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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Clemson stars dominate

By Brad Weiss

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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David Njoku

TE, Miami

It was a fantastic season for the Atlanta Falcons, who made it all the way to Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas. The offense was a juggernaut throughout the year, as Matt Ryan went on to win his first NFL MVP Award. With offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan gone to San Francisco as their new head coach, the Falcons will have a different look this season, but all the weapons are in place for them to make another run.

While the Falcons are set at most of their skill positions on offense, they could use some help at tight end. David Njoku from Miami is an interesting prospect, possessing the kind of game-changing ability that teams need at the position nowadays. If the Falcons see him available this late in round one, they should look to make the pick to bolster one of their few weaknesses on offense.

As we saw with the Carolina Panthers last season, getting back to the Super Bowl in the NFC can be very tough. Still, the Falcons have one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and if they can get better on defense, they should be right back in the thick of things. Njoku can make plays happen, and would fit in perfectly in a Falcons offense that likes to score in bunches.

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