2017 NFL Draft Big Board: March Madness Update
By Jon Dove
We are a little over one month away from the 2017 NFL Draft and it’s beyond time to start finalizing my 2017 NFL Draft Big Board.
Below is my updated 2017 NFL Draft Big Board which is very close to a finished product. The top half of this ranking shouldn’t change much unless something hits the news cycle regarding injuries or off-field problems.
1. Myles Garrett, Edge, Texas A&M
Garrett is an elite edge rusher who should quickly become a dominant player in the NFL.
2. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Foster is a tone setter who delivers big hits and makes plays all over the field.
3. Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State
Lattimore is an elite athlete who is quickly developing into a lock-down cover guy.
4. Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama
There are some concerns regarding Allen’s shoulders, but overall still a dominant defensive player.
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5. Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford
Thomas has a nice blend of power and speed that make him tough to keep out of the backfield.
6. Jamal Adams, S, LSU
Adams is a do-everything safety who can fit in any system and make a major impact.
7. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Williams is a smooth athlete who excels at winning in contested situations.
8. Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State
Hooker is the definition of a ball hawk and someone who should register a ton of interceptions at the next level.
9. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
Howard is a well-rounded tight end who was under utilized during his college career.
10. Takkarist McKinley, Edge, UCLA
McKinley is an explosive edge rusher still learning how to be a pass rusher.
11. Tre’Davious White, CB, LSU
White is as steady as they come and has improved his ball skills throughout the course of his career.
12. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
McCaffrey’s versatility is off the charts which makes him a great all-around weapon.
13. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
Fournette is an elite running back talent who could be the focal point of a team’s offense.
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14. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
Davis is a well-rounded receiver who can run clean routes and make big plays down the field.
15. Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
Wilson is a long and developing cornerback prospect who likes to play a physical brand of football.
16. Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
Tankersley routinely gets his hands on the football which is key to any defensive backs success in the NFL.
17. David Njoku, TE, Miami
Njoku has a rare combination of size, quickness and overall athleticism.
18. Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
Bolles is a nasty player who also as the movement skills to hold up in space.
19. Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Charlton is a long and athletic pass rusher who is still developing as a player.
20. Carl Lawson, Edge, Auburn
Lawson has the skills to be a top-end pass rusher in the NFL, but his injury history is a bit of a red flag.
21. Haason Reddick, LB, Temple
Reddick is a versatile defender who will most likely play a traditional linebacker role, but also provide some help as a pass rusher.
22. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
Humphrey has the size and athletic pedigree defensive coordinators covet.
23. Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
Conley is a solid all around cover guy and also has elite quickness.
24. Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
Robinson’s inconsistency has hurt his overall stock, but there’s no denying his raw talent.
25. Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Peppers is going to make an impact in the NFL. It could be as a safety, linebacker, return man or even running back.