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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Deshaun Watson heads to Broadway

By Brad Weiss

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) breaks the tackle of Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) breaks the tackle of Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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John Ross

WR, Washington

Thanks to the trade they made with the Minnesota Vikings prior to the season, the Philadelphia Eagles will actually pick in the first round in 2017. The Eagles had traded away their pick to get quarterback Carson Wentz No. 2 overall in 2016, and that bet definitely paid off during Wentz’s rookie season. He has shown he can be a franchise quarterback, now that franchise needs to put some good pieces around him.

Jordan Matthews had a decent season for the Eagles, but he cannot be relied upon to be WR1 in their offense. Philadelphia has two really good tight ends, and bringing in another wide receiver next April has to be a priority at this point. Washington’s John Ross is an electric player at the position, and has all the tools to be an impact player at the next level, which is exactly what Wentz needs if he wants to continue his development.

The Eagles have to keep serve in the NFC East, where both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys made the playoffs this season. The Washington Redskins came close to earning a spot in the tournament as well, and were coming off an NFC East title in 2015. Philadelphia fans are some of the best in the game, and with a few more pieces added to their puzzle, the Eagles could be a team to beat in 2017.

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