2017 NFL Mock Draft: MockOut Edition
By Jon Dove
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Tre’Davious White, CB, LSU
Tre’Davious White is one of the more NFL ready players in this draft class. He has tons of experience against top-level competition and has improved every year. White features good size, quickness and ball skills.
Pairing White with last year’s 1st round pick, Vernon Hargreaves would give Tampa Bay one of the better young secondary units in the league.
20. *Projected Trade* Arizona Cardinals (Den)- Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
-Trade Details- Broncos trade No. 20 overall, 3rd and 4th round pick for the Cardinals No. 13 overall pick
This is a winning trade for the Arizona Cardinals because it provides them with more draft ammo and a long-term quarterback. Deshaun Watson is still a work in progress but his winning attitude and leadership make him special.
He could sit behind Carson Palmer and work on his accuracy and ability to operate a pro-style offense.
21. Detroit Lions- Carl Lawson, Edge, Auburn
Detroit was very active in free agency and filled several holes. However, they have several spots on defense that need to be addressed. Carl Lawson would fill their need for a pass rusher opposite Ziggy Ansah.
Lawson is a talented and athletic player but his injury history could cause him to fall in the draft. However, this part in the draft would serve as good value and make sense for the Lions.
22. *Projected Trade* Tennessee Titans (Mia)- Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
-Trade Details- Miami trades No. 22 overall and 3rd round pick for the Titans No. 18 overall pick
Tennessee takes advantage here of the cornerback depth in this year’s draft class. They were able to slide down a few spots, grab some extra picks and still land a starting caliber cornerback. Quincy Wilson is a long and fluid cornerback who is an underrated cover man.
The Titans need depth and high-end talent in the secondary. Wilson would provide both and bring this team one step closer to a playoff berth.
23. New York Giants- Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
Ryan Ramczyk is a tough prospect to figure out he has only 1 year of major college experience and is dealing with a hip injury. However, his one season at Wisconsin was very impressive and earned himself a shot at the 1st round.
Ramczyk would give the Giants an upgrade over Ereck Flowers at left tackle. It would also all the Giants to shift Flowers to the right side thus improving two positions.
24. Oakland Raiders- David Njoku, TE, Miami
The Raiders just signed Jared Cook, but he has been an inconsistent player throughout his career. David Njoku would give the Raiders another pass catching option with a ton of upside. He features an elite combination of size and explosiveness.
Oakland could also use this pick to improve their secondary and especially the cornerback position. Someone like Ohio State’s Gareon Conley would make a lot of sense.