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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Deep in Defensive Players

By Carl Cockerham

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) and defensive lineman Reggie Chevis (13) celebrate a defensive stop against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) and defensive lineman Reggie Chevis (13) celebrate a defensive stop against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

ILB. Alabama. Reuben Foster. 12. player. 16. It looks like Rex Ryan won’t be coaching the Buffalo Bills anymore so what’s next is anyone’s guess. But the $30.75 million Tyrod Taylor is due in March if he’s still on the roster doesn’t sound good. He’ll be gone as soon as the Bills can start releasing players this offseason. <p>So QB E.J. Manuel gets a 1-game audition to see if the Bills will keep him past his rookie contract. If Manuel could stick around for next year, he would be surrounded by talent on that offense. The defense has a lot of talent on it too but injuries to key players were damaging.</p> <p>But no matter who the coach will be next year, the Bills have to do something about stopping the run. They were ranked No. 28 in the NFL against the run and gave up 4.6 yards per carry. So here at No. 12 overall, the Bills select Reuben Foster from Alabama to come in and rectify that.</p> <p>The Bills drafted Reggie Ragland in the second round this year but he tore his ACL and missed the season. Putting those two back together in the NFL would make life for opposing RBs rough. With a healthy secondary and an emerging QB, the Bills would be on their way somewhere.<br /> </p>

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