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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 8

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-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 /

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

Just like you and everyone else in the country not named Bill Belichick, I have no idea what the New England Patriots are going to do with their first-round pick. However, what I do know is that they’re going to make a lot of noise regardless of what they do.

One crazy pick I could see them making is selecting Wisconsin outside linebacker T.J. Watt. The brother of the multiple-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, T.J. has only been playing outside linebacker for a little over a year. However, Watt has become a huge part of Wisconsin’s defense since moving to the position, becoming a potential All-American candidate.

Watt presents huge upside and could become a force in the NFL much like his brother. Imagine how dominant T.J. could be learning under the Patriots coaching staff.

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