2017 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Overrated Prospects Who Will Disappoint

Teams spend months before the NFL draft trying to find the best fits for their respective organisations, but everyone makes mistakes.

While this is the time of year for fans to dream about their future stars, busts are as big a part of the draft as bad suits and booing the commissioner. Everyone taken in the first round will have the potential to be great, but you know a few will fail to reach expectations.

This latest mock draft breaks down predictions for where the top names will go after accounting for free-agency moves, followed by a breakdown of those who might not be worth the picks.

Pick	Team	Player	Pos.	School
1	Cleveland Browns	Myles Garrett	DE	Texas A&M
2	San Francisco 49ers	Malik Hooker	S	Ohio State
3	Chicago Bears	Jonathan Allen	DE	Alabama
4	Jacksonville Jaguars	Leonard Fournette	RB	LSU
5	Tennessee Titans (from Rams)	Marshon Lattimore	CB	Ohio State
6	New York Jets	Jamal Adams	S	LSU
7	Los Angeles Chargers	Mike Williams	WR	Clemson
8	Carolina Panthers	Solomon Thomas	DE	Stanford
9	Cincinnati Bengals	Reuben Foster	LB	Alabama
10	Buffalo Bills	Corey Davis	WR	Western Michigan
11	New Orleans Saints	Quincy Wilson	CB	Florida
12	Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)	Deshaun Watson	QB	Clemson
13	Arizona Cardinals	Mitchell Trubisky	QB	North Carolina
14	Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)	Marlon Humphrey	CB	Alabama
15	Indianapolis Colts	Derek Barnett	DE	Tennessee
16	Baltimore Ravens	Taco Charlton	DE	Michigan
17	Washington Redskins	DeShone Kizer	QB	Notre Dame
18	Tennessee Titans	John Ross	WR	Tennessee Titans
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Dalvin Cook	RB	Florida State
20	Denver Broncos	O.J. Howard	TE	Alabama
21	Detroit Lions	Takkarist McKinley	OLB	UCLA
22	Miami Dolphins	Haason Reddick	OLB	Temple
23	New York Giants	David Njoku	TE	Miami
24	Oakland Raiders	Malik McDowell	DT	Michigan State
25	Houston Texans	Garett Bolles	OT	Utah
26	Seattle Seahawks	Ryan Ramczyk	OT	Wisconsin
27	Kansas City Chiefs	Christian McCaffrey	RB	Stanford
28	Dallas Cowboys	Jabrill Peppers	S	Michigan
29	Green Bay Packers	Forrest Lamp	OG	Western Kentucky
30	Pittsburgh Steelers	Charles Harris	LB	Missouri
31	Atlanta Falcons	Teez Tabor	CB	Florida
32	New England Patriots	Jarrad Davis	OLB	Florida

Overrated Prospects

DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

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It's easy to understand why teams are enticed by DeShone Kizer.

He has great size at 6'4" and 230 pounds, with the arm strength to make him the kind of archetypal passer every scout loves. The former Notre Dame star also has good athleticism, making him a running threat, and a mentality to get better.

"I don't think that I'm anywhere near to where I need to be a starter next year," Kizer said at the combine, per Lorenzo Reyes of USA Today. "So I'm probably going to stay in this bunker mentality for as long as that takes to get back to level of play to where I need to be."

This is all part of the package that makes Kizer the top quarterback in the class, according to Bucky Brooks of NFL Media. With most teams likely looking for long-term solutions at the position, it makes sense to take someone with upside.

However, the quarterback was correct in his own assessment. He is raw and too inconsistent to be an NFL starter at the moment, with accuracy question marks that might never be solved.

Although his athleticism is adequate, he finished behind the other three first-round possibilities—Mitchell Trubisky, Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes—in the 40-yard dash. Those three players have also shown better performances as passers.

There is a chance Kizer could be the first quarterback off the board, and the Ohio native could be a good fit with the Cleveland Browns. The Washington Redskins also need to solve their quarterback question going forward with so much uncertainty surrounding Kirk Cousins.

Still, there is a good chance he is the worst of the four top players at the position.

Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

Few people had a worse combine than Teez Tabor. The Florida cornerback ran a 4.63 second 40-yard dash, had a vertical jump of 31 inches and completed just nine reps on the bench press.

To make matters worse, his work in the position drills also left a lot to be desired.

This won't be enough to sink him in the draft, but it should at least force teams to think twice. Tabor earned a reputation as a playmaker on the defensive end, totaling seven interceptions in the last two years while running three back for touchdowns. His ability to force turnovers and keep opposing receivers in check is what put him in first-round territory.

With good size for the position at 6'0" and solid instincts, Tabor should remain among the top 32 picks.

However, the athletic concerns are real, and they provide an early sign that he could struggle to stay with NFL receivers. Tabor had a lot of help on the Gators defense, and he will be difficult to trust at the next level.

John Ross, WR, Washington

While Tabor will likely fall because of his poor combine, John Ross was one of the big winners of the week with a record 40-yard dash time of 4.22 seconds.

The receiver proved he can turn that pure speed into production this past season, totaling 81 catches for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns for Washington.

Unfortunately, most of these stats came against questionable Pac-12 defenses. Faced with a more physical defense in Alabama, Ross was held to just 28 receiving yards on five catches.

It's obviously difficult to judge a receiver on one game against an elite defense, but a lack of size and strength is a serious question mark for Ross. At 5'11" and 190 pounds, he will have a hard time matching up with bigger cornerbacks in the NFL.

Smaller receivers can be successful, but Ross might not have the elite route-running necessary to overcome his size.

With other top receivers like Mike Williams and Corey Davis capable of winning one-on-one battles and outmuscling opponents, Ross is certainly a notch below.

Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan

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This almost might not be fair because Jabrill Peppers will likely have his entire career under a microscope, especially if he ends up going in the top half of the first round, as some predict he will.

Peppers got a lot of attention this past season at Michigan thanks to his versatility. Even without big numbers, he won the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year award and finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.

The challenge will be figuring out where he is best suited to play at the next level. He worked out with linebackers at the combine, has the size of a safety and has spent time at cornerback. Per Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, teams are even interested in using him offensively, as he was for the Wolverines:

This versatility could make Peppers a dream prospect for creative defensive coordinators.

On the other hand, a lot of teams might not know what to do with him. He won't excel if he is forced to drop back into coverage a lot and make plays on the ball. He might be too small to consistently work in the box against the run or as a pass-rusher.

Expectations will be high, which means even if he is a useful player at some spot on the field, Peppers could end up being a disappointment.