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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Final Predictions For First Round

By Dan Parzych

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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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
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 /

10. Buffalo Bills: Alabama TE O.J. Howard

Give Tyrod Taylor credit for agreeing to restructure his ridiculous contract to avoid the possibility of the Buffalo Bills moving on from the quarterback this offseason. At times over the last two seasons, Taylor has looked impressive running the Bills’ offense, but the debate is still out there when it comes to whether he’s truly the best option at quarterback for this team.

Of course, if Buffalo really wants to see what Taylor is capable of with this offense, they could use some help in the passing game. Taylor is already fortunate enough to have one of the league’s most skilled running backs to work with in LeSean McCoy, but this year’s draft is the perfect opportunity to add another playmaker for the offense.

O.J. Howard is considered the top tight end from this year’s class, and rightfully so when looking at the kinds of problems he caused for defenders at Alabama thanks to his size (listed at 6’6″) and speed. Every team knows the advantage of having an effective pass-catching tight end in the NFL, and not only would Taylor be getting a reliable weapon in Howard, but Buffalo’s offense would also be getting one heck of a blocker.

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