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2017 NFL Mock Draft, Week 12: Watson, Kizer loom

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 12, 2015: Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (#2) during the Ohio State Buckeyes game versus the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff National Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Ohio State won the game 42-20. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)
January 12, 2015: Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (#2) during the Ohio State Buckeyes game versus the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff National Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Ohio State won the game 42-20. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images) /

player. 53. . CB. Ohio State. Marshon Lattimore. 18

While the quarterback position is definitely a need for the Cleveland Browns, we feel they will take two defenders with their multiple first round selections next April. There just is not that franchise-changing quarterback in this draft, but the 2018 version should boast some players who can have an immediate impact. The Browns need some serious help in the secondary, and luckily for them, this draft is loaded with stellar cornerbacks.

Marshon Lattimore of the Ohio State Buckeyes is an NFL-ready player who plays with incredible energy. He is one of the better cover corners in the nation, and has been a key reason why the Buckeyes are considered one of the best teams in the country. Lattimore may return to Ohio State for his redshirt junior season, but scouts feel that he will definitely be a top-20 pick if he comes out in 2017.

Ohio State is loaded with talent, and Lattimore is the best they have to offer in the secondary. His size and speed make him an incredible cover corner, and he has tremendous hands for a defensive back. Possessing a great nose for the ball, Lattimore often plays above his age in the secondary. He has emerged as a team leader on the defense since fall camp, and would be wise to make the jump to NFL while the iron is hot.

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