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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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Sep 24, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Delaware State Hornets quarterback Daniel Epperson (11) throws a pass while being pressured by Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Delaware State Hornets quarterback Daniel Epperson (11) throws a pass while being pressured by Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) during the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

15. I don’t have to say anything about the New Orleans Saints’ explosive offense featuring QB Drew Brees. But it takes a great defense to win games and the Saints haven’t had one of those in years. It doesn’t do a team much good to get out to a lead if they can’t hold on to it. <p>Every QB the Saints have in their division is above average and the offenses they drive can score points. DT Sheldon Rankins is paying off now that he’s on the field along with DE Cam Jordan. That defense has a chance to get much better with those two in there together.</p><div class=. DE. Missouri. Charles Harris. 14. player

But with the QBs they face, there’s no such thing as putting too much pressure on them. So another edge rusher to go along Jordan and the interior to crank up the heat on QBs is the answer. Charles Harris can come in and get that done with the Saints defense right away.

He has the best spin move in college football with strong, quick hands and plenty of burst off the edge. And that brought his 2-year production as a pass-rusher to among the nation’s best. He’s ready to make an impact now so the NFC South would have to watch out.

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Charles Harris

DE, Missouri

New Orleans Saints
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I don’t have to say anything about the New Orleans Saints’ explosive offense featuring QB Drew Brees. But it takes a great defense to win games and the Saints haven’t had one of those in years. It doesn’t do a team much good to get out to a lead if they can’t hold on to it.

Every QB the Saints have in their division is above average and the offenses they drive can score points. DT Sheldon Rankins is paying off now that he’s on the field along with DE Cam Jordan. That defense has a chance to get much better with those two in there together.

But with the QBs they face, there’s no such thing as putting too much pressure on them. So another edge rusher to go along Jordan and the interior to crank up the heat on QBs is the answer. Charles Harris can come in and get that done with the Saints defense right away.

He has the best spin move in college football with strong, quick hands and plenty of burst off the edge. And that brought his 2-year production as a pass-rusher to among the nation’s best. He’s ready to make an impact now so the NFC South would have to watch out.

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