2017 NFL Mock Draft: 7 Rounds of Trade-Fueled Action

48. Finding a playmaker at the safety position has dominated the discussion in Tampa Bay for years. Thus far they’ve tried to get by with free agents and later round picks but without much success. Obi Melifonwu could finally put an end to the suffering. The massive 6’4″ safety is a physical freak of nature, exhibiting rare size and speed for the position. He flies to the football, makes solid tackles and shows good instinct for where plays are going before they fully develop.. S. UConn. Obi Melifonwu . 50. player

Ole Miss. Evan Engram . 51. player. 45. This could end up being quite the steal for Denver. It’s no secret they’ve been pining for a true weapon at tight end ever since they lost Julius Thomas to free agency. With two young quarterbacks to break in, the need is greater than ever. Evan Engram is another of those en vogue receiver/tight end hybrids. A Jordan Reed type who is undersized as a blocker but an absolute matchup nightmare in pass coverage. Too big for a corner and too fast for linebackers and safeties.. TE

player. 53. Gary Barnage has been a steady presence at tight end for the Browns but this team is looking to the future. Adding young weapons alongside Corey Coleman and (hopefully) Terrelle Pryor is essential. Gerald Everett could be exactly what they’re looking for. The South Alabama tight end gave defenses fits with his athleticism and ability to run with good speed and quickness. Every time his team needed a tough catch or big play, he’d provide it.. TE. South Alabama. Gerald Everett . 52