2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 17-32

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Washington Redskins: Jamal Adams, S, LSU
The Redskins were supposed to have a great secondary, but their safety situation is now a concern. DeAngelo Hall tore his ACL, while David Bruton has been pretty pedestrian. Here's a much-needed upgrade.

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Pick change; previously Jabrill Peppers, S
Cincinnati Bengals: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State
The Bengals had a number of key free agents this offseason. They re-signed some of them, but failed to keep Reggie Nelson, who was a valuable member of their defense. Here's a much-needed replacement if Shawn Williams doesn't come through. Williams is not off to a good start, but the season is still young.

Pick change; previously Marcus Maye, S
New York Giants: Quinton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
John Jerry is one of the weakest starting guards in the NFL. While the Giants need tackle help, the right guard spot also needs to be addressed.

Pick change; previously Mike McGlinchey, OT

Green Bay Packers: Tim Williams, DE/OLB, Alabama
Even with Clay Matthews moving back outside, the Packers need to find a new edge rusher or two, as both Julius Peppers and Nick Perry will be impending free agents this offseason.

Pick change; previously Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB
Seattle Seahawks: Malik McDowell, DE/DT, Michigan State
There was one team that was convinced the Seahawks would select Robert Nkemdiche in the 2016 NFL Draft. They did not, but it made a ton of sense, as Seattle could use a pass-rushing presence in the interior of its defensive line.

Pick change; previously DeMarcus Walker, DT
Tennessee Titans: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
Both defensive back positions can be addressed by the Titans, who are extremely weak on the back end. Perrish Cox has been an abomination in coverage, and he can't tackle either. He needs to be upgraded immediately.

Pick change; previously Adoree Jackson, CB

Baltimore Ravens: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
The Ravens struggled to get pressure on the quarterback when Elvis Dumervil was out of the lineup. Dumervil has returned, but the problem is that he and Terrell Suggs will be 33 and 34, respectively, by the 2017 NFL Draft. Some young blood will be needed on the edge.

Pick change; previously Malik McDowell, DE/DT
New England Patriots: Christian McCaffrey, RB/WR, Stanford
Doesn't it seem like Christian McCaffrey is destined to go to New England? He's the exact type of player the Patriots love having in their offense, and he makes sense from a needs standpoint because Dion Lewis can't stay healthy.

Pick change; previously Pat Elflein, G
Atlanta Falcons: Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB, Illinois
It was a bit odd to see the Falcons eschew their pass rush in the 2016 NFL Draft, especially when Shaq Lawson dropped to them at No. 17. I'm sure that after another year of struggling to get to the quarterback, they'll be desperate for someone who can apply pressure on opposing signal-callers in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Pick change; previously Charles Harris, DE/OLB

Dallas Cowboys: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
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.

Pick change; previously Derek Barnett, DE
Houston Texans: Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama
The Texans won't have Brian Cushing around for much longer, so they'll likely be in the market for a new inside linebacker to pair with Benardrick McKinney.
Oakland Raiders: Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Oakland's secondary was torched in the first couple of weeks, but has since performed better. The linebacking corps, on the other hand, is a major problem. There was speculation that the Raiders were thinking about drafting Myles Jack this past April. Here's a solution to their woes at linebacker.

Pick change; previously Tim Williams, DE/OLB

Pittsburgh Steelers: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
I loved the Tyler Matakevich pick, but if he doesn't flash as a rookie, the Steelers could spend an early-round selection on an eventual replacement for Lawrence Timmons.

Pick change; previously Jarrad Davis, LB
Cleveland Browns: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
Joe Haden is off to a terrific start this season, but the Browns have nothing else at cornerback. That'll obviously need to change, and this draft is loaded with talented players at the position.

Pick change; previously Cordrea Tankersley, CB
Denver Broncos: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
Virgil Green is a solid blocker, but the Broncos could use a viable receiving threat in the middle of the field. The very athletic O.J. Howard would serve as a great security blanket for Trevor Siemian or Paxton Lynch.
Philadelphia Eagles: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
I found it odd that the Eagles signed Leodis McKelvin, given that he was responsible for them beating the Bills when he missed a tackle on Zach Ertz in the final minutes of that game. Now, McKelvin will see extensive action, which is a mistake. The Eagles also traded away Eric Rowe, so they could be looking for cornerback help with Minnesota's selection.

Pick change; previously Mike Williams, WR

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