2017 NFL Mock Draft: Where did all the Quarterbacks Go?
By Jon Dove
This updated version of my 2017 NFL Mock Draft shows some of the issues facing teams in the early part of the 1st round.
The look of most 2017 NFL Mock Draft has changed due to the lack of development from the quarterback class. None of the quarterback prospects who entered the season as top-pick contenders has done enough to earn the spot.
This is a major problem because as many as 4 teams within the top-10 picks are in need of help at the position. The San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears all need quarterback help and have a legitimate shot at landing the No. 1 pick.
All of those teams will likely need to go in a different direction and hope to strike gold in the later rounds. Clemson’s Deshaun Watson appears to be the best bet to be the first quarterback off the board. However, the situation is extremely fluid and changes each week.
Defensive prospects like Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett, Alabama’s Jonathan Allen, Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers and Alabama’s Tim Williams are some of the names you’ll hear mentioned as top-3 picks.
The draft order for the 2017 NFL Mock draft was developed using power rankings and a playoff scenario. This article breakdowns down the process a little better.