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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws as he is pressured by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) in the first half during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws as he is pressured by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) in the first half during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Takkarist McKinley

DE, UCLA

The Baltimore Ravens fought hard to reach the playoffs in 2016, but eventually, they were on the outside looking in. The organization still has a solid quarterback in Joe Flacco, who has shown that he can win a Super Bowl during his time with the Ravens. The issue with the Ravens is the fact that they are getting old on defense, and bringing in some good, young talent this offseason has to be a priority.

While Terrell Suggs looks like he can play forever, the team has to be concerned with the fact that he continues to suffer major injuries. Eventually, Suggs will have to hang them up, and the team needs to make sure they have someone ready to fill his shoes when he does. Bringing in another player with his kind of motor is imperative, and UCLA’s Takkarist McKinley could be just what the team needs to lead them in the future.

McKinley is an explosive player, possessing the skill set to play either defensive end, or linebacker at the next level. In this draft class, McKinley is one of the fastest players off the ball, and gets the edge just as well as any other player available. He is the kind of player who was built to play at the NFL level, and Ravens fans deserve another player who is going to strike fear in the hearts of their opponents.

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