2017 NFL Mock Draft: Saints find Drew Brees replacement

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 3, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back to pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back to pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The regular season is at hand but that doesn’t mean teams aren’t looking ahead. What does the latest 2017 NFL mock draft have in store?

Few things are ever obvious in such far-reaching predictions. Unexpected changes always occur. It’s inevitable. That is why the teams and players involved here will likely be different a few months from now. Still that doesn’t mean it’s a useless effort. At the very least it offers a picture of the teams that are in line for the top picks at the present moment and the players who could be waiting for them provided they continue playing well.

Who kick-starts the action?

1. San Francisco 49ers

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