2017 NFL Mock Draft: Ideal 1st-Round Predictions for Top Prospects

Not every NFL draft pick receives what we would consider a perfect landing spot, but all the top prospects have ideal locations to continue their football careers.

Although free agency may reduce or eliminate a given team's needs, this mock draft highlights a few selections that feel tailor-made for both the prospect and the franchise.

However, that doesn't mean all 32 picks are crafted for the absolute best-case scenario. The "best player available" strategy and—quite simply—reality don't allow for it.

Following the wild-card round, the first 24 selections are locked in. The final eight spots are ordered based on the final regular-season standings and resemble playoff seeding.

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	DE	Alabama
5	Tennessee Titans (from Rams)	Mike Williams	WR	Clemson
6	New York Jets	Quincy Wilson	CB	Florida
7	San Diego Chargers	Cam Robinson	OT	Alabama
8	Carolina Panthers	Dalvin Cook	RB	Florida State
9	Cincinnati Bengals	Reuben Foster	LB	Alabama
10	Buffalo Bills	Jamal Adams	S	LSU
11	New Orleans Saints	Tim Williams	Edge	Alabama
12	Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)	Deshaun Watson	QB	Clemson
13	Arizona Cardinals	Malik McDowell	DL	Michigan State
14	Indianapolis Colts	Derek Barnett	Edge	Tennessee
15	Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)	Corey Davis	WR	Western Michigan
16	Baltimore Ravens	Leonard Fournette	RB	LSU
17	Washington Redskins	Marshon Lattimore	CB	Ohio State
18	Tennessee Titans	Malik Hooker	FS	Ohio State
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	John Ross	WR	Washington
20	Denver Broncos	Ryan Ramczyk	OT	Wisconsin
21	Detroit Lions	Zach Cunningham	LB	Vanderbilt
22	Miami Dolphins	Takkarist McKinley	Edge	UCLA
23	New York Giants	Jabrill Peppers	S	Michigan
24	Oakland Raiders	Gareon Conley	CB	Ohio State
25	Houston Texans	Jaleel Johnson	DT	Iowa
26	Green Bay Packers	Cordrea Tankersley	CB	Clemson
27	Seattle Seahawks	Dan Feeney	G	Indiana
28	Pittsburgh Steelers	Teez Tabor	CB	Florida
29	Atlanta Falcons	Carl Lawson	Edge	Auburn
30	Kansas City Chiefs	Sidney Jones	CB	Washington
31	Dallas Cowboys	Charles Harris	Edge	Missouri
32	New England Patriots	Taco Charlton	DE	Michigan

Ideal Fits

Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Although the pass-catching corps for the Tennessee Titans is balanced, the group lacks a legitimate go-to weapon. In a clutch moment, where is Marcus Mariota going to throw?

Sure, you could say Delanie Walker or Rishard Matthews, but doing so with conviction isn't painless.

Mike Williams is capable of establishing himself as that premier target. After returning from a neck injury that caused him to essentially miss the entire 2015 campaign, Williams collected 98 receptions for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

Against Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Williams snatched two enormous leaping catches that helped Clemson score the go-ahead and then game-winning touchdowns. One of those receptions can be seen below, courtesy of the Fantasy Authority's Travis May:

Williams lacks elite speed, which will be cited as reasoning for an inconsistent ability to separate from defenders. However, the 6'3", 225-pounder showcases that much-desired skill of creating space at the catch point. That counts as separation, too.

Every quarterback prefers a clear sightline to his target, but that's not always a reality in the NFL. Williams, thanks to his ball skills, can get open even when he's not.

That would immensely benefit a rising star like Mariota.

John Ross, WR, Washington

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers must continue building around Jameis Winston, and their skill positions lack one essential piece.

Superstar receiver Mike Evans excels at both the short and intermediate levels, while Cameron Brate and Adam Humphries are reliable targets in the quick passing game. Evans is a legitimate downfield threat, but he cannot atone for Winston's deep inaccuracy.

John Ross has the speed to mitigate slightly errant throws. And with safeties caught between run support and shading toward Evans, Ross' speed is a game-breaking skill.

In 2016, the junior paced Washington with 81 catches, 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns, adding one kick-return score.

Tampa must hope Ross slides past receiver-needy teams like the Titans (if they don't take Williams), Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens, among others.

But as long as he checks out medically—Ross underwent surgery in 2015 to repair a torn right meniscus before tearing his left ACL—it would likely be difficult for the Bucs to head in another direction.

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

If you're looking for a great background story, Ryan Ramczyk is an excellent starting point. After taking a year off from football and attending two technical schools, he enrolled at Wisconsin-Stevens Point and played two seasons for the Division III program.

Then, after former Wisconsin assistant Paul Chryst returned to Madison as the head coach, Ramczyk transferred. When eligible this season, he immediately earned the starting nod at left tackle.

But while that's a unique story, the Denver Broncos surely are focused on the final chapter of Ramczyk becoming a terrific player.

The junior established himself as a premier run-blocker, playing a key role for running back Corey Clement, who tallied 1,375 yards. Dare Ogunbowale and Bradrick Shaw also eclipsed the 400-yard mark for the Badgers.

Ramczyk has first-round potential and prototypical size, checking in at 6'6" and 314 pounds. His ability to handle elite edge-rushers will be thoroughly analyzed, but the main concern right now is recovery. Jason Galloway of the Wisconsin State Journal noted Ramczyk underwent hip surgery on Jan. 5.

Denver, which finished the 2016 season with the fifth-fewest yards per carry (3.62), needs a run-blocking presence of Ramczyk's caliber. The Broncos also need to protect the future at quarterback, whether that's Trevor Siemian or more likely Paxton Lynch.

If Alabama's Cam Robinson is selected early and Ramczyk's medicals check out, he'd be an obvious choice for Denver.

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