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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets go quarterback

By Brad Weiss

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Taco Charlton

DE, Michigan

During the 2016 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys made Ezekiel Elliott the No. 4 overall pick in round one. While many believed Elliott would be good, no one could have predicted he would lead the entire league in rushing. In round 4, the team selected Dak Prescott from Mississippi State, and all he did was take over for an injured Tony Romo in the preseason and earn a Pro Bowl spot as the team’s quarterback.

While the 2017 NFL Draft will likely not yield that kind of bounty, there is plenty of talent to be had in the first round. Taco Charlton seems like a perfect fit for the Cowboys, as he would give them an incredible presence up front. Charlton has the athletic ability to chase down running backs all over the field, while being explosive enough to get the edge and get to the quarterback.

Dallas suffered a terrible end to the season, losing at home in the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers. They do have a few holes in roster, and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was able to sit back and pick them apart in the playoffs. Charlton would instantly upgrade the Cowboys front, and with the rest of the young talent on the roster, they should be very good for a long time.

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