2017 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos make big trade for star player

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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first quarter in the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Cardinals. 13. player. 32. GM: @CodyRoarkPO: The Cardinals defense needs a lot of revamping, but Bruce Arians and the Cardinals simply could not pass up the opportunity to draft John Ross. Ross ran a 4.2 40 yard dash at the combine and has the intangibles to be deadly at any moment. Combine John Ross with Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson, and John Brown and you have the potential to score a lot of points. That would be the key for the Cardinals right now who had game situations that saw their defense play well and the offense couldn’t move the ball. David Johnson was a workhorse for the Cardinals last season and can handle the load, but why put all of the pressure on David Johnson when you can utilize a guy like John Ross on the outside or inside alongside Fitz and John Brown. Not to mention, Carson Palmer is looking for a fountain of youth and Ross is explosive enough to make all the veterans feel young again. At Washington he came out of his shell in his junior season. He snagged a total of 81 receptions for 1150 yards and 17 TOUCHDOWNS. That’s right, 17. He is a key player in an offense like Arizona’s and can be effective in Jet Sweep plays as well as breaking away from inside linebackers like Seattle’s Bobby Wagner. The Cardinals could have went defense here, but were too swayed by the sound of the Ferrari!. John Ross, WR. Washington

GM: @skrizPO: The Eagles got their replacement for Conner Barwin as Jonathan Allen falls to them at 14. Allen was the nations top defender a year ago, and managed to rack up 10.5 sacks in 2016. He will be a perfect replacement for Barwin, and should allow the Eagles to continue to improve on defense after a surprisingly strong year in 2016. Allen will be a focal point for the defense for years to come. The Eagles strongly considered McCaffrey in this spot, but like the Panthers, decided to address the defense in a big way.. Jonathan Allen, DE. Alabama. Philadelphia Eagles. 14. player. 54

player. 46. GM: @sayrebedinger: In what would likely be deemed impossible by NFL Draft experts, the Colts get one of the best playmakers in the entire draft class in Malik Hooker. Hooker has incredible ball skills and would bring exactly the type of ball-hawk to the Indianapolis secondary they desperately need. There are some concerns over Hooker’s ability to tackle, but he’s moldable and will learn that he can’t rely on his hands only at the next level. He will continue to develop (only a RS Sophomore) and eventually wind up a star defensive back in the NFL.. Malik Hooker, S. Ohio State. Indianapolis Colts. 15

16. player. 26. GM: @CameronParkerPO: Lamp is the best offensive linemen in the draft. It is the offensive tackles where it is extremely weak. It is up to the Ravens to find solidarity in the offensive line. Because of injuries in 2016 it is imperative the Ravens add depth upfront. Lamp is a physical mauler that displays potential versatility if given the right coaching to play left tackle. However, if the Western Kentucky product does not fare at left tackle the potential of him at guard is through the roof. Lamp has All-Pro written all over in his skill-set.<br />. Forrest Lamp, OL. Western Kentucky. Baltimore Ravens

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