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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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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marlon Humphrey

CB, Alabama

The third of three straight Alabama Crimson Tide players is Marlon Humphrey, who many consider to be the best cornerback in this draft. The Tennessee Titans had an incredible run this past season, though it ended on a sour note with the broken leg sustained by quarterback Marcus Mariota. Still, Mariota took a huge step forward in 2016, and the team has a ton of good, young talent surrounding him.

While the Titans could obviously use a standout wide receiver, they will likely go with a cornerback with their first of two first round picks. This pick comes via the Los Angeles Rams, who traded for the Titans No. 1 overall pick prior to the 2016 NFL Draft. That pick was used on Jared Goff, who really did not do much during his first season in La La Land.

Bolstering their secondary has to be a priority, as the Titans have to face the likes of Andrew Luck twice a year. Jason McCourty is a very solid corner, but he is getting up there in age, and may not be able to shut down the opponents No. 1 wide receiver anymore. Bringing in a guy like Humphrey would take a ton of pressure off of McCourty in the passing game, and enable the Titans to really be able to defend against some of the better passers in the AFC.

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