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Final 2017 first round NFL mock draft

By Brian Miller

Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick #11 New Orleans Saints: 

Gareon Conley – CB – Ohio State

The Saints defensive front is o.k. their linebackers are o.k. their secondary is horrible. Will the Saints target a trade for Seattle’s Richard Sherman? Maybe but I would guess they would try to turn pick number 32 into that trade. The Saints need cornerback help because they simply can’t compete right now and Drew Brees is in his final few seasons.

Pick #12 Cleveland Browns (Potential trade partner to move up)

Mitchel Trubisky: QB – North Carolina

Will the Browns wait to see if Trubisky falls? I don’t think so and could see them trade up to get him. Trubisky would make a lot of sense for Cleveland and while he could still be on the board at number 12 that is dependant on what the Jets do at 6. Again, IF they really want him as is speculated they might need to get ahead of New York or get comfortable with another prospect.

Pick #13 Arizona Cardinals:

Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

The Cardinals like to add meat to their defense and Reuben Foster could very well be the selection here. In fact I really was tempted to put him in this spot. With Larry Fitzgerald returning for what could be his final season having a player in place to not only replace him but learn from him is a smart play. Davis is fast and reliable and could be the Cardinals future star wide-out.

Pick #14 Philadelphia Eagles: 

Tre’Davious White, CB, LSU

The Eagles get beat often in the secondary by the Redskins. The Giants. The Cowboys. They traded away Byron Maxwell ahead of last seasons draft to the Dolphins and didn’t bother replacing him with any worldly talent. White has talent but it’s questionable whether  he is better than Morlan Humphry. With the draft in Philly this year the pick better be a good one. Eagles fans are not as kind as Jets fans. They may do more than just boo.  Kidding.

Pick #15 Indianapolis Colts:

Cam Robinson, G/T, Alabama

Keeping Lady Luck upright the last couple of years has been problematic for the Colts. When Luck isn’t playing the Colts look horrible and Luck is missing time from all the hits he is taking. The Colts have defensive needs as well but they can’t overlook the addition of protection for their franchise face.

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