2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

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Cleveland Browns: Chidobe Awuzie, CB/S, Colorado
The Browns need to do even more to upgrade their horrific secondary. Multiple upgrades at both positions will be quite welcome.

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San Francisco 49ers: Steven Taylor, LB, Houston
The 49ers are a mess at inside linebacker; they had just one healthy player at the position on the field versus the Falcons. With NaVorro Bowman's future uncertain, the 49ers need to find help at the position.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami
Brad Kaaya's stock has slipped, but he's possibly a bargain in the fourth round. The Jaguars could consider taking him, as they can't really bench Blake Bortles because they don't have an alternative. Drafting a quarterback who actually cares about football would be nice.

Chicago Bears: Donnie Miles, S, North Carolina
The Bears might want to think about adding some competiton at safety for Harold Jones-Quartey to play next to Adrian Amos.
Los Angeles Rams: Jerod Evans, QB, Virginia Tech
The Rams almost have to draft a quarterback at some point because Jared Goof has been that bad. I've been covering the NFL for almost 20 years, and the Rams, with Goof, are the worst team I've ever seen.
San Diego Chargers: Pat Elflein, C/G, Ohio State
Here's San Diego's chance to help Philip Rivers even more with offensive line help. This is a versatile lineman who can either start at guard or provide depth at all three interior spots.

Washington Redskins: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
With DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon entering free agency, the Redskins will have to find another receiver at some point. Josh Doctson will step in as a starter, but another wideout is needed.
Carolina Panthers: Conor McDermott, OT, UCLA
It's perfectly possible that the Panthers will spend multiple picks on offensive tackles in the first three or four rounds, given how dire the situation is for them at the position.
Cincinnati Bengals: K.D. Cannon, WR, Baylor
We've gotten a good look at what Cincinnati's offense is like without A.J. Green, and it's not pretty. The Bengals don't really have any viable downfield weapons aside from Green. Tyler Boyd has some potential, but Andy Dalton needs more weapons.

Chicago Bears: Davis Webb, QB, California
I think the Bears will go the veteran route at quarterback, but I don't think this means they won't select a quarterback entirely. I could see them pulling the trigger on one in the middle rounds.
New Orleans Saints: Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State
The Saints need help on every level of their defense. That includes the front line, where Cameron Jordan is the only edge player who can consistently generate pressure on the opposing quarterback. Jordan is actually having an All-Pro-caliber year, but New Orleans has to add a potent player across from him to rattle Matt Ryan, Cam Newton and Jameis Winston.
Philadelphia Eagles: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Eagles doubled up at receiver, given how devoid of talent they are at the position.

Arizona Cardinals: Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
Even if Chandler Jones is franchised or re-signed, the Cardinals still need depth at outside linebacker with Alex Okafor entering free agency.
Indianapolis Colts: Deatrich Wise Jr., DE/DT Arkansas
The Colts are very weak on the defensive line, as Kendall Langford is done, while Arthur Jones was one of many Ryan Grigson free-agent gems, doing nothing despite signing a $33 million contract. Jones is as good as gone, so Indianapolis needs a new five-technique.

Minnesota Vikings: Jamar Summers, CB, Connecticut
Terence Newman is as good as gone after staging a mutiny against Mike Zimmer, while Captain Munnerlyn is an impending free agent, so the Vikings will be looking for a cornerback at some point.
Baltimore Ravens: Hasson Reddick, DE/OLB, Temple
The Ravens struggled to get pressure on the quarterback most of the year. A part of the problem is that Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs will be 33 and 34, respectively, by the 2017 NFL Draft. Some young blood will be needed on the edge.

Washington Redskins: Jake Replogle, DE/DT, Purdue
As mentioned earlier, the Redskins must bolster the interior of their defense, so here's their chance to find an upgrade on the line.
Tennessee Titans: Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida
Sean Spence is an impending free agent, while Wesley Woodyard and Avery Williamson have expiring contracts the following year. Thus, the Titans will want to add depth to their linebacking corps.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
With Doug Martin in rehab, the Buccaneers need to consider other options at running back. They could do so much earlier than this.
Denver Broncos: Amba Etta-Tawo, WR, Syracuse
The Broncos don't have much at receiver outside of Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, so they need a viable option in case one goes down with an injury.

Houston Texans: Da'Shawn Hand, DE/DT, Alabama
The Texans have problems on their defensive line, even when J.J. Watt is healthy, which hasn't often been the case lately. Here's some help.
Detroit Lions: Corey Clement, RB, Wisconsin
Ameer Abdullah hasn't been able to stay healthy through two seasons, so the Lions should invest in a running back at some point.
Green Bay Packers: Scott Quessenberry, G, UCLA
If the Packers have a weakness on the offensive line, it's at left guard with Lane Taylor. Josh Sitton has been missed, so here's some help.

Minnesota Vikings: Artavis Scott, WR, Clemson
The Vikings obviously can't give up on Laquon Treadwell yet, but they have to be worried that he'll be another Cordarrelle Patterson. Here's some insurance.
New England Patriots: Vincent Taylor, DT, Oklahoma State
It wouldn't surprise me at all if the Patriots doubled up on defensive tackles, given that it's the weakest position on their roster.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
The Steelers should consider adding some competition at safety for Sean Davis, as he's been a liability next to Michael Mitchell.

Atlanta Falcons: Kendell Beckwith, LB, LSU
Philip Wheeler has played far too many snaps for the Falcons this year, so they should make sure that doesn't happen again.
Oakland Raiders: Chad Wheeler, OT, USC
The only weakness on Oakland's offensive line happens to be at right tackle, a position they could fix much earlier than this.
Kansas City Chiefs: Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky
The Chiefs could use another talent at receiver, especially with Jeremy Maclin becoming more expensive as his contract progresses.

Dallas Cowboys: Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
The Cowboys could do better at receiver across from Dez Bryant, and it would be nice for Dak Prescott to have a potent downfield threat for when Bryant is out of the lineup.
New England Patriots: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
The Patriots could stand to upgrade one of their guard spots, as Joe Thuney has been the weakest link up front for New England.
New York Giants: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
It wouldn't kill the Giants to find some help at tight end, as they don't have much going for them at the position.

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