2017 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for 1st-Round Prospects After Wild-Card Round

January 9, 2017   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

The Super Bowl dreams continued for the four victors during the NFL's wild-card round, but they also ended for the four losers.
That means the Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions and New York Giants will shift their attention toward next season's Super Bowl, just like the 20 teams that did not reach the playoffs. The 2017 NFL draft is one of the critical checkpoints on the path to Minneapolis, where the Lombardi Trophy will be awarded in 2018.
Just like rookies Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott and Tyreek Hill stoked the title hopes of the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs during the 2016 season, there will surely be difference-makers in the upcoming draft.
With that in mind, here is a look at a mock first round for the 2017 draft.
NFL fans will naturally be interested in which players their favorite teams draft, but there will also be a general intrigue in every pick for those who play fantasy football. After all, any fantasy player who took a chance on ...

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