Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scans the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
This 2017 NFL mock draft is a perfect reflection of how quickly things are changing with this upcoming class and how every team will attack it.
Per usual it’s the quarterbacks and the need for them that is driving things in a new direction. It feels like more teams are entering the fray for a new signal caller, and that inevitably will drive the stock up for the top names in this class. How will this impact the overall results? In several often unexpected ways and with rather surprising consequences both for some players and teams.
1. Cleveland Browns
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scans the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
2. New York Jets (via SF)
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball as LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) defends during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
3. Chicago Bears
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
4. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns his second interception during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
5. Tennessee Titans
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) tackles Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9 in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
6. San Francisco 49ers (via NYJ)
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) stiff arms Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton (8) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
7. San Diego Chargers
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
8. Carolina Panthers
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
9. Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 15, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) is consoled by running back Josh Adams (33) after Notre Dame lost to the Stanford Cardinal 17-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
10. Buffalo Bills
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs against Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
11. New Orleans Saints
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball in the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
12. Cleveland Browns
Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) passes against the LSU Tigers at NRG Stadium. LSU won 56 to 27. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
13. Arizona Cardinals
Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) catches a pass for a touchdown while being defended by South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Jamarcus King (7) during the first quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
14. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIN)
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) celebrate during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
15. Indianapolis Colts
October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
16. Baltimore Ravens
Oct 15, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs past Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Thomas Brown (26) during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
17. Washington Redskins
Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) rushes the ball against the Portland State Vikings during the second half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
18. Tennessee Titans
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball while guarded by Clemson Tigers safety Jadar Johnson (18) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) works at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
20. Denver Broncos
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
21. Detroit Lions
Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
22. Miami Dolphins
Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) hauls in a touchdown catch in front of Duke Blue Devils cornerback Mark Gilbert (28) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
23. New York Giants
Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
24. Oakland Raiders
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Sam Mustipher (53) and offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56) and offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) during the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
25. Houston Texans
Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) scores a on an interception return during the second half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
26. Green Bay Packers
Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports
27. Seattle Seahawks
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
28. Pittsburgh Steelers
Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Andre Patton (88) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
29. Atlanta Falcons
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
30. Kansas City Chiefs
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
31. Dallas Cowboys
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) reacts as quarterback DeShone Kizer (not shown) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
32. New England Patriots
Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
2nd Round
Cleveland Browns – Gareon Conley – CB – Ohio State
San Francisco 49ers – T.J. Watt – OLB – Wisconsin
Jacksonville Jaguars – Christian McCaffrey – RB – Stanford
Chicago Bears – Bucky Hodges – TE – Virginia Tech
Los Angeles Rams – Curtis Samuel – WR – Ohio State
San Diego Chargers – Justin Evans – S – Texas A&M
San Francisco 49ers (via NYJ) – JuJu Smith-Schuster – WR – USC
New York Giants – Raekwon McMillan – ILB – Ohio State
Oakland Raiders – Cameron Sutton – CB – Tennessee
Houston Texans – Gerald Everett – TE – South Alabama
Seattle Seahawks – Carlos Watkins – DT – Clemson
Green Bay Packers – D’Onta Foreman – RB – Texas
Pittsburgh Steelers – Tanoh Kpassagnon – DE – Villanova
Atlanta Falcons – Dawuane Smoot – DE – Illinois
Kansas City Chiefs – Davis Webb – QB – Cal
Dallas Cowboys – Jake Butt – TE – Michigan
New England Patriots – Anthony Walker – ILB – Northwestern
Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
3rd Round
Cleveland Browns – Roderick Johnson – OT – Florida State
San Diego Chargers – Taylor Moton – OT – Western Michigan
Carolina Panthers – Taco Charlton – DE – Michigan
Cincinnati Bengals – Garett Bolles – OT – Utah
Philadelphia Eagles – Steven Taylor – OLB – Houston
Buffalo Bills – Desmond King – DB – Iowa
New Orleans Saints – Kendell Beckwith – ILB – LSU
Arizona Cardinals – Montravius Adams – DE – Auburn
Baltimore Ravens – Kai Nacua – S – BYU
Indianapolis Colts – Tyrone Crowder – OG – Clemson
Minnesota Vikings – Eddie Jackson – S – Alabama
Washington Redskins – Jarron Jones – DT – Notre Dame
Denver Broncos – Damontae Kazee – CB – San Diego State
Tennessee Titans – Josey Jewell – ILB – Iowa
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Davon Godchaux – DT – LSU
Detroit Lions – Obi Melifonwu – S – Connecticut
Minnesota Vikings (via MIA) – Isaiah Ford – WR – Virginia Tech
New York Giants – Dion Dawkins – OT – Temple
Oakland Raiders – Chidobe Awuzie – CB – Colorado
Houston Texans – Chad Kelly – QB – Ole Miss
Seattle Seahawks – Rasul Douglas – CB – West Virginia
Green Bay Packers – Pat Elfein – OG – Ohio State
Pittsburgh Steelers – Wayne Gallman – RB – Clemson
Atlanta Falcons – Charles Walker – DT – Oklahoma
Kansas City Chiefs – Cooper Kupp – WR – Eastern Washington
Dallas Cowboys – Evan Engram – TE – Ole Miss
New England Patriots – Ryan Switzer – WR – UNC
Erik Lambert
Brainwashed by the football scene when he was a tiny child, he got his education at Columbia College in Chicago. Since then he has spent 10 years writing about the game, developing a love for the high-stakes gambling that is the NFL draft. A loyal member of the Mocks family, dedicated to providing the best content on FanSided.