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

It will be interesting to see what the Cincinnati Bengals do with their top-10 draft pick. They could look at either side of the ball, but addressing their defensive front seven would probably be the right move here.

A talented edge rusher could be the spark that the Bengals’ defense needs, and Stanford’s Solomon Thomas is the next best one outside of Garrett. Thomas was absolutely dominant in the Sun Bowl against North Carolina, showing off his explosiveness off of the snap and his extremely violent hands.

Teams will fall in love with Thomas during interviews, and his level of play speaks for itself. He might not be as big as Garrett, but Thomas is technically sound and versatile enough to play standing up or with a hand in the ground.

Tyrod Taylor’s future in Buffalo is currently up in the air. However, assuming that the Bills decide to part ways with Taylor (I don’t think they should), then they’re probably going to want to find a new quarterback to develop.

Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer is the next best QB prospect behind Watson. He has all of the physical tools with a strong arm and a 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame. He’s mobile enough to extend plays or take off downfield and has some solid yet inconsistent footwork in the pocket.

Brian Kelly didn’t do Kizer any favors with his coaching, but the right situation could help the Notre Dame prospect turn into a franchise QB.