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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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With conference championship week in the rearview mirror, take a look at our latest 2017 NFL Mock Draft.

The final week of the college football regular season is in the books and what better time than now is there to look at the latest edition of our 2017 NFL mock draft? There are plenty of talented players available this year and the first round may be the deepest it’s been in a while.

College football’s top four teams have been set, and Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and Washington have all punched their tickets to the playoff.

All of those teams have NFL talents on the roster, especially No. 1 Alabama. The Crimson Tide, as you’ll soon find out, have an absolutely loaded team and will hear a lot of names called in the first round of this year’s NFL draft.

Now that I’ve had time to sit down and look at all the prospects and team needs, it’s time to look at the 2017 NFL mock draft for the first round. Do I have a new No. 1 overall pick this week?

Note: The NFL draft order is based off of current records, pick trading and standings from NFL.com as of Dec. 2.

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

1. player. 53. . DL. Alabama. Jonathan Allen

In my previous mock draft a couple of weeks ago, I had the Browns selecting Myles Garrett of Texas A&M because I truly believe he’s the best overall talent in the draft. However, there’s a serious momentum swing in the case of Alabama’s Jonathan Allen.

It seems as if he has become the favorite to go No. 1 overall in this class and it’s not surprising, especially if you’ve watched him over the last month. The elite defensive lineman plays for the best defense in the country and has been dominant.

Through 13 games, including the SEC title win, Allen has put on a show, recording 56 total tackles and 8.5 sacks. He’s been a nightmare to block and the Browns would have a future Pro Bowler on the defensive line immediately.

Allen continues to get better and he’s as strong as they come. He will be a solid interior lineman at the next level and wreak havoc in the middle of the defense. Cleveland has bigger needs, but you can’t pass up on this type of opportunity.

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