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2017 NFL Mock Draft Week 9: 49ers Get Edge-rusher

By Carl Cockerham

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) and defensive lineman Reggie Chevis (13) celebrate a defensive stop against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) and defensive lineman Reggie Chevis (13) celebrate a defensive stop against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Cam Worthy (9) attempts to make a catch against Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (5) during the second half for the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. The Florida Gators defeated the East Carolina Pirates 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Cam Worthy (9) attempts to make a catch against Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (5) during the second half for the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. The Florida Gators defeated the East Carolina Pirates 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Jalen Tabor. 6. player. 87. The Carolina Panthers’ defense just isn’t the same without CB Josh Norman on it. But that isn’t all as Charles Tillman retired this offseason, making in hard on the second secondary. They drafted a couple of corners in the 2016 NFL Draft but nothing that could save it. <p>But there is a guy in the 2017 NFL Draft that has the potential to save that secondary. By most media accounts, Jalen Tabor is the most polished, pro ready CB coming up in this draft. With his versatility, he can line up outside, in the slot and occasionally over the TE.</p> <p>That means you can put him on any opposing pass-catcher that needs to be shut down. When Tabor is assigned to stop one man. he can play in both press and off coverage. He has the closing burst for off coverage and he’s physical enough to press in the line.</p> <p>He also has the instincts to play in zone coverage and the ball skills to get those INTs. And again, Tabor is ready to come in and ball for the Panthers from the day he gets to Carolina. So the defense will be much closer to what it was in 2015 if they make this pick.</p>. CB. Florida

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