While there is debate whether Deshaun Watson will be the first player taken in the 2017 NFL Draft, there is no doubt he is the most recognizable player in the upcoming draft. Watson has been a big part of the success at Clemson leading the Tigers to two straight championship games. There are plenty of flaws in Watson's game including his 17 interceptions this season. Watson has played his best games on the biggest stage. In the 2016 championship game against Alabama, Watson was 30-of-47 for 405 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. He added 73 yards rushing against a defense that was considered the best in the nation. In 2017, Watson has the opportunity to do the same against what many consider to be the best defense Nick Saban has had at Alabama. Another lights out performance could cause several teams to be willing to overlook his flaws for his potential. Watson has competition at quarterback with Mitch Trubisky officially declaring for the draft. Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer is also thought to be one of the best quarterbacks of this draft class. Alabama's defense has plenty of defensive prospects that will be on display against Clemson. Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster and Tim Williams are just a few of the notable players on a defensive unit full of NFL talent. Heavy looks at the upcoming NFL Draft for the first time since the draft order has been officially set. Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @JonDAdams with your thoughts on the upcoming draft. Click the arrow on the right side of the above image to see Heavy's latest NFL mock draft. (Getty)
No. 10 Buffalo Bills: LB/S Jabrill Peppers
School: Michigan
Position: Linebacker/Safety
Class: Junior
Outlook: The Bills could target a full-time cornerback, but the talent of Peppers is too much to pass up. Buffalo needs play-makers and Peppers fits that. He can be a chess piece for the new coaching staff. Peppers gives the defensive coordinator flexibility to line him up in either the secondary or at linebacker. He also can be used in special teams. Peppers will have to answer questions about his lack of turnovers as well as where he will play at the next level. His last minute scratch at the Orange Bowl will not impact his draft stock. (Getty)
No. 9 Cincinnati Bengals: LB Reuben Foster
School: Alabama
Position: Linebacker
Class: Senior
Outlook: Adding Foster would really strengthen a linebacker core that includes Vontaze Burfict. He's the leader in the clubhouse when it comes to linebackers in the upcoming draft. Foster is one of the best players on the best defensive unit in the country. He has close to 200 tackles over his career at Alabama. His athleticism allows him to cover the length of the field while at the same time being an enforcer with his punishing hits. (Getty)
No. 8 Carolina Panthers: DE Jonathan Allen
School: Alabama
Position: Defensive End
Class: Senior
Outlook: The Panthers defense was once feared and a big reason they made Super Bowl 50. Now, the team needs to rebuild the unit. It seems crazy to think Allen could fall all the way to eight, and Carolina would jump at the opportunity if it does turn out that way. He is the anchor of the Alabama defense, a unit that is likely the best we have seen under Nick Saban. He has no problem getting to the quarterback as his 21.5 sacks over the last two seasons show. An argument could be made that Allen is the best overall defensive player in the 2017 class. It makes back-to-back Alabama players in our latest mock draft. (Getty)
No. 7 San Diego Chargers: WR Corey Davis
School: Western Michigan
Position: Wide Receiver
Class: Senior
Outlook: Western Michigan struggled to get Davis the ball against Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl. Davis still managed to have 6 receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. Davis had his share of eye-popping statistical games this season. He had 12 receptions, 272 yards and 3 touchdowns against Ball State. Davis had 13 receptions, 173 yards and 2 touchdowns against Buffalo. At the beginning of the season, he had 7 receptions, 150 yards and 3 touchdowns. Davis gives the Chargers a consistent WR1 option to go along with an already talented young core group of players. (Getty)
No. 6 New York Jets: QB Mitch Trubisky
School: North Carolina
Position: Quarterback
Class: Junior
Outlook: Trubisky officially declared for the draft with a letter he wrote in The Players' Tribune. "Going to the NFL has been my goal ever since I was a little boy. And now that I have that chance, I’m incredibly excited," Trubisky wrote in the letter. From a business standpoint, it was a smart move for a player who is generating a lot of buzz with just a few months remaining before the draft. Trubisky still has plenty of questions surrounding his game given he only has one season as a starting quarterback. The Jets have plenty of holes to fill and have tried to avoid using a high draft pick on quarterback. This could be the year they do things differently. (Getty)
No. 5 Tennessee Titans: WR Mike Williams
School: Clemson
Position: Wide Receiver
Class: Red-shirt Junior
Outlook: As tempting as Jonathan Allen would be here, the Titans needs a definitive WR1 for Marcus Mariota. Williams has the opportunity to make a statement like several of the Clemson players against the Alabama defense in the championship game. He played well in the Fiesta Bowl and ended the day with 6 receptions for 96 yards. Williams is no stranger to putting up monster games. He opened the 2016 season with 9 receptions for 174 yards against Auburn. He had 15 receptions, 202 yards and a touchdown against Pittsburgh. It helps that Williams is the prototypical size for a top NFL receiver at 6'3" and 225 pounds.(Getty)
No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars: RB Leonard Fournette
School: LSU
Position: Running Back
Class: Junior
Outlook: Jacksonville is in desperate need of star power. There are plenty of great defenders including Alabama's Jonathan Allen. If Mike Smith is hired by the Jaguars like many expect, the team could opt to go defense. As it stands now, Fournette would be an elite talent on an offense that needs a boost. Fournette will run you over but has the speed to around defenders just as easily. The great Jaguars teams of old had running backs like Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew. Fournette has the potential to be even better than those two backs. If Jacksonville opts to give Blake Bortles another chance, there's no better way to take the pressure of the quarterback than to have a strong running game. (Getty)
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DeShone Kizer is looking to embrace the challenge of becoming an NFL quarterback. (Getty)
No. 1 Cleveland Browns: DE Myles Garrett
School: Texas A&M
Position: Defensive End
Class: Junior
Outlook: In our last mock draft, we had the Browns taking a quarterback. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Browns have an "astronomical grade" on Myles Garrett despite his up and down season. Garrett has all the physical tools needed to succeed as an elite NFL pass rusher. With teams like the Broncos and Seahawks winning Super Bowls with squads built around defense, NFL teams are desperate for players that can get to the quarterback. They have seen how players like Michael Bennett and Von Miller have impacted their entire team. Garrett battled injuries throughout the 2016 season but has enough good film over the course of his career to make him a top pick. The Browns also have the 12th pick thanks to their trade with the Eagles last offseason and could look to get a quarterback with that selection. (Getty)
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