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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Running backs steal spotlight

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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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) warms up before in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) warms up before in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jonathan Allen

DL, Alabama

The 2016 NFL season was a horror show for the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose head coach could not even make it to the end of the season. The team fired Gus Bradley and replaced him with Doug Marrone as their interim coach, who has since become the team’s permanent head coach. Marrone will be tasked with bringing a winning culture to Jacksonville, and will have two-time Super Bowl head coach Tom Coughlin helping him along the way.

Jacksonville made a plethora of moves this past offseason to bolster their defense, though it seemed like none of them panned out. Still, they have a ton of young talent on their roster, and one or two solid moves before next season could put them in the running for the AFC South crown. The biggest question mark was the play of Blake Bortles, so the 2017 season will be a good measuring stick as to whether or not he is going to be the answer moving forward.

Jonathan Allen has been rated by plenty of experts as a top pick in this draft, and some even have him going first overall. However, we think Garrett is the likely choice for the Browns, and with the 49ers and Bears needing an arm, he could be available to the Jags at No. 4. If that is the case, they have to scoop him up, as he has the size and strength to play in either a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme. He is going to be a difference maker at the next level, and the Jags need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the ball.

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