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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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With Super Bowl LI in the rear-view mirror, we take a look ahead to April and the 2017 NFL Draft. Here is our latest 2017 NFL Mock Draft.

The NFL Draft is one of the more exciting days for every franchise, as they look to build up their team for the foreseeable future. The Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans will both pick twice in the first round this April, though there could be plenty of movement via trades before draft day. As the NFL season comes to a close, we take a look ahead, with our latest 2017 NFL Mock Draft.

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Myles Garrett

DE, Texas A&M

There is no where to  go but up for the Cleveland Browns, who have been absolutely terrible since the NFL brought football back to the area. Last season, the Browns flirted with a winless season, which must have weighed very heavy on first year head coach Hue Jackson. The organization has turned the page from last season, and with two first round picks in this draft, they should be able to start building the foundation for the future.

While the quarterback position is obviously an area of weakness, the Browns will likely shy away from selecting one with the first overall pick next April. There is no true franchise quarterback in this draft, and while guys like Mitch Trubisky and Deshaun Watson may eventually be Pro Bowl-caliber players, their development may take a bit. The Browns want to win now, and bolstering their defense has to be the priority at No. 1.

Myles Garrett of Texas A&M is the favorite to be selected first overall, as he grades out as the best player in this draft. He is a physical freak of nature, possessing great speed to go along with being incredibly strong. He would be a solid pick at first overall, and would give the Browns three really good players on their defense next season with Joe Haden and Jamie Collins already on the roster.

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