC State
Elijah Lee LB Kansas State
Anthony Walker LB North Western
Joe Mixon RB Oklahoma
Draft Busts :
Taco Charelton
Deshone Kaizer
Takkarist Mckinley
Tre’Davious White \
Tyus Bowser
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