2017 NFL Mock Draft: Surprise QB Moves Strike Early and Late

Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) rushes past Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Eric Olson (76) during the first half in the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) rushes past Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Eric Olson (76) during the first half in the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Outside of the top two spots the race for a top five slot is getting quite interesting. This 2017 NFL mock draft will reflect just how much it can change.

The biggest surprise thus far is the ebb and flow regarding the quarterback position. Many continue to rail against this young group, even proclaiming it the worst seen since 2013. Problem is this seems to be the statement muttered every year. Why is that? Most of the time it’s simply due to the fact there is no slam dunk Andrew Luck, Eli Manning, or John Elway type of prospect expected to be available. The thing is that’s never the case.

Most classes don’t have such prospects. So it’s about doing the research, measuring the talent and determining if that player fits the system. That shows up quite a bit here.

1. Cleveland Browns