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2017 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Offense

By Jon Dove

Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Pat Elflein (65) and teammates Jalyn Holmes (11) and Joe Burger (48) celebrate following the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Pat Elflein (65) and teammates Jalyn Holmes (11) and Joe Burger (48) celebrate following the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Guard

1. Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame

2. Dan Feeney, Indiana

3. Billy Price, Ohio State

4. Braden Smith, Auburn

5. Dorian Johnson, Pittsburgh

Center

1. Pat Elflein, Ohio State

2. Ethan Pocic, LSU

3. Mason Cole, Michigan

We could see as many as 5 of the players listed above come off the board in the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Interior offensive linemen have been gaining momentum with teams unafraid to use a high pick on the position.

Notre Dame’s Quenton Nelson is a throwback player who loves to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. He’s a perfect fit for a team looking to establish a power running attack. Nelson needs to clean up some areas in pass protection, but he’s a good enough athlete to make quick progress.

Pat Elflein is a versatile player capable of handling both the guard and center position. This is a plug-and-play prospect who should be a starter from day one.

Ethan Pocic is also extremely versatile and highly athletic. He has spent most of his time at center, but shows the movement skills needed to potentially kick outside to offensive tackle. That type of position versatile is extremely value in a league where injuries often happen.

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