2017 Official Draft Thread - Round 1

[Formula 21]

13. San Diego Chargers

Jamal Adams, SS, LSU: The Chargers are feeling the void left by Eric Weddle in the secondary, but Adams would give San Diego a new leader in the back half of the field.
14. Miami Dolphins

Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee: The Dolphins need to get younger on the edges and Barnett is NFL-ready right now. The Tennessee product might not be twitched up, but his ability to penetrate the backfield will earn him early grades.
15. New Orleans Saints

Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama: The Saints struggled to consistently pressure the opponent's backfield last year and didn't do much to upgrade the issue over the offseason. Williams would change that.
16. Green Bay Packers

O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama: Green Bay needs help on offense and Aaron Rodgers needs more weapons. Howard has above average athleticism for the position and versatility to play all over the offense.
17. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia)

Sidney Jones, CB, Washington: The Browns' secondary has been routinely torched this season with upgrades needed across the board. Jones has the instincts, ball skills and fluid athleticism that transitions well to the NFL.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers

Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn: The Steelers have several question marks at pass rusher heading into next season and could look to address that need through the draft. Lawson is among the SEC leaders in tackles for loss, sacks and quarterback hurries.
19. Buffalo Bills

Desmond King, CB, Iowa: Cornerback isn't the top need on the depth chart, but Stephon Gilmore hasn't received his extension yet and Nickell Robey-Coleman is nearing free agency. King offers excellent value at this point.
20. Detroit Lions

Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford: With Devin Taylor possibly hitting free agency after the season, the Lions could be looking to add a defensive end opposite Ziggy Ansah. Thomas has the powerful and athletic skill-set that allows him to be effective vs. the run and as a pass rusher.
21. Baltimore Ravens

JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC: Baltimore shouldn't give up on 2015 first-rounder Breshad Perriman, but he shouldn't stop the organization from drafting an impact receiver if available -- like Smith-Schuster.
22. Washington Redskins

Malik Hooker, FS, Ohio State: Safety is one of Washington's top need positions. Hooker is unpolished in areas, but he is an above-average athlete with the natural instincts that has scouts intrigued.
23. New York Giants

Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State: The Giants' running back depth chart has been damaged due to injury, with the team averaging under four yards per carry. Seeing what Elliott is doing for Dallas, Cook will be appealing to New York.
24. Atlanta Falcons

Charles Harris, DE, Missouri: The Falcons' pass rush has been sporadic this season and hasn't lived up to the vision of head coach Dan Quinn. Harris has the edge quickness and burst to capture the edge and give blockers trouble.
25. Houston Texans

Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama: The Texans have been hurting on the offensive line and unfortunately the 2017 class doesn't look like a strong group. However, Robinson has starting ability and first-round skills if his off-field checks out.
26. Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota)

Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson: The Eagles are very thin at cornerback on the depth chart, especially with Nolan Carroll on a one-year deal. Jones is wiry, but tough and has the athleticism and ball skills to blanket receivers on the outside.
27. Seattle Seahawks

Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana: The Seahawks have several question marks up and down the offensive line, and Seattle will likely still be looking for answers in next year's draft.
28. Denver Broncos

Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt: Denver locked up Brandon Marshall long-term at linebacker, but more depth is needed. Cunningham is easy to overlook on a below average Vanderbilt squad, but he is the real deal.
29. Kansas City Chiefs

Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan: Kansas City has built a physical front seven on defense, but that won't stop them from adding more impact players up front. At 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds, Charlton is oozing with NFL skills.
30. Oakland Raiders

Jarrad Davis, ILB, Florida: The Raiders have invested several high picks in the front seven and should again if Oakland has a chance to draft an impact middle linebacker. Davis should win a starting role in training camp as a rookie.
31. Dallas Cowboys

John Ross, WR, Washington: With Terrance Williams' rookie contract up after the 2016 season, Dallas could be in the market for a new No. 2 wideout opposite Dez Bryant. Ross has difference-making speed.
32. New England Patriots

Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford: Whether used in the backfield or the slot, McCaffrey gives a versatile Patriots offense more options. His intelligence and athleticism are a combination New England will appreciate more than some other clubs.

[Formula 21]

NFLDraftScout.com
2017 NFL Mock Draft: Cardinals draft their future QB in Mitch Trubisky
The top two picks are still non-QBs in a draft light on elite passers and tackles

by Rob Rang The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com Nov 08, 2016 • 10 min read

With NFL and NCAA regular seasons at least half over, the talent likely to be available and the needs of clubs are clearing up.

NFL teams looking for help at running back, cornerback and tight end should have plenty of options in the 2017 NFL Draft.

The opposite may be true at quarterback, offensive tackle and defensive tackle.

The selection order is based off of the NFL's Week 9 standings.
1. Cleveland Browns

Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama: The quickest way to turn around a franchise is to find a star quarterback but as fans in Cleveland know all too well, early picks invested in the position are far from a guarantee of success. On the other hand, Allen -- the best player on the best team in college football -- might just be the safest prospect in the draft. The 6-foot-3, 292-pounder offers unique position versatility to go along with the production and intangibles the current regime prioritized in draft picks last spring. Stout against the run and a proven pass rusher with 19 sacks in his past 24 games, Allen would help solidify a defense that currently ranks dead last in total yards allowed.
2. San Francisco 49ers

Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: Like the Browns one pick earlier, the 49ers would love to see a franchise-changing quarterback available here. Unless an underclassmen like Clemson's Deshaun Watson, North Carolina's Mitch Trubisky or Notre Dame redshirt sophomore DeShone Kizer suddenly catches fire down the stretch, the safer move will be to add Garrett, who many scouts feel is the best player in this draft. Garrett has been limited this season with an ankle injury but is a proven difference-maker when healthy. The 6-5, 262-pound junior possesses an explosive first step and rare flexibility to wreak havoc off the edge.
3. Chicago Bears

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson: Jay Cutler is not the biggest problem for Chicago, but he has shown little evidence over his career that he is the quarterback to lead the Bears back to Super Bowl contention. With little financial penalty looming if the club were to release him early, coach John Fox may elect to add some new blood at the position with Watson, who offers dual-threat potential and the poise Cutler has sometimes lacked.
The Bears start over at QB with Deshaun Watson. USATSI
4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU: With its young quarterback Blake Bortles regressing and the offense stagnant, the now 2-6 Jaguars fired play-caller Greg Olson October 29. Switching offensive coordinators could create a spark but a longer-term fix would be adding a difference-maker like Fournette to the backfield. With all due respect to Jacksonville's current running backs, Fournette is a freakish talent, boasting the most exciting combination of size, speed and power since Adrian Peterson.
5. New York Jets

Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan: Now as the Jets' head coach and previously as the defensive coordinator in Arizona, Todd Bowles has prioritized versatility in his players. Linebacker, safety, cornerback, returner -- put him wherever you would like -- Peppers is a natural playmaker with the instincts and athleticism to carry over his success and versatility into the NFL.
6. Tennessee Titans (from Los Angeles)

John Ross, WR, Washington: The three-headed monster of Marcus Mariota, DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry would be that much more effective with a true speed threat challenging the safeties cheating towards the line of scrimmage. Ross is a DeSean Jackson clone, boasting this year's best combination of acceleration and agility among receivers.
7. Carolina Panthers

Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama: Growing pains had to be expected with GM Dave Gettlemen opting to go with youth at cornerback over paying Josh Norman, but the results haven't been pretty. The Panthers could get an immediate boost with Humphrey, Nick Saban's latest star pupil in the secondary.
Marlon Humphrey plugs a huge hole for the Panthers. USATSI
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jamal Adams, S, LSU: The Bucs' duo of Chris Conte and Bradley McDougald is one of the league's least athletic. Adams possesses the range, agility and playmaking ability to warrant comparison to former LSU (and current Arizona Cardinals) star Tyrann Mathieu and is bigger at 6-feet, 211 pounds.
9. Arizona Cardinals

Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina: Poor performances and injury concerns for Carson Palmer has rekindled questions about the Cardinals' long-term plans at the position. Scouts are intrigued by the strong-armed and accurate Trubisky, but cautious, as this is his first season as a starter. He could be a particularly good fit in Bruce Arians' offense.
10. Cincinnati Bengals

Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama: With starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth and right guard Kevin Zeitler pending free agents, the Bengals could be looking for young blockers in next spring's draft. Robinson has started at left tackle for the Tide, but some feel he projects better inside at guard or at right tackle due to his size (6-6, 310) and power in the running game.
11. Indianapolis Colts

Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State: Adding some juice to the backfield in Indianapolis could be the perfect way to support Andrew Luck and few are better than Cook, who last season shattered Florida State's all-time single-season all-purpose record with 1,691 yards -- nearly 450 more than the great Warrick Dunn registered 20 years earlier.
12. Tennessee Titans

Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama: Titans general manager Jon Robinson cut his teeth in New England, where Bill Belichick repeatedly invested early picks in explosive linebackers. Foster was overshadowed a year ago by SEC Defensive Player of the Year Reggie Ragland, but he's a better athlete and arguably the most feared hitter in college football.


13. San Diego Chargers

Mike Williams, WR, Clemson: Now fully recovered from the neck injury which forced him to miss virtually all of last season, the 6-3, 220-pound Williams has re-emerged as one of the elite pass-catchers in the country. Athletically, he is said to be in the same class as former Clemson stars Sammy Watkins and DeAndre Hopkins. Williams could be a godsend for a Chargers team lacking healthy playmakers.
14. Miami Dolphins

Teez Tabor, CB, Florida: Miami may be rethinking the decision to release last year's playmaking cornerback Brent Grimes. He recorded four of the five interceptions caught by Dolphins cornerbacks in 2015 and Miami's three picks this season are tied for second-worst in the NFL. Interceptions aren't a problem for the trash-talking Tabor, who is tied for the SEC lead with four already this season.
15. New Orleans Saints

Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State: While rookie Sheldon Rankins still has a chance to make an impact as a rookie now that he's returned from a fractured fibula and Cam Jordan remains one of the NFL's best, the latest injury to pass rusher Hau'oli Kikaha (torn ACL) only reinforces New Orleans' lack of depth up front. The 6-5, 282 pound McDowell offers position and schematic versatility, winning with both quickness and raw power.
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16. Green Bay Packers

Derek Barnett, DE/OLB, Tennessee: With edge rushers Julius Peppers, Nick Perry and Datone Jones all in the final year of their respective deals, the Packers will once again be looking for help at the position. The 6-3, 257-pound Barnett lacks the length and pure explosiveness scouts would prefer, but he's a well-rounded player who combines quickness, strength and technique to be effective against the pass and run, alike.
17. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia)

Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt: Hue Jackson and his staff deserve credit for an improving offense. The defense remains a quagmire, despite several premium draft picks being spent on the unit in recent years. With the need for an edge rusher filled with the trade for former New England Patriots standout Jamie Collins, the Browns could double down at linebacker with the explosive Cunningham.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers

Sidney Jones IV, CB, Washington: The great Steelers teams of the 1970s were best known for their ferocious Steel Curtain defense. The stars for the current squad, however, play on offense. As long as the Steelers' plan is to throw the ball all over the field, reinforcing the secondary will be an annual priority. Jones isn't as long or physical as last year's first-round pick Artie Burns but he is a superb athlete with pure cover skills.
19. Buffalo Bills

JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC: As long as defensive-minded head coach Rex Ryan is calling the shots, the Bills will have to find unique athletes at the skill positions to make up for a lack of creative play-calling. Pairing the physical and highly competitive Smith-Schuster with the explosive Sammy Watson would give the Bills a legitimate 1-2 punch on the perimeter.
20. Detroit Lions

Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford: The Lions have just three rushing touchdowns (by three different players) through nine games, easily among the worst totals in the NFL. Adding a playmaker like McCaffrey might finally give Matthew Stafford the complementary rushing threat he's lacked in Detroit. McCaffrey has struggled a bit with injuries this season but he's a proven difference-maker as a runner, receiver and returner.
21. Baltimore Ravens

Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama: Terrell Suggs remains a marvel at 34, leading the Ravens with five sacks through eight games but his 32-year old counterpart, Elvis Dumervil, has missed most of the season with a mysterious foot ailment. Possessing a lightning-quick burst off the snap, Williams has starred as a rush specialist for Alabama (GM Ozzie Newsome's alma mater) and could play an even greater role in the pass-happy NFL after learning from Suggs and Dumervil.
22. Washington Redskins

Marcus Williams, FS, Utah: Given the wide-open passing attacks of today's NFL, ball-hawking safeties are worth their weight in gold. Williams is a twitchy athlete with good speed and instincts. He was recognized as a First Team All-Pac-12 defender last season with five interceptions as a sophomore and has continued his big-play flair this season.
23. New York Giants

O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama: Rookie Sterling Shepard has diversified the Giants' offense, but the team remains too reliant upon Odell Beckham, Jr. and is in need of more weapons, especially down the seam. Howard lacks the flashy statistics most often associated with first-round prospects, but he is a freakish athlete at 6-6, 242 pounds who may very well wind up being more productive in the NFL than he has been for the Crimson Tide.
24. Houston Texans

Lowell Lotulelei, NG, Utah: The Texans have quietly assembled one of the better young rosters in the NFL. One of the obvious exceptions is at nose guard, where the aging (34) and increasingly rotund (listed at 325) Vince Wilfork is still eating up blocks. Like his older brother, Star, Lotulelei offers power and bulk at the point of attack and could earn early-round consideration if he continues to develop.
25. Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota)

Desmond King, CB, Iowa: While rookie quarterback Carson Wentz earned most of the hype, a big reason for Philadelphia's early success this season has been a vastly improved defense. That was not the case in back-to-back division losses to the Cowboys and Giants, when the Eagles' secondary was torched. While perhaps lacking in straight-line speed, King's instincts, physicality and ball skills are top notch.
26. Seattle Seahawks

Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon: With since-retired running back Marshawn Lynch and a healthy Russell Wilson leading the way, the Seahawks averaged an NFL-best 150.4 rushing yards per game from 2013-15. Through the first two months of the 2016 season, however, Seattle is averaging just 81.4 yards rushing yards per game, 28th in the league. The 5-11, 230-pound Freeman is a legitimate workhorse back with the bulk, vision and speed to fix the not-so mysterious problem with the Seahawks offense.
27. Denver Broncos

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin: The Broncos gave veteran left tackle Russell Okung a one-year "show me" type of deal but his play in Denver has thus far been just as inconsistent as it was in Seattle. Ramczyk has been one of this year's most pleasant surprises, starring at left tackle for the Badgers after transferring from D-III UW-Stevens Point. The 6-6, 314-pounder is long and surprisingly agile, making him a potentially perfect fit in Gary Kubiak's zone blocking scheme.
28. Atlanta Falcons

Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech: There is a surprise in every first round and if Atlanta opted to ignore its defense in favor of another skill-position player, this might qualify. At 6-foot-6, 245, Hodges could be an ideal complement down the seam to Julio Jones, Mohammed Sanu and Atlanta's two-headed monster at running back.
29. Kansas City Chiefs

Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana: Former offensive line coach Andy Reid prioritizes athleticism and smarts among his blockers, one of the reasons why his clubs consistently rank among the best running draws and screens. This is precisely where Feeney excels, projecting as an upgrade over Kansas City's current starting guards Parker Ehinger and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif.
30. Oakland Raiders

Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan: The Raiders envisioned an immediate improvement in the pass rush by pairing pricey free agent addition Bruce Irvin with young superstar Khalil Mack. Though the wins are up in Oakland, sacks are down with the Raiders registering just 11 through their first eight games (tied for 30th in the NFL). Charlton possesses exciting initial quickness and bend given his 6-5, 272 pound frame.
31. Dallas Cowboys

Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn: While all of the focus has been on the Dallas offense with rookie sensations Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, there is concern on the defense, especially given the team's weak pass rush. Lawson has struggled with durability throughout his career but when healthy, the explosive pass rusher is a proven difference-maker.
32. New England Patriots

Takkarist McKinley, OLB/DE, UCLA: With Jamie Collins traded to Cleveland and Dont'a Hightower, Jabaal Sheard and Chris Long each in the final year of their respective deals, the Patriots will likely be focusing on edge defenders in the 2017 draft. The 6-foot-2, 258-pound McKinley may lack ideal length but he's explosive and tenacious and currently leads the Pac-12 with nine sacks in eight games.

[Formula 21]

from CBS

Rank Player Pos. Pos. Rank School Class Ht. Wt. Proj. Round
1 Jonathan Allen DE 1 Alabama Sr 6-3 291 1
2 Jabrill Peppers OLB 1 Michigan rSo 6-0 205 1
3 Myles Garrett DE 2 Texas A&M Jr 6-4 268 1
4 Leonard Fournette RB 1 LSU Jr 6-1 230 1
5 Marlon Humphrey CB 1 Alabama rSo 6-1 196 1
6 Mitch Trubisky QB 1 North Carolina rJr 6-3 220 1
7 Malik McDowellInjured DT 1 Michigan State Jr 6-5 282 1
8 Deshaun Watson QB 2 Clemson Jr 6-2 215 1
9 Cam Robinson OT 1 Alabama Jr 6-6 310 1
10 Mike Williams WR 1 Clemson rJr 6-3 225 1
11 Teez Tabor CB 2 Florida Jr 6-0 201 1
12 Dalvin Cook RB 2 Florida State Jr 5-11 206 1
13 Zach Cunningham ILB 1 Vanderbilt rJr 6-3 230 1
14 Jamal Adams SS 1 LSU Jr 6-0 211 1
15 Reuben Foster ILB 2 Alabama Sr 6-1 236 1
16 John Ross WR 2 Washington rJr 5-11 190 1
17 Tim Williams OLB 2 Alabama Sr 6-3 252 1
18 Derek Barnett DE 3 Tennessee Jr 6-3 265 1
19 Sidney Jones CB 3 Washington Jr 6-0 181 1
20 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR 3 Southern California Jr 6-2 220 1
21 Desmond King CB 4 Iowa Sr 5-10 203 1
22 Christian McCaffrey RB 3 Stanford Jr 6-0 202 1
23 O.J. Howard TE 1 Alabama Sr 6-6 251 1
24 Dan Feeney OG 1 Indiana rSr 6-4 310 1
25 Carl Lawson DE 4 Auburn rJr 6-2 253 1
26 Malik Hooker FS 1 Ohio State rSo 6-2 205 1
27 Lowell Lotulelei DT 2 Utah Jr 6-2 310 1
28 Charles Harris DE 5 Missouri rJr 6-3 255 1
29 Ryan Ramczyk OT 2 Wisconsin rJr 6-5 314 1-2
30 Bucky Hodges TE 2 Virginia Tech rJr 6-6 245 1-2
31 DeShone Kizer QB 3 Notre Dame rSo 6-4 230 1-2
32 Solomon Thomas DE 6 Stanford rSo 6-2 275 1-2
33 Marquis Haynes OLB 3 Ole Miss Jr 6-2 222 1-2
34 Royce Freeman RB 4 Oregon Jr 5-11 230 1-2
35 Budda Baker FS 2 Washington Jr 5-10 192 1-2
36 Jake Butt TE 3 Michigan Sr 6-5 250 1-2
37 Cordrea Tankersley CB 5 Clemson Sr 6-0 200 1-2
38 Jarrad Davis OLB 4 Florida Sr 6-1 238 1-2
39 Vita Vea DT 3 Washington rSo 6-4 332 1-2
40 Corey Davis WR 4 Western Michigan Sr 6-3 213 1-2
41 Marcus Williams FS 3 Utah Jr 6-0 195 2
42 Takkarist McKinley OLB 5 UCLA Sr 6-2 258 2
43 Taco Charlton DE 7 Michigan Sr 6-5 272 2
44 Dede Westbrook WR 5 Oklahoma Sr 5-11 175 2
45 Roderick Johnson OT 3 Florida State Jr 6-6 308 2
46 D'Onta Foreman RB 5 Texas Jr 6-1 249 2
47 Amara Darboh WR 6 Michigan rSr 6-1 215 2
48 Brad Kaaya QB 4 Miami (Fla.) Jr 6-4 210 2
49 Adoree' Jackson CB 6 Southern California Jr 5-11 185 2
50 Dawuane Smoot DE 8 Illinois Sr 6-3 255 2

[richpjr]

It's very depressing to have to start thinking about who we will draft when it's not even Thanksgiving yet. Here's to hoping TT has another stellar draft like the last one appears to be.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Hopefully we have a better HC to put it all together on the field!

[Mister Hoarse]

Time to sticky this Xmas lists

[Bolt-O]

Current initial draft position is projected at #10.

[Mister Hoarse]

Think we could nab Peppers at 10?

[Formula 21]

Think we could nab Peppers at 10?

I think so. S is not a position that goes high.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

At 6' 205# he's no olbr in a 3/4... Pass

[Mister Hoarse]

If we don't get Peppers, I really like JUJU. Just a preference.
What we NEED to do is build the trenches.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

This maybe a year to get oline help in free agency or by trade... Seems like a skill position and tweener draft.