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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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Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

23. New York Giants: Wisconsin OT Ryan Ramczyk

Despite the addition of D.J. Fluker, the New York Giants still have a long way to go when it comes to addressing their need with improving the offensive line. Eli Manning is already in a good position with having two reliable targets in Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall, but without the proper protection from the offensive line, it will only put him at risk for throwing more interceptions.

Unfortunately for New York, this seems like one of those scenarios in which the team is going to look at the best players available for multiple positions. Numerous teams are expected to use their first-round pick addressing the offensive line, but the one player that could fall into their hands at No. 23 is Ryan Ramczyk.

Many believe the former Wisconsin star is the best offensive tackle from this year’s draft class, and when seeing the type of success he had in 2016 during his final season with the Badgers, it’s safe to assume he’s going to make a great NFL star. Just imagine the potential surrounding Manning and the offense of the Giants with an offensive tackle like Ramczyk making a significant impact early on to help this team overtake the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East.

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