2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bold Trade Puts Cleveland All In
By Erik Lambert
This 2017 NFL mock draft shows that the race for the top five picks may be just as compelling as the playoff race, which is amazing to think about.
Indeed it’s still not set in stone who will be holding those coveted slots next April. Barring a massive change, the Cleveland Browns will go #1 overall and San Francisco remains the favorite for #2. The real action is with the final three spots and how the subtle changes in order to drastically alter which players might be going early.
1. Cleveland Browns
Myles Garrett . 1. player. 53. The rumors flooded in recently that the Cleveland Browns had an “astronomical” grade on Myles Garrett. Many tried to shoot it down, saying it was way too early in the process. Here’s the thing. No it isn’t. At least not with him. Sure, the Browns will do their homework but barring something totally unexpected, the Texas A&M pass rusher is the runaway favorite for being the #1 overall pick in the 2017 draft. His tape, production and talent all make that clear. <p>Besides that the Browns are pining for a pass rush. It’s one of the reasons their defense can’t shut the door on teams when they’ve held a lead late in games. They have some young pieces that could make solid rotational guys, but no singular stud to bring it all together. In fact the Browns have never had anybody like that. Their all-time sack leader in history was Clay Matthews who had 62. It’s time they found somebody who could aim higher.</p>. DE. Texas A&M