2017 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting Destinations for Sleeper Prospects and Top Names

With the NFL's postseason beginning on Saturday, 20 other teams have begun their respective offseasons and the process of trying to better their rosters. 

One way to do so will be through the 2017 draft, which will take place in Philadelphia beginning on Apr. 27. It allows teams an opportunity to draft young players that could develop into future stars or immediate role players that could contribute to postseason runs next year. 

Based on the current NFL standings and some of each team's largest needs, here is how the first round of the draft will go down.

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Cleveland Browns	Myles Garrett	DE	Texas A&M
2	San Francisco 49ers	DeShone Kizer	QB	Notre Dame
3	Chicago Bears	Mitch Trubisky	QB	North Carolina
4	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jonathan Allen	DT	Alabama
5	Tennessee Titans (from Rams)	Quincy Wilson	CB	Florida
6	New York Jets	Leonard Fournette	RB	LSU
7	San Diego Chargers	Cam Robinson	OT	Alabama
8	Carolina Panthers	Dalvin Cook	RB	Florida State
9	Cincinnati Bengals	Derek Barnett	DE	Tennessee
10	Buffalo Bills	Jamal Adams	S	LSU
11	New Orleans Saints	Marshon Lattimore	CB	Ohio State
12	Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)	Dalvin Cook	RB	Florida State
13	Arizona Cardinals	Reuben Foster	LB	Alabama
14	Indianapolis Colts	Malik McDowell	DE	Michigan State
15	Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)	Mike Williams	WR	Clemson
16	Baltimore Ravens	DeMarcus Walker	DE	Florida State
17	Washington Redskins	Marlon Humphrey	CB	Alabama
18	Tennessee Titans	John Ross	WR	Washington
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Jabrill Peppers	S/LB	Michigan
20	Denver Broncos	O.J. Howard	TE	Alabama
21	Detroit Lions	Desmond King	CB	Iowa
22	Miami Dolphins	Charles Harris	DE	Missouri
23	New York Giants	Zach Cunningham	LB	Vanderbilt
24	Oakland Raiders	Christian McCaffrey	RB	Stanford
25	Houston Texans	Roderick Johnson	OT	Florida State
26	Green Bay Packers	Teez Tabor	CB	Florida
27	Seattle Seahawks	Charles Walker	DT	Oklahoma
28	Pittsburgh Steelers	Tim Williams	LB	Alabama
29	Atlanta Falcons	Adoree' Jackson	CB	USC
30	Kansas City Chiefs	Sidney Jones	CB	Washington
31	New England Patriots	Jarrad Davis	LB	Florida
32	Dallas Cowboys	Cordrea Tankersley	CB	Clemson

Sleepers To Watch Out For

John Ross Stars in Tennessee

Predicted Team: Tennesseee Titans

In this mock draft the Tennessee Titans are taking wide receiver John Ross out of Washington at No. 18 overall, and he could be just what quarterback Marcus Mariota needs next year. 

With the 25th-ranked passing game in 2016, the Titans offense was far too reliant on its running game, which didn't do much good when Tennessee found itself trailing and in need of some quick points. 

Only one wide receiver, Rishard Matthews, had over 522 yards on the season, while tight end Delanie Walker was the team's second-best pass-catcher. 

Ross is a speedster that can provide an outside threat, giving Mariota a stellar option to beat the defense over the top.

At times, he couldn't be guarded by opposing defensive backs because of that speed, recording 81 catches for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns for a Huskies team that made the College Football Playoff.

He's not the largest receiver at 5'11", which could provide problems at the NFL level due to the skill of defensive backs. If that's the case, he is still a prime candidate to become a receiver that can be used in many different scenarios ranging from the slot to the occasional deep ball.         

Reuben Foster Becomes Best Player in Draft Class

Predicted Team: Arizona Cardinals

It would be labeled a gift if Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster was taken No. 13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals. But the needs of other teams could take the linebacker out of the top 10 and have him fall right into the Cardinals' lap.

Arizona already has a solid defense despite a 7-8-1 finish to the 2016 season. Arizona allowed the second-fewest total yards and first downs, but it could use a boost at the inside linebacker position.

Deone Bucannon has experienced a dip in play after moving from his natural position at strong safety to linebacker. Bringing in Foster could take him right back to the secondary.

Foster has shown incredible speed at his position, which could make him a premier pass-rusher and a linebacker that can chase down even the quickest of runners. 

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah labeled Foster as "a monster" after seeing his work in the opposition's backfield:

He racked up 103 total tackles on the season to go with four sacks and 12 tackles for loss on his way to the 2016 Butkus Award.

That kind of skill set points toward all indications of Foster becoming one of the most feared, versatile linebackers in the league who is going to make whichever team that drafts him happy. 

Stats courtesy of Sports-Reference.com and Pro-Football-Reference.com.