2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine
By Tyler Brooke
69. player. 35. . CB. Colorado. Chidobe Awuzie
Even after taking Sidney Jones in the first round, the Titans could stand to double dip at the cornerback position given their lack of depth at the position.
Chidobe Awuzie was a big reason Colorado was so successful this past season. He may only be 6-foot-0 and 205 pounds, but he’s an extremely disruptive blitzer who times them well and wreaks havoc in the backfield. In coverage, he does a great job of reading the quarterback’s eyes and anticipating when to jump routes.
Although Awuzie can struggle with getting beat deep, he has solid physical traits and could be a really solid nickel corner for a team like Tennessee.
30. . DT. Notre Dame. Jarron Jones. 70. player
The Jets can keep stacking defensive prospects in this draft if they decide that they want to give Christian Hackenberg a chance at quarterback. After taking a linebacker and cornerback, the Jets can look at the defensive line to find a solid defensive tackle.
Notre Dame’s Jarron Jones jumped off of the tape when I watched him play against Miami. He has a nice frame at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds and looks like he could keep getting bigger. He’s inconsistent off of the snap, but he has violent hands and does a great job of pushing linemen back at the point of contact. He’s not going to be a perennial Pro Bowler, but Jones could be a great rotational defensive lineman for the Jets.