11th Pick: New Orleans Saints- Solomon Thomas (DE) – Stanford
The Saints are in need of anything on defense. A guy to pair with Cameron Jordan has been a weakness for them in years past and is still is. Solomon Thomas can be that disruptor on the defensive line as I see him as a 4-3 defensive end. He played in many areas across the defensive line in Stanford so he can be versatile and still be a dominant pass rusher and stop the run fairly well. He ended 2016 with 8 sacks as a relatively unknown defender before 2016. Thomas has upside to be a game changer on defense and has been a board riser ever since the Bowl game against North Carolina.
12th Pick: Cleveland Browns- Mitch Trubisky (QB) – North Carolina
The Browns go with the Cleveland native and Browns fan Mitch Trubisky, the one-year starter from North Carolina. In 2016, the Browns essentially started or played/ rotated all their quarterbacks on the roster due to injury or poor play. Trubisky had a 3,748 yards and 30 touchdowns to 6 interceptions in 2016. He showed some poise and mobility as a first-year starter with good decision making. At times, displayed big time throws in tight windows and has to work on mechanics in the NFL. Another issue is he did not beat out Marquise Williams from North Carolina and has little experience starting compared to other quarterbacks. Even though Trubisky may not have the most upside in the class, he has a higher floor and some say is the best quarterback in the class.
13th Pick: Arizona Cardinals- Corey Davis (WR) – Western Michigan
The departure of Michael Floyd and Larry Fitzgerald likely retiring in one or two years, a wide receiver can be considered as a need for the Cardinals, a team that underachieved in 2016. John Brown was injured but was still inconsistent in the offense and J.J. Nelson had a decent season but is more of a deep threat and is not a featured target for the Cardinals offense. Corey Davis can be a featured receiver in the offense and can be a weapon with his speed for his size, route running, and yards after the catch trait that teams covet. Carson Palmer needs bigger weapons like Davis for the offense to bounce back after a poor season from Palmer in 2016. He dominated in 2016 with 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns but did face lower competition. Davis is dealing with an ankle injury but it should not impact his stock. Regardless, Davis exhibits more traits, upside, and game-changing ability as a top receiver in this class.
14th Pick: Indianapolis Colts (subject to coin flip)- Derek Barnett (EDGE) – Tennessee
A productive pass rusher that statistically rivals Myles Garrett, Derek Barnett was dominant in 2016. He had 13 sacks and in 2014-2015, he had 19 sacks. Some consider him right there with Garrett but due to questionable athleticism, his stock has taken a dip but still is a highly regarded pass rusher. Barnett would be a better fit as an outside linebacker in a 3-4. Barnett definitely fills a need as the Colts are desperately in need of a pass rusher and defense overall.
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15th Pick: Philadephia Eagles (subject to coin flip) – Mike Williams (WR) – Clemson
Carson Wentz needs help on offense; especially in the wide receiving core as Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agholor, and Dorial Green- Beckham were all inconsistent in their play. A big target that can be reliable is what Wentz needs and Mike Williams out of Clemson could provide that option as a starting receiver on the outside. Mike Williams has good enough speed and can high point the ball very well for the quarterback to throw to. A year coming off a neck injury, Williams had 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2016. Some regard him as the best receiver in the class but some knock him on if he can separate in the NFL and is not the best route runner. Either way, I see this at a great value to get a top receiver to help Wentz and the offense in 2017.