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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Reese’s Senior Bowl Week Impact

By Carl Cockerham

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad tight end O.J. Howard of Alabama (88) is tackled by cornerback Cameron Sutton of Tennessee (33) as inside linebacker Ben Boulware of Clemson (10) closes in during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad tight end O.J. Howard of Alabama (88) is tackled by cornerback Cameron Sutton of Tennessee (33) as inside linebacker Ben Boulware of Clemson (10) closes in during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; East Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies safety Obi Melifonwu (20) intercepts a pass intended for Temple Owls wide receiver Ventell Bryant (1) in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; East Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies safety Obi Melifonwu (20) intercepts a pass intended for Temple Owls wide receiver Ventell Bryant (1) in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

28. The Oakland Raiders’ CBs straightened out and played much better after a horrible start in 2016. However, they were asked to do a lot as the Raiders didn’t have much of a pass rush. But in 2017, Aldon Smith returns with a healthy Mario Edwards Jr and Stacy McGee. to help OLB Khalil Mack. <p>That leaves the Raiders, who have Travis Kelce in the division, needing someone to cover the TE. S Obi Melifonwu is no longer a secret as he showed the scouts who he was at Senior Bowl Week. At 6’4″, 220 pounds, he moves like a CB and expects to run a 4.4 40 at the combine.</p> <p>He also plays the run well as he does not miss as an open-field tackler. Karl Joseph is only 5’10” so asking him to cover Kelce is literally a tall order so he can move to free safety. Reggie Nelson’s guaranteed money is up and he’s 33 so that’s a salary the Raiders can get rid of.</p> <p>Melifonwu is versatile too so he and Joseph can be used interchangeably according to the offense. Raiders fans should already know what to expect from the Raiders offense with QB Derek Carr returning. With Melifonwu shutting TEs down, they would become a contender in 2017. </p>. s. Connecticut. Obi Melinfonwu. 24. player

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