2017 NFL Mock Draft: Latest Predictions for Top College Prospects

We haven't even reached the College Football Playoff yet, but we have already been treated to some stellar bowl performances by some of the top prospects in the 2017 NFL draft class. 

Friday's action put a number of potential first-round prospects on display, allowing fans and scouts to get a close look at the next batch of NFL talent. 

Here's an updated mock draft followed by a breakdown of some of the top prospects who gave their stock a boost during Friday's bowl games:

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Cleveland Browns	Myles Garrett	DE	Texas A&M
2	San Francisco 49ers	Jonathan Allen	DL	Alabama
3	Chicago Bears	Reuben Foster	LB	Alabama
4	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jamal Adams	S	LSU
5	Tennessee Titans (from LA)	Mike Williams	WR	Clemson
6	New York Jets	Leonard Fournette	RB	LSU
7	San Diego Chargers	Marlon Humphrey	CB	Alabama
8	Cincinnati Bengals	Tim Williams	LB/DE	Alabama
9	Carolina Panthers	Sidney Jones	CB	Washington
10	Cleveland Browns (from PHI)	Mitch Trubisky	QB	North Carolina
11	Arizona Cardinals	John Ross	WR	Washington
12	Buffalo Bills	Jabrill Peppers	LB/S	Michigan
13	Indianapolis Colts	Solomon Thomas	DL	Stanford
14	Philadelphia Eagles (from MIN)	Quincy Wilson	CB	Florida
15	New Orleans Saints	Malik McDowell	DL	Michigan State
16	Tennessee Titans	Gareon Conley	CB	Ohio State
17	Baltimore Ravens	Corey Davis	WR	W. Michigan
18	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Dalvin Cook	RB	Florida State
19	Denver Broncos	Ryan Ramczyk	OT	Wisconsin
20	Washington Redskins	Derek Barnett	DE	Tennessee
21	Detroit Lions	Ryan Anderson	DE	Alabama
22	Houston Texans	Zach Cunningham	LB	Vanderbilt
23	Green Bay Packers	Marshon Lattimore	CB	Ohio State
24	Seattle Seahawks	Cam Robinson	OT	Alabama
25	Miami Dolphins	Teez Tabor	CB	Florida
26	Atlanta Falcons	Vita Vea	DT	Washington
27	Pittsburgh Steelers	Takkarist McKinley	LB	UCLA
28	New York Giants	Taco Charlton	DE	Michigan
29	Kansas City Chiefs	Forrest Lamp	OG	W. Kentucky
30	Oakland Raiders	Jarrad Davis	LB	Florida
31	New England Patriots	O.J. Howard	TE	Alabama
32	Dallas Cowboys	Charles Harris	DE	Missouri

Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina

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Mitch Trubisky wasn't flawless against the Stanford Cardinal in the Sun Bowl, but he showed up in the biggest moments of the game. 

With the ball deep in North Carolina's own territory, Trubisky led the Tar Heels on a 97-yard drive which put them in position to tie the game in the final seconds on a two-point conversion attempt. Ultimately they fell short, but Trubisky's performance in the clutch certainly caught the attention of many evaluators, including Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus:

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Great bounceback from Trubisky, has shown a lot in the clutch this season

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) December 30, 2016"

While his late-game heroics were the most memorable aspect of the game, it's worth nothing that Trubisky did show some flaws earlier in the afternoon with a pair of costly interceptions. 

As CBS Sports' Dane Brugler pointed out, this is an area Trubisky still needs to work on:

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Trubisky misread the safeties on both of his INTs today. Obviously poor decisions. We'll see how he responds this drive.

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) December 30, 2016"

If this proves to be Trubisky's final collegiate game, it's safe to assume he showed enough to generate serious consideration from teams looking to select a quarterback in the first round. However, his flaws—potentially a result of his inexperience as a one-year starter—could scare off some of the quarterback-needy teams picking at the very top of the first round. 

Solomon Thomas, Stanford

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While all eyes were on Trubisky during the Sun Bowl, it was impossible not to be drawn to Stanford defensive lineman Solomon Thomas as well, who consistently forced his way into the Tar Heels backfield. 

Brugler was among those impressed with Thomas' performance:

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Thomas is a 1st round player if he declares. Has been disruptive all season and is doing whatever he wants w/ the UNC OL today. https://t.co/xXh4P774t4

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) December 30, 2016"

The 2017 draft class is expected to be loaded with talent on the defensive line, which could potentially influence the decision of an underclassman like Thomas. 

Despite Thomas' performance, he is still clearly a notch behind the top prospects in the nation such as Texas A&M's Myles Garrett and Alabama's Jonathan Allen. 

While he is expected to be a first-round selection, Thomas could potentially elevate himself to an elite grade if he returns to Stanford for his senior year. 

Dalvin Cook, Florida State

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Dalvin Cook entered the Orange Bowl already solidified as a likely first-round selection. But his performance against a stout Michigan defense may have elevated his stock to an even higher level. 

Cook carried the ball 20 times for 145 yards and a touchdown, while adding another 62 yards on three receptions. 

Bleacher Report's Ian Wharton is among those impressed enough with Cook to rank him as the top running back in the upcoming draft class. 

Cook versus LSU running back Leonard Fournette will be one of the most hotly debated topics during the predraft process. While Fournette is a dominant power runner, Cook offers more speed and elusiveness.

Considering their differences in style, there might not be a right answer to that debate. NFL teams may evaluate Cook and Fournette differently simply based on their preferred style in a feature back.