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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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Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after they they stopped Louisville Cardinals on 4th down during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after they they stopped Louisville Cardinals on 4th down during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

. S. LSU. Jamal Adams. 4. player. 52

Jacksonville was a major disappointment this season. Gus Bradley was fired in the middle of the year after failing to meet expectations. There were struggles on both sides of the ball, but the defense definitely needs to be addressed.

The quality of defensive backs to come out of LSU in recent years has been impressive. First it was Patrick Peterson who was selected by the Cardinals and Tyrann Mathieu, also known as the Honey Badger, found a home with Arizona.

Adams won’t join his fellow Tigers in the desert, but he will fit in quite nicely with a team like the the Jacksonville Jaguars who are in the process of rebuilding. Under the direction of a new head coach in 2017, the Jaguars might actually live up to their potential.

Last year, Jacksonville selected Jalen Ramsey, a cornerback from Florida State, with its first round pick and he has played well this year as a rookie. Adding a guy like Adams to a young secondary would be the best case scenario for Jacksonville long-term.

The 6-foot-1, 211-pound safety isn’t afraid of anyone and is one of the best tacklers in this class. He can match up with just about anyone, but there are questions about his ability to cover the deep ball. I believe Adams will be the first defensive back selected and there’s no way he drops below the 5-7 range.

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