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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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Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Ward (12) tips the pass intended for Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Bryan Reimers (83) and was intercepted by Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Ward (12) tips the pass intended for Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Bryan Reimers (83) and was intercepted by Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 53. . S. Ohio State. Malik Hooker. 18

Assuming that Trubisky and Kizer are already off of the board by the time the Browns pick again in the first round, they would be better off taking another defensive prospect and taking a QB with a later selection.

Ohio State’s Malik Hooker continues to impress this season as he continues to solidify himself as a first-round pick. He was back at it again on Saturday with another interception returned for a touchdown against Michigan.

Hooker has some of the best ball skills in this class because of his ability to read opposing quarterbacks’ eyes and head towards its intended destination before the QB even gets the pass away. His speed and fluid hips allow him to cover the entire field as well.

Although Hooker can struggle to make open-field tackles, his ability to create turnovers regularly is something that the Browns could use. Adding Hooker and Allen to their defense could quickly help the Browns get on the right path to rebuilding their franchise.

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