We’ve entered the second half of the 2016 NFL regular season, and while many teams still have playoff hopes, the bottom half of the league already has their fans looking at the projections and prospects for next year’s draft.

Here’s my latest take on how the first three rounds of the 2017 NFL draft could shake out based on the current draft order.

1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, EDGE, Texas A&M

Conventional wisdom says the Browns will take a quarterback here, but I’m not convinced. Hue Jackson is confident he can develop 2016 third-round pick Cody Kessler, and the Browns need to fill their roster with as much pure talent as possible at every position. Garrett is far and away the best overall player in this draft, and should be the pick if Jackson wants to give Kessler more than a year to prove himself.

2. San Francisco 49ers: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

The 49ers need to spend this pick on a quarterback, and they get their pick of the litter in this scenario. I still think Kizer is the prospect NFL scouts will see the most upside in, despite the collective struggles the Fighting Irish have seen this season. He has all the physical tools to succeed at the next level.

3. Chicago Bears: Jabrill Peppers, DB, Michigan

Do the Bears need a successor to take over for Jay Cutler at quarterback? Absolutely. But it’s entirely possible they’ll value a dynamic talent like Peppers over the likes of Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky here. Chicago needs help at both corner at safety, and Peppers could line up at either spot and make an instant impact.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama

There’s some young talent to get excited about in Jacksonville, but it’s still not enough. The Jags need to spend this pick on the best player available, and in this situation, it’s Allen. Quick, powerful and versatile, Allen can line up anywhere on the defensive line and beat opposing blockers in many different ways. Teaming him up with Malik Jackson, Dante Fowler and Yannick Ngakoue would give the Jags a nasty front four, no matter who is coaching in 2017 and beyond.

5. New York Jets: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

Would the Jets go quarterback here, even after taking Christian Hackenberg in the second round last year? It’s possible they’ll give him another year to develop, and if they do, spending this pick on the arguably the most dynamic running back prospect since Adrian Peterson would be a huge help.

6. Tennessee Titans (from LA): Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Trading down from last year’s top overall pick is the gift that keeps on giving for the Titans, who are on pace to get a top-10 pick from the Rams this year. They should be surrounding Marcus Mariota with as many weapons as possible, and Williams is by far the best pass-catcher in this year’s class.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

Bucs fans didn’t need any more reminders of their dire need for safety help, but giving up more than 850 passing yards over their last two games was a painful one. Adams is total package; an athletic ball-hawk on the back end, a physical presence in the box, and the kind of playmaker Tampa Bay desperately needs in the secondary.

8. Carolina Panthers: Derek Barnett, EDGE, Tennessee

Ron Rivera’s defensive front is stacked up the middle, but they’re in dire need of a dynamic pass-rusher who can wreak havoc off the edge. Barnett has been one of the most productive edge defenders in the entire country during his career in Knoxville, racking up 29 sacks and 47.5 tackles for loss in 35 career games.

9. Arizona Cardinals: Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

Bruce Arians’ crew is better than their current record suggests, but they need to start preparing for life after Carson Palmer. Trubisky has been a hot name lately, and he could easily work himself into top-10 consideration, should he decide to declare early after the 2016 season. He has all the physical tools necessary to succeed in Arians’ offense.

10. Cincinnati Bengals: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama

Marvin Lewis and the Bengals have made the playoffs five years in a row, but right now, they’re headed for a top-10 pick in the 2017 draft. If they do end up picking this early, Foster should be their prime target. He’s faster, more physical version of the man he replaced in the middle of the Crimson Tide defense (2016 second-round pick Reggie Ragland), and would make an instant impact on an already talented defense.

11. Buffalo Bills: Malik Hooker, S, Buffalo Bills

The Bills spent their top two picks in 2016 on front-seven help, but the secondary could use a dynamic difference-maker. The Buckeyes’ defense is stacked with top NFL talent, and Hooker is the best of the bunch. He’s got the size and willingness to be effective in run support, but he’ll make his money as a big-time playmaker against the pass.

12. Tennessee Titans: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

Mariota has plenty of weapons at his disposal and a solid pair of tackles to protect him, so the Titans turn their attention to the defense with this pick. It’s clear that new general manager Jon Robinson wants to build a physical mentality with his roster, and Wilson brings that to the table as an athletic cover man who isn’t afraid to mix it up with bigger receivers.

13. Indianapolis Colts: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

Frank Gore can’t play forever, can he? The Colts need to do everything they can to help Andrew Luck succeed, and that includes making sure he has a bell-cow back he can rely on as a runner and a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Cook has a dangerous combination of speed and power, and is a threat to take it the distance every time he touches the ball.

14. San Diego Chargers: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

The Bolts need a long-term answer at left tackle, regardless of how long Philip Rivers remains the starting quarterback. This year’s tackle class is one of the weakest in recent years, but Ramczyk is starting to separate himself as the best of the bunch. Don’t be surprised if he ends up being the only offensive lineman to crack the top 15 picks come next April.

15. Miami Dolphins: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

I’m just not confident Ryan Tannehill will be able to get the Dolphins over the hump and lead them into regular playoff contention. If Watson happens to slip this far, Miami should be prepared to jump at the chance to make him their new franchise quarterback. He’s overcome some early-season struggles and shown the kind of poise necessary to be successful in the NFL.

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16. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tim Williams, EDGE, Alabama

After spending their first-round pick on a linebacker three years in a row, the Steelers bucked that trend and addressed their secondary in the 2016 draft. This year, I expect them to go back to the linebacker spot, whether it’s inside or on the edge. Williams is as explosive as any pass-rusher in the country, and the much-needed bulk he added this past offseason hasn’t slowed him down.

17. New Orleans Saints: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State

New Orleans ranks dead-last in the NFL in pass defense, and are the only team in the league giving up more than 300 yards per game through the air. They desperately need to uprade their talent on the outside, and Conley is one of many athletic corners who would make an immediate improvement for the Saints.

18. Green Bay Packers: Carl Lawson, EDGE, Auburn

The Pack could go in many different directions here, so expect them to just follow the value. In this scenario, it’s a edge rusher, where they find one of the most productive players in the nation. When healthy, Lawson is nearly unblockable, logging 8.5 sacks already this season.

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19. Cleveland Browns (from PHI): Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

Joe Haden needs a running mate to help shut down the other side of the field, so why not go back to his alma mater to find one? Tabor’s multiple suspensions will have NFL teams digging deep on his character, but there’s no denying he’s a first-round talent on the field.

20. Detroit Lions: Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State

Ezekiel Ansah is a dynamic rusher who can get to the quarterback off the edge, but the Lions desperately need a disruptive force in the middle of the defensive line to create pressure and shut down opposing running backs. McDowell has been up and down throughout the 2016 season, but when he’s on, he’s one of the best defenders in the country.

21. Baltimore Ravens: Takkarist McKinley, EDGE, UCLA

McKinley is one of the fastest-rising names in the country after he posted five sacks and seven tackles for loss over his last two games. For the season, the 6-2, 265-pound senior has tallied nine sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. He’s the kind of explosive and productive edge defender the Ravens need to take the torch from veteran Terrell Suggs.

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22. Washington Redskins: DeMarcus Walker, DL, Florida State

Washington needs to get deeper and more physical in the trenches on both sides of the ball. They opt to bolster the defensive front here with the versatile Walker, who has been one of the most disruptive lineman in the nation this year. With 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles already in 2016, Walker can bust up opposing offenses against both the run and pass.

23. Philadelphia Eagles (from MIN): Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama

Doug Pederson needs more depth and overall talent in the secondary, and this year’s draft class is stacked with top-flight corners who can be quality starters from Day 1. Humphrey has the size and length to frustrate bigger receivers, and the athleticism and ball skills to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.

24. New York Giants: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State

The G-Men upgraded the secondary and front four via free agency, but they simply must address their need for an athletic playmaker in the middle of the defense. McMillan is a versatile defender who can play any linebacker spot, with the physicality to stack and shed, as well as the range and speed to track down ball-carriers all over the field.

25. Houston Texans: Pat Elflein, OL, Ohio State

Brock Osweiler has plenty of weapons to distribute the ball to, but he needs more time to make it happen. The Texans could use upgrades all across the offensive line, which makes a versatile blocker like Elflein make sense. With experience at both guard and center, the anchor of the Buckeyes’ line would be a huge shot in the arm to Houston’s unit.

26. Atlanta Falcons: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

Edge rusher has been the popular pick among early mocks for the Falcons, but if the first round falls this way, there’s much better value at corner. The Huskies’ defense has led them to an undefeated season so far, and Jones is the top prospect on an extremely talented unit. He checks all the boxes NFL teams are looking for in a top cover man, and he’d make a fantastic, all-Apple Cup tandem with Desmond Trufant.

27. Denver Broncos: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt

Offensive line is the bigger need, but that doesn’t mean the Broncos will pass up better value elsewhere. Cunningham was a popular sleeper pick early in the 2016 season, but he’s not under the radar anymore. His dominant performance in the Commodores’ upset of Georgia and last week’s ridiculous blocked field goal were just flashes of what he could bring to an already stacked Denver defense.

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28. Seattle Seahawks: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

It’s no secret the Hawks need serious help up front, and both tackle spots desperately need to be addressed. Robinson started as a freshman for the Crimson Tide, which should tell you everything you need to know about his natural talent. If he can improve his technique and stay out of trouble off the field, he could be the franchise left tackle Seattle has needed for a while.

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Desmond King, CB, Iowa

Marcus Peters was an absolute grand slam of a draft pick in 2016, but the absence of Sean Smith on the other side of the field has been painfully obvious. King could have been an early pick in last year’s draft, but returned to school and will enter the 2017 draft a more polished player. He’s the most physical corner in this class, and his ball skills are second to none.

30. Oakland Raiders: Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida

Raider Nation loaded up on defensive talent with last year’s early picks, getting more athletic and physical up front and in the secondary. Now, it’s time to bring the same things to the middle of the defense, and Davis is the perfect fit as a blue-collar playmaker with the leadership skills that unit needs.

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31. New England Patriots: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

I’m going to keep projecting this pick because it just feels right. McCaffrey has a unique skill set and he may struggle to find the right fit in many NFL offenses, but Josh McDaniels would be the perfect match for him as an offensive coordinator.

32. Dallas Cowboys: Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford

Character issues have plagued the Cowboys’ recent attempts to find a consistent pass-rush threat. Thomas is the complete opposite of the Greg Hardy and Randy Gregory types off the field, but his mean streak and balanced skill set between the lines is exactly what Dallas needs up front.

SECOND ROUND

33. Cleveland Browns: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama

34. San Francisco 49ers: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC

35. Chicago Bears: Brad Kaaya, QB, Miami (FL)

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M

37. New York Jets: Jake Butt, TE, Michigan

38. Los Angeles Rams: Tre’Davious White, CB, LSU

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

40. Carolina Panthers: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

41. Arizona Cardinals: Dan Feeney, G, Indiana

42. Cincinnati Bengals: Ethan Pocic, OL, LSU

43. Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Ford, WR, Virginia Tech

44. Cleveland Browns (from TEN): Curtis Samuel, WR/RB, Ohio State

45. Indianapolis Colts: Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB, Tennessee

46. San Diego Chargers: John Ross, WR, Washington

47. Miami Dolphins: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan

48. Pittsburgh Steelers: D’Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

49. New Orleans Saints: Dawuane Smoot, EDGE, Illinois

50. Green Bay Packers: Evan Engram, TE, Mississippi

51. Philadelphia Eagles: Fred Ross, WR, Mississippi State

52. Detroit Lions: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

53. Baltimore Ravens: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

54. Washington Redskins: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia

55. Minnesota Vikings: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame

56. New York Giants: Ryan Anderson, EDGE, Alabama

57. Houston Texans: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson

58. Atlanta Falcons: Charles Harris, EDGE, Missouri

59. Denver Broncos: Conor McDermott, OT, UCLA

60. Seattle Seahawks: Caleb Brantley, DL, Florida

61. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Walker, LB, Northwestern

62. Oakland Raiders: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

63. New England Patriots: Julie’n Davenport, OT, Bucknell

64. Dallas Cowboys: Adoree’ Jackson, CB, USC

THIRD ROUND

65. Cleveland Browns: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M

66. San Francisco 49ers: DeVonte Fields, EDGE, Louisville

67. Chicago Bears: Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech

68. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Cole, OL, Michigan

69. New York Jets: Luke Falk, QB, Washington State

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70. Tennessee Titans (from LA): Marquis Haynes, EDGE, Mississippi

71. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Taco Charlton, EDGE, Michigan

72. Carolina Panthers: Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pittsburgh

73. Arizona Cardinals: Carlos Watkins, DL, Clemson

74. Cincinnati Bengals: Eddie Jackson, S, Alabama

75. Buffalo Bills: Lowell Lotulelei, DL, Utah

76. Tennessee Titans: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson

77. Indianapolis Colts: Billy Price, G, Ohio State

78. San Diego Chargers: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

79. Minnesota Vikings (from MIA): Chris Wormley, DL, Michigan

80. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeremy Cutrer, CB, Middle Tennessee State

81. New Orleans Saints: Patrick Mahomes III, QB, Texas Tech

82. Green Bay Packers: Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson

83. Philadelphia Eagles: Ejuan Price, EDGE, Pittsburgh

84. Detroit Lions: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma

85. Baltimore Ravens: Marcus Maye, S, Florida

86. Washington Redskins: Chad Wheeler, OT, USC

87. Minnesota Vikings: Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State

88. New York Giants: Davis Webb, QB, California

89. Houston Texans: Kendall Beckwith, LB, LSU

90. Atlanta Falcons: Charles Walker, DL, Oklahoma

91. Denver Broncos: Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas

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92. Seattle Seahawks: Corn Elder, CB, Miami (FL)

93. Kansas City Chiefs: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State

94. Oakland Raiders: Zach Banner, OT, USC

95. New England Patriots: Vince Biegel, LB, Wisconsin

96. Dallas Cowboys: Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan