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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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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Deshaun Watson

QB, Clemson

The first quarterback off of the board will likely be Deshaun Watson, who put on quite a show during the Clemson Tigers National Championship run. He has proven that he can move the ball against the best defense in college football, and after leading the team to consecutive title games, appears ready to take the next step. His head coach recently stated that passing up on him would be like passing up on Michael Jordan, which the Chicago Bulls did not make the mistake of doing back in 1984.

As for the Chicago Bears, they have had issues at the quarterback position for quite some time. Even back to the last time they were in the Super Bowl, the man behind center was Rex Grossman, which is one of the reasons why they could not defeat the Indianapolis Colts. They need to move on from Jay Cutler, and bringing in a winner like Watson could be just what the organization needs to turn it around.

Watson is one of the more interesting prospects in this draft, as some boards have him No. 1 overall, and some very late in the first round. Remember, Aaron Rodgers fell to the Green Bay Packers late in the first when he came out of Cal, so Watson fans should not be discouraged if he is passed over. That will likely not be the case, as there is way too much buzz around him for a team not to take a shot at him early in the draft.

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