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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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Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) and Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore
Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) and Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore /

We all know how explosive the Atlanta Falcons are on the offensive side of the ball. And on defense, they are starting to get after the quarterback pretty well these days. But their inability to stop the run and lack of coverage are the two things stopping them. <p>The latter of the two is probably most urgent because teams have to keep up with the offense. QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones and company put points on the board quick. So opposing teams will be throwing to keep the game within reach.</p> <p>The Falcons do have Desmond Trufant, who’s as solid as they get as a CB in coverage. But the Falcons don’t have anyone to defend passes on the other side so it gets picked on. So here at No. 25 overall, the Falcons select Marlon Humphrey from Alabama.</p> <p>At 6’1″, 200 pounds, Humphrey is a good fit here as head coach, Dan Quinn likes big CBs. It’s also helpful that Humphrey is versatile in that he can play press-man, off-man and zone. This pick would have the Falcons looking good to contend in the NFC.</p>. CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey. 27. player. 44

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