Reuter 5-round mock draft: Surprise QB lands in Round 1

Published: Mar 30, 2017 at 04:54 AM

Chad Reuter

Draft Analyst

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The Browns take the top player on the board.

Whether the Niners play him hand down or standing up, Thomas will affect plays.

Allen plugs into one of the Bears' five-technique spots.

T.J. Yeldon and Fournette should help take the load off of Blake Bortles.

Tennessee tightens up the secondary with the draft's most physical corner.

If Christian Hackenberg hasn't impressed Jets coaches, they'll bring in Trubisky to see if he's the guy.

Adams is a 10-year starter in Los Angeles.

Charles Johnson and Julius Peppers won't be around for too long.

Two-tight end formations are back in vogue with Howard in town.

This makes it two former Clemson receivers for Tyrod Taylor.

Barnett joins with Cameron Jordan to disrupt opposing backfields.

Watson is a clutch player with good physical traits; his arm will get stronger in time.

Davis learns from one of the best in 2017 and takes over Larry Fitzgerald's No. 1 spot in 2018.

Philly desperately needs help in the secondary.

Reddick will not escape the top 20 with his athleticism and toughness.

Baltimore finds a deep threat so Joe Flacco can unleash his cannon arm.

Hooker's range is unbelievable; only team needs push him down this far.

Marcus Mariota needs to get a big weapon with one of Tennessee's two first-round picks.

Peppers becomes a starter immediately for the Bucs.

John Elway keeps McCaffrey home as a star rusher/receiver/returner.

Willis' combine workout showed the type of explosiveness the Lions need across from Ziggy Ansah.

Ryan Tannehill and Jay Ajayi will appreciate Lamp's tenacity inside.

Ereck Flowers is obviously not the answer at left tackle; Ramcyzk will be.

Maybe New Orleans, Baltimore, or Tennessee pick Foster despite off-field concerns; but the Raiders would love this scenario.

Given Mahomes' skill set, it's tough to see him escaping the first round.

Long and athletic, King stays in Washington to play for the 'Hawks.

Cook's shoulder injuries might not prevent the Chiefs from selecting him as the replacement for Jamaal Charles.

Jones' stock is on the rise, and the Cowboys would love this enforcer in their secondary.

Watt could play inside or outside for the Packers, wreaking havoc for Dom Capers when he decides to blitz.

Charlton's agility would allow him to succeed outside for Pittsburgh.

The offensive line must be stout to keep the Falcons' offense explosive.

Doubling down on defense makes sense given the Saints' unit ranked 27th in yards allowed last season.

ROUND 2

Browns: Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut
1. 49ers: Zach Cunningham, ILB, Vanderbilt
2. Jaguars: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
3. Bears: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
4. Rams: Charles Harris, OLB, Missouri
5. Chargers: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
6. Jets: Garett Bolles, T, Utah
7. Panthers: Cam Robinson, T, Alabama
8. Bengals: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
9. Saints: Jarrad Davis, ILB, Florida
10. Eagles: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
11. Bills: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
12. Cardinals: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
13. Colts: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
14. Ravens: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
15. Vikings: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State
16. Redskins: Davis Webb, QB, California
17. Buccaneers: Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston
18. Broncos: Dan Feeney, G, Indiana
19. Browns: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
20. Lions: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
21. Dolphins: Carl Lawson, OLB, Auburn
22. Giants: Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova
23. Raiders: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
24. Texans: Budda Baker, S, Washington
25. Seahawks: Taylor Moton, T, Western Michigan
26. Chiefs: Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn
27. Cowboys: DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State
28. Packers: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
29. Steelers: Chris Wormley, DE, Michigan
30. Falcons: Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio
31. Panthers: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma

ROUND 3

Browns: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
49ers: Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Bears: Roderick Johnson, T, Florida State
Jaguars: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
Rams: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
Jets: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
Chargers: Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama
Patriots: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
Bengals: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
Eagles: Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee
Bills: Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee
Saints: Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
Cardinals: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
Ravens: Ethan Pocic, C, LSU
Vikings: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
Colts: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
Redskins: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
Broncos: Tanner Vallejo, LB, Boise State
Titans: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
Buccaneers: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
Lions: Duke Riley, OLB, LSU
Vikings: Derek Rivers, OLB, Youngstown St.
Giants: Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech
Raiders: Shaquill Griffin, CB, UCF
Texans: Jermaine Eluemunor, T, Texas A&M
Seahawks: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
Chiefs: Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh
Cowboys: KD Cannon, WR, Baylor
Packers: Danny Isidora, G, Miami
Steelers: Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State
Falcons: Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte
Patriots: Harvey Langi, ILB, BYU
Dolphins: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
Panthers: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
Ravens: Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama
Titans: Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado
Broncos: Eddie Vanderdoes, DT, UCLA
Seahawks: Carroll Phillips, LB, Illinois
Saints: Marcus Williams, S, Utah
Chiefs: Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
Steelers: Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
Seahawks: Nico Siragusa, G, San Diego State
Jets: Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech

ROUND 4

Browns: Trey Hendrickson, DE, Fla. Atlantic
1. 49ers: Conor McDermott, T, UCLA
2. Jaguars: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
3. Bears: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
4. Rams: Nazair Jones, DT, North Carolina
5. Chargers: Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee
6. Redskins: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
7. Panthers: Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia
8. Bengals: Zane Gonzalez, K, Arizona State
9. Bears: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
10. Eagles: Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
11. Cardinals: ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
12. Vikings: Julie'n Davenport, T, Bucknell
13. Colts: John Johnson, S, Boston College
14. Ravens: Jamaal Williams, RB, BYU
15. Redskins: Josh Reynolds, WR, Texas A&M
16. Titans: Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
17. Buccaneers: Antonio Garcia, T, Troy
18. Broncos: Marcus Maye, S, Florida
19. Lions: Corn Elder, CB, Miami (Fla.)
20. Vikings: George Kittle, TE, Iowa
21. Raiders: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
22. Texans: Devonte Fields, OLB, Louisville
23. Patriots: Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida
24. Chiefs: Ben Boulware, LB, Clemson
25. Cowboys: Jeremy Cutrer, CB, Middle Tenn. St.
26. Packers: Joe Williams, RB, Utah
27. Steelers: Marlon Mack, RB, South Florida
28. Falcons: Michael Roberts, TE, Toledo
29. Colts: Sean Harlow, G, Oregon State
30. Bengals: Josh Carraway, OLB, TCU
31. Eagles: Hunter Dimick, DE, Utah
32. Giants: D.J. Jones, DT, Ole Miss
33. Rams: Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia
34. Texans: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
35. 49ers: Jessamen Dunker, G, Tennessee State
36. Colts: Deatrich Wise, DE, Arkansas

ROUND 5

Browns: Sam Tevi, T, Utah
1. 49ers: Treston DeCoud, CB, Oregon State
2. Bears: Montae Nicholson, S, Michigan State
3. Jaguars: Adam Bisnowaty, T, Pittsburgh
4. Rams: Howard Wilson, CB, Houston
5. Jets: Jarron Jones, DT, Notre Dame
6. Chargers: Isaac Asiata, G, Utah
7. Panthers: Pharaoh Brown, TE, Oregon
8. Bengals: Ben Braden, G, Michigan
9. Redskins: Vince Biegel, OLB, Wisconsin
10. Eagles: Dan Skipper, T, Arkansas
11. Bills: Joe Mathis, OLB, Washington
12. Cardinals: Jeremiah Ledbetter, DE, Arkansas
13. Colts: Elijah Lee, OLB, Kansas State
14. Ravens: Freddie Stevenson, FB, Florida State
15. Vikings: Chris Carson, RB, Oklahoma State
16. 49ers: Avery Moss, OLB, Youngstown State
17. Buccaneers: Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
18. Patriots: Josh Topou, DT, Colorado
19. Titans: Chad Hansen, WR, Cal
20. Lions: Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina
21. Dolphins: Delano Hill, S, Michigan
22. Giants: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami (Fla.)
23. Raiders: Dieugot Joseph, T, Fla. International
24. Texans: Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota
25. Chiefs: Brian Allen, CB, Utah
26. Bills: Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
27. Packers: Richie Brown, LB, Mississippi St.
28. Steelers: Ejuan Price, OLB, Pittsburgh
29. Falcons: Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia
30. Browns: Jayon Brown, LB, UCLA
31. Bengals: David Jones, S, Richmond
32. Broncos: Jalen Robinette, WR, Air Force
33. Dolphins: Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar
34. Cardinals: Damien Mama, G, USC
35. Chiefs: Dalvin Tomlinson, DE, Alabama
36. Browns: John "Rudy" Ford, S, Auburn
37. Packers: DeAngelo Yancey, WR, Purdue
38. Patriots: Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
39. Dolphins: Ryan Switzer, WR, North Carolina

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