2017 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Starts It Off With Fireworks

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Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs past Mississippi Rebels linebacker DeMarquis Gates (3) during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Mississippi 38-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

6. New York Jets

6. player. 30. Will the Jets give up on Christian Hackenberg that fast? If they’re picking this high it’s their best chance to get a more proven talent at that critical position, which Hackenberg is not. Deshaun Watson may be struggling a bit more this year but he’s still putting up big numbers. On top of that he’s lost just one game since the beginning of 2015. He’s got great athleticism, a sharp mind and a good enough arm to make the big throws. Put him behind a sturdy offensive line and watch him work magic.. QB. Clemson. Deshaun Watson

7. Indianapolis Colts

46. The defense of the Indianapolis Colts really is a mess. Though well-coached and boasting one or two decent pieces, it’s a unit that is playing second fiddle to the offense. They have no identity of their own. Part of that is the simple talent deficiency. Adding Jalen Tabor could begin to change that. He’s a legitimate cover corner teams can leave out on an island and trust in press-man coverage. Put him across from Vontae Davis and they may have something going.. CB. Florida. Jalen Tabor . 7. player

8. San Diego Chargers

8. player. 13. Much of the success for San Diego still rests on Philip Rivers and his ability to score points. Until the Chargers can consistently get stops on defense, they won’t compete in the AFC West. One person they’ve missed is safety Eric Weddle. Without him their pass defense has been spotty at best. So they look to bolster that position. Malik Hooker has become a principal playmaker for Ohio State. He’s got size, range, ball skills and the toughness to play down in the box.. S. Ohio State. Malik Hooker

9. Baltimore Ravens

26. Ozzie Newsome is not a man to mess around. If he sees an easy pick, he’ll take it. Getting fancy has never suited him. He likes SEC players and he likes his offense being able to run the football. What better way to do that than with a monster like Leonard Fournette. He is the complete, three-down back the Ravens haven’t had since Jamal Lewis. He runs hard and with power but has an extra gear that makes him a threat to score if he reaches the open field.. RB. LSU. Leonard Fournette . 9. player

10. Tennessee Titans (via LA)

CB. Florida. Quincy Wilson . 10. player. 35. For the first time in years it looks like the Tennessee Titans have something going. Their offense continues to take big steps forward around Marcus Mariota. So now they have to get him some help with defensive stops. Pass coverage remains hit-or-miss with them due to spotty play at cornerback. Quincy Wilson is the “other” Florida corner opposite Tabor. Some even believe he might be the better one. He too has the length, athleticism, speed and instinct teams look for.

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