2017 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 – Final Draft Day Edition

Jacob Camenker

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The 2017 NFL Draft is today. Here is a look at our final mock draft which will be updated throughout the day.

1. Cleveland Browns: DE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M

There has not been a single mock draft I released that Myles Garrett was not the top selection. There is no need to change that on draft day. It would not be surprising to see the Browns trade up for Trubisky on Thursday night, but they should not spend the first overall pick on him. Garrett is too talented to pass up, and he should be a strong option for the Browns.

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2. San Francisco 49ers: S Jamal Adams, LSU

Jamal Adams is going to be an impact player at the safety position in the NFL. There is no question about it. He has the skill set to make a huge difference in the 49ers secondary, and he could be an important building block for them as they move forward. This pick is a real mystery, but Adams, Leonard Fournette, and Solomon Thomas are all options here.

3. Chicago Bears: DE Solomon Thomas, Stanford

The Bears will go in one of two directions with this pick. They will either add one of the top safeties in the class or they may go with Solomon Thomas. As of right now, Thomas looks to be the stronger option for the Bears, and with good reason.

The Bears have a big hole at their defensive end position, where Mitch Unrein is currently on top of their depth chart. Unrein is a good rotational player, but the Bears need to add a player with more upside. Thomas wreaked havoc during his bowl game and truly looks to be an unstoppable interior force for the next level.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: RB Leonard Fournette, LSU

The Jaguars could go in a multitude of directions with this pick. Fournette is one of the best players in a class that lacks blue chip prospects. The No. 2 overall selection could be a steep price to pay, but they still have to be happy with him at this juncture. I think that the Jaguars are going to target either Fournette or a defensive lineman. They could surprise and target a quarterback like Deshaun Watson or Mitchell Trubisky, but I think Tom Coughlin will stay level headed and take a player to greatly improve their offense.

Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

5. Cleveland Browns (Trade Up With Titans): QB Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina

This seems to be the most sensible option for the Browns. If they want to take Mitchell Trubisky, they cannot do it at No. 1 overall. It is too high of a value. However, he may not make in to No. 12. For that reason, the Browns may try to move up, and the Titans are a logical trade partner.

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Trubisky is a one-year starter with only 13 starts under his belt, but he is widely regarded as the top signal caller in the draft. Though I think Pat Mahomes is the better prospect, the Browns could see potential in Trubisky to be a capable leader and bring their offense to the next level. He has Andy Dalton-like characteristics, and perhaps that will do enough to convince Hue Jackson to take a chance on him.

6. New York Jets: S Malik Hooker, Ohio State

The Jets have a high level of interest in the defensive backs in this draft. If Jamal Adams is off the board, then Malik Hooker will be a strong option with this pick. Hooker is a terrific safety, and he figures to be a rangy, ball-hawking center fielder at the NFL level. The Jets will love to add that dimension to their defense.

7. San Diego Chargers: DL Jonathan Allen, Alabama

The Chargers unfortunately miss out on the top safeties on the board, but they still land a player that could be the best defensive guy in this draft. The Chargers are moving to a 4-3 defense, and Allen could be a potential starter for the Chargers on the interior of the line. He has top three talent, but his mediocre workouts and shoulder issues are going to make him slide a bit. Still, he has a great skill set and should be a solid pro if all works out well.

8. Carolina Panthers: RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford

The Panthers have a high level of interest in Christian McCaffrey. They team needs to add a new running back, as Jonathan Stewart has a lot of wear and tear on his body. McCaffrey is a legitimate three down back at the next level and he should be able to play at receiver as well. His fit in Carolina is too perfect to pass up at this point.

December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

9. Cincinnati Bengals: WR John Ross, Washington

This is a shocking pick, but it makes sense. John Ross is a dynamic, athletic receiver. The Bengals need to add a quality weapon across from A.J. Green, and Ross is a good complement. Ross ran the fastest 40 yard dash in NFL Combine history, but some think he may fall due to injury concerns. However, if the Bengals have enough interest, they could take him here if their top defensive players are off the board. This is a risky proposition, but the Bengals really wanted a receiver last year, so this pick is possible.

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10. Buffalo Bills: CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State

Two years ago, it seemed like the Buffalo Bills would have one of the best cornerback tandems in the NFL for a long time. Ronald Darby and Stephon Gilmore looked like a dynamic duo who the team would do everything to keep. However, this offseason the team allowed Gilmore to join the division rival Patriots in free agency, and that leaves them thin at corner.

Thankfully for the Bills, the top cornerback in this draft is available to close out the top 10. Marshon Lattimore was absolutely terrific last season at Ohio State, and some believe that he could be the top defensive player in this draft. Without a doubt, he should be a No. 1 cornerback.

11. New Orleans Saints: DE Derek Barnett, Tennessee

The Saints are looking to select a defensive end and a cornerback with their first round pick. Lattimore is now off the board, so this will either be Marlon Humphrey or a defensive end. Derek Barnett is a terrific prospect who recorded 32 sacks during three collegiate seasons. He is the epitome of consistency and he could be a strong complement to Cameron Jordan for the team.

12. Tennessee Titans (Trade Down with Browns): WR Mike Williams, Clemson

I had the Titans selecting Williams with the No. 18 overall pick earlier this week. However, if they trade down, this is the more sensible range for the top prospect. Williams has the potential to be a No. 1 receiver, and he would be an immediate upgrade over Tajae Sharpe and Rishard Matthews as starters. They would form a solid trio and allow Marcus Mariota to greatly improve moving forward.

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

13. Arizona Cardinals: LB Reuben Foster, Alabama

The Cardinals will be happy to have so many talented linebackers on the board with this pick. While they could consider Haason Reddick and Jarrad Davis, I ultimately think that Reuben Foster will be their guy. Foster could be one of the best players in this draft. He only falls due to some concerns related to his behavior at the Combine and a diluted sample he produced for a drug test. But he is too good for the Cardinals to pass up at No. 13 overall.

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14. Philadelphia Eagles: TE O.J. Howard, Alabama

The Eagles are going to take the best player available. Both Charles Harris and O.J. Howard make sense here, but Howard is far and away the better player. Howard is an athletic freak with a clean bill of health who should be one of the league’s best tight ends very quickly.

Howard could come in and take over for Brent Celek as a starter across from Zach Ertz. Howard would give Carson Wentz another solid weapon, and the team would be happy to land him here. He is a potential top five pick, but he falls a bit due to the rise of Trubisky.

15. Indianapolis Colts: LB Haason Reddick, Temple

The Colts need help all over the field. On offense, they could stand to upgrade their line a bit to improve Andrew Luck’s spotty protection. Defensively, they need help at virtually every position. New general manager Chris Ballard came over from the Kansas City Chiefs front office, so there is a strong chance that he may want to upgrade the pass rush.

During Ballard’s time in Kansas City, the team had a three headed monster with Tamba Hali, Justin Houston, and Dee Ford functioning as excellent pass rushers. The Colts do not have any players close to that caliber. At this juncture though, the Colts will look to add athleticism and Haason Reddick could be a strong option as a middle linebacker. He can play the edge in some scenarios, but he may be a big time player for the Colts.

16. Baltimore Ravens: OT Cam Robinson, Alabama

Ozzie Newsome loves Alabama prospects. The Ravens have a big hole at the right tackle position. Elsewhere along the line, the Ravens are looking to be a very solid team. They have a great young left tackle in Ronnie Stanley and two terrific guards. Adding Cam Robinson could be good news for the team.

Robinson is likely going to be the first offensive tackle selected in this class. There is a mixed bag of reviews out there for the tackle, as some think that he can play the blind side while others say he belongs on the right. Some think he will have to be a guard. Regardless, the Ravens will find a way to use Robinson properly and accelerate his development. They need to make sure they give Joe Flacco a chance in the pocket if they are going to have success.

Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) celebrates after a sack against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

17. Washington Redskins: DE Charles Harris, Missouri

As the hours tick on, it seems more and more likely that Charles Harris is going to be an option for the Redskins pick at No. 17 overall. This is actually good news for the Redskins fan base, as Harris is a bit similar to Ryan Kerrigan.

Neither Harris nor Kerrigan is an elite athlete, but they both offer strong work ethics and excellent technique. Harris could start across from Kerrigan and then Preston Smith and Trent Murphy could be used as primary backups. This would be great news for the team’s pass rush and it would help to further fortify their front seven.

18. Tennessee Titans: CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama

One of the big needs that the Titans have on their team is at the No. 1 cornerback position. They elected to sign Logan Ryan in free agency, but he is best served as a No. 2 corner, given his lack of size and need for safety help on some receivers. The team also released Jason McCourtey recently, so they lack depth.

Humphrey was the star cornerback for Alabama over the course of the past couple seasons. He fared well in coverage against some of the SEC’s best, and for a while he was a potential top 10 pick. He has slid due to the rise of some other cornerbacks and the fact that this is generally a good cornerback draft. Still, he has the potential to be a No. 1 corner so he has good value at this juncture.

19. Seattle Seahawks (Trade Up From Buccaneers): OT Garett Bolles, Utah

The Seahawks are moving up in this mock draft. They have a great deal of interest in highly athletic left tackle prospect Garett Bolles, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to move down. The Broncos are a logical team to try and take Bolles, so the Seahawks will need to jump up to grab him. Bolles could be their left tackle and it would allow them to use Luke Joeckel as an interior lineman. It would be a risk, but it may be worth it.

20. Denver Broncos: LB Jarrad Davis, Florida

The Broncos will be upset not to land an offensive lineman here, but I feel that it is too early for Ryan Ramczyk to come off the board. They have a need at the linebacker position, and Jarrad Davis may be the best option available. Davis has terrific instincts and tackling ability and would be an upgrade over Todd Davis for the strong Broncos defense.

Nov 26, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (42) during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

21. Detroit Lions: DE T.J. Watt, Wisconsin

The Lions could stand to add another strong pass rushers to their team to pair with Ziggy Ansah. While T.J. Watt lacks elite athleticism, he is a try hard player like his older brother, J.J. Watt. T.J. would give the Lions a strong option on the edge and that could help to further make them become a playoff contender.

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22. Miami Dolphins: OL Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky

With Jarrad Davis off the board, the Dolphins will have to choose between Zach Cunningham and Forrest Lamp. It seems that Lamp offers the better value at this point in the draft. Lamp could come in and be a plug and play starter at guard. He and Laremy Tunsil will open up huge running lanes for Jay Ajayi and really could improve the Dolphins offense.

23. New York Giants: LB Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt

The Giants need to add some help at linebacker. I considered mocking running back Dalvin Cook here, but I thought that his fit with the team was wrong. The Giants are more likely to target a guy like Samaje Perine on Day 2 of the draft. Cunningham is a highly productive linebacker who should be a great option at the next level. He could play the middle linebacker position for the Giants and greatly improve their defense.

24. Oakland Raiders: CB Adoree’ Jackson, USC

Adoree’ Jackson has a very high ceiling. He is going to be an elite slot corner with excellent athleticism. Thanks to his playmaking ability, he will be able to make an impact in all facets on the game and could be a big special teams playmaker. Jackson would be the No. 3 corner for the Raiders, and they are a team that has highly valued athleticism in the past. Perhaps they will value it once again.

Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

25. Houston Texans: QB Pat Mahomes, Texas Tech

The Texans need a quarterback, and Pat Mahomes is, in my opinion, the best passer in this draft class. Mahomes has excellent arm strength and good mobility that will allow him to develop into a solid starter. The Texans are torn between him and Deshaun Watson, but they should absolutely choose the Texas Tech prospect. He has so much upside and Bill O’Brien would be able to work with that.