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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting Order Prospects Will Be Selected in 1st Round
- Updated: January 4, 2017
The most spirited draft-related NFL discussion in the coming months is likely to surround whether to pick based on value or quarterback need. Just about every team selecting near the top needs a QB, but there simply isn’t enough supply to meet the demand in the 2017 class.
Jared Goff is a cautionary tale about trying to pigeonhole a franchise signal-caller. While it’s far too soon to give up on the Los Angeles Rams quarterback, the Cal product showed nothing during his rookie campaign to suggest he was a worthy top overall selection.
Add in the fact Dak Prescott fell to the fourth round and fit right in for the Dallas Cowboys, and general managers have something to think about leading into draft night. With that in mind, let’s check out how the first round could play out, though the draft process will probably shake things up before then.
First-Round Mock Draft
Analyzing Top Selections
1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
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The Browns and Buffalo Bills have endured the league’s most persistent struggles when it comes to landing a franchise quarterback. In turn, it’s no surprise they own the longest postseason droughts, with the Bills suffering through 17 years without a playoff appearance and Cleveland going 14 years.
If the Browns come away from the draft process confident one of this year’s QB options is the answer, that player will be the pick. There are several options to evaluate, led by Mitch Trubisky, Deshaun Watson, DeShone Kizer and Patrick Mahomes, but none of them are can’t-miss prospects.
Cleveland is more than a quarterback away from contention, though. So if the front office doesn’t feel any of those players is a future superstar, it will likely turn to the defensive side of the ball.
Garrett represents the type of edge asset the Browns have also lacked. The team tied for 30th in the NFL in 2016 with just 26 sacks during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Texas A&M standout racked up 31 sacks across three seasons with the Aggies.
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