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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 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas A&M. Myles Garrett. 2. player. 42. . DE

Chip Kelly has been fired and changes are being made in San Francisco after a terrible 2-14 season and the 49ers will be rewarded with the No. 2 overall pick. With this selection, they will go best available as well.

About a month ago, I would have said that Myles Garrett was the easy No. 1 choice and I even had him first in my original mock draft. However, after watching Jonathan Allen play, I think he’s more of an NFL-ready player and Garrett is more of a raw prospect who could use some molding to be a dominant NFL edge rusher.

Garrett might be the most athletic defensive lineman in the class and he is strong enough to power his way to the quarterback, but he often times beats himself with a lack of polished techniques. That has been one of the biggest knocks against him.

San Francisco could use a raw prospect with endless potential like Garrett who could dominate offensive linemen for years to come, but the 49ers need to be patient when helping him along.

When watching film, it’s easy to point him out because he’s often the first one off the ball on the snap and his size, speed and explosiveness separates him from the rest of the players at the collegiate level. He will develop, but his technique is why he’s No. 2 and not first overall.

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