2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 13 Update
By Jon Dove
9. Green Bay Packers- Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
The inside linebacker position has been a revolving door for the Green Bay Packers. By adding Reuben Foster they add an elite talent at the position and can move Clay Matthews back outside for good. Foster is the type of tone setter who’ll instantly become one of the team leaders.
10. Arizona Cardinals- Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
Patrick Peterson is still one of the best cornerbacks in the league and thus rarely tested. However, opposing teams have found success working against the Arizona Cardinals No. 2 cornerbacks. Washington’ Sidney Jones has the talent needed to turn the tables.
Jones is an aggressive cornerback who excels at creating turnovers. Those teams looking to avoid Peterson would be playing a risky game by attacking Jones.
11. Carolina Panthers- Jamal Adams, S, LSU
Carolina needs to add some talent in the backend of their defense. They could ideally add help at both the cornerback and safety position. The value here is going with LSU’s Jamal Adams who is one of the better overall players in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Adams is a big-hitter who likes to play close to the line of scrimmage. However, he also has the quickness and fluid movements needed to hold up in coverage.
12. New Orleans Saints- Takkarist McKinley, Edge, UCLA
Takkarist McKinley is a fast rising prospect who knows how to get to the quarterback. He’s an explosive athlete that also features good length and balance. The Saints would have one of the better defensive lines in the NFL with McKinley in the mix.
Imagine having to keep McKinley, Cameron Jordan and Sheldon Rankins out of the backfield.