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

Austin Hooper isn’t a household name at tight end, and with Jacob Tamme and Levine Toilolo hitting free agency, finding another tight end in the draft could be a pretty solid move at the end of the third round.

Clemson’s Jordan Leggett is a great asset in the passing game with his 6-foot-5, 260-pound frame. He has soft hands and showcases good body control when making plays on contested catches. Although he could clean up his route running and can be an inconsistent blocker, Leggett would be a nice piece to have in Atlanta’s offense.

The third round ends with another interesting pick from the Patriots. This is a team with few glaring needs, but they could make a solid move in the third round and take an outside linebacker with Vince Biegel.

The Wisconsin Badgers prospect is physical and disruptive at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds. He’s capable of bending the edge when asked and does a good job of staying low and maintaining gap discipline wherever he’s lined up.

Biegel would likely have to adapt to be a more traditional linebacker in New England’s system, but he’s talented enough I could see him making the move effectively.