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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns Get Their Men

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) sprints upfield as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) pursues during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) sprints upfield as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) pursues during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

87. The Carolina Panthers defense still have a solid front-seven with the No. 3 run defense in the NFL. They’re starting to get after the QB too, now among the league’s leaders in sacks. And with that, the coverage has improved, causing the whole defense to improve. <p>The offensive line went through a few injuries this year and QB Cam Newton has taken a beating. So for the Panthers to get back in the playoffs next year, they need to stay healthy. Defensive-minded head coach Ron Rivera now has a chance to get gets a star No. 11 overall.</p> <p>So at No. 11 overall, the Panthers select Jabrill Peppers to put on the chess board. Peppers can play nickel linebacker, play in the box cover TEs, cover the slot and cover backs. Peppers also has the range and instincts to play single-high or deep half.</p> <p>He also has ball skills so he could consistently break on the ball and get turnovers. Second-round rookie corner James Bradberry is coming around nicely so adding Peppers tightens things up more. The Panthers would then be back in the Super Bowl discussion after the 2016 hangover.</p>. S. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers. 11. player

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