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

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Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) runs by Baylor Bears linebacker Jordan Williams (38) during the second half at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma. Samaje Perine. 87. player. 31. . RB

Releasing Rashad Jennings means that the Giants are going to need another running back, because Paul Perkins and Shane Vereen aren’t exactly going to take the NFL by storm.

The Giants could take a running back that can pick up the tough yards by drafting Samaje Perine out of Oklahoma. Perine is a tough downhill runner with the size at 5-foot-10 and 235 pounds to fight for extra yards and power through contact. He doesn’t have breakaway speed, but he has great vision and is able to pick up yards in solid chunks.

Adding a pair of playmakers in Engram and Perine could help the Giants keep rolling without Cruz and Jennings in 2017.

Gerald Everett. 88. player. 28. . TE. South Alabama

There isn’t really an athletic playmaking tight end on the Raiders roster who can make an impact in the passing game. That could change in this draft considering how much talent there is with this tight end class.

South Alabama’s Gerald Everett could be a nice weapon for Derek Carr. He is an impressive athlete with a 6-foot-3 and 227 pounds. Even though he has small hands, Everett makes some really impressive catches with some nice speed and acceleration. His route running needs to get cleaned up, but Everett’s upside is appealing, especially for a team like the Raiders where he won’t have to be the No. 1 target right away.

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