Kansas City Star · Mar 17, 2017
The Star’s first-round NFL Draft projection, version 1.0
This is the first of four first-round NFL Draft projections from The Star, which also will have a post-free-agency mock draft on April 9, a predraft mock on April 23 and a day-of mock draft on April 27.
A quick disclaimer: Each mock draft is based on individual film work, research and recent transactions. This specific one, because it is being done during free agency, is simply an exercise to begin the process of identifying each team’s needs and the value of individual prospects.
1. Cleveland Browns
OLB Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Garrett disappears on tape sometimes, but come on — he’s a physical freak who checks all the boxes.
2. San Francisco 49ers
DE Solomon Thomas, Stanford
