2017 NFL Mock Draft: Running backs steal spotlight

By Brad Weiss | Jan 18, 2017

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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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Ramczyk

OT, Wisconsin

What a joke of a contract Brock Osweiler turned out to be. Despite losing Defensive MVP J.J. Watt for nearly the entire season, the Houston Texans still put together the No. 1 ranked defense in the league. The only problem for Texans fans is their organization gave $72 million dollars to a quarterback who cannot seem to make the simplest of reads. The Texans front office have got to be thinking about how they can unload Osweiler before the 2017 season.

While the defense is loaded, the offense also has some incredible talent as well. Running back Lamar Miller is a very solid back, and DeAndre Hopkins is an elite receiver if he can get somebody to throw him the ball. Despite his huge drop in the Divisional Round, Will Fuller is a solid rookie receiver as well, and tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz showed he can be effective in the passing game, as well as a good blocking tight end.

Houston will have to do something with Osweiler, but come draft day, they may want to shore up their offensive line. Wisconsin offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk is one of the best lineman prospects in this draft, and he has the size and strength to be a left tackle at the next level. Whoever the organization decided to put under center is definitely going to benefit if the team spends their first round pick on Ramczyk next April.

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