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I just thought that this was kind of interesting, and shows how opinions can change over just a few months. This was thr SI mock from November 11 of 2016.

2017 NFL Mock Draft: Myles Garrett, DeShone Kizer top Round 1 | SI.com
https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/11/22/nfl-mock-draft-2017-myles-garrett-jonathan-allen-jabrill-peppers


The order for our latest mock is based on the current draft standings, right on through the 12 teams currently in playoff position. The overload of defensive talent means that there are a lot of Round 1 talents who didn’t fit into the 32 picks projected out. What, if anything, will change next time around?


1

MYLES GARRETT (Browns)
DE/OLB, TEXAS A&M
As of right now, Cleveland would have four of the first 40 or so selections at the 2017 draft (its own first- and second-rounders, plus Philadelphia’s 1 and Tennessee’s 2). That capital could allow the Browns to take Garrett here and then trade up, if necessary, from their second Round 1 spot to grab a quarterback. It also would give them ample chances to add another QB, should they stay put. So, rather than going for broke out of the gate, they can grab the best player available.

2

DESHONE KIZER (Niners)
QB, NOTRE DAME
Kizer threw a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for 69 yards but completed just 48.5% of his attempts in a 34–31 loss to Virginia Tech. This is the challenge with Kizer and this entire crop of potential 2017 QBs: There is little to no consistency. Kizer, Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky and sudden draft-analyst favorite Mason Rudolph all could be the first quarterback off the board, but we’re still far from any clear-cut answers. Kizer’s build, arm and ability to escape the pocket give him an excellent starting base.


3

JONATHAN ALLEN (Bears)
DE/DT, ALABAMA
The Bears have to draft a quarterback, right? Well, yes, but maybe not here. Allen is the closest there is to bumping Garrett from his perch as the No. 1 prospect. Chicago’s defense remains a significant headache, and it has really missed Eddie Goldman and Will Sutton when they have been out of the lineup. Allen’s incredible athleticism for his size would allow him to excel at a variety of techniques up front.

4

JABRILL PEPPERS (Jaguars)
S, MICHIGAN
Much of the Peppers hype comes from his ability to line up at so many different spots, on both sides of the ball. If we have to guess at his semi-permanent NFL home, though, safety is the ticket. From there, he can use his range to impact the game in the maximum number of ways, plus he can slide down to cover the slot or play up against the run. Also, don’t overlook his ability as a blitzer—some of his best work this season has come when Michigan has turned him loose against the QB.

3 out of 4. Not bad!

could have been the top 3... just sayin'.

Could have had all 4 if the traded back in like we did. Who knows where others had Peppers.

I said this during the draft, 6 months ago our draft would have been impossible

It's almost like all these mock drafts are pointless...

and #25

As well as a #1 next year.

People can have their opinions, but on paper we had an amazing draft. Amazing.

I don't think it was amazing. I think it was disappointing. We drafted a bunch of All Airport guys and guys w/big press clippings rather than football players.

That's not surprising considering our lead man is a lawyer who has no real experience in evaluating talent.

I'm pretty sure everyone we drafted plays football.

Not everyone, we drafted a kicker and those don't count.

Don't judge me for watching this guys videos (lol), but I had to see what the Elpresador guy thought about the Browns draft. He was stoked and made a similar claim that the 4 guys we got could arguably been drafted picks 1,2,3,4.

I agree with him.

I disagree Vers, I think we got good value and good football players. Actually the only one that scares me a bit is Garrett because there is evidence of him taking plays off.

I am a huge Buckeye fan and love Hooker, but I think he is going to struggle staying healthy in the NFL and not be a great tackler. His cover skills are amazing, and his range is outstanding, however he took bad angles in college and missed a lot of tackles he should have made. That is my opinion of course. I know this was your big knock on this draft, not taking Hooker, but I like what we did and the fact we came away with a more multi dimensional player in Peppers.

Also, I think Kizer was a steal at 52. This guy has real NFL talent. He has everything you look for. His accuracy is off at times, but what QB is perfect all of the time. If there is more good than bad, you have something there. He has the things you can't teach and with work can fix some of the bad. I really feel good about this pick. I don't know why, but I just think this guy is going to be the one. Just a feeling based on what I have seen and listened to.

He doesn't even have to be "the one"

Just be "not terrible"

You'd probably get a statue.

No problem, bro. We just view this draft differently.

Don't worry if you have watched him at all you know that by preseason game 2 everything he said will be destroyed in a screaming fit of rage. If he makes it past there I would bet money week 1 his head will explode but I will still stop by to watch it happen.....again.