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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after first bowl weekend

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) in action during the game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) in action during the game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

. OT. Alabama. Cam Robinson. 14. player. 16

Cam Robinson is a monster. There is some chatter around the NFL draft scout landscape about very few elite offensive line prospects in this year’s class. Last year, there were some big names that seemed like clear first-rounders such as Jack Conklin, Laremy Tunsil and Taylor Decker, but this year has been much different.

The offensive line talent is thin in this year’s class, but Robinson is the cream of the crop, in my opinion. While others see him as maybe the No. 2 or No. 3 offensive lineman in this year’s class, I don’t think there’s much of an argument as to why he should be taken first.

The Bills might be looking to add a tight end in this year’s draft as well as some depth in the secondary, but adding an offensive tackle who can come in and start right away at right tackle will be key. Buffalo needs a guy who can fill in at that position, and that’s what Robinson best translates to at the next level.

LeSean McCoy has had no problem finding holes in the run game this season, but Robinson could widen those even more. His 6-foot-6, 327-pound frame has been dominant in the run game, but he could work on his pass protection. He’s not entirely quick enough to stay in front of edge rushers with good technique.

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