2017 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting Destinations for Sleeper Prospects and Top Names

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With the NFL’s postseason beginning on Saturday, 20 other teams have begun their respective offseasons and the process of trying to better their rosters. 

One way to do so will be through the 2017 draft, which will take place in Philadelphia beginning on Apr. 27. It allows teams an opportunity to draft young players that could develop into future stars or immediate role players that could contribute to postseason runs next year. 

Based on the current NFL standings and some of each team’s largest needs, here is how the first round of the draft will go down.

Sleepers To Watch Out For

John Ross Stars in Tennessee

Predicted Team: Tennesseee Titans

In this mock draft the Tennessee Titans are taking wide receiver John Ross out of Washington at No. 18 overall, and he could be just what quarterback Marcus Mariota needs next year. 

With the 25th-ranked passing game in 2016, the Titans offense was far too reliant on its running game, which didn’t do much good when Tennessee found itself trailing and in need of some quick points. 

Only one wide receiver, Rishard Matthews, had over 522 yards on the season, while tight end Delanie Walker was the team’s second-best pass-catcher. 

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