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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Browns and Titans Clean up

By Carl Cockerham

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates a quarterback sack during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates a quarterback sack during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) carries the ball against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) carries the ball against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

TE. Alabama. O.J. Howard. 16. player. 16. Tight end O.J. Howard has been out of sight and out of mind with most of the NFL scouting media. He just hasn’t put up the numbers or memorable plays to stay on everyone’s mind. It is not his fault that he has a running quarterback and doesn’t get a lot of opportunities. <p>But at 6’6″, 255 pounds, he’s still way to big for defensive backs and way to fast for linebackers. He will be the ultimate matchup nightmare in the NFL, stealing yards in the passing game. And he has exponentially improved as a blocker in the running game while at Alabama.</p> <p>He would have huge numbers right now if he weren’t so under-utilized in the passing game. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the Buffalo Bills would make good use of a guy like him right away. They have plenty of speed outside and the ground-and-pound running game Rex Ryan likes.</p> <p>And of course, when you say the name Ryan with an NFL football team, there will be a defense. So Howard would be the chain mover in the passing game on those critical third downs. Then we will see if the Bills can finally compete for the AFC East division title.</p>

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