2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

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Cleveland Browns: Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
Desmond Bryant, who was out for all of 2016, is entering his contract year. The Browns should look for a successor.

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San Francisco 49ers: Marcus Maye, S, Florida
The 49ers cut Antoine Bethea, so they could be in the market for another safety in the middle of the draft.
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: George Kittle, TE, Iowa
The Bears could go for combine standout George Kittle, as their starting tight end, Zach Miller, is skilled, but often injured.
Los Angeles Rams: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M
The Rams dealt William Hayes and cut Eugene Sims this offseason, so defensive end depth is needed.
Los Angeles Chargers: Nazair Jones, DE/DT, North Carolina
The Chargers could stand to add a defensive lineman to start with Corey Liuget and Brandon Mebane.

Washington Redskins: Isaac Asiata, G, Utah
Washington's offensive line has played well this year, but the team has to find an upgrade over guard Shawn Lauvao. A mid-round selection can be used on one.
Carolina Panthers: Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota
I had the Panthers taking Marshon Lattimore in the first round of a previous mock draft. They can still take a cornerback early.

Pick change; previously Amara Darboh, WR
Cincinnati Bengals: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
The Bengals used last year's first-round pick on William Jackson, but another young cornerback could be acquired for depth purposes.

Chicago Bears: Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pittsburgh
The Bears have an excellent interior offensive line, but could stand to improve on the edges.
Philadelphia Eagles: Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
Bennie Logan signed with the Chiefs, so the Eagles may be interested in a mid-round defensive tackle as a potential replacement.

Arizona Cardinals: Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar
The Cardinals could stand to add another cornerback, as they had issues all year across from Patrick Peterson.
Minnesota Vikings: Carl Lawson, DE/OLB, Auburn
A team can never have too many pass-rushers, and I expect most organizations to take a stab at one of the many talented edge players in this class.

Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
Things are so bleak for the Colts at inside linebacker that they could spend multiple picks on the position.
Baltimore Ravens: Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State
The Ravens signed Danny Woodhead, but he won't be enough, especially with Kenneth Dixon being suspended for the first four games.

Pick change; previously Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB

Washington Redskins: Shelton Gibson, WR, West Virginia
DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon left via free agency. Terrelle Pryor signed, but the Redskins could stand to add another receiver.
Tennessee Titans: Ryan Anderson, DE/OLB, Alabama
A team can never have too many talented edge rushers, especially when battling an elite quarterback like Andrew Luck twice per year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB, Illinois
The Buccaneers are getting quite the bargain with Carroll Phillips in the middle of the fourth round. They need another edge rusher, as Robert Ayers, who turns 32 in August, is just a short-term solution at defensive end.

Carroll Phillips is a first-round talent, but is expected to fall to Day 2 (or Day 3) because of character issues.

Pick change; previously Eddie Jackson, S
Denver Broncos: Jonnu Smith, TE, Florida International
As mentioned earlier, the Broncos have to find an upgrade at tight end, as they never properly replaced Julius Thomas.

Detroit Lions: Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane
The Lions have needed defensive tackle help for the longest time, but they've barely done anything about it this offseason.
Minnesota Vikings: Amara Darboh, WR, Michigan
Cordarrelle Patterson is gone, and I'm sure the Vikings wouldn't mind having someone push Laquon Treadwell.

Pick change; previously ArDarius Stewart, WR
Oakland Raiders: James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
The Raiders want to bring Marshawn Lynch out of retirement. If they're not successful, they'll have to use an early pick on a running back in the wake of losing Latavius Murray.

Houston Texans: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama
The Texans lost Quintin Demps to the Bears, so they could be in the market for a safety early in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Pick change; previously Vincent Taylor, DT
New England Patriots: Fish Smithson, S, Kansas
The Patriots have a liability in their secondary, as Patrick Chung struggled all year.
Kansas City Chiefs: Damore'ea Stringefellow, WR, Ole Miss
Jeremy Maclin likely won't be around in Kansas City much longer because of his salary. The Chiefs could use a mid-round selection on a receiver.

Dallas Cowboys: Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis
The Cowboys lost both Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox this offseason, so they'll need to do something to address their safety situation.
Green Bay Packers: Howard Wilson, CB, Houston
Green Bay's cornerback situation was so abysmal last year that the team could spend multiple picks to remedy the situation.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Elijah Hood, RB, North Carolina
DeAngelo Williams won't be around much longer, so the Steelers will need a viable backup running back just in case Le'Veon Bell gets suspended again.

Pick change; previously Jeremy McNichols, RB

Atlanta Falcons: Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida
Philip Wheeler has played far too many snaps for the Falcons this year, so they should make sure that doesn't happen again.
Indianapolis Colts: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
Frank Gore seemed worn down at times throughout the 2016 campaign, so the Colts need to find a successor.

Pick change; previously Anthony Walker, ILB
Cincinnati Bengals: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
The Bengals suffered a big loss when Marvin Jones departed for Detroit last offseason. They'll need to add more downfield weapons for Andy Dalton.
Philadelphia Eagles: David Sharpe, G, Florida
The Eagles could use some interior offensive line depth, especially with Brandon Brooks missing some action last year with anxiety issues.
New York Giants: Garrett Sickels, DE, Penn State
The Giants spent tons of money on their defensive line, but that doesn't mean they won't use an early draft choice on a lineman. Jerry Reese is never one to shy away from adding pass-rushers.
Los Angeles Rams: Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt
The Rams signed Andrew Whitworth, but he's obviously a short-term solution at left tackle because he's 35.

Cleveland Browns: Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
The Browns can pretty much address every position in this draft, save for a few, and it would make sense. They could use another inside linebacker.

Pick change; previously Samaje Perine, RB
San Francisco 49ers: Davon Godchaux, DT, LSU
With the 49ers moving to a 4-3, they'll need to collect some pieces that happen to fit their defense.
Indianapolis Colts: Vince Biegel, DE/OLB, Wisconsin
It shouldn't surprise anyone if the Colts use multiple selections on edge rushers to rectify their inability to get to the quarterback.

Pick change; previously Rasul Douglas, CB