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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

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Last update: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. Major changes.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2017 NFL Mock Draft is based on the 2017 NFL Draft Order.

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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2017 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***



  1. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Orlosky, C, West Virginia
    I have to imagine that the Browns are growing tired of Cameron Erving’s ineptitude at center. Here’s someone to challenge him.

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    Pick change; previously Chidobe Awuzie, CB

  2. San Francisco 49ers: Anthony Walker, ILB, Northwestern
    The 49ers are a mess at inside linebacker; they had just one healthy player at the position on the field versus the Falcons. With NaVorro Bowman’s future uncertain, the 49ers need to find help at the position.

    Pick change; previously Kendell Beckwith, LB

  3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami
    Brad Kaaya’s stock has slipped, but he’s possibly a bargain in the fourth round. The Jaguars could consider taking him, as they can’t really bench Blake Bortles because they don’t have an alternative. Drafting a quarterback who actually cares about football would be nice.



  4. Chicago Bears: Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis
    The Bears might want to think about adding some competiton at safety for Harold Jones-Quartey to play next to Adrian Amos.

  5. Los Angeles Rams: Jerod Evans, QB, Virginia Tech
    The Rams almost have to draft a quarterback at some point because Jared Goof has been that bad. I’ve been covering the NFL for almost 20 years, and the Rams, with Goof, are the worst team I’ve ever seen.

  6. Los Angeles Chargers: Dion Dawkins, G/OT, Temple
    Here’s San Diego’s, I mean, Los Angeles’ chance to help Philip Rivers even more with offensive line help. This is a versatile lineman who can either start at guard or provide depth at tackle.

    Pick change; previously Pat Elflein, C/G



  7. Washington Redskins: Nico Siragusa, G, San Diego State
    Washington’s offensive line has played well this year, but the team has to find an upgrade over guard Shawn Lauvao. A mid-round selection can be used on one.

  8. Carolina Panthers: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State
    It’s very possible that the Panthers will spend multiple picks on offensive tackles in the first three or four rounds, given how dire the situation is for them at the position.

  9. Cincinnati Bengals: Conor McDermott, OT, UCLA
    Cincinnati’s offense sputtered in 2016 for a variety of reasons. An early injury to Tyler Eifert hurt, and then A.J. Green was knocked out of several games before ownership decided that he wouldn’t see the field at all. An issue that was prevalent throughout all of this past year was the massive hole the Bengals had at right tackle. Cedric Ogbuehi struggled terribly, which doesn’t bode well for the future at all because Andrew Whitworth won’t be around much longer.



  10. Chicago Bears: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
    Zach Miller is a solid tight end, but he has had trouble staying healthy. Miller doesn’t have many years remaining anyway. This is some major value, as Jake Butt getting hurt caused him to drop two rounds.

  11. New Orleans Saints: David Sharpe, G, Florida
    I’ve had the Saints pick three defensive players thus far. It’s time to focus on the offense, and the primary need here is at guard. Jahri Evans regressed this past season, yet he was still the top player at the position on the team.

  12. Philadelphia Eagles: Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
    It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Eagles doubled up at receiver, given how devoid of talent they are at the position.



  13. Arizona Cardinals: Elijah Hood, RB, North Carolina
    Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington are entering free agency, so the Cardinals will need some depth behind David Johnson.

    Pick change; previously Marlon Mack, RB

  14. Indianapolis Colts: Deatrich Wise Jr., DE/DT Arkansas
    The Colts are very weak on the defensive line, as Kendall Langford is done, while Arthur Jones was one of many Ryan Grigson free-agent gems, doing nothing despite signing a $33 million contract. Jones is as good as gone, so Indianapolis needs a new five-technique.




  15. Minnesota Vikings: ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama
    The Vikings obviously can’t give up on Laquon Treadwell yet, but they have to be worried that he’ll be another Cordarrelle Patterson. Here’s some insurance.

  16. Baltimore Ravens: Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington
    Whether it’s at outside linebacker or at defensive end, the Ravens absolutely have to upgrade their anemic pass rush. Baltimore doesn’t really have much at defensive end outside of Timmy Jernigan.

    Pick change; previously Dalvin Tomlinson, DT

  17. Washington Redskins: Chad Hansen, WR, California
    With DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon entering free agency, the Redskins will have to find another receiver at some point. Josh Doctson will step in as a starter, but another wideout is needed. Chad Hansen is a steal at this point, so when it comes to deciding this selection, I can’t imagine there being a great divide in the front office this time around.

    Pick change; previously Malachi Dupre, WR

  18. Tennessee Titans: Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia
    Given their major problems at cornerback, the Titans could choose to double up on the position in the first four rounds.

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Fish Smithson, S, Kansas
    The Buccaneers had major problems at safety throughout the year, so they could obviously take a player at that position much earlier than this.

  20. Denver Broncos: K.D. Cannon, WR, Baylor
    The Broncos don’t have much at receiver outside of Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, so they need a viable option in case one goes down with an injury.

    Pick change; previously Malachi Dupre, WR



  21. Detroit Lions: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
    Ameer Abdullah hasn’t been able to stay healthy through two seasons, so the Lions should invest in a running back at some point.

    Pick change; previously Samaje Perine, RB

  22. Minnesota Vikings: Marlon Mack, RB, South Florida
    If Week 15’s performance was any indication, Adrian Peterson won’t be playing much longer, so the Vikings need to think about finding a successor.

    Pick change; previously Tyler Orlosky, C

  23. Oakland Raiders: Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane
    As mentioned earlier, the Raiders happen to be very weak in the defensive interior, so they could stand to double up on defensive tackles.



  24. Houston Texans: Vincent Taylor, DT, Oklahoma State
    The Texans could use another defensive lineman who can place a good amount of pressure on the quarterback as a rotational player.

    Pick change; previously Jarron Jones, DT

  25. New England Patriots: Davon Godchaux, DT, LSU
    It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Patriots doubled up on defensive tackles, given that it’s the weakest position on their roster.

    Pick change; previously Elijah Qualls, DT

  26. Kansas City Chiefs: Duke Riley, LB, LSU
    Derrick Johnson is a 34-year-old coming off a torn Achilles that he suffered in December. It’s highly unlikely that he’ll be ready for the 2017 campaign, so the Chiefs need to find a new inside linebacker to play next to Ramik Wilson.

  27. Dallas Cowboys: Josh Jones, S, N.C. State
    J.J. Wilcox and Barry Church are set to become free agents. Depth will be needed if they leave.

    Pick change; previously Davon Godchaux, DT

  28. Green Bay Packers: Isaac Asiata, G, Utah
    If the Packers have a weakness on the offensive line, it’s at left guard with Lane Taylor. Josh Sitton has been missed, so here’s some help.

  29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU
    Martavis Bryant has an expiring contract after 2017, and Pittsburgh may decide that it can’t rely on him.

    Pick change; previously Damore’ea Stringefellow, WR

  30. Atlanta Falcons: Kendell Beckwith, LB, LSU
    Philip Wheeler has played far too many snaps for the Falcons this year, so they should make sure that doesn’t happen again.

    Pick change; previously Alex Anzalone, LB

  31. New England Patriots: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech
    The Patriots signed Michael Floyd, but it’s unclear if he’ll return in 2017 because of his DUI issues.

  32. New York Giants: Jarron Jones, DT, Notre Dame
    The Giants spent tons of money on their defensive line, but it hasn’t produced as expected. Adding a player who can generate interior pressure will be important.

    Pick change; previously Vincent Taylor, DT



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