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2017 NFL Draft: Draft Grades for Each First-Round Selection

By Dan Schmelzer

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Mitchell Trubisky (North Carolina) is selected as the number 2 overall pick to the Chicago Bears in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Mitchell Trubisky (North Carolina) is selected as the number 2 overall pick to the Chicago Bears in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 nfl draft malik hooker
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

A+. . Safety. Indianapolis Colts. MALIK HOOKER

The Indianapolis Colts taking Malik Hooker with the 15th overall selection may be my favorite pick of the first round. Hooker is an elite coverage safety with incredible natural ball skills. He can be a strong deep middle cover safety on day one and has massive upside going forward.

There are some injury concerns here and he only played for one season at Ohio State. That being said, Hooker is a special player who should have been long gone by number 15. The Colts added a much-needed defensive playmaker here. Fantastic pick by new general manager Chris Ballard.

C+. . Cornerback. Baltimore Ravens. MARLON HUMPHREY

Marlon Humphrey is a fast and athletic cornerback who undoubtedly has massive upside at the next level. He is a strong cover corner who can grow into a player who shuts down one side of the field. However, in order for that ever to happen, Humphrey needs to improve his ability to track the ball.

He consistently had trouble tracking the ball in college and it is easy to see why that would be an issue for a cornerback. Humphrey is a talented player and the Baltimore Ravens have a huge need at the cornerback position. However, his one true flaw could end up being fatal. This is a true boom or bust selection for the Ravens.

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