2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine
By Tyler Brooke
45. player. 32. . DL. Florida. Caleb Brantley
I’ll be surprised if Florida’s Caleb Brantley slips down to No. 45, but if he does, he could find himself in a great situation to make an impact for the Cardinals.
The first thing that stands out when watching Brantley is his violent hands to quickly disengage and get into the backfield. He has a strong base and uses leverage well to control the point of attack and make a move when he needs to.
Brantley shows flashes of excellence on tape, even if they are inconsistent. Regardless, the Cardinals would be thrilled to scoop up a player like Brantley with their second-round pick.
60. . RB. BYU. Jamaal Williams. 46. player
There’s a very good chance that the Minnesota Vikings part ways with Adrian Peterson this offseason, which means that they should seriously consider finding a new workhorse back in the draft.
Jamaal Williams might not be the most well known name in this draft, but he’d be a great replacement for Peterson in Minnesota’s offense. He’s a great power running back who runs north-south with good vision and a knack for picking up plenty of yards after contact. He’s not the fastest back, but he’d be an ideal replacement for AP.