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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 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) hits Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) causing a fumble recovered by Tennessee for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) hits Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) causing a fumble recovered by Tennessee for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee. Derek Barnett. 8. player. 56. The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL and don’t look good right now. It doesn’t get any better than QB Andy Dalton throwing to WR A.J. Green in the passing game. The running game is also there with RBs Jeremy Hill and Giovanni Bernard and the O-line. <p>The Bengals also have plenty of talent on the offensive side of the ball with LB Vontaze Burfict and company. But right now, even with DT Geno Atkins and DE Carlos Dunlap, the Bengals don’t get after the passer well. So adding another pass rusher to disrupt the QBs in the AFC North is necessary.</p> <p>So at No. 8 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Bengals go ahead and select DE Derek Barnett. This is a great year for edge rushers and Barnett is one of the top ones in the draft this year. And he definitely has what it takes to come in and ball for the Bengals right away.</p> <p>Barnett can beat you with his burst off the edge and the counter moves he has to go with it. But he can also beat you with power, which also makes him stout in the running game. His college production reflects his ability to get to the QB and the Bengals will be satisfied.</p>. DE

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