Breaking Down RealGM’s Latest 2017 Mock Draft

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Updated: November 6, 2016

11. Baltimore Ravens: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU. Volumes will be written about this incredibly deep RB class and how it sorts out. Fournette has the public hype, and right now that carries the day. His powerful style makes him a nightmare to tackle, and the Ravens have the kind of OL that can help spring the LSU phenom.

Would be very difficult for Baltimore to pass up Fournette. Though I feel like it’s a lock he will be a Jet.

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin. A former D-III player, Ramczyk has been one of the most pleasant surprises. For my money he’s the most NFL-ready and technically sound tackle in this class if he declares. He’d be an instant upgrade over Donovan Smith and help Jameis Winston get more comfortable behind the line.

I like Donovan Smith. Another year of development and he could be a solid block on that line. Maybe Tampa goes WR to offset the pending loss of Jackson.

13. New Orleans Saints: Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State. The production isn’t there in his senior season, but McDowell still brings all sort of disruptive athleticism and positional versatility. New Orleans still needs major defensive reinforcements, but the physical McDowell is a good start. He could go much higher than this.

No problem with this pick.

14. Arizona Cardinals: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama. There are a number of different ways for Arizona to go here. In this scenario they take a longer view and choose Robinson, a left tackle for the Crimson Tide but a player who might be better at right tackle or even left guard in the NFL.

Great player, great team. Bad pick. Drew Stanton is the only other active QB behind Carson Palmer. DREW STANTON.

15. Cincinnati Bengals: Jarron Jones, DT, Notre Dame. At times the imposing, active interior lineman looks like a future star. The Bengals can definitely use that Jones, but the reason why this slot might be high for him is that Jones only shows up about every other week. High risk-reward talent for a team that needs a fresh defensive spark

No problems with this pick.

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