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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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Sep 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive linesmen Haason Reddick (58) during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple defeated Penn State 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive linesmen Haason Reddick (58) during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple defeated Penn State 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick #21 Detroit Lions: 

Malik McDowell, DE, Michigan State

The Lions are trying to find that defensive line that was anchored by Ndamukong Suh for so many years. It hasn’t happened yet. Getting a top edge rusher makes a lot of sense and McDowell can get pressure off the side.

Pick #22 Miami Dolphins (Potential trade partner to move down)

Haasan Reddick, DE/LB, Temple

The Dolphins have made no bones about being open to a trade down. The first draft of this mock included trades and I had the Dolphins moving down with the Falcons. I think that could happen or maybe New Orleans. I since changed my mind and went back and deleted all of them. The Dolphins could draft LB Jordan Willis if Reddick is off the board.

Pick #23 New York Giants:

David Njoku, TE, University of Miami

There has been a lot of speculation that the Giants may try to trade up for Njoku. They need better play from the position and Njoku is a top prospect. He will be a nice weapon for Eli Manning but he must work on his route running.

Pick #24 Oakland Raiders:

Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida

Davis is a solid linebacker who will help the Raiders improve their defense. If a corner is available here they could take one if they slide but with this talent pool they can easily find a starting caliber corner in round two.

Pick #25 Houston Texans:

Pat Mahommes, QB, Texas Tech

Deshaun Watson could also be the pick but I think that Mahommes is a better fit. If the Texans draft anyone not positioned at QB then they will be trading back into round one later. The Texans made a huge mistake trading with the Broncos last season for Brock Osweiler. Finding a franchise QB has been a major problem for them since they arrived in the NFL. They either find one and can’t protect him or have the protection and he can’t throw.

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