2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine
By Tyler Brooke
Ethan Pocic. 73. player. 56. . C. LSU
The Bengals need to address the inside of their offensive line at some point, so why not do so in the third round and take a solid center prospect?
LSU’s Ethan Pocic may be tall for a center prospect at 6-foot-6 and 307 pounds, but he would be a nice piece on Cincinnati’s offensive line. He’s played all over the offensive line in college, and he has the intelligence to recognize blitzes and adjust accordingly.
Pocic will need to work on getting stronger in the NFL, but his versatility and football IQ will make him a nice addition to the Bengals’ offensive line.
CB. West Virginia. Rasul Douglas. 74. player. 54.
After taking a pair of skill players with their first two picks, the Eagles can look to add some help at the cornerback position. Fortunately for them, the Eagles can still find some potential starting DBs even in the third round.
West Virginia’s Rasul Douglas is an interesting prospect. He has great size at 6-foot-2 and 204 along with some terrific ball skills as made evident by his eight interceptions this past season. His size will make it difficult for him to deal with shiftier receivers, but Douglas could be a nice piece for a team not looking for an immediate No. 1 cornerback.