NFL Draft 2017: Selection Order and Projections for Hottest Prospects

With two NFL playoff games wrapping up Saturday, we're another step closer to knowing the full 2017 NFL draft order. 

According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke, the Detroit Lions loss locked them into the No. 21 pick, while the Oakland Raiders will select at No. 24. The 22nd and 23rd picks will be determined by the losers of Sunday's games. 

Based on the updated draft order, here's a look at how the first round could play out, followed by a breakdown of where a few of the draft's most recent early entrants could land in April.

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

5. Tennessee Titans: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

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Jamal Adams announced his intention to enter the draft last week and will likely be among the first players off the board in April. Bleacher Report's Matt Miller is among those who view Adams as an elite talent:

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No surprise here: Jamal Adams will enter 2017 draft class. Top 5 player. Top safety.

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 6, 2017"

Adams is one of the elite athletes in this draft class, frequently demonstrated by his impressive range on the field. He's capable in coverage, but his performance especially stands out against the run. 

Not only is Adams a strong option for the Tennessee Titans based on value, but he also fills a need on the roster. 

According to Bleacher Report's NFL1000 grades, Titans starting strong safety Da'Norris Searcy ranked 25th in the league at his position. 

Searcy still has two years remaining on his contract in Tennessee but, according to Spotrac, is only guaranteed $2.25 million in those remaining years. Should the Titans choose to add Adams, cutting ties with Searcy would not be a financial issue. 

Titans defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau spent time working with Pro Bowl safeties Troy Polamalu and Carnell Lake during his many years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. LeBeau could potentially use Adams in many of the same creative ways those elite safeties were utilized during his days with the Steelers. 

16. Baltimore Ravens: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

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Florida State running back Dalvin Cook is another recent early entry to the draft who will likely be among the first offensive weapons to hear his name called. 

The Baltimore Ravens have drafted a running back in the fourth round in each of the past three drafts: Lorenzo Taliaferro, Javorius Allen and Kenneth Dixon. However, the trio has found minimal success in Baltimore, and it might be time for the Ravens to invest a high pick in a running back again. 

Part of Cook's appeal to Baltimore could be his pass-catching ability, which is a trait the Ravens frequently target in their running back. This past season, Dixon and Terrance West, who split time at the position, combined for 64 receptions. 

CBSSports.com's Dane Brugler has praised Cook for his skills as a receiver:

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Dalvin Cook the pass-catcher almost as awesome as the runner. That's his fifth reception of at least 25 yards this season.

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) December 31, 2016"

As the starter in Baltimore, Cook may be able to replicate West's and Dixon's numbers all on his own. 

30. Kansas City Chiefs: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State

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The Kansas City Chiefs boast one of the league's top defenses, but there are a few key players on the unit getting up there in age. 

Linebacker Derrick Johnson has been a staple in Kansas City's defense for over a decade, but his career may be winding down. The 34-year-old Johnson suffered a torn Achilles tendon in December, his second season-ending injury in the past three years. 

While a healthy Johnson will certainly still have a place in Kansas City, the team has to have some doubts about his future after the latest injury. 

Ohio State's Raekwon McMillan declared for the draft on Wednesday and could potentially be an option to replace Johnson. 

McMillan ended his season as one of the hottest prospects on the rise. Over the course of his final two games against Michigan and Clemson, McMillan racked up 31 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack.

If McMillan can build off those performances with strong predraft workout numbers, he could be a fast-rising prospect this spring.