Jeremiah mock draft 4.0: No early QBs, no Deshaun Watson
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Every year we see a few top-tier prospects slide in the first round for one reason or another. In this latest mock draft, my second-rated player (LSU safety Jamal Adams) falls to the 10th spot and my top quarterback prospect (Clemson's Deshaun Watson) falls all the way out of the first round. Keep in mind, we are still a few weeks away from the actual draft and there will be plenty of movement between now and then.
With all-pro talent, Garrett is the best player in this draft.
Don't be surprised if the
[49ers](/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF) try to trade down, but if they stay put, Thomas provides versatility and pass rush.
Three players that make the most sense for the Bears: Malik Hooker, Jamal Adams, and Lattimore. They can't go wrong with any of these players.
The
[Jaguars](/teams/jacksonvillejaguars/profile?team=JAX) have an outstanding young defense but they need more balance on offense. Fournette has all the tools to be a workhorse back.
The
[Titans](/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN) are another team I could see pursuing a trade-back partner. If they stay at No. 5, Williams would provide
[Marcus Mariota](/player/marcusmariota/2552466/profile) with a true No. 1 receiver.
The
[Jets](/teams/newyorkjets/profile?team=NYJ) have a need at quarterback but the smarter move would be to take a sure-thing position player. They can find a quarterback option later in this draft or wait until next year.
This one just makes too much sense. The
[Chargers](/teams/losangeleschargers/profile?team=LAC) have quietly built a very talented defense.
The
[Panthers](/teams/carolinapanthers/profile?team=CAR) need to give
[Cam Newton](/player/camnewton/2495455/profile) some help; McCaffrey is a capable runner and dynamic weapon in the passing game.
The
[Bengals](/teams/cincinnatibengals/profile?team=CIN) need to infuse some youth into their defensive line; Allen would be a tremendous value pick at this spot.
In this scenario, the
[Bills](/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF) land a top-three player. Adams is the best leader in the entire draft.
Conley has really helped himself with impressive workouts at the NFL
[Scouting Combine](http://www.nfl.com/combine) and his pro day. He's a good fit for the
[Saints](/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO), who need to upgrade their secondary.
Davis and
[Corey Coleman](/player/coreycoleman/2555333/profile) would be a terrific pair of pass-catchers for the
[Browns](/teams/clevelandbrowns/profile?team=CLE).
The
[Cardinals](/teams/arizonacardinals/profile?team=ARI) could look at a safety here but they really need to add some youth to their receiver group. Ross is a dynamic vertical threat who fits perfectly in Arizona's offensive system.
Foster is a tone-setter and would excel in the
[Eagles](/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI)' defensive scheme.
The
[Colts](/teams/indianapoliscolts/profile?team=IND) made some nice moves in free agency but need to continue to address their speed on defense. McKinley is a fastball coming off the edge whose motor never stops.
The
[Ravens](/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL) don't traditionally get caught up in testing numbers, opting to instead trust what they see on game tape. Barnett didn't post impressive workout numbers but he is a very skilled pass rusher.
Reddick can play off the line of scrimmage on run downs and rush off the edge on passing downs. He is an elite athlete who has really helped himself during the postseason.
The
[Titans](/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN) need to add some playmakers on the defensive side of the ball; White is one of the top cover cornerbacks in the draft.
Protecting
[Jameis Winston](/player/jameiswinston/2552033/profile) will always be a priority for GM Jason Licht and the Bucs' personnel department.
I think Lamp is the best offensive lineman in this draft, and he's capable of playing all five positions.
There's been a lot of chatter around the league about the
[Lions](/teams/detroitlions/profile?team=DET)' desire to add an impact tight end to their offense. GM Bob Quinn (formerly of the Patriots) knows the benefit of having two athletic tight ends.
Peppers has the versatility to line up in three different spots on the
[Dolphins](/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA)' defense. The addition of
[T.J. McDonald](/player/t.j.mcdonald/2539309/profile) shouldn't deter Miami from pursuing Peppers.
Cook would be too good to pass up at this point in the draft. I like
[Paul Perkins](/player/paulperkins/2555460/profile) but Cook is a far superior talent.
Davis is one of the cleaner players in the draft. He has an ideal blend of size, speed, and instincts.
With
[Tony Romo](/player/tonyromo/2505354/profile) out of the picture, expect the
[Texans](/teams/houstontexans/profile?team=HOU) to address the quarterback position very early in this draft.
King is an ideal player for the
[Seahawks](/teams/seattleseahawks/profile?team=SEA)' defense. He's very long, athletic, and competitive.
[Alex Smith](http://www.nfl.com/player/alexsmith/2506340/profile) is a good quarterback but hasn't been quite good enough to lead a team to a championship. This is a little early for Mahomes but he has tremendous upside.
Jackson is a polarizing player in personnel circles, but he is a special athlete who would fill a big need for the
[Cowboys](/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL).
Wilson didn't run quite as fast as many expected, but he is a physical player on tape with excellent ball skills.
Watt has the versatility to play inside or outside in the
[Steelers](/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT)' defense. His best football is ahead of him.
Harris would be an excellent complement to
[Vic Beasley](/player/vicbeasley/2552301/profile) and provide the
[Falcons](/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL) with a deadly pass rush.
Baker can play nickelback or safety at the next level. He would team with Gareon Conley to add some juice to the
[Saints](/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO)' secondary.
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