2017 NFL Mock Draft, Week 12: Watson, Kizer loom
By Brad Weiss
The 2016 NFL season is entering Week 12, and the Cleveland Browns are still searching for their first win. Here is our 2017 NFL Mock Draft entering Week 12.
The Cleveland Browns lost to division rival Pittsburgh in Week 11, and are still slated to draft first in the 2017 NFL Draft. Picks No. 21 through 32 reflect the playoff seeding if the season ended today, beginning with the slowest seeds.
Here is our latest mock draft with the draft order based on record, and using strength of schedule as a tiebreaker.
The Cleveland Browns continue to work their way to a winless season, as they were trounced by the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend. Quarterback Cody Kessler had to leave the game with an injury once again, as the offense sputtered against a good Steelers defense. There are far too many holes to count on this Browns roster, so drafting smart is going to be key next April.
With the first overall selection, the Browns should look to bolster their defense, and Myles Garrett remains our top pick. The Texas A&M star showed no signs of an injured leg, as he registered 4.5 five sacks against the University of Texas at San Antonio this past weekend. He is an absolute freak of nature, and would immediately be an impact player at the next level.
Cleveland traded with New England to get Jamie Collins during the regular season, and if they can re-sign him, he would be an anchor at the linebacker position. Drafting Garrett first overall would give the team a big-time pass rusher next season, and the team would have three solid players if you include Joe Haden in the secondary. Garrett is only one player, but he would definitely be a building block as the Browns try to claw out of the cellar in the NFL.