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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jonathan Allen Still at No. 1

By Carl Cockerham

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) looks on during warm-ups prior to the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) looks on during warm-ups prior to the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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NCAA Football: East Carolina at Florida
NCAA Football: East Carolina at Florida /

11. player. 15. Well, it looks like head coach Sean Payton will be back with the New Orleans Saints in 2017. And of course, quarterback Drew Brees will be with him for at least one more year. So we will see more of the same as far as the explosive, high flying offense goes. <p>But the problem is the defense allows opposing offenses to keep up with Brees and company. They did get better on defense when 2016 1st-round pick Sheldon Rankins got healthy. But the secondary gave up way too many plays for the Saints to do well in 2016.</p> <p>So here at No. 11 overall, the Saints draft cornerback Jalen Tabor to tighten things up. Tabor is versatile with the size and aggression to play press man and the movement skills to play off man. He also has the instincts and film study to jump routes and ball skills to capitalize in zone.</p> <p>Tabor’s INTs or pass breakups on 26.5 percent of his targets over the last two years are the results, He can come in and make the Saints defensive secondary better immediately. And with a better secondary, they have a chance to compete for the NFC South title.</p>. CB. Florida. Jalen Tabor

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