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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a touchdown pass in front of Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton (8) during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a touchdown pass in front of Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton (8) during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

WR. Western Michigan. Corey Davis. 16. player. 26.

The Baltimore Ravens failed to reach their goals this season which included a division title, Super Bowl or, heck, even a playoff appearance. It was a tough season for the Ravens, but they will bounce back in 2017, led by a tough defense.

However, the news that veteran wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. is planning to retire put a damper on the offseason and it’s clear that Baltimore needs to consider adding a wide out.

Breshad Perriman was the Ravens’ first round pick in 2015 but he has been fighting injuries over the past couple of years to try and break the rotation. Mike Wallace was added this year to provide a deep threat and Kamar Aiken was supposed to break out, but never truly did.

Enter, Corey Davis. The Western Michigan wide out could be an even better option than the two wide outs who I have projected to go before him and his size, strength and route-running ability make him a rare prospect.

Saturday Blitz’s own Tyler Brooke has compared him to a Brandon Marshall-type receiver who is big and aggressive and can go up and get the 50/50 ball. Davis will have an opportunity to make a case for an even higher pick against Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl.

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