2017 NFL Mock Draft Picks: Divisional Round

Updated: January 14, 2017

27. Seahawks: Ethan Pocic C LSU

The Seahawks issues on the O line are well documented. Wilson is athletic enough to avoid the outside rushers, but there is nothing anyone can do when the pressure comes from inside. By bolstering the interior of their O line they can open up running lanes and protect Wilson from nearly constant pressure. Pocic can play OG or C.

28. Steelers: Dawuane Smoot DE Illinois

There once was a time when the Steelers had a great defense. While the offense is strong their defense still needs work and getting to the QB is their biggest issue. Smoot is more of a pass rusher than a run defender. He can use his quickness and good bend to really hurt OT at the next level.

29. Falcons: Carlos Watkins DT Clemson

The Falcons have a good offense and a few defensive players to build around, but their D as an entire unit is still a bit lacking. Adding a big body to go to war with O linemen can really free up some guys to make plays on the run and pass.

30. Chiefs: JuJu Smith-Schuster WR USC

The Chiefs might be reaching slightly here, but they could use a more consistent WR to help stretch the field more. Tyreke Hill has been amazing, but isn’t a consistent threat as a WR to seriously help this team. Adding a big body like JuJu gives them a threat on the outside. He has good speed to go with good size. He also is good at blocking which could really help with those sweeps and screens they like giving to Hill.

31. Cowboys: DeMarcus Walker DE Florida State

The Cowboys are great offensively, but struggle to rush the QB consistently primarily fromt he DE spots. Walker may not be the biggest or fastest guy, but he is relentlessesly disruptive. He plays the run well and is relentless as a pass rusher. He has a great ability to knock the ball lose from both QB’s and RB’s. He is a turnover monster. He can play DE or DT in the Cowboys Tampa 2 which is will hopefully offer them more of a prescence at their pass rush.

32. Patriots: Ryan Anderson OLB Alabama

Ryan Anderson often goes overlooked because there are more talented players on Alabama’s defense. However, he is a big reason why they win. He can play OLB in the NFL. He seems like a New England type player. He plays the run almost religiouisly. He rarely is caught out of position and he knows how to use his hands to work off blocks. As a pass rusher, he isn’t the quickest, but his relentless motor and mastery of technique will serve him well.

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