2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bold Trade Puts Cleveland All In

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

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