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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 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Michigan. Jabrill Peppers. 28. player. 10. The team that drafts Jabrill Peppers knows that they are going to get a good, versatile football player. Call him a linebacker, safety, whatever you want to call him, he as talents for so many different things. I’m not so sure linebacker and safety is a big enough box to try to put him in. <p>He’s a physical player, strong in the run game, which is why many choose to list him as a linebacker. So he fits well as strong safety in a single-high scheme where he can work close to the line of scrimmage. He has the athleticism and coverage ability to stick with tight ends as well.</p> <p>And speaking of athleticism, Peppers has the loose hips, speed and footwork to cover receivers. And if you need him at deep half or single-high, he has the instincts to do that at a high level. Peppers is one of the best movable chess pieces on the defensive side of the ball in this draft.</p> <p>I’m sure Belichick disciple Romeo Crennel, once his defensive coordinator, can do something with him. Movable chess pieces are the Patriot way and the Houston Texans are trying to copy that. The Texans defense would be special with this pick and could carry the team to the playoffs.</p>. SS

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