2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine

There is still a lot of work to do with the Colts’ defense, and although the defensive line has some good players on it, they could definitely use some more depth there.

Clemson’s Carlos Watkins could be a solid contributor on that D-line. He has a powerful 6-foot-3, 305-pound frame and does a good job with arm extension and generating a bull rush on passing plays. He’s not an elite athlete and struggles staying low, but he generates plenty of power and could be a nice contributor both against the run and rushing the passer.

Finding an offensive tackle or a defensive tackle could take priority here, but seeing as though there aren’t any that would be a nice value at No. 80, a cornerback should suffice with Terence Newman and Captain Munnerlyn hitting free agency for the Vikings.

Corn Elder has great speed and is a disruptive blitzer. He’s not the most technically sound cornerback in coverage, but he makes up for it with his aggressiveness against the run and ability to lay the ball carrier out. There are still some solid corners on Minnesota’s roster, so Elder wouldn’t have to do everything, but he could be a nice draft pick to add some secondary depth.