2017 NFL Mock Draft: Surprise QB Moves Strike Early and Late
By Erik Lambert
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
Myles Garrett . 1. player. 53. At the end of the day the #1 pick in the NFL draft should be about picking the absolute best player available. The player that has the highest probability of becoming a Pro Bowler and maybe even a Hall of Famer. More than anything that is what the Cleveland Browns need. They need good football players. It’s okay if that ends up being a quarterback, but if it’s somebody else then that is the direction they must go. This team needs blue chip talents. <p>Myles Garrett is a blue chip talent. That much is evident just from the tape. He is a top tier pass rusher with every facet that teams look for. He’s big and strong but a unique athlete who can do pretty much anything he wants on the field. Already a solid college players, he has more upside than anybody in this class. We’re talking a Von Miller-type level of skill if honed properly. It’s not a guarantee but it’s a hard one to miss.</p>. DE. Texas A&M