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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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Sep 10, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

6. player. 30. . CB. Florida. Quincy Wilson

Watching the New York Jets this season has been brutal. This team showed little life all year long and that was disappointing especially since Ryan Fitzpatrick was supposed to come back and lead this team to a big year. Could the Jets pick yet another quarterback in the first round?

There are concerns about the health and future of Darrelle Revis who has lost a step this season. His job has been called for numerous times by fans and members of the media, but he could be moved over to safety which could help his case to start. He’s long removed from the days of ‘Revis Island’, though.

That’s what makes the potential addition of a lockdown corner like Quincy Wilson even more important. He has emerged as the best corner on his own team, and that’s with a guy like Teez Tabor playing on the opposite side of the field.

Scouts have been singing the praises of Wilson recently and I’d be shocked if he wasn’t the first cornerback selected in this year’s class. He doesn’t have elite speed, which is a bit of a knock, but he locks down receivers and is athletic enough to stay hip-to-hip with anyone.

New York needs some help on offense, but Wilson would be an immediate upgrade to the cornerback position and could start from day one.

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