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Withthefirstpick 2017 In-Season Weekly Mock Draft: Week 3

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in action during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Bryan Cox (94) rushes as Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77) blocks during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 27-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Bryan Cox (94) rushes as Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77) blocks during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 27-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 87. Last year, in the NFC Championship Game, Panthers exposed the Cardinals’ pass-protection issues. Then two weeks later, their own pass protection issues were exposed in the the in the Super Bowl. The Panthers still have a that great defense and running game, staples of a solid playoff team. <p>But their issues protecting quarterback Cam Newton are holding him and the passing game back. Newton isn’t very efficient these days with five touchdowns, five interceptions and a quarterback rating of 78. Not protecting Newton leads to the offense leaving the field after three plays too often.</p> <p>Then the Panters defense isn’t even as effective as they have to stay on the field all day. All the while, the offense isn’t scoring points and that’s a recipe for losing games. So at No. 16 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Panthers select left tackle Roderick Johnson from Florida State.</p> <p>At 6’7″, 310 pounds, Johnson’s combination of size, strength and athleticism make him a great left tackle propect. He protected the blind side of Winston at Florida State as a freshman. And he fits right in with the Panthers’ the ground game because he is a dominant run blocker.</p>. OT. Florida State. Roderick Johnson. 16

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