2017 NFL Mock Draft: Myles Garrett Back on Top

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) sacks Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) sacks Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

And Budda Baker is just the guy that can go into Tampa Bay and do the job for them. His the versatility at the S position makes him worth a first-round pick in this draft. Baker is a little undersized but has has speed to burn to go with his instincts, giving him plenty of range.

He can tackle in space, cover the slot, and he’s outstanding blitzer off the slot to complete his skill set. His ability to cover one-on-one is what really separates him from most NFL S prospects. Baker can go in and help the Bucs make the playoffs in 2017 with his playmaking.

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Budda Baker

S, Washington

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston has started changing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since getting picked No. 1 overall in 2015. He was pretty close to getting his team into the playoffs in 2016. And now, he thinks he’s ready to be a GM, clamouring for DeSean Jackson this offseason.

I like this young defense they have as guys like DE Noah Spence started to come around in 2016. CB Vernon Hargreaves, the team’s 2016 first-round pick, started to get it as well. But the the Buccaneers need to tighten up the back end of that defense for the 2017 season.

And Budda Baker is just the guy that can go into Tampa Bay and do the job for them. His the versatility at the S position makes him worth a first-round pick in this draft. Baker is a little undersized but has has speed to burn to go with his instincts, giving him plenty of range.

He can tackle in space, cover the slot, and he’s outstanding blitzer off the slot to complete his skill set. His ability to cover one-on-one is what really separates him from most NFL S prospects. Baker can go in and help the Bucs make the playoffs in 2017 with his playmaking.