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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

. TE. Alabama. O.J. Howard. 23. player. 31

Larry Donnell isn’t necessarily a bad tight end for the New York Giants. However, if this offense wants to be one of the best in the NFL during Eli Manning’s final few peak seasons, then they should consider finding a potential Pro Bowler at the position.

There is currently a two-man race for the nation’s most impressive tight end between Alabama’s O.J. Howard and Michigan’s Jake Butt. For the moment, I’m giving Howard the edge, although that could very well chance once we get enough film on both prospects.

Howard looks like a potential mismatch waiting to happen in the NFL at 6’6” and 242 pounds. Despite that size, he’s still a legitimate threat in the passing game and is much quicker than his frame would suggest. With Howard, Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz and Sterling Shepard, Manning would have more than enough guys to throw to.

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