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2017 Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky Goes No. 1 Overall

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 26, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) on the sidelines. The Tar Heels defeated the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens 41-14 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) on the sidelines. The Tar Heels defeated the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens 41-14 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

At 6’3″, 235 pounds, Zach Cunningham takes on and sheds blocks better any linebacker in the country. He attacks blockers aggressively with a powerful punch and quickly disengages. Combine that with his instincts and speed to get to the ball and he is strong in the run game. <p>Cunningham’s also slips blocks with his athleticism while maintaining his track to the ball carrier. And when he gets there, he is able to instantly convert speed to power as a tackler. He just needs to continue to cut down on the missed tackles by breaking down more consistently.</p><div class=. ILB. Vanderbilt. Zach Cunningham. 20. player. 45

In the passing game, Cunningham uses his speed and athleticism in coverage on backs and tight ends. Meanwhile the Denver Broncos no longer have a historically great defense. Losing Danny Trevathan has made them much worse stopping the run and a little worse covering tight ends.

If you look what Cunningham’s does, you’ll see that he plays the game similar to how Trevathan plays. So he would be the perfect replacement for him and the defense would return to form. Then the Broncos could get right back in contention for a Super Bowl.

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Zach Cunningham

ILB, Vanderbilt

Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos /

At 6’3″, 235 pounds, Zach Cunningham takes on and sheds blocks better any linebacker in the country. He attacks blockers aggressively with a powerful punch and quickly disengages. Combine that with his instincts and speed to get to the ball and he is strong in the run game.

Cunningham’s also slips blocks with his athleticism while maintaining his track to the ball carrier. And when he gets there, he is able to instantly convert speed to power as a tackler. He just needs to continue to cut down on the missed tackles by breaking down more consistently.

In the passing game, Cunningham uses his speed and athleticism in coverage on backs and tight ends. Meanwhile the Denver Broncos no longer have a historically great defense. Losing Danny Trevathan has made them much worse stopping the run and a little worse covering tight ends.

If you look what Cunningham’s does, you’ll see that he plays the game similar to how Trevathan plays. So he would be the perfect replacement for him and the defense would return to form. Then the Broncos could get right back in contention for a Super Bowl.

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