2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine
By Tyler Brooke
. RB. Stanford. Christian McCaffrey. 43. player. 54
After taking Davis in the first round, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Eagles to add yet another playmaker to their offense. Darren Sproles isn’t getting any younger, and the Eagles could find his successor as a versatile player out of the backfield in Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey.
McCaffrey might not make it this long, but if he does he’d be a great addition to Philadelphia’s offense. As a runner, he has great vision and acceleration, although he’s not going to be a workhorse. He’s also a more than reliable receiver in the passing game, whether that’s out of the backfield or in the slot.
Put McCaffrey and Davis in the Eagles offense and things would get a whole lot more interesting in the NFC East next season.
16. . S. Connecticut. Obi Melifonwu. 44. player
Where do the Bills go after taking Kizer in the first? They could reach for an offensive tackle, or they could take an extremely talented safety prospect who is shooting up draft boards in UConn’s Obi Melifonwu.
Melifonwu stands out immediately on tape at 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds. He moves well in space and does a great job of breaking downhill and making big tackles to cut down on yards after the catch. He can get beat deep and struggles to shed blockers, but the rest of his game is solid.
After shining at the Senior Bowl, Melifonwu has solidified himself as a top-50 prospect. The Bills could use a safety prospect like him, especially in a role as an enforcer.