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2017 NFL Draft: The 10 Best and Worst Picks Through Day 2

By Erik Lambert

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) looks to call a play against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) looks to call a play against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Good:  Tim Williams to Baltimore

Few teams are having a better draft than the Ravens and this is one those picks that illustrate why. Tim Williams is one of the top edge rushers in the class and a perfect fit for outside linebacker in the Ravens defense. He’s got 1st round ability all day long, but also a history of drug problems at Alabama. Still, to get a talent of this caliber in the 3rd round? That could be an all-time steal if he’s able to shake his old habits.

Bad:  C.J. Beathard to San Francisco

To be fair he was considered the most pro-ready quarterback in the draft. Nonetheless a multitude of draft experts felt Beathard, with his accuracy and consistency issues, was a late round pick at best. Some even thought he should end up undrafted. So to take him in the 3rd round is a colossal gamble by San Francisco. No doubt this decision was spurred by head coach Kyle Shanahan. His offensive prowess is the sole reason that helps this pick make any sense.

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