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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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Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

. CB. Florida. Teez Tabor. 24. player. 124

Jalen Tabor, or ‘Teez’ as he’s better known as, was considered a potential top-10 pick before the 2016 season began, but as you can tell by this mock, he might not even be the best cornerback on his own team. I have Quincy Wilson going No. 6 overall to the Jets as the first cornerback taken, but it won’t take long for Tabor to follow his teammates’ lead.

Scouts are intrigued by his size and athleticism, but he needs to work on his play against the run. He is a good open-field tackler, but he sometimes guesses too much. The junior cornerback already has the size to match up well with NFL receivers, but can he be a lockdown corner at the next level? It’s possible.

Kansas City needs to focus on the defensive side of the ball, like many teams, in this draft. Linebacker, defensive line and cornerback are the three needs, but with a guy like Tabor likely to be there at this point in the draft, why pass?

Teams love big cornerbacks and a 6-foot-0, 200-pound potential lockdown threat could be a dream addition for the Chiefs’ front office. Tabor has a chance to improve his draft stock against Iowa in Monday’s Citrus Bowl.

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