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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) celebrates after a stop during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Caleb Brantley

DT, Florida

The New England Patriots won their fifth Super Bowl title with Tom Brady as their starting quarterback on Sunday. While his run has been extremely impressive, the fact that he has been able to do it without many offensive stars around him has been even more incredible. The Patriots seem to be able to plug in receivers and running backs every year and continue to win, which is very hard to do in the current NFL.

In April, the Patriots should look to continue to add players to their defense, and Florida star defensive tackle could be available at No. 32. Brantley is a fantastic defensive line prospect, who has shown the ability to get after the quarterback during his time on campus. He would be a great addition to a Patriots defense that really stepped up during their Super Bowl run in 2016.

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a defensive guru, and he could do so much with a talent like Brantley. Brantley has the size and strength to play all over the defensive line, and the Pats are known for putting players all over the field to gain an advantage. This Patriots team should be back in the playoffs once again next season, and Brantley could play a huge role if they take him with their first round pick in April.

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