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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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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

35. . CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey. 18. player

We should change the name of the 2017 NFL Draft to ‘The Alabama Selection Show’ as Marlon Humphrey is the fifth member of the Crimson Tide to be selected in the first 16 picks of my mock. The redshirt sophomore is one of the more underrated prospects in this year’s class, but I could see him sneaking into the middle of the first round, especially if he plays well in the national title game.

Tennessee will get two picks in the first round and the Titans are likely to go defensive back with one of them. I have the Titans picking Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams with their first pick and then Humphrey would be next.

It’s not often that you see two first-rounders who could potentially be selected by the same team square off against each other in the final game of the season for all the marbles. We could see Humphrey matched up with Williams in the national title game and both could be in for a dog fight.

Humphrey has decent size, standing 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, and is a physical cornerback in man coverage and is an excellent tackler. It will be interesting to see how he matches up with Williams. He is a first-round talent in my book, but some are hesitant to position him this high.

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