NFL Mock Draft 2017: Predictions for Top Prospects Ahead of Week 17

For more than half the league, their 2016 season is little more than elementary at this point. Playoff teams have nearly coalesced in both the AFC and NFC after Saturday’s action, with 10 of the 12 spots locked in.

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will play next week for the NFC North title, and the Lions can clinch at least a wild-card spot with a win later Monday against the Dallas Cowboys. If the Cowboys win despite already clinching home-field advantage, next week could provide Washington a chance to sneak into the postseason.

What I’m saying is: There are a lot of teams without much to play for in Week 17. Draft positioning might actually be the most important thing on the line. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the draft order and analyze how things would shake out for top prospects if they were on the board as of today.

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

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As always, the Browns need a quarterback. In typical Cleveland fashion, however, there are no quarterbacks in this class who remotely justify being a No. 1 overall pick. The Browns could talk themselves into someone like Deshaun Watson or Mitch Trubisky, but it’d border on insane taking either at No. 1 with the the talent on the board.

The Browns need basically everything. Starting with Myles Garrett is a great rebuilding chip. Garrett and Jonathan Allen will likely vie for the top selection, and it’s really a matter of stylistic preference. Garrett is double-digit sacks waiting to happen on a yearly basis, a naturally gifted athlete who is only going to improve as his body fills out.

Allen has a bigger frame but wins with a combination of …

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