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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 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (left) practices reps with teammate Zach Baun during pre-game before the game with the Akron Zips at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (left) practices reps with teammate Zach Baun during pre-game before the game with the Akron Zips at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

47. . OLB. Wisconsin. T.J. Watt. 32. player

No one has any idea what the New England Patriots are going to do when draft day comes around, but one player I wouldn’t be the least bit shocked to see Bill Belichick take in the first round is Wisconsin’s own T.J. Watt.

This is only Watt’s first season at outside linebacker, and he’s only been playing the position for 14 months after switching from tight end. That hasn’t stopped Watt from being a dominating force at the position for the Badgers, racking up 5.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss and five quarterback hurries.

Watt has the size to play the position at 6’5” and 243 pounds, and you can assume that he’ll get even stronger considering he shares the same genes as three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.

If Watt can continue to play at this insanely high level this season, there’s no reason that he shouldn’t be a first-round pick.

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