2017 NFL mock draft 7.1: Latest first-round buzz

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (not pictured) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-270804 ORIG FILE ID: 20161105_jdm_sx1_008.jpg

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports usp

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-270112 ORIG FILE ID: 20160924_tdc_sr5_053.JPG

Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns the interception during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-270378 ORIG FILE ID: 20161008_sal_mb3_154.JPG

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-326274 ORIG FILE ID: 20170109_sal_su8_245.JPG

Stanford Cardinal defensive lineman Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates with head coach David Shaw (L) after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 25-23 at Sun Bowl Stadium. Thomas was named MVP of the game. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-326334 ORIG FILE ID: 20161230_ads_sa9_146.JPG

Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-270166 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome.

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) catches a touchdown against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-326274 ORIG FILE ID: 20170109_pjc_su5_168.JPG

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports usp ORG XMIT: USATSI-326270 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]

Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-326334 ORIG FILE ID: 20161230_ads_sa9_194.JPG

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) in action during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) rushes past Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) during the second half at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-270342 ORIG FILE ID: 20161008_sal_an4_210.JPG

Sep 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive linesmen Haason Reddick (58) during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple defeated Penn State 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-226100 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]

Dec 3, 2016; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) celebrates his teams victory following the CUSA championship game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-354358 ORIG FILE ID: 20161203_pjc_ab2_164.JPG

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-233884 ORIG FILE ID: 20160111_pjc_aa9_177.JPG

December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the football against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-354078 ORIG FILE ID: 20161202_kkt_st3_044.jpg

Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) celebrates after a sack against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) scores a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-326352 ORIG FILE ID: 20170102_ads_sh2_256.JPG

Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) points to the stands after making a tackle for a loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 19, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Texas Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-226388 ORIG FILE ID: 20150919_kkt_sc6_281.jpg

26. Seattle Seahawks — Takkarist McKinley, OLB, UCLA: A high-effort, highly productive player — the type of competitor Seattle covets — he might be a nice fit for the team's LEO position and ultimately more of an edge presence than, say, Bruce Irvin ever was.

27. Kansas City Chiefs — Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson: Alex Smith is a nice player, but it's time to start thinking about replacing him with someone who has the talent to eventually transform this team into a legitimate Super Bowl threat. Watson could learn the ropes from Smith in Andy Reid in 2017 before potentially supplanting the veteran quarterback a year from now.

28. Dallas Cowboys — Adoree' Jackson, CB, Southern California: The winner of the Jim Thorpe Award as the country's top defensive back in 2016, Jackson would surely be made to order for a defense that lost four key defensive backs to free agency. Jackson's coverage skills will need some refinement, but that isn't the case on special teams — he scored eight times on returns for the Trojans.

29. Green Bay Packers — Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State: He's got some red flags off the field and in the training room but also owns a multi-dimensional, every-down skill set that would diversify the Pack attack and alleviate the load on Aaron Rodgers' right arm.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers — Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU: This defense's deficiencies against the pass took center stage in the AFC Championship Game, when Tom Brady exposed Pittsburgh's secondary. White could solve one corner spot for years to come.

31. Atlanta Falcons — Cam Robinson, OL, Alabama: The NFC champs didn't lose much this offseason, but starting G Chris Chester did retire. Robinson could more than fill that hole and maybe even kick out to tackle at some point if asked.