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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 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs 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 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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Leonard Fournette

RB, LSU

The Carolina Panthers made it all the way to Super Bowl during the 2015 NFL season, riding a 15-1 mark as the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Quarterback Cam Newton was the MVP of the league, and it looked like they would be a playoff team for years to come. Well, that certainly was not the case, as the Panthers failed to make the playoffs in 2016, and will head into 2017 with plenty of question marks up and down their roster.

One area that is not a question is at quarterback, where Newton has proven that he is one of the best in the game. The issue with Newton is going to be longevity, as he takes too many hits throughout the game. If the Panthers can bring in a solid running back to compliment him, it should take some of the pressure off of him, and in the process, extend his career by a few more years.

Leonard Fournette of LSU is one of the better running back prospects we have seen lately, and he looks like he was built to play at the next level. While showing dominance at the college level, Fournette also seemed to preserve himself a bit this past season, choosing to skip the team’s bowl game. He is going to be ready for the combine, and with a good showing, will prove to the NFL that he is worth of a top-10 selection in next April’s draft.

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