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

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Nov 14, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium. Alabama won 31-6. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Alabama. Jonathan Allen. 1. player. 53. Right now Alabama 3-4 DE Jonathan Allen looks like one of those franchise-changing D-lineman. He is completely wrecking the interior of opposing offensive lines ever week. And if your interior is jacked, you’re not going to do much on offense. That’s a big part of why Alabama is the No. 1 college football team in the nation right now. Allen can line up anywhere on the D-line so you can say he’s more than just an interior D-lineman. He’s powerful enough to play nose tackle and quick enough to play 4-3 end. But his power and quickness will most likely used at 3-4 end then inside at tackle on passing downs. The Cleveland Browns run that type of system and can use a dominant player like Allen. So they don’t let Allen get past them right here at No. 1 overall. He will go right in and have a huge, immediate impact and have the Dog Pound barking. The Browns just traded with the New England Patriots for edge-rusher Jamie Collins and it’s already paying dividends. So in 2018, the defense is going to carry the Browns up the NFL standings.. DE

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