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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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Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFC East is tough with offenses that run and throw the ball so a multipurpose player would be good. Here at No 20 overall, the Redskins go ahead and get that in S Jabrill Peppers. Peppers is a hitter, can play in the box, can cover 1-on-1, and can go single-high.

He has excellent instincts to read routes, range and the ball skills to capitalize on it as well. The Redskins would be smart to move Su’a Cravens to other safety to upgrade both spots. The Redskins would then be better equipped to compete with those explosive offenses.

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Jabrill Peppers

S, Michigan

The Washington Redskins were right to make QB Kirk Cousins prove last year wasn’t luck last offseason. This offseason, the absolute right thing to do is back up the Brink’s truck and unload the money. He is a legitimate QB that you can win games with in the NFL.

Where the Redskins can use help is on the defensive side of the ball as Cousins has the offense going. They need a playmaker that can make plays in the running game and passing game. A guy that can come up with a crucial turnover to turn a game around for the team.

The NFC East is tough with offenses that run and throw the ball so a multipurpose player would be good. Here at No 20 overall, the Redskins go ahead and get that in S Jabrill Peppers. Peppers is a hitter, can play in the box, can cover 1-on-1, and can go single-high.

He has excellent instincts to read routes, range and the ball skills to capitalize on it as well. The Redskins would be smart to move Su’a Cravens to other safety to upgrade both spots. The Redskins would then be better equipped to compete with those explosive offenses.

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