2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Crazy Train Arrives Late To 1st Round

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker (14) eludes Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the first quarter of the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker (14) eludes Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the first quarter of the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

23. New York Giants

player. 31. If there is one position the New York Giants have neglected a little too much over the past 10 years it has to be the linebackers. Steadily it has declined into a state of near-irrelevance. They’re relying too much on their stout defensive line and excellent secondary to do the job. If this defense wants to go from really good to great though, then they’re going to need at least one playmaker at the linebacker position. <p>Jarrad Davis has steadily risen up boards of late. Not a surprise since he’s a much better player than he gets credit for. Like most linebackers he’s a solid tackler who plays the run well. It’s his instinct and athleticism that make him stand out from the pack. Word is he’s a pack leader type who puts in the work too. Add all that up and it’s a potential stud in the NFL. Especially given the talent he’ll be surrounded by.</p>. LB. Florida. Jarrad Davis . 23