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Paul Domowitch's 2017 NFL mock draft

The 2017 NFL draft begins Thursday night in Philadelphia.

Our four Eagles reporters – Zach Berman, Les Bowen, Paul Domowitch and Jeff McLane – predict which players will be chosen by which teams in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night in Philadelphia. Below is Paul Domowitch's prediction and the links to the others are here: Zach Berman, Les Bowen and Jeff McLane.

1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE/LB, Texas A&M

They need a QB, but can get one at No. 12 or in the second round. Garrett is the one and only pick here. Or should be.

2. San Francisco 49ers: Solomon Thomas, DE/LB, Stanford

The 49ers need everything. Thomas will provide an immediate boost to their pass rush.

3. Chicago Bears: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

Lattimore started just one year for the Buckeyes, but is unquestionably the best corner in the draft.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonathan Allen, DT, Alabama

The defensive line was the Jags' greatest strength last season, but Allen is just too good to pass up.

5. Tennessee Titans: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Williams would give Marcus Mariota a much-needed weapon. The 6-3, 218-pound Williams would be worth his weight in gold in the red zone.

6. New York Jets: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

Adams is a tough, physical safety with sub-4.4 speed who would will make the Jets better against the run and the pass.

7. Los Angeles Chargers: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State

Hooker is the prototypical center-field safety. If the Chargers are comfortable with his medical issues, he's an easy pick for them here.

8. Carolina Panthers: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

Fournette needs to be in an offense that will give him 20-30 touches a game. The Panthers are a perfect fit.

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Cam Robinson, OL, Alabama

Lost two of their five starting O-linemen in free agency. Robinson's a slight reach here, but can always get kicked inside if he's not good enough to be an NFL starting LT.

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

Howard is a safe, smart pick. He will cause matchup problems in the passing game and also help improve the run game.

11. New Orleans Saints: Haason Reddick, LB, Temple

The Saints desperately need to improve their defense. Reddick will be a good start in that direction.

12. Cleveland Browns: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

The fact that he only had 13 college starts is a concern. But the boys in the Browns' analytics department love him.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

This probably is Carson Palmer's swan song. They could take his replacement here, but Davis would give the 37-year-old QB another big target.

14. Philadelphia Eagles: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

The versatile McCaffrey is the perfect weapon for Doug Pederson's offense. He can line up anywhere in the formation.

15. Indianapolis Colts: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama

The Colts need help everywhere. If Foster's still on the board, he'd be a no-brainer for rookie GM Chris Ballard.

16. Baltimore Ravens: Takkarist McKinley, DE/LB, UCLA

Baltimore's 31 sacks last season were its fewest since 2010. The Ravens released Elvis Dubervil and need edge-rushing help.

17. Washington Redskins: Derek Barnett, DE/LB, Tennessee

Redskins have a plethora of needs. Barnett might be the best pass rusher in the draft after Myles Garrett.

18. Tennessee Titans: John Ross, WR, Washington

Ross' size and injury history are concerns. But the kid can fly.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Njoku, TE, Miami

Adding this freakishly athletic tight end to a receiving corps that already includes Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson would be interesting.

20. Denver Broncos: Garett Bolles, OT, Utah

Broncos need a LT in a year when the offensive line class is one of the worst in recent memory. Bolles is the most athletic o-lineman in the draft.

21. Detroit Lions: Kevin King, CB, Washington

Detroit's defense needs help everywhere. King is a former safety with ideal length and speed.

22. Miami Dolphins: Forrest Lamp, OL, Western Kentucky

Adam Gase wants to build a long-lasting line in front of Ryan Tannehill. Lamp would be a nice fit, probably inside.

23. New York Giants: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State

McDowell is an immensely talented player, but disappeared too often in games for the Spartans.

24. Oakland Raiders: Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida

Davis is an athletic linebacker who will improve the Raiders' 23rd-ranked run defense and can cover backs and tight ends.

25. Houston Texans: Pat Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech

Mahomes' mechanics are awful, but he can throw the football from Lubbock to Amarillo.

26. Seattle Seahawks: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU

With the ACL injury to DeShawn Shead in the playoffs, White can provide immediate help to Seattle's secondary.

27. Kansas City Chiefs: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

Just imagine the matchup problems the Chiefs can create with Tyreek Hill and Cook on the field together.

28. Dallas Cowboys: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama

Cowboys let Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne walk. Humphrey's ball skills aren't the greatest, but he's a solid cover guy.

29. Green Bay Packers: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC

The Packers brought back Davon House, who spent the last two years languishing in Jacksonville. But they still need more help at corner.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Charles Harris, DE/LB, Missouri

James Harrison turns 39 on May 4. Harris needs to improve versus the run, but would make an immediate impact as a pass rusher.

31. Atlanta Falcons: Taco Charlton, DE/LB, Michigan

The Falcons are another team that needs pass-rushing help. Charlton needs to get a little stronger, but has nice size and athleticism.

32. New Orleans Saints: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

The Saints need to start giving serious thought to life after Drew Brees. Watson is a better potential heir-apparent than Garrett Grayson or Chase Daniel.

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