2017 NFL Mock Draft Picks: Divisional Round

15. Eagles: Mike Williams WR Clemson

If you would like to know what really sunk the Eagles it was obviously their offense and their secondary. The worst part of the Eagles offense was their WR group. They literally had no one who could provide any kind of consistent threat for the Eagles. Williams can alleviate some of the pressure that Wentz feels. Williams presents a big bodied target with big hands and a large frame. He may not be the fastest receiver, but he is pretty consistent in how he catches the ball. Needs to improve on route running, but inspires a QB with confidence that when a ball gets inside the frame of a target it is gernally going to be caught.

16. Ravens: Corey Davis WR Western Michigan

Yes the Ravens need help defensively, but with the retirement of Steve Smith Jr. there is now a gaping hole left for this football team as WR. They have like the Eagles no one. Corey Davis is even bigger than Mike Williams who runs great routes, and is a natural hands catcher that occassionaly will let the ball hit his chest. He is faster than his size would suggest and knows how to work zone coverage. Unlike Mike Williams, Corey Davis doesn’t always use his size to his advantage at times getting outworked on jump balls and not being able to work off press. But give it time and Davis has the tools to be a top wide out in the NFL.

17. Redskins: Malik Hooker S Ohio State

The Redskins offensively are a juggernaut at least when it comes to throwing the ball. But defensively they struggle to stop anyone. Norman is still a good CB, and Cravens is slowly coming along. But they have no one else at S, Malik Hooker is the type of player coaches dream of. A good 6’1″ with a large frame and speed to cover an entire side of the field. He can close quickly, and he is excellent in pursuit. His main issue is that he tends to misdiagnose plays, overrun them, or abandon his assignment altogether. This can cause a lot of frustation with coaches. However, the natural ability is there and when he plays well he can cause a lot of frustation with an opposing team. It may take time, but patience may very well indeed pay off with this guy.

18. Titans: John Ross WR Washington

The Titans drafted their LB of the future, but they still lack players at CB and WR, and if you want Mariota to truly succeed, adding a WR that people know about goes a long way. John Ross may not be the biggest guy, but he may just be the fastest. His speed is comparable to Desean Jackson, although he is not just a one trick poney. He can run routes solidily though not great, and he is good at underneath passes, as well as jet sweeps. His issues again are that he’s small, but he has also suffred a serious knee injury, and will not always catch with his hands. But when you add a deep threat as well as a threat who can go over the middle to a punishing ground game, there is little an offense can accomplish.

19. Buccaneers: Lowell Lotulelei DT Utah

The Bucs fans may want a more exciting player, but exciting doesn’t always mean more success. Gerald McCoy is still a top DT and Lavonte David is still a top LB. Imagine if they had someone who was good enough to make them even better. Lotulelei isn’t flashy, but he eats up blocks well and is a force in the ground game. He makes both the LB’s and the pass rushers jobs easier wtih him taking on blocks.

20. Broncos: O.J. Howard TE Alabama

Am I crazy, probably. But the issue for the Broncos has been their O line and their inability to consistently run the ball. But there are no O linemen really worth drafting at pick 20. They would be reaching. Howard while not an offensive lineman can block and knows how to get open. By presenting a 6’6″ 260 lbs. frame who probably runs a 4.4 he can easily become a QB’s favorite target.

21. Lions: Sidney Jones CB Washington

This is Sidney Jones from Washington. The Lions had a season that was both good and bad at times. They can throw the ball, but they can’t run and they don’t play defense that well. Darius Slay is a top CB in this league despite what some argue. But they guys who play across from him are not really starter worthy. Sidney Jones is just as good as Marcus Peters coming out if not better. He knows how to creat turnovers, but he’s also a better coverage player than Marcus Peters. He can play off, man, zone, or press. He is a big smaller and lankier than one would like, but his natural ability to play CB might be the best in this class.

22. Dolphins: Malik McDowell DT Michigan State

The best player left on the board.

23. Giants: Dan Feeney OG Indiana

The Giants defense is legit, but their offense isn’t. They have guys like ODB and a promising future with Sterling Shepard, but they can’t run the ball and can’t protect their QB. Their O line is horrendous. Improvements are needed. Feeney is an OG that isn’t the biggest, but his toughness and meanstreak are second to none. He looks to punish those he is engaged with. He has no real weakness as a player.

24. Raiders: Cordrea Tankersley CB Clemson

It is unfortunate for the Raiders that they lost their QB that all but ended their magical season. Good news is they are young, but improvements are needed at CB. Sean Smith is not as advertised. Tankersley is a big CB that plays well against the run and uses his size and strength to reroute WR. He isn’t that fast and doesn’t always get his head turned around, but I feel he would make a very good number 1 or 2 CB in the league.

25. Texans: Cam Robinson OT Alabama

The Texans have a lot of talent on defense, they have good WR, and a talented RB. Their QB situation and O line are as bad as they get. How potent can they be if they had a way to rest their defense? An O line goes a long way in improving a lot of their issues. Robinson has some issues off the field, but his talent is undeniable. He is a good run blocker and while improvement is needed in pass protection he is adequate. I feel that a permanent move to RT or OG will serve him best in his career.

26. Packers: D’Onta Foreman RB Texas

The Packers have enough players on offense, but could use a true RB to carry they farther. Yes defense needs as much help as they can get, but it goes a long way when you can rely on more than one method of moving the ball.

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