Chad Reuter 2017 seven-round NFL mock draft: Round 7

Published: Feb 16, 2017 at 03:41 AM

Chad Reuter

Draft Analyst

There's a possibility Mitchell Trubisky gets the call here, but some in the building want to select the pass rusher from Texas A&M first and a quarterback later.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan would enjoy coaching the North Carolina QB, but don't be surprised if some team ( Jets? Browns?) explores a move up in a trade at this spot.

The Bears picked up Quintin Demps as their new strong safety, and add Ohio State's rangy free safety.

Blake Bortles needs a running game to take the pressure off; the LSU runner is the perfect answer.

The value this Stanford pass rusher provides is too great for the Titans to pass up.

The demise of Darrelle Revis leaves a big hole in the Jets' secondary; the Ohio State corner fills it nicely.

Like he was at LSU, Adams will be a defensive leader for the Chargers for years to come.

An ultra-versatile offensive threat at Stanford, McCaffrey can help Cam Newton's cause.

Arthritic shoulders and average athleticism testing could push the Alabama lineman down boards a bit. The Bengals might see another Geno Atkins.

The Bills replace Stephon Gilmore with another rangy cover man, making Conley the third defensive back from Ohio State in the top 10.

Finding a pass rusher is a major priority for the Saints, and the Tennessee defender's relentless nature should endear him to the fans in New Orleans.

Cleveland selects Alabama's athletic tight end and the top pass-catcher in the draft.

Larry Fitzgerald is on his way to retirement, and the physical dominance Williams displayed at Clemson complements Arizona's speedy receivers.

Carson Wentz will be happy to see a vertical threat like Washington's Ross in the fold.

New GM Chris Ballard continues to rebuild the offensive line in front of Andrew Luck. Dawkins was a great tackle at Temple and could start there at the next level, but he'll be a special guard in the NFL.

If Buffalo takes this physically dominant tackle from Alabama at 10, then Ozzie Newsome will find another bargain here.

The Temple pass rusher was one of the top risers throughout the postseason draft process; he can line up outside or inside for Washington.

Davis' inability to work out for teams this offseason could hurt him, but the Titans will gladly add the Western Michigan receiver to their roster.

Cook and the Buccaneers seem like a nice fit, and it reunites Jameis Winston with his former Florida State teammate.

There's a new left tackle from Wisconsin in the not-so-sleepy Western town.

Questions about Foster's maturity and shoulder could cause the Alabama linebacker to drop down boards. Detroit should be willing to take a chance on his talent at this spot.

The Dolphins are moving last year's first-rounder, Laremy Tunsil, to left tackle, making room for the Western Kentucky swing-man at guard.

The Miami tight end's promise as a playmaker on offense makes Eli Manning smile.

The Raiders like height and length in their corners, and the corner from Washington presents both.

I don't expect Mahomes to still be waiting around at this pick, as someone could trade ahead of Houston to secure his services. But the Texans wouldn't mind seeing this strong-armed passer from Texas Tech here. If Mahomes is gone, N.C. State safety Josh Jones would be a great fit.

Seattle takes a chance on the Michigan State defender's talent and scheme versatility.

Alex Smith has a significant cap hit in 2018, and is a free agent the following spring. The Clemson QB should be able to take control of the offense after a year or two.

The Florida corner has the height, length and agility to start for the Cowboys on Day 1.

Green Bay will have a tough choice between Watt and Jabrill Peppers. The Wisconsin pass rusher might win out if the Packers think they can mine secondary talent later in a deep draft.

The aggressive, strong defender from N.C. State will make a difference on Sundays.

The second half of the Super Bowl showed the Falcons' need for a strong, consistent pass rusher like this K-State defensive end.

This Florida Gator brings athleticism and toughness to the middle of the Saints' defense.

ROUND 2

Browns: Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
1. 49ers: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
2. Jaguars: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
3. Bears: Garett Bolles, T, Utah
4. Rams: Dan Feeney, C, Indiana
5. Chargers: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
6. Jets: Charles Harris, OLB, Missouri
7. Panthers: Takkarist McKinley, DE, UCLA
8. Bengals: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
9. Saints: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
10. Eagles: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
11. Bills: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
12. Cardinals: Davis Webb, QB, California
13. Colts: Budda Baker, S, Washington
14. Ravens: Taco Charlton, OLB, Michigan
15. Vikings: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
16. Redskins: Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut
17. Buccaneers: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
18. Broncos: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
19. Browns: Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee
20. Lions: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
21. Dolphins: Chris Wormley, DE, Michigan
22. Giants: Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
23. Raiders: Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn
24. Texans: Taylor Moton, T, Western Michigan
25. Seahawks: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
26. Chiefs: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
27. Cowboys: Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio
28. Packers: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
29. Steelers: Carl Lawson, OLB, Auburn
30. Falcons: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
31. Panthers: Julie'n Davenport, T, Bucknell

ROUND 3

Browns: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
1. 49ers: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
2. Bears: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
3. Jaguars: DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State
4. Rams: KD Cannon, WR, Baylor
5. Jets: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
6. Chargers: Jermaine Eluemunor, G, Texas A&M
7. Patriots: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
8. Bengals: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
9. Ravens: Ethan Pocic, C, LSU
10. Bills: Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
11. Saints: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
12. Cardinals: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
13. Ravens: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
14. Vikings: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
15. Colts: Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado
16. Redskins: Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh
17. Broncos: Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech
18. Titans: Jeremy Cutrer, CB, Middle Tennessee State
19. Buccaneers: Duke Riley, LB, LSU
20. Lions: Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston
21. Vikings: Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
22. Giants: Antonio Garcia, T, Troy
23. Raiders: Aviante Collins, T, TCU
24. Texans: Marcus Maye, S, Florida
25. Seahawks: Roderick Johnson, T, Florida State
26. Chiefs: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
27. Cowboys Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Alabama
28. Packers: Derek Rivers, OLB, Youngstown State
29. Steelers: Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova
30. Falcons: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
31. Patriots: Harvey Langi, ILB, BYU
32. Dolphins: Shaquill Griffin, CB, UCF
33. Panthers: John Johnson, S, Boston College
34. Eagles: Ryan Anderson, DE, Alabama
35. Titans: Tanner Vallejo, LB, Boise State
36. Broncos: Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
37. Seahawks: Isaac Asiata, G, Utah
38. Saints: Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama
39. Chiefs: Marlon Mack, RB, South Florida
40. Steelers: Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M
41. Seahawks: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
42. Jets: Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State

ROUND 4

Browns: Corn Elder, CB, Miami
1. 49ers: David Sharpe, T, Florida
2. Jaguars:Marcus Williams, S, Utah
3. Bears: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
4. Rams: Vince Biegel, OLB, Wisconsin
5. Chargers: Grover Stewart, DT, Albany State
6. Redskins: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
7. Panthers: Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
8. Bengals: Ishmael Zamora, WR, Baylor
9. Bears: Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee
10. Eagles: Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
11. Cardinals: Trey Hendrickson, DE, Florida Atlantic
12. Vikings: Elijah Lee, OLB, Kansas State
13. Colts: Eddie Vanderdoes, DE, UCLA
14. Ravens: ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
15. Redskins: Erik Austell, G, Charleston Southern
16. Titans: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
17. Buccaneers: Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte
18. Broncos: Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida
19. Lions: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
20. Vikings: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
21. Raiders: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
22. Texans: George Kittle, TE, Iowa
23. Patriots: Samson Ebukam, DE, Eastern Washington
24. Chiefs: Zane Gonzalez, K, Arizona State
25. Cowboys: Xavier Woods, S, Louisiana Tech
26. Packers: Sean Harlow, G, Oregon State
27. Steelers: Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia
28. Falcons: Richie Brown, LB, Mississippi State
29. Colts: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
30. Bengals: Paul Magloire, Jr., LB, Arizona
31. Eagles: Ryan Glasgow, DT, Michigan
32. Giants: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami
33. Rams: Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar
34. Texans: Devonte Fields, OLB, Louisville
35. 49ers: Nico Siragusa, G, San Diego State
36. Colts: Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU

ROUND 5

Browns: Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
1. 49ers: Chad Hansen, WR, Cal
2. Bears: Deatrich Wise, DE, Arkansas
3. Jaguars: Brian Allen, CB, Utah
4. Rams: Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
5. Jets: Jarron Jones, DT, Notre Dame
6. Chargers: Patrick Towles, QB, Boston College
7. Panthers: Nazair Jones, DT, North Carolina
8. Bengals: Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis (PA)
9. Redskins: Avery Moss, OLB, Youngstown State
10. Eagles: Conor McDermott, T, UCLA
11. Bills: Dan Skipper, T, Arkansas
12. Cardinals: Danny Isidora, G, Miami
13. Colts: Carroll Phillips, OLB, Illinois
14. Ravens: Joe Williams, RB, Utah
15. Vikings: Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
16. 49ers: Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas
17. Buccaneers: Victor Salako, T, Oklahoma State
18. Patriots: James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
19. Titans: Ezra Robinson, CB, Tennessee State
20. Lions: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
21. Dolphins: Jonnu Smith, TE, Florida International
22. Giants: Ben Boulware, LB, Clemson
23. Raiders: Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina
24. Texans: Brandon Wilson, CB, Houston
25. Chiefs: DeAngelo Yancey, WR, Purdue
26. Bills: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama
27. Packers: Jonathan Calvin, DE, Mississippi State
28. Steelers: Ejuan Price, OLB, Pittsburgh
29. Falcons: Sam Rogers, FB, Virginia Tech
30. Browns: Jamaal Williams, RB, BYU
31. Bengals: Paul Magloire, Jr., LB, Arizona
32. Broncos: C.J. Beathard, QB, Iowa
33. Dolphins: Keion Adams, OLB, Western Michigan
34. Cardinals: Toby Baker, P, Arkansas
35. Chiefs: Jeremiah Ledbetter, DE, Arkansas
36. Browns: Adam Bisnowaty, T, Pittsburgh
37. Packers: Nate Hairston, CB, Temple
38. Patriots: Delano Hill, S, Michigan
39. Dolphins: Ryan Switzer, WR, North Carolina

ROUND 6

Browns: Rayshawn Jenkins, S, Miami
1. Ravens: Freddie Stevenson, FB, Florida State
2. Jaguars: Artavis Scott, WR, Clemson
3. Browns: Jon Toth, C, Kentucky
4. Rams: D.J. Jones, DT, Ole Miss
5. Chargers: Zach Banner, T, USC
6. Jets: Tarik Cohen, RB, North Carolina A&T
7. Panthers: Keionta Davis, DE, Chattanooga
8. Bengals: Ethan Cooper, G, Indiana (PA)
9. Eagles: Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia
10. Bills: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
11. Saints: Hunter Dimick, DE, Utah
12. Cardinals: Michael Roberts, TE, Toledo
13. 49ers: Chad Williams, WR, Grambling
14. Vikings: Damien Mama, G, USC
15. Patriots: Brad Seaton, T, Villanova
16. Redskins: Charles Walker, DE, Oklahoma
17. 49ers: Josh Carraway, OLB, TCU
18. Broncos: Dieugot Joseph, T, Florida International
19. Buccaneers: Tedric Thompson, S, Colorado
20. Lions: Billy Brown, TE, Sheperd
21. Rams: Ben Braden, G, Michigan
22. Giants: Rashaad Coward, DT, Old Dominion
23. Raiders: Eric Wilson, ILB, Cincinnati
24. Redskins: Marquez White, CB, Florida State
25. Seahawks: Josh Tupou, DT, Colorado
26. Cowboys: Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State
27. Packers: Robert Davis, WR, Georgia State
28. Steelers: Chris Carson, RB, Oklahoma State
29. Titans: Chase Roullier, C, Wyoming
30. Lions: Jayon Brown, LB, UCLA
31. Chiefs: Montae Nicholson, S, Michigan State
32. Bengals: Cethan Carter, TE, Nebraska
33. Chiefs: Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota

ROUND 7

49ers: Aaron Jones, RB, UTEP
1. Redskins: Michael Rector, WR, Stanford
2. Bears: James Onwualu, OLB, Notre Dame
3. Jaguars: Vincent Taylor, DT, Oklahoma State
4. Dolphins: Dylan Cole, LB, Missouri State
5. Jets: Cam Keizur, C, Portland State
6. Chargers: Patrick Ricard, DE, Maine
7. Seahawks: Javancy Jones, LB, Jackson State
8. Bengals: Justin Vogel, P, Miami
9. Cowboys: Rodney Adams, WR, South Florida
10. Saints: Marquel Lee, LB, Wake Forest
11. Eagles: Calvin Munson, LB, San Diego State
12. Cardinals: John "Rudy" Ford, S, Auburn
13. Vikings: Jonah Pirsig, T, Minnesota
14. Panthers: Eric Saubert, TE, Drake
15. Rams: David Jones, S, Richmond
16. Redskins: Corey Clement, RB, Wisconsin
17. Titans: Quincy Adeboyejo, WR, Ole Miss
18. Buccaneers: Alek Torgersen, QB, Penn
19. Broncos: Tyrique Jarrett, DT, Pittsburgh
20. Patriots: Tanner Gentry, WR, Wyoming
21. Dolphins: Avery Gennesy, T, Texas A&M
22. Giants: Elijah McGuire, RB, Louisiana-Lafayette
23. Raiders: Kareem Are, G, Florida State
24. Texans: Kai Nacua, S, BYU
25. Raiders: Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
26. Chiefs: Darrell Daniels, TE, Washington
27. Cowboys: Pharaoh Brown, TE, Oregon
28. Packers: Jonathan McLaughlin, T, Virginia Tech
29. Steelers: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
30. Falcons: Will Holden, T, Vanderbilt
31. Lions: Mondo Williams, CB, Appalachian State
32. Bengals: Josh Thornton, CB, Southern Utah
33. Broncos: Connor Harris, LB, Lindenwood
34. Broncos: Chris Muller, G, Rutgers

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