Early projections for the 2017 NFL draft started popping up almost immediately after the conclusion of this year's version. And a few favorites have already emerged for the top pick in 2017.
Obviously the edge goes to quarterbacks, which has put Clemson's Deshaun Watson and Miami's Brad Kaaya near the top of most early draft boards. ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr., for example, ranks Kaaya No. 13 overall and second among quarterbacks behind Watson.
At this stage of the draft process, it's important to remember that these projections are based off a combination of what the player has accomplished to this point in his career and whether he's shown steady growth.