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2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Holiday Update

By Jon Dove

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates with linebacker Tim Williams (56) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates with linebacker Tim Williams (56) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Florida 54-16. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Myles Garrett, Edge, Texas A&M

2. Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama

3. Tim Williams, Edge, Alabama

4. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama

5. Jabrill Peppers, DB/LB, Michigan

6. Carl Lawson, Edge, Auburn

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7. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

8. Jamal Adams, S, LSU

9. Takkarist McKinley, Edge, UCLA

10. Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

11. Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

12. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC

13. Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida

14. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

15. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

The top of my 2017 NFL Draft Big Board is filled with defensive stars. Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett is my top overall prospect and someone capable of quickly becoming an elite NFL player. His ability to generate pressure on the quarterback is what makes him so valuable.

Clemson’s Mike Williams is my top offensive player and a potentially dynamic pass catcher. His combination of size, speed and leaping ability give him the upside of a true No. 1 receiver.

I’m very high on Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey and have rated above LSU’s Leonard Fournette. McCaffrey is such a versatility athlete that it’s hard to see a scenario where he doesn’t succeed. He’ll quickly become one of the go-to offensive players wherever he lands.

This draft is loaded top-end talent in the secondary. My top-15 features 5 defensive backs including 3 cornerbacks.

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