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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Cardinals

1st Round, No. 11 overall- Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

2nd Round, No. 43 overall- DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

3rd Round, No. 75 overall- Roderick Johnson, OT, Florida State

It’ll be interesting to see how the Arizona Cardinals approach the offseason after the disappointment of this season. They need to seriously consider finding a long-term, and maybe immediate, replacement for Carson Palmer.

However, they could address this need in the middle rounds and use their first pick to prepare for one more Super Bowl run.

The Cardinals secondary has a ton of talent, but a glaring hole opposite Patrick Peterson. Opposing offenses have been able to expose this weakness and put up points. Washington’s Sidney Jones is someone what will make opponents pay for avoiding Peterson.

DeShone Kizer has the measurables and arm talent needed to succeed in the NFL. However, he’s raw as a player and needs to improve several aspects of his game. Arizona would be a great fit for Kizer because he’d be able to work under Palmer and learn the ins and outs.

Roderick Johnson is a bit of a project, but has the physical talent evaluators look for in a left tackle prospect. He’d be a solid option to back up Jared Veldheer and eventual replacement.

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