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2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Sheriff in Town at No. 1

By Carl Cockerham

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) and defensive back Andraez Williams (29) celebrate after a defensive stop against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Mississippi 38-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) and defensive back Andraez Williams (29) celebrate after a defensive stop against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Mississippi 38-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 13. The San Diego Chargers will always put points on the board as long as QB Philip Rivers is there. And 2015 1st-rounder Melvin Gordon is giving him the running game he hasn’t had since LaDainian Tomlinson left. TE Hunter Henry is easing his way into replacing Antonio Gates when he’s done. <p>WR. 1 Keenan Allen will be back from his torn ACL to go with speedy WR 2 Travis Benjamin next year too. On defense, the front-7 is starting to be rough on opposing teams with 2016 1st-rounder Joey Bosa playing well. All the injuries to the secondary this year have held the defense back as a whole.</p><div class=. S. LSU. Jamal Adams. 9

Of course, they will all be back with a chance to stay healthy next year and become a good overall defense. But for that to happen as much as it can, a playmaking safety to replace Eric Weddle would be good here. So here at No. 9 overall, the Chargers select superb S prospect Jamal Adams to get that done.

Adams has the awareness, instincts, aggression, physicality, agility and playmaking skills to be a top safety. He can do it all from covering TEs and WRs to playing center field to playing in the box. And he’s ready to make an impact right away so the Chargers would benefit from this pick.

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Jamal Adams

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Los Angeles Chargers
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The San Diego Chargers will always put points on the board as long as QB Philip Rivers is there. And 2015 1st-rounder Melvin Gordon is giving him the running game he hasn’t had since LaDainian Tomlinson left. TE Hunter Henry is easing his way into replacing Antonio Gates when he’s done.

WR. 1 Keenan Allen will be back from his torn ACL to go with speedy WR 2 Travis Benjamin next year too. On defense, the front-7 is starting to be rough on opposing teams with 2016 1st-rounder Joey Bosa playing well. All the injuries to the secondary this year have held the defense back as a whole.

Of course, they will all be back with a chance to stay healthy next year and become a good overall defense. But for that to happen as much as it can, a playmaking safety to replace Eric Weddle would be good here. So here at No. 9 overall, the Chargers select superb S prospect Jamal Adams to get that done.

Adams has the awareness, instincts, aggression, physicality, agility and playmaking skills to be a top safety. He can do it all from covering TEs and WRs to playing center field to playing in the box. And he’s ready to make an impact right away so the Chargers would benefit from this pick.

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