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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

New England Patriots

1st Round, No. 31 overall- Derek Barnett, Edge, Tennessee

2nd Round, No. 63 overall- Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky

3rd Round, No. 65 overall (via Clev)- Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State

3rd Round, No. 95 overall- Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

Some reports have surfaced today that Mason Rudolph could be returning to Oklahoma State. However, I haven’t seen anything official yet so I’m going to keep him in this version of my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. The Rudolph pick is based on the possibility the New England Patriots trade Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason.

They have  a very valuable piece in Garoppolo and this offseason would represent the best opportunity to maximize that value.

Derek Barnett is a highly productive and savvy pass rusher. He’s someone that would fit New England’s system and help replace some of the pass rushers they lost over the past few years. Barnett could come off the board much earlier depending how well he performs at the combine.

Taywan Taylor is an under the radar receiver prospect who is an instant spark. He’s someone who can take the top off a defense and turn a short pass into a long gain. Taylor is someone that would work well in New England’s short passing attack.

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