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1. Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M (6-5, 262, 4.64, #15)
Once the final selection was made in the 2016 NFL Draft, Garrett became the No. 1 prospect available for the 2017 class and that has held true since last spring. With his explosive get-off and ability to rush the passer in different ways, this former Aggie is the easy favorite to be drafted first overall.
2. Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama (6-3, 292, 4.85, #93)
A true scheme-versatile lineman, Allen has the skill-set and ball awareness to be productive inside or outside in various fronts. He converts speed to power with contact balance and body control, also showing the lateral agility to knife through gaps and out-leverage blockers.
3. Malik Hooker, FS, Ohio State (6-2, 205, 4.57, #24)
With only one season of starting experience, Hooker still has plenty of areas that require refinement, mainly his consistency as a downhill run defender. But his ball production this past season was remarkable due to the natural instincts, athletic range and ball skills, displaying difference-maker potential.
4. Jamal Adams, SS, LSU (6-0, 211, 4.54, #33)
The heartbeat of LSU's defense, Adams is an alpha with the skills and mentality to contribute from Day 1 in the NFL. He'll arrive too hot at times, but his play speed is a strength to his game along with his physical nature to be comfortable playing anywhere on the field.
5. Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford (6-2, 271, 4.84, #90)
Although he might not fit the prototype in terms of body type, Thomas is a balanced athlete who beats blockers with initial quickness and powerful hand tactics. He has a pre-snap plan, but can also alter mid-rush and projects best as a defensive end who can rush from inside on passing downs.
6. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama (6-1, 240, 4.72, #10)
Few linebacker prospects in recent memory showed the violence and explosive burst like Foster did at Alabama. Although he needs to improve hiccups in coverage, the Tide's leading tackler is a power athlete with the range, instincts and predator mentality ideal for the next level.
7. Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State (5-11, 213, 4.46, #4)
The two main traits NFL teams want in a running back prospect: can you navigate and create? Cook is exceptional in both areas with the foot quickness and vision to gash defenses. His history of shoulder issues could knock him down draft boards, but he has the best talent at running back in this class.
8. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson (6-3, 220, 4.50, #7)
There will be faster wideouts in the 2017 class, but none have the combination of size, ball skills and body control that Williams shows on film. His large catch radius and quick reflexes make him dominant in contested situations, especially on back shoulder and fade routes
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...rd-1-0-defense-rules-in-a-top-10-with-no-qbs/
Once the final selection was made in the 2016 NFL Draft, Garrett became the No. 1 prospect available for the 2017 class and that has held true since last spring. With his explosive get-off and ability to rush the passer in different ways, this former Aggie is the easy favorite to be drafted first overall.
2. Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama (6-3, 292, 4.85, #93)
A true scheme-versatile lineman, Allen has the skill-set and ball awareness to be productive inside or outside in various fronts. He converts speed to power with contact balance and body control, also showing the lateral agility to knife through gaps and out-leverage blockers.
3. Malik Hooker, FS, Ohio State (6-2, 205, 4.57, #24)
With only one season of starting experience, Hooker still has plenty of areas that require refinement, mainly his consistency as a downhill run defender. But his ball production this past season was remarkable due to the natural instincts, athletic range and ball skills, displaying difference-maker potential.
4. Jamal Adams, SS, LSU (6-0, 211, 4.54, #33)
The heartbeat of LSU's defense, Adams is an alpha with the skills and mentality to contribute from Day 1 in the NFL. He'll arrive too hot at times, but his play speed is a strength to his game along with his physical nature to be comfortable playing anywhere on the field.
5. Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford (6-2, 271, 4.84, #90)
Although he might not fit the prototype in terms of body type, Thomas is a balanced athlete who beats blockers with initial quickness and powerful hand tactics. He has a pre-snap plan, but can also alter mid-rush and projects best as a defensive end who can rush from inside on passing downs.
6. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama (6-1, 240, 4.72, #10)
Few linebacker prospects in recent memory showed the violence and explosive burst like Foster did at Alabama. Although he needs to improve hiccups in coverage, the Tide's leading tackler is a power athlete with the range, instincts and predator mentality ideal for the next level.
7. Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State (5-11, 213, 4.46, #4)
The two main traits NFL teams want in a running back prospect: can you navigate and create? Cook is exceptional in both areas with the foot quickness and vision to gash defenses. His history of shoulder issues could knock him down draft boards, but he has the best talent at running back in this class.
8. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson (6-3, 220, 4.50, #7)
There will be faster wideouts in the 2017 class, but none have the combination of size, ball skills and body control that Williams shows on film. His large catch radius and quick reflexes make him dominant in contested situations, especially on back shoulder and fade routes
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...rd-1-0-defense-rules-in-a-top-10-with-no-qbs/
