The Dolphins sit in an interesting position in that they could basically use help at every single position group meaning that they could very well have their pick of the litter when it comes to drafting prospects. In this case, they decide to go with Mississippi State edge rusherMontez Sweat.
Longtime Pro BowlerCameron Wakehas departed via free agency and former first-round pickCharles Harrishasn’t exactly lived up to the hype. Sweat could step in and be a great fit in the Dolphins 4-3 front as the defensive end opposite Harris as Miami looks to rebuild from the bottom up.
The Falcons could use some help both in the interior of their defensive line and on the edge andRashan Garyis just the prospect to get that done.Grady Jarrettis great, but the team lacks a viable starter next to him on the interior.
Moreover, the likes ofVic BeasleyandTakkarist McKinleyboth show flashes as excellent speed rushers but the former hasn’t been able to consistently produce following his stellar 2016 campaign. Gary would bring size to the Falcons edge rusher core while also offering plenty of athleticism in the process. He’s a rare physical specimen, but Atlanta would need to harness his athletic potential and more production than he had in college.
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The Redskins could very well trade up to select their quarterback of the future, but in a mock draft with no trades, they stay put and select Missouri’s Drew Lock here at No. 15. WithAlex Smith‘s future very much in jeopardy and the likes ofCase KeenumandColt McCoyholding down the QB room, it would be foolish of Washington to pass on a quarterback in the draft.
Lock has the arm talent to be a special quarterback in the NFL, he just needs to clean up certain parts of his game. Lock’s footwork remains a mess and he’s still coming along with the mental processing side of things, but he at least has the upside you look for in a first-round quarterback. And that’s enough to get you drafted top-15 these days.
The Panthers need plenty of help along the offensive line — both at tackle and at guard — meaning that the versatileCody Fordcould be the player to target here. Ford played primarily right tackle while at Oklahoma but has experience playing both the guard and tackle position making him an ideal fit for Carolina.
Taylor Moton,Matt Paradis, andTrai Turnerare locked into starting roles but left guard and right tackle remain question marks.Daryl Williamswas brought back on a one-year prove-it deal but there’s no telling how he’ll return from injury. Veteran left guardGreg Van Rotendidn’t exactly play too well last season either meaning that Ford could slot in at either position and potentially be a Week 1 starter.
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