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

The Arizona Cardinals still have at least one more year with Carson Palmer as their quarterback. While they may want to take someone to develop behind him, they will probably be better off adding some talent elsewhere if they’re going to try to compete for a playoff spot in 2017.

Florida’s Quincy Wilson would be a great addition to Arizona’s secondary to play alongside Patrick Peterson. Wilson has the potential to be the best press corner in this class with his length and aggressive attitude. He needs to keep improving against the run, but Wilson is athletic enough with natural ball skills to be another great cover corner in Arizona’s defense.

After covering the Colts for a few seasons and growing up in the Indianapolis area, I can safely tell you that I have no idea what new general manager Chris Ballard is going to do with his first-round pick. The Colts defense is a bit of a mess, but at the same time they are going to need to find a replacement for Frank Gore in the backfield sooner than later.

Florida State’s Dalvin Cook is a possible top-five talent, which will make it even harder for the Colts to pass up on him. He’s got incredible vision and acceleration to blow past defenders at the line of scrimmage, making him a home-run hitter.

Adding defensive prospects is still very much a priority, but passing up on a potential Pro Bowl running back like Cook is going to be hard to do. With Cook in the backfield, the passing game could open up for Andrew Luck and his receivers.