2017 NT NFL Mock Draft

Panthers grab DT Jonathan Allen from The House that Johhny Built Texas A& M. With the loss of Norman and other defensive players from the Super Bowl team Like Kony Ealy, Gettlemen goes D in the first round to improve the D. Gettleman has always believed in a strong front 7 to mask any issues in the secondary. With the emergence of rookie cb James Bradberry, Car should be able to grab a serviceable cb in later rounds.
 
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Bills, Saints, Ravens, Broncos, and Chiefs are open.
 
with one of the Bengals key needs being a DE I'll go with

Derek Barnett, U of Ten a Key

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One of my favorite players in this draft, good pick.
 
With the 10th pick in the 2017 NFL NT Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills select:




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OJ Howard, TE, Alabama

I know the Bills have Charles Clay, but these are two different animals. With WR being deep in this draft, once again, I believe they can get help there later. I feel no one WR is elite in the first round as well but OJ has the ability to be Elite. It's an instant upgrade in run blocking as well.

A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. If the tight end brings size and effectiveness as a blocker, they are even more lethal. Thus, a tight end like O.J. Howard borders on being prototypical for the position in terms of what the NFL is looking for in 2017.

As a freshman, Howard flashed big-time potential, hauling in 14 passes for 269 yards (19.2 average) with two touchdowns. As a sophomore, the talented tight end as very under-utilized by offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. Howard had only 17 receptions for 260 yards. In 2015, Howard totaled 38 catches for 602 yards and two touchdowns. Both scores came in the National Championship win over Clemson as part of five-receptions, 208-yard explosion; that was a monstrous performance to help the Crimson Tide win that game.

In 2016, Howard totaled 45 receptions for 595 yards with three touchdowns. He showed significant improvement as a blocker and route-runner during his final season for Alabama. Following the season, Howard put together a tremendous week at the Senior Bowl where he impressed on the field with his receiving skills and blocking. Sources also said that Howard interviewed well with teams.

Howard is a real weapon as a receiver. Naturally, he is just extremely athletic and a fast tight end to get downfield quickly. He often burned man coverage and was very adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. Howard has a big frame to box out safeties and leaping ability with body control to make catches over defenders. Linebackers have little chance of covering Howard in man coverage; only elite NFL linebackers with great speed could cover Howard. He should be a tremendous middle-seam tight end who produces big plays for his offense.

Howard turned himself into a quality route-runner and has generally reliable hands, minus an occasional drop. He is a receiving weapon in the red zone, but also is dangerous with some run-after-the-catch skills. Howard has a burst to rip off yards and is tough to bring down in the open field for defensive backs. Defenders are caught by surprise as the big tight end runs away from many down the field.

Along with his route-running, Howard really improved as a blocker in his senior year. He was making some nice edge blocks to free his backs, and he hit some huge blocks against Clemson in the National Championship to spring runs for his back. Howard has quick feet and latches on long enough in pass protection to buy his quarterback time. In the ground game, Howard got better at sustaining his blocks and getting into the body of the defender. A big part of blocking for tight ends is just having the desire and giving an effort, Howard does that and has turned himself into a three-down starter for the NFL.

Here's how one Southeast area scout broke down Howard, "He's as close to a complete tight end over the last few that have come out. He's a better blocker online than Eric Ebron and Tyler Eifert were coming out. Not as good of a route runner as either of them coming out, but I attribute most of that to how he was used. [Howard] looked pretty good at Senior Bowl since his game was able to expand a bit more in that system last week. Howard is probably faster than Eifert, and they have comparable hands. The Greg Olsen comparisons hold merit, but Howard is a much better blocker than Olsen coming out of Miami."

As a pro, Howard could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the top receiving tight ends in the NFL. He should continue to improve and be a quality blocker, but probably will never be a bull. Howard looks like a potential 10-to-15-year quality starter. In terms that and his talent, Howard is deserving of mid- to late first-round consideration in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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With the 12th pick in the 2017 NT NFL Mock Draft

The Cleveland Browns select:

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Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson.

Browns addressed one of, if not their biggest defensive need with the 1st Pick Myles Garret. Now the attention turns to the offense.

With a QB Trio of Osweiler, Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan it's safe to say the Browns are in need of a QB and @ 12 we nabbed what we believe is the best QB in the draft. We have faith that Hue Jackson & his offensive scheme (and his QB friendly teaching style and install) will ease watsons transition into the NFL. He won't be expected to start immediately but will be given time to adjust to the new game.

Hue Jackson also has experience w/ the spread to NFL QB transition back in his days in Cinci
 
Is sneaperpro picking for the saints or not?



Not that dre's pick affects that
 
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The Arizona Cardinals select: Reuben Foster ILB Alabama

Analysis:  The Cardinals have proven in previous drafts that they are not afraid of drafting guys with character issues, and Foster's all around ability as a player who can contribute against the run, pass, and as a blitzer should serve as a great compliment to Arizona's other ILB Deone Bucannon.
 
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