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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; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

36. . CB. Iowa. Desmond King. 27. player

After last season, I would have thought Desmond King was the best cornerback in the country and, heck, even the best defensive back in the college football. He was the recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award for the nation’s best defensive back in 2015 and decided to return for his senior season at Iowa.

The 2016 season may have hurt his stock a bit, but the senior cornerback has already shown that he can be a lockdown guy. His numbers are down and the Hawkeyes’ defense isn’t as stifling as it was last year, but King is still one of those guys who should be a first-rounder.

Seattle isn’t exactly a team that you think of when you hear the word ‘need’ referred to its defensive backfield, but the Seahawks of today aren’t exactly the same as the ones who won the Super Bowl a couple of years ago. In fact, Seattle’s defense could use a little more help in the secondary, especially with recent injuries.

No, King probably wouldn’t start right away, nor would he see the field much, but learning behind guys like Richard Sherman and the ‘Legion of Boom’ would do wonders for his future. King could be the future of this secondary and he has the quick hips and lockdown ability to be such.

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