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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) returns a punt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) returns a punt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 55. . CB. Iowa. Desmond King. 17

Cornerback might not be the biggest need for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but given the plethora of talent at the position in this year’s draft, they might want to seriously consider taking one of the defensive backs with their first-round pick.

Iowa’s Desmond King belongs in the argument as this year’s top cornerback prospect. He could have gone pro last year, but decided to finish up his college career with the Hawkeyes, and that decision appears to have paid off.

King is by far the most reliable tackler in this cornerback class, consistently wrapping up ball carriers in the open field. His quick hips, ball skills and top-tier speed, he’s a more than capable cornerback who could come into the NFL and immediately start as a nickel corner.

The Steelers took a cornerback in the first round last year, but King is still worth a first-round pick.

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