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

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Detroit Lions: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
The Lions have a great cornerback in Darius Slay, but not much else at the position in the wake of Rashean Mathis' retirement. Unless Johnthan Banks can finally live up to expectations, Detroit will have to find a new corner this upcoming offseason.

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Pick change; previously Dalvin Cook, RB
Buffalo Bills: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
It's unclear why the Bills didn't find an upgrade over Robert Woods this offseason, but they need to obtain another receiver to take the pressure off Sammy Watkins. They're so desperate for play-makers at receiver right now that they signed Percy Harvin, for crying out loud.
Washington Redskins: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
Bashaud Breeland's struggles this season have been well-documented. The Redskins will have to find some help across from Josh Norman this offseason, and Desmond King is the top prospect who makes sense for them.

Cleveland Browns: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
The Browns never replaced Mitchell Schwartz, and so they have a liability at right tackle as a result. Cam Robinson can start there right away and eventually move to the blind side once Joe Thomas retires.

Pick change; previously Gareon Conley, CB
New York Giants: Charles Harris, DE/OLB, Missouri
I have to hand it to Jason Pierre-Paul for playing through his gruesome injury, but he's an impending free agent, and the Giants may just want to move on. I could see New York adding another edge rusher early in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Pick change; previously Gareon Conley, CB
Green Bay Packers: Tim Williams, DE/OLB, Alabama
The Packers place great pressure on opposing quarterbacks with Julius Peppers and Nick Perry, but both happen to be impending free agents. Peppers turns 37 in January, while Perry could prove to be too expensive to retain.

Pick change; previously Tre'Davious White, CB

Pittsburgh Steelers: Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB, Illinois
The Steelers don't have the greatest pass rush, and it's not like James Harrison is going to be around much longer. Bud Dupree will provide a nice boost when he returns from injury, but a starter is needed across from him.

Pick change; previously Charles Harris, DE/OLB
Houston Texans: Marcus Maye, S, Florida
The Texans have a great front seven - or at least the will when J.J. Watt returns from injury - but the secondary definitely needs work. The safety situation is a big problem, and I'd be shocked if Houston didn't address it next offseason.
Atlanta Falcons: Dawuane Smoot, DE, 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 seeing their defenders struggle to get to the quarterback - save for Vic Beasley, who has improved lately - they'll be desperate for someone who can apply pressure on opposing signal-callers in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Pick change; previously Tim Williams, DE/OLB

Seattle Seahawks: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
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 Dawuane Smoot, DE
Kansas City Chiefs: Quinton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
Andy Reid loves bolstering the trenches on both sides of the ball, and I don't think he'd be opposed to selecting a guard late in the first round this April. The interior of Kansas City's offensive line could be better, and Quinton Nelson is one of the better prospects remaining.

Pick change; previously Carroll Phillips, DE/OLB
Denver Broncos: Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Given how much they struggled to defend Atlanta's running backs as receiving threats out of the backfield in one of their two losses this year, the Broncos should consider an inside linebacker early in the 2017 NFL Draft to properly replace Danny Trevathan.

Philadelphia Eagles: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
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 continue to see extensive action, which is sad, as it says a lot about how bad the other cornerbacks are. The Eagles also traded away Eric Rowe, so they could be looking for corner help with Minnesota's selection.

Pick change; previously Cordrea Tankersley, CB
Oakland Raiders: Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama
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.
Dallas Cowboys: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
Dallas' defense has been much better this year, but the linebacking corps can still stand to improve. That wouldn't be the case if Rolando McClain were reliable, but given his addiction problems, McClain can't be counted on to contribute to the team going forward.
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.

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