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2017 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Conference Championship Edition

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 29, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) drops back to pass against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) drops back to pass against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Mitchell Paige (87) is lifted up by offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) after scoring a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Mitchell Paige (87) is lifted up by offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) after scoring a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

47. . OG. Indiana. Dan Feeney. 32. player

One of the biggest questions every offseason is what the New England Patriots will do with their first-round draft pick, provided that the NFL hasn’t taken it away. There are so many directions that the Patriots could go with this pick, but adding some help to the offensive line would probably be a wise move to continue protecting Tom Brady.

Drafting an offensive guard isn’t the sexiest move, but taking a guy like Indiana Hoosiers guard Dan Feeney would be an upgrade on their offensive line. Feeney’s track record speaks for itself, helping pave the way for two current NFL running backs in Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard.

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Feeney comes in at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds and does a great job of driving back defenders when blocking for his running backs. He’s arguably just as effective in pass protection, rarely giving up pressure.

Joe Thuney and Shaquille Mason aren’t exactly some of the best offensive guards out there. Replacing one of them with Feeney could definitely help Brady and company continue to strike fear into the hearts of defenses in 2017.

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