2017 Top 10 NFL mock draft 3.0
By jonfox
7-New York Jets: Chad Kelly, QB Ole Miss.
It’s pretty simple: with the rest of that roster, all they need is consistent quarterback play. That said, the Jets probably will talk themselves into the status quo since that’s what they’ve done for a decade.
Kelly is a fiery guy on and off the field but his arm talent speaks for itself. There’s just too much for a team to work with for him to go as low as some pundits have him going. Also, his good play vs the Bama defenses also speak well for his overall talent level. If he had his head on straight, he’s a surefire #1 overall pick.
8-Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Leonard Fournette, RB LSU.
Doug Martin is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the season and it looks likely that they’ll let him walk rather than give him crazy money. The Bucs have a number of other issues to address with this pick, but they can’t have Winston throwing the ball 40-45 times a game.
The biggest question with this mocked pick is: why not Dalvin Cook? There’s a FSU connection between him and Winston and Cook would be a running back much more like Doug Martin. Fournette gets the nod here on sheer talent and schematic fit. Koetter likes to stay between the tackles with his run plays and Fournette can allow them the option to go with power football.