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2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Final 7-Round Apocalypse

By Erik Lambert

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) in the pocket in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) in the pocket in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Chicago Bears

player. 57. The pick will shock people but watch the tape. There is something special about Patrick Mahomes. He just makes plays. Oh and he has the best arm in the draft. He’s not ready yet, but give him a year under the wing of two respected vets in Mike Glennon and Mark Sanchez? Good things will follow.. QB. Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes . 3

36. Chicago Bears

36. player. 57. Zach Miller is 33 and coming off an injury. Dion Sims is a blocker. The Bears have no true weapon at tight end. Evan Engram changes that. He’s a 6’3″ monster with 4.42 speed who presents matchup nightmares over the middle. He’ll find creases up the seam with teams so focused on Jordan Howard.. TE. Ole Miss. Evan Engram

67. Chicago Bears

S. Utah. Marcus Williams . 67. player. 57. Next to Hooker from Ohio State, Marcus Williams might be the best ballhawk safety in the draft. Just a natural in coverage who covers lots of ground and knows where the football is going. He’ll want to improve his tackling but the payoff could be huge.

111. Chicago Bears

57. His improvement in 2016 for Clemson was a big, if unheralded reason why the team was able to win the national championship. Watkins became a big, dynamic rusher along their defensive line who just created chaos for blockers, opening up chances for teammates.. DL. Clemson. Carlos Watkins . 111. player

117. Chicago Bears

57. Central Florida has quietly become a bit of a cornerback factory over the past few years. Shaquille Griffin is another. He has the size and speed to function in press coverage. Not to mention to alpha mentality. The big question is can he learn to anticipate with more instinct? If he does, he’ll be really good.. CB. Central Florida. Shaquille Griffin . 117. player

147. Chicago Bears

57. People like to say he can’t be a good pass rusher in the NFL even though he showed he was a good rusher at Illinois. His body type and athleticism make him the ideal 3-4 outside linebacker. Adding some power and learning to use his hands better will make this a potential steal.. OLB. Illinois. Carroll Phillips . 147. player

221. Chicago Bears

RB. Coastal Carolina. De'Angelo Henderson . 221. player. 57. Jordan Howard is no doubt going to be the feature guy in the backfield. That doesn’t mean he should be the only guy. A #2 option who can compliment with speed, quickness and versatility would be ideal. De’Angelo Henderson checks all three of those boxes.

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