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2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) is tackled by East Carolina Pirates defensive back Travon Simmons (3) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) is tackled by East Carolina Pirates defensive back Travon Simmons (3) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /

26. . WR. Virginia Tech. Isaiah Ford. 22. player

The wide receiver position is getting more and more depressing for the Baltimore Ravens. Steve Smith Sr. is gone after this year, Mike Wallace hasn’t been the same player since he was in Pittsburgh and Breshad Perriman is still trying to find his groove.

Although taking Isaiah Ford might be a bit of a reach, the Virginia Tech prospect is still an incredibly talented receiver. His footwork and speed make him a dangerous threat to burn opposing defensive backs, while his production speaks for itself. In four games this season, Ford has already caught 24 passes for 376 yards and four touchdowns. His only game without a TD came against Tennessee and future NFL cornerback Cameron Sutton.

The Ravens are in desperate need of weapons for Joe Flacco, and Ford has the upside to be a future No. 1 receiver in the NFL. If the Ravens start to struggle and pick earlier in the draft, there’s a chance that they can get Mike Williams, but Ford isn’t a bad consolation prize.

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