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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 2, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs the ball for a td in the first half against the Ohio Bobcats at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs the ball for a td in the first half against the Ohio Bobcats at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

47. . WR. Western Michigan. Corey Davis. 31. player

Despite the fact that Tom Brady did not play the first four games of the season, the New England Patriots will head into Week 17 as the No.1 seed in the AFC. The team has been incredible this season, as Brady, Jimmy Garropolo, and Jacoby Brissett have combined to throw only two interceptions on the year. Brady may be in line for another MVP this season, as he has thrown for over 3,200 yards and 25 touchdowns against two picks in only 11 games.

Brady and company are having a terrific year despite the fact that there is no real star wide receiver on the team. Julian Edelman is a nice slot guy, but he lacks the ability to make the big play down the field. Adding a player like Corey Davis from Western Michigan would give the Patriots a guy who can absolutely fly down the sideline, and go up and make the big catch. Davis has had a record-breaking career at Western Michigan, and just may end up being the best player at his position in this draft class.

New England is likely headed to another Super Bowl, and Tom Brady appears to have dipped into the Fountain of Youth. He looks better than he did at 33, and he just may end up playing into his 40s like he said he would like to. The Patriots are not going to go out and pay a star reciever to come to the team, so adding a player at the position via the draft seems like the smart thing to do.

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