2017 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Super Bowl Predictions for 1st-Round Prospects

While the New England Patriots celebrate their Super Bowl LI victory over the Atlanta Falcons, the front offices will quickly turn their attention to preparing for the 2017 NFL draft.

The result of the overtime thriller also finalized the order for the draft, which has been a principal focus for the other 30 teams since being eliminated from the championship pursuit.

And now, the big question is whether the Cleveland Browns will spurn an elite talent in Myles Garrett to select a potential franchise quarterback.

Team needs, organizational trends and the latest news were all considered. The mock draft is based on what we think will happen in April, not what how we personally view the prospects.

Pick	Team	Player	Position
1	Cleveland Browns	Myles Garrett	DE
2	San Francisco 49ers	DeShone Kizer	QB
3	Chicago Bears	Mitch Trubisky	QB
4	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jonathan Allen	DE
5	Tennessee Titans (from Rams)	Mike Williams	WR
6	New York Jets	Quincy Wilson	CB
7	Los Angeles Chargers	Cam Robinson	OT
8	Carolina Panthers	Dalvin Cook	RB
9	Cincinnati Bengals	Reuben Foster	LB
10	Buffalo Bills	Jamal Adams	S
11	New Orleans Saints	Derek Barnett	Edge
12	Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)	Deshaun Watson	QB
13	Arizona Cardinals	Malik McDowell	DL
14	Indianapolis Colts	Solomon Thomas	DE
15	Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)	Corey Davis	WR
16	Baltimore Ravens	Leonard Fournette	RB
17	Washington Redskins	Marshon Lattimore	CB
18	Tennessee Titans	Malik Hooker	FS
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	John Ross	WR
20	Denver Broncos	Ryan Ramczyk	OT
21	Detroit Lions	Zach Cunningham	LB
22	Miami Dolphins	Takkarist McKinley	Edge
23	New York Giants	Jabrill Peppers	S
24	Oakland Raiders	Gareon Conley	CB
25	Houston Texans	Jaleel Johnson	DT
26	Seattle Seahawks	Dan Feeney	G
27	Kansas City Chiefs	Teez Tabor	CB
28	Dallas Cowboys	Taco Charlton	DE
29	Green Bay Packers	Cordrea Tankersley	CB
30	Pittsburgh Steelers	Sidney Jones	CB
31	Atlanta Falcons	Charles Harris	Edge
32	New England Patriots	Ryan Anderson	Edge

DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

Kyle Shanahan is a brilliant offensive coordinator, but the San Francisco 49ers are about to find out if he's a franchise savior.

After the 49ers hired John Lynch, who has no front office experience, as the general manager, Shanahan should have extensive personnel control. And San Francisco is in dire need of a quarterback.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Matt Schaub may follow Shanahan to the Bay Area. Schaub spent the 2016 season as a backup for MVP quarterback Matt Ryan and will be an unrestricted free agent. He'd be an inexpensive temporary option.

Signing Schaub is especially reasonable if the 49ers plan on selecting DeShone Kizer, a 6'4", 230-pound prospect.

In today's no-patience era, every first-round quarterback is expected to perform like an All-Pro right away. However, Kizer likely needs extra time to correct his footwork lapses while adjusting to increased competition at the NFL level.

Kizer struggled in 2016, although part of his issues can be linked to an underwhelming bunch of skill-position players. San Francisco has a similar problem on the roster, so easing Kizer into the No. 1 role would be wise.

If an offensive genius like Shanahan continues to craft a system around his players, the Kizer from 2015 will likely return. And that version is definitely worth the short wait.

Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

While the class of edge-rushers is Grand Canyon-deep, there's a limited number of first-round offensive tackles. The Los Angeles Chargers desperately need help, so it might necessitate a reach.

Left tackle King Dunlap has missed a combined 13 games over the last two seasons. Between health issues and his age (31), Los Angeles needs to start thinking about the future.

Cam Robinson had an average year in 2016, but his potential to become a dominant run-blocker must be intriguing for the Chargers. They tried to establish Melvin Gordon as a weekly force, and he approached the 1,000-yard mark before missing the last three-plus games.

Bleacher Report's Kyle Posey shared a clip of Robinson against LSU, showing off strength at the line with a pancake, power as a puller and athleticism while working upfield on a sweep.

Robinson's biggest weakness right now is dealing with speedy edge-rushers because of a tendency to reach that can be compounded with slow reaction off the ball. But they are correctable issues, though, and his 6'6", 310-pound frame is ideal for the NFL.

While the newest Los Angeles franchise must consider safeties Jamal Adams and Malik Hooker at this spot, the desire to protect Philip Rivers should make left tackle a high priority.

Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

To this point, Corey Davis has avoided an unloading of negative reviews from anonymous scouts. Injuries, however, are starting to plague the Western Michigan product.

He missed the Senior Bowl due to a shoulder issue, and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported Davis' NFL Scouting Combine status is in jeopardy because of an ankle injury.

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At 6'2" and 205 pounds, Davis' frame should not be questioned. Nevertheless, there will inevitably be a debate about whether he's injury-prone—despite missing one game since 2014. Combined with the normal questions about small-school standouts, the next two-plus months will probably include a challenge of his stock.

The Philadelphia Eagles need to upgrade their receiving corps, and the two most likely options available at No. 15 overall are Davis and Washington speedster John Ross III.

While Ross' breakaway speed and reliable hands are appealing—especially for a pass-catching group that dropped 36 passes last year, per Pro Football Focus—Davis has a higher production floor because of his route-running prowess.

As long as Davis' stock survives the post-injury negative headlines, Philly would be a superb first-round landing spot.

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