2017 NFL Draft: First Round Thoughts

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

The NFL draft is an exciting process. The mock drafts, the anticipation and the uncertainty are what makes it so much fun. There was something different about this year's draft. It seemed that many teams and analyst were skeptical about a bunch of the top prospects. In year’s prior, there was a better sense of what would transpire. Last night however, we saw many surprises and the unexpected happened.

OTS247 Mock Draft

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

Chris Giraldo | Multi Sport Writer

Welcome to the first edition of the OTS247 Mock Draft, and possibly our last before the draft. We have some pretty predictable picks, some shockers, and an interesting Day 1 if you ask me. No hypothetical trades here. Chris picked for NFC teams, while Jesus chose AFC teams. Without further ado, here is the our mock. The Browns are on the clock..

Martinez Mock Draft 1.0

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

As we reach the start of pro days, let us commence the start of the road to the NFL Draft with the first of many mocks on this website. Whether you are just a fan looking for your favorite players from your favorite universities, a NFL fan seeing who you will be taking this year, or just a draft geek, we will provide for all. No more talking. Here is the first edition of the Martinez Mock Draft, post-combine season. In this draft, no trades are made whatsoever, as we can't predict the randomness of draft day. We are simply attempting to predict what selections GM's will make to benefit their respective teams. So let's get this underway..

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Evan Engram

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Tight Ends)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

5 Prospects that will own the NFL Combine

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist



The NFL Combine. This event in Indianapolis determines the fate of many prospects. Whether one player has the ability to get drafted all depends on his 40 time, or his play during the on field workouts. It can make or break players. For some people, they thrive in the combine. Gym freaks who love to workout every day. Today I highlight 5 players who will perform at an elite level at the NFL Combine, some who could possibly shatter a record and most who could raise their stock dramatically...

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jourdan Lewis

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Cornerbacks)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Corn Elder

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Cornerbacks)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Adrian Colbert

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Cornerbacks)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Taco Charlton

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

NFL Draft Reports (EDGE)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Cordea Tankersley

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Cornerbacks)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Bucky Hodges

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Tight Ends)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ahmad Thomas

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

NFL Draft Reports (Safeties)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: OJ Howard

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Tight Ends)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jake Butt

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

NFL Draft Reports (Tight Ends)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jabrill Peppers

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

NFL Draft Reports (Safeties)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Reports: Charles Walker

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

NFL Draft Reports (D.Tackles)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Jesus Martinez scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Scouting Report: David Njoku

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Tight Ends)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL Draft Live Updates

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

Chris Giraldo | Multi-Sport Writer

8:16 PM: RAMS SELECT JARED GOFF

With the 1st pick in the 2016 NFL draft the Los Angeles Rams select.. QB Jared Goff.
No surprise here, this team is in desperate need of need a of a franchise QB and they got one. His accuracy is a bit of a concern but he has great pocket mobility and will be a star in the NFL.

Top Two Picks traded away; what it could mean for the NFL Draft:

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

Within two weeks we witnessed the landscape of the NFL alter completely, as the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns both traded away their top picks to the Eagles and Rams. In a wild week, we now know that the top two picks will most likely be quarterbacks. The NFL Draft is now only 5 days away, but the trades within these teams will affect them for decades to come. Here is a look at each trade for the 4 teams mentioned.

Who should Big Blue take 10th overall?

Chris Giraldo | Multi Sports Writer

The New York Giants have a top 10 pick for the second straight year. Last year they took Ereck Flowers, out of Miami and plugged him into the left tackle position. Now the question is, who should they draft this year? With Quarterback virtually the only position the Giants aren’t in need, there is a range of options. Do they want to add another wide receiver to pair up with Odell? Do they add a talented running back in Ezekiel Elliot? Do they solidify the offensive line with someone like Stanley or Conklin? Could they draft a linebacker, something they haven’t done in a long time? How about a corner or a defensive end? Despite being called a “weak class”, there is a lot of talent out there and the Giants cannot afford to make the wrong pick.