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Player |
College |
Height/Weight |
Hometown |
Stats |
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DE/OLB Myles
Garrett, Jr |
Texas A&M |
6'5, 270 lbs |
Arlington, TX |
5 tackles, 1
sack |
Myles Garrett is the NCAA's most feared pass
rusher since Jadeveon Clowney. In fact, Garrett may be a better prospect. He
vows to play every down as his last, even as he works his way into the top
five of the 2017 NFL draft. Pass rush might not be Tennessee's biggest need,
but with the first overall pick, Garrett is the logical choice. |
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QB Deshaun
Watson, Jr |
Clemson |
6'3, 215 lbs |
Gainesville, GA |
46-87, 540
yards, 4 TD, 3 INT |
It is too early to press the panic button, but
Deshaun Watson is off to less than stellar start. In fact, he has already had
to publicly apologize for bad body language and attitude displayed during
Clemson's first two games. The three interceptions are troubling, but Watson
is too talented not to bounce back. He is still the favorite to be the first
quarterback off the board, but it is a long season. The Robert Griffin III
era may have lasted all of one game, so once again, the Browns need a
quarterback. |
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DE/DT Jonathan
Allen, Sr |
Alabama |
6'3, 295 lbs |
Leesburg, VA |
4 tackles, 2
sacks |
Jonathan Allen was the rare Crimson Tide star to
not turn pro after his junior year. So far, so good for the stud defensive
lineman, with two sacks in a rout against USC week one and another against
Western Kentucky. Allen would fit best as a five technique tackle or a 3
technique end, and in Tennessee, he will get to line up opposite All Pro
Jurrell Casey, and give the Titans one of the better defensive lines in the
league. |
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QB DeShone
Kizer, So |
Notre Dame |
6'4, 230 lbs |
Toledo, OH |
30-42, 371
yards, 7 TD, 1 INT |
Every year a quarterback emerges from nowhere to
become a legitimate top five pick. Early results prove that Notre Dame
redshirt sophomore DeShone Kizer could be just that guy. Kizer has the size,
arm strength and composure of a franchise talent, though there are always
concerns about underclassmen quarterbacks, especially sophomores. Chip Kelly
will be chomping at the bit to finally have a legit talent behind center. |
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5 |
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OT Cam Robinson,
Jr |
Alabama |
6'6, 324 lbs |
Monroe, LA |
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Former top recruit Cam Robinson has been as good
as advertised during his first two seasons at Alabama. A gifted run blocker,
he helped pave the way for Derrick Henry, who ran his way to a Heisman
trophy. Robinson has the talent of a top five pick, but has to answer
quesitons about his effort level and an off the field incident. Robinson
could be a good tackle or a tremendous guard, and could help the team
re-establish a running game that has struggled since the days of Ladanian
Tomlinson. |
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6 |
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HB Leonard
Fournette, Jr |
LSU |
6'1, 235 lbs |
New Orleans, LA |
23 rushes, 138 yards
3 receptions, 38 yards |
Leonard Fournette is this generation's Bo Jackson.
Quick and brutally tough, he is as complete of a running back as you can
possibly find. However, as I mentioned last week, his greatest enemy could be
Les Miles, who continues to run him into the ground. The best thing that
could happen to Fournette could be a couple of nagging injuries that reduces
that work load. Luckily he has a backup, Darrius Guice, who is an NFL talent
in his own right. The Colts fail at a lot, including running the ball. Enter
Fournette. |
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SS Jamal Adams,
Jr |
LSU |
6'1, 213 lbs |
Lewisville, TX |
8 tackles |
Another in a long line of elite LSU secondary
prospects, Jamal Adams is far and away the best safety prospect in this
draft. A hard hitter and ballhawk, he has the look of a future top ten pick.
Josh Norman helps, but the Redskins secondary is still a major work in
progress, and Adams would definitely help in that area. |
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8 |
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LB/CB/S Jabrill
Peppers, So |
Michigan |
6'1, 205 lbs |
East Orange, NJ |
16 tackles, 1
sack |
Jabrill Peppers is Jim Harbaugh's Michigan swiss
army knife, spending time at linebacker, cornerback, safety, wide receiver
and kick returner. In the NFL, his likely position is weak outside linebacker
or safety. You name it, the Bears need it on defense. Peppers will have to be
coached, but he is a dynamic talent who can be a difference maker. |
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DE/DT Malik
McDowell, Jr |
Michigan State |
6'6 280 lbs |
Hoover, AL |
3 tackles |
Malik McDowell reminds me of the Oregon version of
Arik Armstead. His sheer size and raw athletic ability is enough for him to
dominate college opponents. If he shows more smarts and consistency as a
junior, he could be a very, very high pick. The Lions are still reeling from
the losses of Cliff Avril, Ndamukong Suh and others on defense. McDowell
could chip in at any position along the D-line. |
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CB Marlon
Humphrey, So |
Alabama |
6'1, 196 lbs |
Hoover, AL |
4 tackles, 1 INT |
Eli Apple was the 10th pick in 2016 as a redshirt
sophomore cornerback, and fellow sophomore Marlon Humphrey could be even
better. A top recruit, Alabama had the luxury to redshirt him, and it has
paid off so far. The son of former running back Bobby Humphrey, he has good
size, and the bloodlines and athletic ability to be a number one corner at
the next level. Robert Alford has been okay opposite star Desmond Trufant,
but will be a free agent in 2017. Humphrey should be a better option. |
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QB Chad Kelly,
Sr |
Ole' Miss |
6'2, 224 lbs |
Buffalo, NY |
41-66, 532
yards, 7 TD, 3 INT |
Chad Kelly has had a rocky college career, but has
become one of the most feared quarterbacks in college. The world saw the best
and worst of him during his week one matchup against Florida State. He made
several NFL type throws, but turned the ball over quite a bit. He could have
an Eli Manning-like career. He will always throw interceptions, but has the
guts, arm strength and ability to be a solid quarterback. The nephew of Bills
great Jim Kelly, he could energize a stagnant Buffalo Bills fan base. |
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CB Teez Tabor,
Jr |
Florida |
6'0, 201 lbs |
Washington, DC |
No stats |
Vernon Hargreaves III was the hot name in
Florida's secondary last year, but Jalen (now Teez) Tabor might have been
even better. Now the junior will have the spotlight to himself. Tabor is
often times an unwilling tackler, but as a cover man, there may not be a
better one in the country. A practice fight led to a suspension, but that
should be an isolated incident for a player who has no other off the field
concerns. Speaking of concerning, the Saints defense is still historically
bad. They need help anywhere they can get it. |
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RB Dalvin Cook,
Jr |
Florida State |
5'11, 213 lbs |
Miami, FL |
34 rushes, 172 yards, 2 TD
8 receptions, 110 yards |
If Les Miles continues to run Leonard Fournette
into the ground, do not be surprised to see Dalvin Cook as the first running
back off the board in 2017. He is an elite talent, a fantastic blend of
speed, shiftiness and receiving ability. The Browns drafted Deshaun Watson
with their first pick, so why not pair him with a running back that the front
office analytic nerds in Cleveland should swoon over? |
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14 |
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MLB Zach
Cunningham, Jr |
Vanderbilt |
6'4, 230 lbs |
Pinson, AL |
22 tackles |
Name the last Vanderbilt defender to be selected
in the first round? You will have to go back to 1984, when Leonard Coleman
was a top ten pick. Zach Cunningham is the best 4-3 linebacker in this class.
He is quick, instinctive and has the strength to play in either the middle or
the outside. He can close quickly, as edivenced by his 3 tackle's for loss in
Week 1. 4-3 linebackers do not often go in the first half of round one, but
Cunningham is special. He would instantly become Miami's best tackler. |
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15 |
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DE Derek
Barnett, Jr |
Tennessee |
6'3, 265 lbs |
Nashville, TN |
8 tackles |
Derek Barnett is a decisive prospect amongst the
draft community. On one hand, he is a former top recruit who has been
fantastic through his first two seasons, routinely living in the opponent's
back field, racking up tackles for losses and sacks. On the other hand, he is
not overly strong or athletic, and could struggle against NFL quality
offensive lineman. We have seen players like Bjoern Werner and Damonte Moore
dominate in college, yet struggle in the NFL. He is a worthy gamble for
Dallas, who needs pass rushers. |
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16 |
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WR Mike
Williams, Sr |
Clemson |
6'3, 225 lbs |
Vance, SC |
11 receptions,
196 yards |
Mike Williams would have been the top receiver
taken in the 2016 draft had he not suffered a season ending injury. He showed
why, as he shredded the Auburn defense for 9 catches and 174 yards. Big and
strong, he reminds me of Mike Evans. Though there are injury concerns, he has
the look of a number one receiver, and would give Jameis Winston yet another
huge target to throw to. |
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17 |
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WR JuJu
Smith-Schuster, Jr |
USC |
6'2, 220 lbs |
Long Beach, CA |
8 receptions, 65
yards, 2 TD |
That is more like it. After a week one to forget,
JuJu Smith-Schuster found the end zone twice in a Trojans win over Utah
State. Perhaps the most talented receiver in this class, Smith-Schuster has a
nice blend of strengh, speed and solid hands. He needs to work on his
maturity level on and off the field, but he has the look of a number one
wideout. The Jaguars already have that in Allen Robinson, but Smith-Schuster
is very good value here. |
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18 |
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RB Nick Chubb,
Jr |
Georgia |
5'10, 228 lbs |
Cedartown, GA |
52 rushes, 302
yards, 3 TD |
If there were concerns about how Nick Chubb would
rebound from serious injury, those questions were answered week 1, when Chubb
ran wild for over 220 yards and two touchdowns. Chubb is a bowling ball on
offense who is almost impossible for one defender to bring down. He is a good
pass blocker but is rarely used as a receiver. If he can show that injury is
completely behind him, Chubb could be the third running back selected in the
top fifteen. He just has the look of a Raider to me. |
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19 |
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DE/OLB Charles
Harris, Jr |
Missouri |
6'3, 260 lbs |
Kansas City, MO |
5 tackles |
The Jets defense is loaded with playmakers other
than one position; pass rushing outside linebacker. I am a pretty astute NFL
fan, and even I cannot name off the top of my head the starting outside
linebackers. Fortunately, Charles Harris is available. Missouri is not a good
team this year, but few colleges have consistently produced pass rushers like
the Tigers. He led the SEC with 18.5 tackles for loss as a sophomore, and
could be a top ten pick when all is said and done. |
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20 |
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CB Desmond King,
Sr |
Iowa |
5'11, 203 lbs |
Detroit, MI |
9 tackles |
The Ravens have serious holes on defense, but the
selection of Desmond King is a great first step. King won the Jim Thorpe
award as the Nation's top defensive back in 2015, and returned for his senior
season. He is a stout 5'11, 200 pounds and intercepted 8 passes as a junior.
King may lack the upside of some of the juniors in this class, but he should
be able to step in right away across from Jimmy Smith in the Baltimore
secondary. |
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21 |
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OT Mike
McGlinchey, Sr |
Notre Dame |
6'7, 310 lbs |
Philadelphia, PA |
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The more success DeShShone Kizer has, the better
things will look for Mike McGlinchey, who has taken over as his blindside
protector. The Giants offensive line is still a major work in progress, but
McGlinchey could be a solid left tackle or a very good right tackle. |
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22 |
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OT Roderick
Johnson, Jr |
Florida State |
6'7, 311 lbs |
Florissant, MO |
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Roderick Johnson has solid talent but was hit or
miss for Florida State as a sophomore. A plus run blocker, he has mechanical
issues and mental lapses during passing plays. Whether he ends up at tackle
or guard, he could be a solid piece for a Chiefs team that always seems to
need offensive line help. |
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23 |
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DE/OLB Tim
Williams, Sr |
Alabama |
6'4, 252 lbs |
Baton Rouge, LA |
2 tackles |
Specialists are usually not drafted in the first
round in the NFL draft with one exception; the ability to get after the
quarterback. Tim Williams was fantastic at that in part time duty in 2015. He
is a tweener who can't defend the run or cover, but as a Dee Ford/Shane Ray
type rotational pass rusher, he should be just fine, and the Packers would be
okay with that. |
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RB Christian
McCaffrey, Jr |
Stanford |
6'0, 200 lbs |
Castle Rock, CO |
22 rushes, 126 yards, 2 TD, 7 receptions, 40 yards |
I will admit, I have had a tough time throwing
away my stereotypes when evaluating Christian McCaffrey as an NFL prospect.
Whatever you think about him, he is college football's most explosive weapon.
In today's NFL, coordinators are creative enough to figure out ways to use
him. He could be in the NFL what Reggie Bush should have been. The Texans
invested heavily in offense during the 2016 off season, and now have a new
toy to throw into the mix. |
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QB Luke Falk, Jr |
Washington St. |
6'4, 215 lbs |
Logan, UT |
96-122, 898 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT |
Luke Falk is a tough prospect to evaluate. He puts
up otherworldly stats in a Mike Leach offense, but the Washington State
Cougars have zero wins and two losses to show for it. He has the requisite
size and arm strength to be successful, but scouts will have to determine how
much of his statistical success is due in part to the system he plays in.
Carson Palmer is 36 years old and the Cardinals need to think about drafting
his replacement, whether it is Brad Kaaya, Luke Falk or Baker Mayfield. |
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WR Isaiah Ford,
Jr |
Virginia Tech |
6'2, 190 lbs |
Jacksonville, FL |
16 receptions, 168 yards, 1 TD |
Virginia Tech has adopted an up tempo scheme, and
that could do wonders for Isaiah Ford's already impressive resume. A true
outside burner, Ford hauled in 11 catches during the Hokies opening game and
should be a lock to hit the century mark in receptions. He is not very
physical, but should make a fine compliment to AJ Green and Tyler Boyd at
receiver in Cincinnati. |
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RB Royce
Freeman, Jr |
Oregon |
5'11, 230 lbs |
Imperial, CA |
32 rushes, 294
yards, 4 TD |
There is a reason I loaded up on first round picks
in my Fantasy Football Dynasty league. This could be the best running back
class we have ever seen. Royce Freeman is the fifth first round running back
in this mock, but he could have been the first to go many other years.
Freeman is a lot like former Duck Jonathan Stewart, in that he uses his
strong, compact frame to overpower defenders, but can surprise with his
quickness as well. He has three down back potential and would give the Eagles
a fantastic running mate for Carson Wentz. |
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28 |
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OG Dan Feeney,
Sr |
Indiana |
6'4, 305 lbs |
Orland Park, IL |
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Every year we see an experienced interior lineman
go in the first round. These guys are labeled as "plug and play"
draft picks. Dan Feeney looks like that guy this year. He has years of
starting experience and could be an asset at any offensive line position. The
Broncos are rebuilding a line that was ravaged by age and injuries. Feeney
could step right in at one of the guard spots and hold down the fort for the
next eight years. |
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OT Tyrell
Crosby, Jr |
Oregon |
6'5, 310 lbs |
Henderson, NV |
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Tyrell Crosby may be a reach late in the first
round but we have seen reaches before, especially in regards to offensive
lineman. Crosby is a run blocking extraordinaire who has a lot to improve on
in regards to pass protection. The Seahawks run first, and second, and simply
need bodies along the offensive line. Crosby can play either guard or right
tackle. |
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30 |
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CB/S Eddie
Jackson, Sr |
Alabama |
6'0, 194 lbs |
Lauderdale
Lakes, FL |
6 tackles, 1 INT |
Eddie Jackson has a ton of experience, and played
cornerback before moving to safety last year. He has already returned one
interception to the house, and could provide the Steelers with additional
secondary help at either position. |
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CB Sidney Jones,
Jr |
Washington |
6'0, 181 lbs |
Diamond Bar, CA |
5 tackles |
As passing attacks explode around the league,
scouts are spending more and more early draft picks on players to combat
this. Sidney Jones is a lanky, 6 foot cornerback who took great strides as a
sophomore. Washington routinely develops solid NFL cornerbacks, and Jones has
the look of a late first round pick. The Panthers should be on the lookout
for a couple of cornerbacks following the loss of Josh Norman. |
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DE DeMarcus
Walker, Sr |
Florida State |
6'4, 280 lbs |
Jacksonville, FL |
8 tackles, 4.5 sacks |
DeMarcus Walker had two sacks through his first
two years at Florida State, but accumulated 10.5 as a junior. How about 4.5
sacks after one week as a senior? That has likely moved him from second or
third round consideration to a bubble first rounder. The Patriots are always
on the lookout for pass rushing help, and Bill Belichick likes to draft from
the state of Florida. |
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