2017 NFL Mock Draft, Jan. 17 edition

Not many players increased their stock more during bowl season than Watson. A brilliant game against Alabama should push him up the draft board, even if he doesn't grade nearly as well as other recent top quarterback draftees. If the Browns don't like him, they might be able to trade back again.

The top prospect in the draft, Garrett could fall simply due to the desperation at quarterback. He had a fine Texas Bowl as clearly the best player on the field against Kansas State.

There were hits and misses for Trubisky in the Sun Bowl against a solid Stanford defense. It remains to be seen if the Tar Heels quarterback is ready to play in the NFL, but there will be plenty of interest in a weak quarterback draft class.

Peppers missed the Orange Bowl due to a late hamstring injury, but teams would be foolish to pass him up in the draft due to the injury. He's simply a playmaker, which is exactly what the Jaguars need after creating only 13 takeaways in 2016.

Allen had a fine College Football Playoff and would be a welcomed edge rusher for the Titans. Tennessee also has significant concerns in the secondary, but finding an elite pass rusher would help the team's corners.

The future of Darrelle Revis in New York is up in the air, and even if he does return, it could be at safety. Humphrey is a first-round talent who could make an immediate impact, which isn't easy for rookie corners.

The window for the Chargers is closing with Philip Rivers nearing his last leg. It's become apparent that the team can't rely on Keenan Allen to stay healthy, and Antonio Gates could retire. Rivers needs another weapon, and Williams has the ability to be a star.

Fournette played through an ankle injury in his final season at LSU and skipped the team's bowl game either because of the injury or to avoid another issue. He has the most upside of any running back in the draft, but will teams dock him for the injury issues and skipping the bowl game? Either way, the Panthers are in a good spot, needing a running back in a deep class at the position.

The Bengals need a cornerback, especially following Adam Jones' offseason arrest. Lattimore should fit the bill as arguably the top prospect at the position.

Without much in the way of quarterback help in this draft, finding a tackle to pair with left tackle Cordy Glenn could be a priority for the Bills. Of course, new head coach Sean McDermott could have a say in adding to the defense.

The Saints are in desperate need of a cornerback, but what's new? It would be an upset if they don't address the spot in the first round this year, especially with several high-upside options like Tabor.

The Browns are in a position to take the most talented player on the board with so many holes to fill. Adams is capable of being a long-term impact player at safety.

Wilson started opposite Teez Tabor at Florida, showing just how much talent the Gators had in their secondary. Arizona certainly had an issue finding viable cornerbacks behind Patrick Peterson in 2016, and Wilson could fill the void.

The Eagles averaged only 4.1 yards per carry with a merry-go-round of running backs that included Ryan Mathews, Darren Sproles and Wendell Smallwood. The organization likes Smallwood, a fifth-round pick from 2016, but he profiles best as a third-down back. McCaffrey can carry the load and has the versatility to fill in as a Brian Westbrook/Jamaal Charles-type back that head coach Doug Pederson has been around in the past.

The Colts desperately need offensive line help, but they could try to protect Andrew Luck in other ways. Finding a true threat in the backfield could suffice after Frank Gore averaged less than four yards per carry for the second straight season.

Terrell Suggs is getting toward the end of his career, so a replacement would be a good idea. Williams is a versatile outside linebacker who can fill in a variety of roles as he develops.

Washington struggled at inside linebacker this past season, and Foster is the clearly the best player on the board at that position. He has the talent to go significantly earlier.

Tennessee got some wideout relief last season with Rishard Matthews, and young Tajae Sharpe has shown flashes. Neither player has the upside of Ross, who had 1,150 yards and 17 scores in 2016.

Thomas' stock climbed after an excellent bowl showing, and he has the size to pair with Gerald McCoy on the inside, if needed. Tampa Bay could also use some help at safety.

Right tackle was a major problem for the Broncos in 2016, and Ramczyk can help immediately as the second best tackle in the draft. The position likely cost Denver a playoff berth with the way it was dominated by Justin Houston and the Chiefs in late November.

Ziggy Ansah had a terrible year fighting through injury, and his decline exposed Detroit's lack of pass rush with only 26 sacks. Detroit will struggle to jump Green Bay without improving that area.

Stopping the run was a major issue for Miami, allowing 4.8 yards per carry, tied for worst in the NFL. McMillan is capable of addressing the issue immediately.

The Giants are in desperate need of a running back this offseason after suffering through a subpar group of backs over the last two seasons. Foreman has the speed to make an immediate impact and would likely go earlier in years with less running back depth.

Khalil Mack is a star, but he didn't have much help rushing the passer this season. The Raiders can't count on Aldon Smith to return, so it's an area that should be addressed in the draft.

The Texans are probably stuck with Brock Osweiler next season, but they will likely try to address the position again. Mahomes was a statistical machine for the Red Raiders with more than 5,000 yards in his junior season. The naysayers will point to his system, but there's certainly upside. 

Seattle needed offensive line help all season, and its youth didn't develop as hoped. Addressing right tackle will be one of team's top priorities during the offseason.

The loss of Derrick Johnson late in the year exposed the Chiefs' inability to stop the run, as did Le'Veon Bell's huge day against them in the playoffs. The team likes Ramik Wilson and Justin March-Lillard, but they probably don't have the ability to be elite inside linebackers like Johnson. Cunningham could be that player.

Jerry Jones is always hungry for pass rushers, and this draft has plenty for him to choose from. Barnett would present a bargain if he falls this far in the draft.

Julius Peppers is approaching the end of his career, and Clay Matthews clearly isn't the player that he was in his prime. Finding pass-rushing help will likely be a high priority for the Packers this offseason, and Charlton increased his stock late in the year with 5.5 sacks over his last four games.

The Steelers allowed 4.3 yards per rush attempt in 2016, an average that's far too high in a division with teams focused on running the football. Addressing the defensive line with a run stopper like McDowell would be helpful.

The Falcons managed without top corner Desmond Trufant for much of the season, but they also allowed the fifth most passing yards in football. Tankersley has the college experience to help soon.

The Patriots have been able to find hidden gems at wide receiver, but Rob Gronkowski's injury exposed their lack of other viable deep threats. Smith-Schuster has more raw ability than the rest of the team's wide receiving corps.