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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 54. . CB. Iowa. Desmond King. 17

The numbers, well they’re not quite the same. Desmond King had an electric junior season for Iowa last year, but the reigning Thorpe Award winner took a step back this season, at least on paper, because of the fact that opposing quarterbacks did not want to throw his way.

Knowing that there’s a ballhawk on one side of the field can cause QBs to shy away and only focus on the weaker cornerback. King’s numbers were not nearly as impressive, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Getting this pick from the Vikings in exchange for Sam Bradford looks to have been a genius move, especially if the Eagles can snag a guy like King in the middle of the first. As long as the Vikings remain average, the Eagles can keep the hope of adding an elite cornerback alive.

On the season, King has 53 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass deflections. That’s down from 72 tackles, eight interceptions and 13 passes batted down last year. He’s as lockdown as they get at the collegiate level and it’s attributed to his quick-turning hips which allow him to stay with receivers.

Philadelphia almost needs to go cornerback with their first pick this year and King might be the best choice for the Eagles.

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