2017 NFL Mock Draft: Post Week 1 Update
By Jon Dove
1. Cleveland Browns- Luke Falk, QB, Washington State
The Robert Griffin III injury basically made things easier for the Cleveland Browns by showing he’s not the long-term answer at the position. Cleveland needs to use one of their two 1st round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft to fix this long lasting problem.
Luke Falk isn’t getting much love as the top quarterback prospect, but he’s someone who should rise throughout the process. This is a prospect with a strong throwing arm, solid athleticism and the ability to make quick decisions.
Falk will have to overcome the negative stamp put on quarterbacks coming out of Mike Leach’s spread attack, but his play on the field will help. He shows the ability to make reads and go across the field with his progressions.
Other quarterback options at this spot include Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and Notre Dame’s Deshone Kizer who currently is the darling of draft-twitter.
Cleveland could also decide to wait to address the position and take Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett who is by far the most talented player in this draft. Garrett is an elite pass rusher who has the ability to immediately change the makeup of a defense.
Next: No. 2 Tennessee